phil barbarello
eastern RVP
"I love this story. Joe Rodewald was not
talking to either of these VFR aircra.
Yet he displayed great alertness and
situational awareness in recognizing they
appeared to be on converging courses at
the same altitude. Then he got to work,
calling the traffic and trying to reach one
or both of the pilots. Joe really showed
what it means to be a professional. Joe's
commitment to his profession and his
fellow brothers and sisters is a testament
to Potomac TRACON, the Eastern Region,
and this entire great Union. I could not be
more proud of Joe, and I congratulate him."
11
100 feet apart. Rodewald solicited flight following to
N811L J , and the pilot immediately accepted the offer.
Rodewald: Seneca 1L J , would you like flight following?
N811LJ: Uh, sure. 1L J is VFR headed to Warrenton.
Rodewald: 1L J , reset transponder squawk 0-4-2-5.
N811LJ: 0-4-2-5 for Seneca 811L J .
Rodewald saw a conflict and quickly took the necessary
steps to fix the issue and keep his airspace safe.
