Thursday, May 31, 2007

SoCal controllers

Listener Email:

From: Ron from ??? (Calif?)
Subject: SoCal controllers
Date: May 24, 2007 11:12:21 AM EDT
To: podcast@uncontrolledairspace.com

Hi guys,

I just read an article about new procedures being implemented in Southern California (SoCal). It detail in many pages how the controllers will not be allowed to say ANYTHING non official, like wishing us good day, have a good flight. Also if pilots fail to readback something it's the controllers fault and they need to get retrained. They start with a 100 points and deductions are made for these wrong transmissions. They can easily lose there certification and then be fired. This is horrible as I think it's unfair for the controllers, and as they are a great asset to us pilots and I like to show my appreciation to them on air. No long conversations, just a quick thanks. We need to get the word out and put a stop to this.

Remember those nice exchanges in the movie 16R? Well those will no longer be valid phraseology and they can be fired for saying welcome home. I'll find the article and get it to you if you don't know about it. It's in Pacific Aero? A west coast mag I think.

Ron

FOLLOWUP from Ron:

I forgot to add that what is happening in Socal is just the start. No word yet as to when this will be in effect Nationwide. It seems it will effect everyone.

Ron

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