Writes EAA: "The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has developed
quick - reference guides for pilot - air traffic controller communications. The six cards
provide succinct tips on basic information regarding airborne operations, ground
operations, airspace, and weather. All pilots are free to download the cards to use as an
additional resource when planning for flights." Links to the electronic versions of the
NATCA cards below:
Airborne
Airspace
Ground
Ground Operations
VFR Flight Following
Weather
TAKE A STAND FOR SAFETY
IFR/VFR
Close proximity Instrument Flight Rule/Visual Flight Rule (IFR/VFR) events are occurring
in all air traffic environments. Together, the FAA and NATCA are addressing myths and
encouraging controllers to call traffic, issue safety alerts, and work with pilots to avoid
IFR/VFR conflicts. Pl ease click here to read more .
NATCA BENEFITS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Now you can use social media to keep up with the latest news and information about
your member - only benefits.
Facebook: Please cl ick here.
Twitter (@natca benefits) : Please click here.
CALENDARS / SCHEDULES / UPCOMING NOTABLE EVENTS
National Calendar: The online NATCA calendar, complete with all training, regional
events, national events, meetings, history, holidays, and more , can be found by clicking
here .
NATCA Academy : The 2017 schedule of NATCA Academy classes can be found by
clicking here .
2017 Retirement Seminars : Newly - released schedule now available. Please click here.
Next OSHA We binar : Back by popular demand: the NATCA OSHA Committee Indoor Air
Quality (IAQ) MOU Webinar! NATCA's ratification of the most recent Air Traffic CBA put
into effect an MOU requiring the FAA to adhere to the Indoor Air Quality, Program
Implementation Requirements (IAQ PIR). It is important to immediately report any and all
signs of water intrusion. Amongst other requirements, the MOU requires action within a
given timeframe after water intrusion occurs. Th e OSHA Committee, along with Geoff
Bacci, will host a webinar regarding the MOU on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. ET. Register for the
webinar by clicking here.
SCHOLARSHIPS
NATCA Scholarship: Open to spouses, children stepchildren, and legally - adopted
children of active, retired, and deceased NATCA members, who are enrolled at an
accredited college or university. Ful l details located here . Deadline to apply: March 1.
