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Child directs air traffic at JFK tower
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a child was allowed to direct air traffic at John F. Kennedy airport, one of the busiest airports in the country. The FAA says a controller brought the child to work on February 17th and allowed him to talk to pilots. (www.nbcnewyork.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I dont think its that big a deal get over it and move on. lets not waste dollars on this issue !!!!
I don't think so either. OK, so the kid should not have contacted the aircraft, but the pilots didn't seem confused and acted like they were in on it. It's not like the kid broke into the tower and started directing traffic himself..
In my mind, the issue is less about the particular incident, but a general concern about distractions in the tower cab.
I think there may be a little over reaction regarding this events. At no time were the controllers or pilots involved in this event raising question. It happened, lets create a new policy so this does not happen again, and lets move on.
i agree - seems overblown. the controller seemed to be on top of the situation. lets move on.
I think this is way overblown, i hear way worste from other pilots from other countries. When they talk over the radio they aren't understandable at all, and thats more dangersous then a kid telling a plane to contact departure, with his dad, the controller right next to him. . I am stoked for that kid and a little jealous.