Air Traffic Controllers

Hello Everyone....I know i didn't post for a really long time in here.Had lots of issue to attend to in real life.Some pretty bad situations that's had to be handled.But i'm pretty much alrite now and am back to continue my blogging journey.



Thanks to all who have sent messages and comments,all your encouragements and kind words meant alot.I'm glad many find my blog a good source of information and teaches us many stuff we take for granted in life.So,without further due,lets jet off to our topic for today.

Now many of us know when we travel,we'll get to our next destination without much of an issue.But how many of us know the people who make sure we have a safe trip when we are flying.Many of us have heard about Air Traffic Controllers,but do we really know what they do?










What is Air Traffic Control?


Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions,to organize and expedite the flow of traffic,and to provide information and other support for pilots when able.







In many countries, ATC services are provided throughout the majority of airspace, and its services are available to all users (private, military, and commercial). When controllers are responsible for separating some or all aircraft, such airspace is called "controlled airspace" in contrast to "uncontrolled airspace" where aircraft may fly without the use of the air traffic control system.






Depending on the type of flight and the class of airspace, ATC may issue instructions that pilots are required to follow, or merely flight information (in some countries known as advisories) to assist pilots operating in the airspace. In all cases, however, the pilot in command has final responsibility for the safety of the flight, and may deviate from ATC instructions in an emergency.

The movement of aircraft through the various airspace divisions is much like players moving through a "zone" defense that a basketball or football team might use. As an aircraft travels through a given airspace division, it is monitored by the one or more air traffic controllers responsible for that division. The controllers monitor this plane and give instructions to the pilot. As the plane leaves that airspace division and enters another, the air traffic controller passes it off to the controllers responsible for the new airspace division.

The areas of responsibility for tower controllers fall into three general operational disciplines; Ground Control, Local or Air Control, and Clearance Delivery -- other categories, such as Apron Control or Ground Movement Planner, may exist at extremely busy airports. While each tower's procedures will vary and while there may be multiple teams in larger towers that control multiple runways, the following provides a general concept of the delegation of responsibilities within the tower environment.

Alrite then guys...enough with the words,there's only so much we can read.As always,i've got some videos for u guys to watch Air Traffic Controllers in action.Enjoy.... =)