One of the perks of being a pilot is that you can usually find a way to arrange a visit to a control tower. This morning, I was able to have a tour of the new and beautiful tower at the international airport. As I climbed the stairs, I could not believe the amazing panoramic views of the prairies from up there. Absolutely stunning!
One of the controllers spent 40 minutes with me, explaining their systems and the ways they coordinate traffic flows and communications among aircraft, the terminal zone, tower, approach/departure, and ground. It was fascinating to see how this works from the other side and to have this perspective on air traffic.
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