challenging or emergency situations. Bruce also has been a frequent speaker and
panelist at NAT CA's annual Communicating For Safety conference. He created the
AOPA Air Safety Institute's Flight Assist Commendation Awards, which honor air traffic
controllers who displayed exceptional professionalism and dedication to safety to help
general aviation p ilots who needed their help. Bruce has used these types of flight
assists over the years as teaching opportunities to educate other pilots to further the
cause of aviation safety."
NEW WINTER WEATHER SAFETY VIDEO
Video reminds controllers of dangerous c hallenges posed to pilots. Winter weather
changes fast, can be difficult to track, and can be life - threatening. " It is our responsibility
to everything we can to help pilots avoid these dangerous situations . " View here .
NCEPT – QUARTERLY REPORT OF SELECTIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Please click here to go to our NCEPT page. We have updated the page to include the
report from the Sept. 7 NCEPT, including the selection list.
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR SAFETY REPORTING SYSTEM S
"When In Doubt, Fill It Out"
The FAA and NATCA have introduced a flyer emphasizing the importance of voluntary
safety reporting programs. The flyer includes the website URLs where members can go
to file reports. Click here for the flyer .
MEMBER FOCUS OF THE WEEK: Cesar Cordero (ELP )
Cordero was honored at NATCA in Washington in May with a Regional Legislative
Award. " Finding common ground with those you may not feel you share idealistic beliefs
with is crucial to improving the National Airspace System. At the end of the day our
ultimate goal is improving aviation safety, and who isn't on board with that ? " Read more .
17
th
BIENNIAL CONVENTION – Philadelphia
April 17 - 20, 2018.
Registration is open! Check out our section on natca.org devoted to next year's 17
th
Biennial Convention in Philadelphia. You can register and find out more about the
agenda and much more. Please click here.
COMMUNICATING FOR SAFETY – Bally's Las Vegas
Oct. 22 - 24, 2018.
NEW ! A new section on the natca.org website devoted to CFS. Please click here .
THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT – HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
We are here to answer any question you have, or help yo u find any information you
need! Do you have a good story idea for the NATCA Insider e - newsletter or social
media? Want to share a photo? Trying to find something? Give us a call or send us an
email. We'll respond quickly . If we don't know the answer, we'll work to help find it for
you as soon as possible .
Director of Public Affairs
Thom Metzger : tmetzger@natcadc.org ; 202 - 220 - 9834
Director of C ommunications
Doug Church : dchurch@natcadc.org ; 301 - 346 - 8245
