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Postby kev13479 » Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:41 pm

Hello everyone.
I have been taking flying lessons for 1 1/2 years now and tomarrow i am taking off for a controlled tower.
Any last minute advice or stories?

appreciate it
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Re: Advice?

Postby olderndirt » Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:10 pm

As a former tower controller, all I can say is - be nice.  Tell them who you are, where you are and what you want to do.   
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Re: Advice?

Postby SeanTK » Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:43 pm

Swear like a sailor. It'll liven up their day.  ;D

Just joking.  ;)
It's a little intimidating at first, but you'll quickly get used to the environment. Good luck, and have fun!
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Re: Advice?

Postby beaky » Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:01 pm

Again, "who, where, what" is the main thing, as with comms anywhere. Also... if you are not sure you heard something right, just ask to hear it again. If they mention some unfamiliar landmark, or you can't make sense of taxi instructions from Ground, say "unfamiliar" and they will be happy to clarify it for you. It's not some kind of test- they are there to help.

Another not-so-obvious thing: tower controllers do not have magic powers, nor are they infallible. Trust, but verify... keep a sharp eye out just as you would at a non-towered field.

I say this because the three closest calls I ever had were within the boundaries of tower-controlled airports.
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Re: Advice?

Postby olderndirt » Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:56 pm

tower controllers do not have magic powers, nor are they infallible.
Wait a minute - you obviously never came to my airport  :D.
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Re: Advice?

Postby -Crossfire- » Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:09 pm

tower controllers do not have magic powers, nor are they infallible.
Wait a minute - you obviously never came to my airport
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Re: Advice?

Postby specter177 » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:14 pm

Pilots and controllers are very similar. When a pilot screws up, the pilot dies. When a controller screws up, the pilot dies. ;)
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Re: Advice?

Postby DenisH » Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:14 am

Therein is the beauty of simming. Nobody dies. And even better, no mechanic or fuel bills! :D
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Re: Advice?

Postby olderndirt » Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:30 pm

Therein is the beauty of simming. Nobody dies. And even better, no mechanic or fuel bills! :D
You missed your calling - diplomacy.
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Re: Advice?

Postby Isabelle » Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:55 am

Hello,
No advice for you just wanted to say you Good Luck for your flight. :)
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Re: Advice?

Postby C » Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:02 pm

Therein is the beauty of simming. Nobody dies. And even better, no mechanic or fuel bills! :D


Unless you manage to be incompetent with home technology, and electrocute yourself... ;D
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Re: Advice?

Postby olderndirt » Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:40 pm

Therein is the beauty of simming. Nobody dies. And even better, no mechanic or fuel bills! :D


Unless you manage to be incompetent with home technology, and electrocute yourself... ;D
Would having your laptop in the tub fall under that category  :).
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Re: Advice?

Postby DenisH » Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:23 pm

I'm technologically  :-[incompetent without having my puter fall in the bathtub.
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Re: Advice?

Postby DaveSims » Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:14 am

"You land a million planes safely; then you have one little mid-air, and you never hear the end of it."   ;D ;D
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Re: Advice?

Postby patchz » Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:15 pm

Therein is the beauty of simming. Nobody dies. And even better, no mechanic or fuel bills! :D


Unless you manage to be incompetent with home technology, and electrocute yourself... ;D
Would having your laptop in the tub fall under that category
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