Morning News as a good story to tell – they had requested such a story idea about air
traffic control. The event was a good save at Addison Tower in which our FacRep Marc
Gough was involved. An excerpt from the story:
" Air traffic controller and pilot work as distant teammates, riveted on the most
critical element of aviation: safety.
" From land to air to land, it's a lifeline that goes overlooked. Without teamwork
and pinpoint awareness at both ends, disaster can unfold in a blink.
" In the tower, controllers juggle the timing of takeoffs and landings and a rushing
stream of communication. In the cockpit, pilots multitask on fli ght instruments and
navigation skills.
" On this sunny, perfect - for - flying day in late September, the airport's busy, the
radio chatter brisk. "
To read the full story, please click here.
PRESS RELEASES LAST WEEK
Jan. 31: NATCA Congratulates Elaine Chao on Confirmation as Transportation
Secretary. Please click here.
COMMUNICATING FOR SAFETY – MARCH 20 - 22, BALLY'S LAS VEGAS
Communicating For Safety Information for Members
All information that members need to know before registering for CFS is located on this
page on the members side of natca.org.
Event website: Please click here.
Agenda: Please click here .
Archie League Medal of Safety Awards: Regional w inners were chosen on Feb. 3 at our
judges meeting. We will announce the names of these members to the mem bership in
the Feb. 10 NATCA Insider. The winners will be honored at CFS at our annual awards
banquet on March 22.
NATCA 30
th
ANNIVERSARY (1987 - 2017) : Our Year - Long Celebration
Looking back at NATCA's early growth and development
NATCA's founding conventi on in Chicago (Sept. 23 - 24, 1986) was marked as a turning
point for air safety. It was the controllers' first show of unity since they lost their collective
bargaining rights five years prior. Read more in our NATCA Insider feature from Feb. 3.
Please click here .
Visit our special NATCA 30
th
Anniversary web section; please click here .
Join the discussion on socia l media. Use #NATCA30
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. Please click here to read more .
NATCA BENEFITS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
