Thank you surreal1221 for the reply!
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Originally Posted by surreal1221  If you are seeking to tour a facility, I highly suggest you give the local NATCA representative a call and try to set up the appointment with NATCA . . . as opposed to an FAA stooge. |
I gave my tower a call and looks like they do all the arrangements for me. All I have to do is fill out the form they sent me along with prepaid envelope. Since I just earned my pilot while training in the very same airport, I don't expect any problems with the paperwork.
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Originally Posted by surreal1221 All I have to suggest is to ask as many questions as possible........ |
Thank you very much for suggestions. I will keep these questions in mind.
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Originally Posted by surreal1221 Enjoy it and above all else, tell each and everyone of them thanks. Controllers do a job that not many people are able to do, they deserve respect, as well as a fair wage and fair contract. Let them know you are on their side as a General Aviation pilot. GA is the National Airspace Systems largest user, and controllers and GA aviators are each others greatest ally. |
I definitely take my hat off before these guys when I am thinking about the work they do and their responsibilities. For me they like a surgeons, whose experience and knowledge counts, and who have to pay 100% of their attention while at work. Way before I started flying, I was thinking that they have very prestigious job and are treated accordingly. But more I read about aviation, more I am surprised when I read how experienced jet pilots are compared to NYC cab drivers. Hope that the industry will recover soon and both pilots and controllers will be treated as they should
