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FAA suspends 2nd air traffic controller
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal aviation officials have suspended a Florida air traffic controller following an incident in which two planes came too close together. The suspension is the second in a week i . . . (flightaware.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Get off these guys we need them and if you have ever flown you know how they really are!! I fly and I can tell you that they make me feel safe and I will trust my life to them anytime. N46TW
It seems to me from the wording in this article that the spacing was at the Southwest pilots' discretion; if they felt they were too close, they would have said so and aborted the attempt.
REALLY! I hardly feel that safety was compromised. if anything the pilots of the Cirrus (assuming they are at 12k and IFR) should be talked to. what was their excuse?
Totally support the Controller request and the Southwest Pilots. I will attempt to email Southwest and Babbit's office to send my support for the Pilots and Controller. Too much over reaction. A professional crew that most likely is used to close formation flight on the weekend with their own aircraft. No issue here. Babbit and Southwest are just afraid of the voices from the uneducated and they react.
Maybe visual separation ("maintain VFR") was used. That used to be a legal procedure, weather permitting, in situations like this one.
Several years ago, when Payne Stewart's LearJet had oxygen failure at high altitude, military jets were scrambled and flew close enough to see in the cockpit and report to ATC what they saw.
Several years ago, when Payne Stewart's LearJet had oxygen failure at high altitude, military jets were scrambled and flew close enough to see in the cockpit and report to ATC what they saw.
I used same visual contact 3 times in ZAU. Got 3 atta boys. Babbit should be suspended until NTSB final report.
I would give anything to be a fly on the wall at SWA headquarters, to see how they are handling this issue internally.
The article states that the WN pilot was asked to descend to give a visual assessment. Did this violate any in-house WN rules or regulations for their pilots? Could the WN pilot have declined?
I am sure the pilot was only doing what he felt was right, checking on another airman, and I am sure he maintained a safe distance, but... His job is to safely transport passengers, crew and equipment to/from their destination.
The article states that the WN pilot was asked to descend to give a visual assessment. Did this violate any in-house WN rules or regulations for their pilots? Could the WN pilot have declined?
I am sure the pilot was only doing what he felt was right, checking on another airman, and I am sure he maintained a safe distance, but... His job is to safely transport passengers, crew and equipment to/from their destination.