Simple Flying

MAY 12, 2024

Air traffic controllers are highly specialized individuals who undergo tough and scrutiny training to keep the skies and tarmacs safe. They manage the flow of aircraft in and out of airports and in the air, overseeing the entire flight path of planes.

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Air Traffic Control Tarmac 122

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

However, there is a potential problem looming that could cause issues for travelers – that of a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers. travelview / Shutterstock “If we are short on staff, we will slow traffic as needed to keep the system safe,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker in a recent press briefing.

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Air Traffic Control Tarmac Weather Airline 261

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and the VASAviation YouTube channel does an incredible job picking up on some of the more interesting interactions that happen. Meanwhile the JetBlue A321 ended up having to return to a gate due to the tarmac delay rule. Thats rough.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Tarmac Flight Deck 90

Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Southwest Airlines has been recognized by avgeeks and avid travelers alike for its seemingly speedy taxis across airport tarmacs. However, a viral TikTok Southwest pilot sets the record straight on how fast pilots taxi.

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Tarmac Pilot Airline Airlines 116

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thankfully, I invested in a good starter headset before officially beginning my training, but I can only imagine the (entirely avoidable) challenge it would have been to attempt learning to fly without being able to understand half of what my instructornot to mention air traffic controllers and other pilotssaid.

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Pilot General Aviation Cockpit Air Traffic Control 104

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

Flightradar24 At 00:37 local time, the 747 freighter was cleared to take off from runway 33R by Riyadh air traffic controllers. However, for reasons yet to be determined, the crew of the Air Atlanta cargo plane began their takeoff roll from taxiway K. The aircraft accelerated down taxiway K, seemingly intending to take off.

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Tarmac Runway Cargo Air Traffic Control 301