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INDEX
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IFATCA-A BRIEF HISTORY
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ROD FOOTE, A RETIRED
ATC FROM USA
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FABRIZIO FERRARI,
AN ATC FROM ITALY
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RICARDO SILVA,
A TRAINEE FROM
PORTUGAL
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HAPPY DAY! GREETINGS
FROM ALL OVER THE
WORLD!
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WHO WAS ARCHIE
WILLIAM LEAGUE?
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BE OUR NEXT ATC STAR!
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“SALAD BAR”… A LITTLE
BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE
OF THAT!!!
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ir traffic control has developed from the the foundation meeting of the European Federation of
humblest beginnings into a highly Air Traffic Controllers Associations (EFATCA) for 19 –
sophisticated and technology dependent 20 October, 1961 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
occupation. And even as we are on the cusp of an However, during the course of the conference it was
even more dramatic leap of new technologies, many made known that at least twenty other national
people remain unaware of just what an air traffic organizations also had expressed an interest in joining
controller does and few comprehend just what is such a federation.
involved in keeping aircraft safely apart, but close And so a representative body of air traffic controllers
enough so that they get to their destinations as that was founded by twelve European countries has
efficiently as possible. grown to 134 Member Associations representing
Making the world of air traffic control more accessible more than fifty thousand air traffic controllers world-
is one of the aims of the Federation, a body that has wide. Today the International Federation of Air Traffic
been in existence since 1961. The idea of a world body Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) is a respected
for controllers was first proposed in 1956 by Mr. Jacob organization within the aviation world whose opinion
Wachtel, founder and first chairman of the Israel Air is sought on key issues and who participates actively
Traffic Controllers’ Association. He received positive in international forums involving the International
feedback from the many associations in various Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), EUROCONTROL,
countries he wrote over the next few years and and the European Union among others.
eventually a working group was formed to prepare for
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OPTIMUM EFFICIENCY! UNCOMPROMISED celebrate the individual air traffic controller wherever
SAFETY! EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE he works or under whatever conditions she works,
who strives each minute to give the utmost in service
“The response to the idea of a federation was to the flying public , to bring you safely and efficiently
immediate and universal. From its founding on 20 to your destination. Even with a shortage of air traffic
October 1961 IFATCA has grown to 133 member controllers worldwide, when too few air traffic
associations representing 50,000 air traffic controllers controllers are being asked to handle more and more
worldwide. The culture among controllers is that the traffic without compromising our high standards of
job will be done no matter the circumstances, no safety, and at the same time being judged on
matter the working conditions. This air traffic efficiency issues over which we have no control the
controller ethic is at the core of the safest and most controller ethic prevails.
efficient means of transport that is air travel. Today we recognize our efforts, salute our
Equipment and systems introduced over the years accomplishments, and renew our mission of service
have helped improve efficiency and contributed to a through an industry that is at the heart of a global
controller has always been, and remains, the key To all air traffic controllers, be proud and celebrate
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Photos: 1- Rod Foote / 2 - working local at Utica Tower, Oriskany, NY-1961 (coats & ties back
then and no headsets) / 3 – Many years later
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Which places have you worked as an ATC Do you think this work has changed in recent
Rod? years?
Only worked at Griffiss AFB, first as an Obviously technology has come a long way
Airman controller for 3 years then, since I've been retired and I'm sure many
following separation, as a CAA/FAA procedures have been changed (not
controller at Griffiss RAPCON/Utica necessarily for the better [speaking as a
Tower for 28 years before pilot, now.]) However, as I read the
retiring. Basically, it was the Best of Times comments of the ATCers from around the
and, occasionally, the worst of times. (We world, the controller psyche seems pretty
had a few very nasty fatal much the same...which is
accidents.) good.
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Photos: 4 - ASR-5 screen shot of the map at Griffiss RAPCON. The blur i n the mi ddle is Griffiss AFB and Onei da
County Airport (Utica tower) side by side. Syracuse is 39 miles due west. B aseball Hall of Fame AT Cooperstown
is 170/48 / 5 - The Griffiss RAPCON 1961-Departure far left, Arri val West, Flight Data, Arri val East, Feeder to
GCA right out of picture. CPN-18s back then...and everybody smoked...a lot.
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Silvia.
y name is Fabrizio Ferrari. I was
born in Rome in 1980. I live in a
small town near Viterbo, called
Bassano Romano, with my girlfriend
had to obtain a minimum of 70/100 to go
on... Every check. There were 2 kinds of
check theory and practice. Theory, were
tests about general aeronautical laws and
practical were checks at the training
simulator. It was a very stressful period...
What made you decide to work as an some of my hair went away, and some
ATC? today stands white :D.
The course was divided in 5 periods : 1
In the past I attended at the aeronautical generic study (like refreshments about met,
school in Rome, so I decided that my general law, international aeronautical law,
future will be in the aeronautical world. I telecommunications and so on); 2 TWR
tried in 1999 to be a military pilot, but simulations: training over Olbia (LIEO)
unfortunately I was not selected. a/d (VFR and IFR situations
Time passed and in 2000 an together); 3 TWR/RADAR
ex-student association told simulations: training over
me about a selection to be "Well pal, studying is Malpensa (LIMC)
an air traffic assistant important, (IFR+VFR); Here we made a
(ATA). I was promoted to little stop of simulation. We
the selection and also to the
but the most important tasted what means work in a
course with good grades. In thing is patience… real situation...we was sent in
the 2005 Enav (Italian different airports like Firenze,
try not to lose it Napoli and Genova (LIRQ,
agency for air navigation
services) sent me to attend and LIRN, LIMJ) for two weeks.
to an ATC formation course At the end of this short OJT
you will be on board!!" period we came back to
reserved to ATA.
school. 4:Standard Procedural
App phase: Training over "Italia"
So, where did you study to become an
Control zone (terrifying!!!); 5: Radar
ATC? Tell us something about your
Approach phase: Training over "Italia"
career please.
Control zone in radarized condition. At the
end of the ATC course I had to attend to 5
When I started my ATC adventure, I was
months of OJT in Pescara (LIBP), to be
not new to this world. I was an ATA. I
graduated officially TWR/APP. The
worked 4 years in Trieste Ronchi dei
course was paid by the Agency...I only had
Legionari (LIPQ). I studied in Rome, at
to find a place to live during my OJT
the Enav training facility. The theory phase, but not so much expensive.
training lasted 10 months. It was very
difficult. Every day
was an exam day!! During the course you
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Could you tell us something about your traffic, like little Cessna or diamond, but
work place, and places you have worked there are also a lot of helicopters. In the
as an ATC? future they want to set in Urbe, the biggest
Agusta Westland repairing facility.
My first Airport was Pescara. TWR/APP
services . Nice place, nice TWR, nice I can't say which place is the best or
people, nice traffics, military and civilian... worst...one is the best for location, one for
Helicopter, pistons and jet... I had all I colleagues, one for traffics...Love them all,
needed, but nice tales do not last long... As but...I can say only a thing: every Airport
I said before, 5 months here. Parma has its problems... :D
(LIMP) was my second Airport, the airport
in which I made my bones. TWR/APP What do you like most about working as
services. 3 Years here... Here I find the an ATC?
best people and the best friends a
controller can desire. But the
I like this job because I love
situation was not good ... The
TWR was so low that pilots planes. Every plane....and,
well...The salary is good...
can't see it... Departing
traffic and arriving traffic “You have always
had the same procedure,
so unusable to separate to remember Is there a place where
them. Meteorological you would like to work
as an ATC?
condition in Parma that every day
during wintertime is
awful ( often mist or I would like to work in
fog.... heavy fog). Here you can learn a Caribbean small
I met a lot of pilots and island with a little
staff that gained my something new.” TWR, near the sea...is
respect... we tried every that possible????.
day to help each other for Seriously, I'd like to work in
the completion of our work. a big airport like JFK or Dallas
We used to study situation together, Fort Worth...
trying always to find the best solution. In
Parma the logistic situation was in What kind of person do you have to be in
borderline... Luckily now the Agency is order to work as an ATC?
building a new TWR and new offices.
Not a special One... but you have always
to remember that every day you can learn
Now I work in Urbe (LIRU), TWR/GND a something new. Don't expect that every
little airport in Rome city. It is very small, day is the same day as yesterday. Don't act
but very crowded...more or less 59.000 as superman... every man can do
movements a year with sunrise/sunset something wrong... live with a little of
timetable. humility.
It's a training AD. It is not easy to work
with young pilots. You have to stay always How do you think will be your life when
tuned, with 1000 eyes, pay attention you retired?.
double time, because you are not talking
with professionals...Here there is light
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I don't know... Here in Italy, every day the very important, I think it's the most
politician talks about something new...I important thing. I love my country, but I
don't know if I can expect retirement :D hate my government...That's it.
Let' s be serious... I don't know. I hope the
best possible. Would you like to give some advice to
those who want to work as an ATC?
Could you tell us about your preferences?
Hobbies, things you enjoy, etc. Always, when some guys come up to visit
us , I ask: "Someone wants to be a
I like computers and technology. I like controller??" Someone of them always
American motorcycles and American old gives me a positive answer...And I reply:
cars... "Well pal, studying is important, but the
These days I’m trying to buy an old most important thing is patience... try not
corvette C3... a daydream. I like fishing, to lose it and you will be on board!!"
but I'm not so good...Friendship for me is
Thank you very much Fabrizio, has been
a pleasure to meet you!!!.
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i! My name is Ricardo Silva, I'm 22 I wish I could control on the international
years old, I was born in Vila Franca airport in Lisbon (LPPT) because it is a
de Xira (Portugal), I live in Samora greater level of my career and we are much
Correia (near Vila franca de Xira) with my more recognized in what we do.
mother, father and little brother
with 6 years.
What do you think is best
to work as an ATC?
What made you decide
to work as an ATC? “Every day Adrenaline, responsibility,
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HAPPY DAY!
GREETINGS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!
GREETINGS FROM ROS APP (ARGENTINA) TO ALL CONTROLLERS AROUND THE WORLD, THIS IS A SPECIAL
DAY...OUR DAY!!!! I LOVE THIS JOB !!!!!
Romina Viola
roviola@hotmail.com
Happy day!!!
DEAR FRIENDS,
ON THE EVE OF WORLD ATC DAY ALL THE BEST TO ALL DEAR CONTROLLERS ACROSS THE GLOBE. HAPPY
CONTROLLING.
SANDEEP MUKERJEE
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Happy ATC Day to all controllers around the world! Keep doing the noble job all for the safe, orderly and
expeditious control of air traffic! The flying public is safe because of you!
Morsi
Seymour Apalisok
morsi777@yahoo.com
Happy ATC day all my dear colleagues around the world wish all of us safe skies and happy working
hours greetings from Hossam HESN (Egypt, Aswan international)
Hossam Eldeen
hosdeath@hotmail.com
I know and admire many ATCs for the job they do. As a passenger when approaching the end of the
runway for takeoff, I always say a little prayer...."Dear Lord, please protect this craft, Crew, and ATCs
and guide us safely to our destination. Amen." I have been privileged to visit a working tower and have
huge respect for your industry. Thank you for your safety record.
Anne-Marie Savel
amsavel@aol.com
Greetings and best wishes to all of my counterparts throughout the world. Our job is one like no other.
Lee - "OX"
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Silvana Enriquez
silvaen79@hotmail.com
To all ATCo's around the world especially ATCO's in Malaysia, Happy International Day Around
The World. You are truly silent heroes and keep on providing a safety services.
Yus
Yusnizah Yunus
peaceyus4eva@yahoo.com
To the dedicated men and women who work day and night to make air travel what it is today safe,
orderly, and expeditious; keep up the good work and may we be always a blessing to the Aviation
industry and the whole world in general . The force will be with us always.
Jerome de Asas
jxasas@hotmail.com
From OJAC
tag_lut@yahoo.com
I wish to use this medium to wish all Air Traffic Controllers worldwide a happy ATC day celebration. I
also many more years of fruitful ATC practice and safer skies.
Victor Nosike
nosikev@yahoo.com
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Lorely Agnes
lilryle03@yahoo.com
I am air traffic controller from Morocco GMAD , thank you for your gifts :) best wishes to you and all
colleagues.
Fahd Elfahd
worshipper1@live.com
Pierre do it
jeanpierre3670@yahoo.it
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Happy International Day of the Air Traffic Controller from Mashhad (OIMM) International Airport, Iran.
I hope the ATC men are the ace in Air Navigation. If I'd get a new chance to select a job , one more time
I'd go the same way which I've gone 35 years ago because I LOVE it.
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Congratulations to all Air Traffic Controllers around the world. It’s pleasure to be part of the team
Alexandria Approach Control Team, Egypt
Hassan Gouda
hassangouda@yahoo.com
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rchie William League (1907-1986), suit. When a radio tower was installed in
is widely acknowledged as the first the early 1930s, he became the airport's
air traffic controller. After first radio controller
becoming a licensed airplane and engine
At the beginning, pilots flew just looking at
mechanic, flying and barnstorming around
Illinois and Missouri with his own 'flying the horizon and the ground reference
points. This was a serious disadvantage
circus' , Archie was hired by the city to
direct the growing air traffic at St. Louis's because the horizon and the mainland
Lambert Field (now known as Lambert-St. often were obstructed by clouds. The
Louis International Airport). Before the increasing demand for reliable transport
installation of a radio tower, he was a services and passenger flights led to the
development of flight instrumentation,
flagman who directed traffic via flags. His
"control tower" was a wheelbarrow on communication and standardization of
which he mounted a beach umbrella for procedures. But it did not happen
the summer heat. In it he carried a beach immediately. Years of studies and
chair, his lunch, water, a note pad and a subsequent agreements made it possible.
Today the history of aviation is changing
pair of signal flags to direct the aircraft. He
used a checkered flag to indicate to the and it continues to adapt to new
pilot "GO" (proceed), or a red flag to technology and the growing demand for
indicate the pilot should "HOLD" their more and better services ... the story is still
position. He kept warm out on the field in far from reaching its end.
the winters by wearing a padded flying
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