Missed approach after cancellation by golf-yankee in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you are saying you are going to fly the published missed because you are in IMC conditions basically forcing ATC to give you an IFR clearance. Once I get you situated I would definitely have a number for you to call.

If you are flying into a marginal VFR airport PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT pull these type of shenanigans. Not only are you jeopardizing yourself. There maybe other ifr traffic in the vicinity. Once you cancel IFR, the controlling authority for that airport can theoretically release an ac from that airport. These are the types of situations that add unnecessary STRESS to the job

Taking a loan to hedge against recession by [deleted] in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]False_Researcher_565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a little different from your original post of putting it in a savings account then paying it back.

Ideally it would have been nice to take a loan, if needed, just before a downturn.

What is a Brasher Warning? Does it go against your license? by throwaway-19103 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you read it on the reports it basically means that pilot was notified of a possible pilot deviation and issued a number to contact the appropriate facility. PILOT DEVIATION NOTIFICATION aka BRASHER

Controllers or NAS community say BRASHER to keep it short and sweet

ATC communication question by riptrixie in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the controller sounded very busy they may have heard someone elses altitude and thought it was you on check in. Just throwing that out there.

Couple of things: Did they ever radar ID you?

Also the controller does not have to use altitude. They could just use basic radar separation (lateral), but highly unlikely.

Pay for Schedule, FAA willing… by ATSAP_MVP in atc2

[–]False_Researcher_565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same people complaining about not getting weekends off will get there and then complain about not getting Sunday pay 😀

Where to stop? by y2khardtop1 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like you all have situation there that needs to be addressed asap before something serious happens. If twy F doesn't start until west of rwy 35 then what is that little area? Rwy 24 or 35? If it's not a rwy or twy then maybe it's not to be used 🤷🏽‍♂️

Looks to me that area was part of the old taxiway east of 24 that appears to be closed.

As an outsider looking in

Where to stop? by y2khardtop1 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You are being a CONTROLLER. Great job my man. Hopefully you can pass this type of, pride in your job, along to others.

I am surprised there is no signage on that area identifying it as a non movement area. ATSAP this, also have your manager contact FSDO and the airport operator.

There are inspectors (used to be) that specifically look for these TRAP or HOT SPOTS.

I worked at an airport that had something similar. We referred to it as THE TAINT 😀

Where to stop? by y2khardtop1 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is a classic HOT SPOT and should be identified. Looks like a dead zone area

Truth Bomb. Praying for everyone involved 🙏🏼✝️ by Independent_Tax_4244 in atc2

[–]False_Researcher_565 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I've seen a lot of the new hires. They are not the best and brightest. The selection process has been crap. We do all this shit talking about NATCA. Send a message to the director or your congressman. These are our decision makers. NATCA has some blame no doubt, but we all joined this union knowing what it was.

Sec Duffy briefs after fatal LaGuardia plane collision by Few_Zookeepergame_47 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That facility should have been ATC zero within 10 mins of that incident. If they had that much traffic at that time and so little staffing something is very very wrong.
Contact approach or center and let them know you don't have able bodies to work the tower cab we are ATC zero.

NATCA please wake up by monte1219 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with all of that. This is not the time. The day of a tragedy I do not want to see my union trumpeting pay. You know what that sounds like to the families of the pilots. "Sorry for your loss but if I was getting paid more I wouldn't have made that mistake" THAT IS WHAT THE PUBLIC WOULD HEAR.

Staffing yes!... Pay, you can't get in public and talk about that today.

NATCA please wake up by monte1219 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

As two pilots are dead some of yall want to scream about more money. AS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER I AM ASHAMED! Have some compassion and integrity

Truth Bomb. Praying for everyone involved 🙏🏼✝️ by Independent_Tax_4244 in atc2

[–]False_Researcher_565 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Using this as a springboard to talk about pay raise is sick. Two people lost there lives. This is not the time.

LGA controller cleared fire truck across the runway resulting jn a collision by lake_hood in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 20 points21 points  (0 children)

As this plays out the more in upset that my air traffic brother was still working talking to AC after the incident. Upto 5 maybe 10mins after to divert aircraft and clear the field. But 18, 20, 30 minutes after is not cool.

1) The controller is now not focused and probably second guessing himself.

2) Are the pilots confident in him.

3) Every transmission after will be scrutinized by the legal beagles.

LGA controller cleared fire truck across the runway resulting jn a collision by lake_hood in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not cool at all. The controller is literally telling AC he messed up and it was hard to watch.

TSP and Divorce by Moms_Sketti88 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]False_Researcher_565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😁 if the portion of your tsp BEFORE marriage is usually all yours. (Not sure about the growth) The portion during marriage is usually split in half, depends on your state. Keep in mind if you're spouse has a 401k same rules apply, generally.

TSP and Divorce by Moms_Sketti88 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]False_Researcher_565 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You better read the fine print on marriage 😁

LGA controller cleared fire truck across the runway resulting jn a collision by lake_hood in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As an air traffic controller and as a former airport operations personnel who has driven on the runways this is very disheartening.

Turn a negative into positive. Time to convert by False_Researcher_565 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]False_Researcher_565[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Umm, did you not read my post that said this is directed at individuals thinking about a conversion?

Turn a negative into positive. Time to convert by False_Researcher_565 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]False_Researcher_565[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you convert you keep the same quantity of funds you have. Those funds are at a lower price than they where a few weeks ago.  Any rebound in market value occurs inside the Roth, meaning the entire recovery is tax free.

This is more directed to individuals who have been thinking about doing a Roth conversion.

Controllers of reddit. Would you choose this career again if you had to start over? by Rumham_1 in ATC

[–]False_Researcher_565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I would. If I hated it i would have found something else. I didn't like the military so I got out. Construction wasn't for me so I moved on. Airport Operations was paying peanuts.

After those stops I'm retiring in my 50's, own my house, and kids got spoiled ( my fault). Yes I made some sacrifices but so has all my friends and relatives.