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MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 NATCA DAILY DISPATCH 3 Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government SkyOne.org | 800.421.7111 Making a Difference Proud Platinum Sponsor of the NATCA Charitable Foundation In 2014, SkyOne donated over $5,000 to the NATCA Charitable Foundation. The Foundation is a 100% volunteer organization of NATCA members, friends and family who are dedicated to helping to bring smiles to children and adults in need. Visit the SkyOne Booth to learn more. Preview: Paul Rinaldi Keynote Address Everyone knows that air travel is the safest form of transportation. U.S. air traffic controllers have a safety record second to none. As members of the aviation industry, each of us, as stakeholders, takes tremendous pride in the safety and efficiency of our airspace. So when fatal accidents occur in the U.S. and abroad, we all take it to heart. It touches us personally. NATCA President Paul Rinaldi will take the stage today to discuss our roles in maintaining the safety of our airspace by implementing modern technology and procedures that allow us to more accurately track airplanes and enhance safety. From the Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, and TransAsia disasters to the general aviation tragedies in Maryland, we must collaborate to ensure a future where no flight ever has a tragic ending. KEYNOTE ADDRESS Paul Rinaldi, NATCA President Rio Pavilion Ballroom • 12:15 p.m. NATCA National Safety Committee Debuts New Website Interested in what NATCA is doing to enhance and maintain safety in the NAS? Visit the revamped NATCA NSC website, natcasafety.com. Find updates on CFS, upcoming safety projects, contacts for the NSC members, and National Office Safety and Technology staff information. You'll also find summaries and updates on programs including ATSAP, Partnership for Safety, CISP, and Professional Standards. Get links to department updates, ATSAP briefing sheets, workgroups, and more. natcasafety.com Panel Preview: Human Factors in Pilot/Controller Communications Panel Discussion Human Factors in Pilot/Controller Communications Rio Pavilion Ballroom • 4:00 p.m. The pilot/controller communications panel, a recurring discussion at CFS, focuses on what happens every day when controllers plug in and pilots sit down in the cockpit. The safety of the NAS is dependent on pilots and controllers communicating effectively with one another. The conversations that take place between them can mean life or death. This panel, moderated by NATCA NSC Chairman Steve Hansen, will focus on human factors during emergencies and Climb/Descend Via operations. We will hear from Jason Demalgaski, Human Factors and Fatigue Risk Manager, ATO; Dave Bricker, NATCA NSC Human Factors Rep; John Drexler, Air Traffic Services Group, ALPA; Dennis Kelly, Nat'l PBN Rep, NATCA; Mike Schilz, Safety Information Analysis Programs, ALPA; and Ric Loewen, NATCA National RSAT Rep. The ability to react quickly and efficiently in an emergency is one of the most important traits both pilots and controllers possess, but those skills can be wasted if communication breaks down. Effective communication is paramount not only during an emergency, but during normal operations as well. As planes ascend and descend, precise communication is essential to flight safety. Join us today at 4:00 p.m. for this popular panel.