COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
NATCA EMAIL ACCOUNTS
The IT Committee last week redesigned the interface for NATCA members' webmail
email system. It is a cleaner and more effective presentation and we hope it makes your
navigation of w ebmail better and simpler. Check it out here .
NATCA JOINS WITH FAA FOR SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION IN MYRTLE
BEACH
Collaboration with the FAA on both modernization and Public Affairs was on display for
the m edia and the public to see last week (Oct. 26). NATCA joined with the FAA to open
the doors to local news media at Myrtle Beach (MYR) tower and TRACON and show off
the new Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), touting the great
collabora tion that took place during the successful installation.
Southern Alternate Regional Vice President Jason Arnold and MYR Air Traffic Manager
Rickey Washington delivered opening remarks at the press event, which included a tour
of both the tower cab and th e TRACON.
"It was the efforts of professionals like NATCA's Brandi Walker, managers Chris
Ehresman and Mark Poisson and staff specialist Chip Hall that were important," Arnold
said during his remarks. "Many others played a role. It was a testament to what can be
accomplished when we work together for the common good. Controllers were ready to
work the equipment on Day 1. The prep work prior to implementation made a huge
difference throughout the process."
Read the full NATCA Insider story here.
Media clip: Sun - News, nice photo feature from the MYR press event.
PR ESS RELEASE: MOURNING THE PASSING OF BOB HOOVER
We issued this press release last week, attributable to NATCA President Paul Rinaldi,
on the passing of aviation legend Robert A. "Bob" Hoover, at the age of 94:
" All of us at NATCA join the aviation commun ity in mourning the passing of this
extraordinary, legendary figure in our nation ' s aviation history. He was widely regarded
as the greatest stick - and - rudder man who ever lived. Through his incredible flying skills
over so many decades, he became a larger - than - life figure and helped raise our levels of
imagination and excitement about the beauty of flight. And as we have heard from those
who knew him best, he was also a great person, which stands as a testament to his
graciousness and generosity . "
" I was honored to join NATCA Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert and several of our
members in honoring Bob at both the Aero Club of Washington ' s 2014 Wright Brothers
Memorial Trophy dinner and at the 2014 celebration in Los Angeles whi ch marked the
creation of the Hoover Hall of Honor. To be in his presence was absolutely awe - inspiring.
He left us a legacy of inspiration for pilots and aviation professionals and will forever be
remembered as one of the world's greatest aviation legends . "
EVENT REMINDERS:
SAN DIEGO CONVENTION : Did you attend the convention? If so, w e would love
to get your feedback about the NATCA San Diego 2016 Convention. If you have
the NATCA app, you c an use the " Feedback " button on the right side of the
