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22 It was a typical Saturday morning at Chino Airport. Devin Stankevitz was managing a relatively busy opening shi as the Controller in Charge (CIC) and Local controller with Ground control combined, as the other Certi ed Professional Controller (CPC) was on break. Devin had a certi ed ground controller (local trainee) in the tower not on position. A group of six RV aircra , Dawn Patrol Formation, known for performing in air shows, was preparing to depart for a local practice area. Everything seemed routine until one of the pilots reported fuel in the fuselage and needed to return immediately for landing. Devin quickly and calmly responded to N628PV, giving him a right downwind entry to Runway 26R, then quickly o ering the pilot an opposite direction landing to Runways 8L or 8R. Devin addressed the other aircra in the pattern and safely had them make way for the emergency aircra that needed an opposite direction landing. e ground controller quickly contacted the re department and 911 dispatcher separately, as the crash phone system was temporarily out of service. Devin's experience and training kicked in, allowing him to clear the runway and taxiways promptly. His familiarity with similar situations, including a previous incident involving a Cessna running out of fuel, ensured he remained composed and e cient. Devin credits the smooth handling of the emergency to e ective communication and teamwork. e ground controller was crucial in managing the telephone and contacting emergency services, while nearby pilots, understanding the severity of the situation, followed instructions promptly to ensure a safe environment for the emergency landing. e cooperative e ort extended to the other pilots in the airspace. is collective e ort ensured that the emergency RV could land safely without additional complications. A er the aircra landed safely and taxied o the runway under their own power to their ramp, Devin continued managing the busy airspace, allowing the other planes to continue pattern work. Re ecting on the incident, he emphasized the importance of training Wri en by Ariana Seimas (Fresno ATCT, FAT) Wri en by Ariana Seimas (Fresno ATCT, FAT) WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION WESTERN PACIFIC REGION Devin Stankevitz Chino ATCT CNO

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