scot morrison
alaskan RVP
"On August 8, Parker Corts exemplified
what it means to be a NATCA professional.
He acted using both his air traffic control
and pilot instincts to identify and mitigate
a dangerous situation. Parker realized
the pilot was in trouble before the pilot
himself realized it and did not hesitate to
do everything in his means to ensure a safe
landing, including relaying several vital
transmissions through another pilot in
the area. I commend Parker on his efforts
and am immensely proud to have him
representing the Alaskan Region."
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Corts: N67P, roger, do you have any reference at all or are you
straight in the clouds?
N6267P: 67P still in the clouds.
Corts: Okay, N67P, roger, I'm going to try and take you southbound
through a cloud break. The ceiling's been reported at 5,600 feet,
turn 30 degrees left, I'll give you a "stop turn" when you need to
stop turning. Turn at a standard rate.
N6267P: 67P turning left and maintaining 8,000.
Corts: N67P, stop turn.
N6267P: 67P stop turn.
N6267P: 67P has excellent ground reference right at this
moment.
When Corts could maintain communications with the Comanche,
he gave the pilot locations of nearby airports and their weather
conditions. He assisted the pilot in finding another airport with
better conditions: Gustavus. Because of Corts and his quick
thinking, the Comanche pilot made a visual approach into
Gustavus and landed safely.
