MGM members John Leslie and Lee Watson, and ZTL members Jason Harvey and
James Hossenlopp were interviewed by local reporters representing both print and
television news outlets in Montgomery and Atlanta, respectively . MGM FacRep Lisa
Brown and ZTL FacRep Dan McCabe worked to assist in facilitating the events, which
both featured allowing reporters and photographers into the operational areas. Those
have proven to be among our most valuable media interactions because they give the
media the opportunity to both learn more ab out controllers' jobs and also show the public
what our members' workplaces look like from the inside.
Here is a look at our press clippings from the event. Click on each link to be taken to the
story and, in some cases, view the video:
Montgomery Advertiser
WSFA - TV Montgomery
Alabama News .net
The Associated Press
Tucsaloosa News
Atlanta Journal - Constitution
WSB - T V Atlanta
RUNWAY STATUS LIGHTS: NATCA REP INCLUDED IN STORY FOR PILOTS
ABOUT RECENT SAFETY ALERT
New article f rom the National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) website : " A
recent Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) aims to ensure aircraft operators, pilots and
airport personnel are aware of the installation, meaning and use of runway status lights
(RWSLs). This new alert is part of the FAA and aviation industry's ongoing efforts to
prevent runway incursions and collisions.
" The RWSL system integrates airport lighting equipment with approach and surface
surveillance radar systems to provide aircraft and vehicle crews a visual signal indicating
when it is unsafe to enter or cross a runway, or begin or continue a takeoff on that
runway. Red in - pavement a irport lights are another layer of safety and signal potentially
unsafe situations on taxiways and runways.
" For example, runway entrance lights are located at runway entrances. When illuminated,
they indicate that a runway is not safe to enter or cross. Takeoff hold lights are located
on runway centerlines and illuminate when it is not safe to takeoff.
" ' Air traffic controllers do not see the lights from the control tower. We want to make sure
pilots know th ey must always obey a red RWSL,' said NATCA Run way Safety Rep
Bridget Singratanakul. Read the full article .
TIME FOR 2018 CALENDARS!
Wall Calendar : The 2018 NATCA wall calendars will be sent to each facility in
December. More details coming soon.
Pocket Calendar : If you would like to order a 2018 NATCA Pocket Calendar,
please make your request through the NATC A Portal . Please e nsure that your mailing
information under "My Profile" is correct. Once you have verified the information, please
click the Event tab and make your request under "Request for 2018 Pocket
Cale ndar . " Please make your request no later than N ov . 13 . The free pocket
calendars will be mailed to your residence by mid - December.
