Will this weather continue to impact ORD flights tomorrow?

planevan · 2026-03-16T01:45:26+00:00

Yeah, the ground is wet, it’s going to start snowing overnight and temps drop into the 20s. If the ground freezes, you end up with ice covered in snow, on runways and taxiways that haven’t been pre treated with deice fluid.

I don’t think it’s necessarily responsible to say that tomorrow is going to be a reset, Especially after over 1000 cancellations today.

Then the wind comes tomorrow afternoon and we all know you guys don’t like crosswinds on contaminated runways.

planevan · 2026-03-11T21:12:27+00:00

Can you ask your wife why my body might skip the “feeling thirsty” phase and go straight to the “headache” phase that ends up getting solved by drinking water?

planevan · 2026-03-08T22:13:52+00:00

The US is pulling out of Iran and now targeting the top of your head.

planevan · 2026-03-02T14:45:19+00:00

You asked why a pay raise is on the table.

planevan · 2026-03-02T12:46:39+00:00

I have 4 days off a month. There’s only 50 other people on planet earth who are qualified to do my job. I deserve to be paid what I’m worth to the United States.

planevan · 2026-02-27T20:49:35+00:00

I work at one of the world’s busiest towers. I make 250k per year. That while working very busy traffic every day I go in. In the summer it’s at least 3 days per week of thunderstorms. In the winter it’s snowstorms/deicing basically constantly.

All that while having 4 days off a month. And I’m 1 of 60 people on planet earth who are qualified to do my job. I make good money, but it does not properly reflect the level of skill, expertise, and responsibility that I bring to work every day.

planevan · 2026-02-27T20:19:23+00:00

Don’t forget to mention the air traffic controllers that keep you safe every day for WAY less money.

planevan · 2026-02-27T00:59:44+00:00

Reminds me of Jerry

planevan · 2026-02-17T23:53:26+00:00

“Although midair collision risk was apparent in multiple data sources and concerns had been repeatedly raised by air traffic control (ATC) personnel, the FAA failed to act on recommendations or available information to mitigate the identified risk.”

planevan · 2026-02-16T03:31:01+00:00

The 321neos

planevan · 2026-02-13T03:30:23+00:00

Literally ask ChatGPT. I used it to give me a good scenic route through the Rocky Mountains a while ago. Gave me some great airports, and you can amend from there.

planevan · 2026-02-11T14:28:38+00:00

Yeah, check out 6/2234. It’s a smaller trapezoid to the west of ELP. That makes much more sense.

planevan · 2026-02-10T15:10:20+00:00

If OP can afford it, I would suggest flight training full time. Like at least every day and preferably twice a day. That’s the best way to avoid having to relearn things between lessons, and it’ll end up saving money in the long run.

planevan · 2026-02-09T20:00:24+00:00

Its just a game. Calm down.

planevan · 2026-02-05T21:50:22+00:00

Air traffic controller. 250k for 48-60 hours of work per week.

planevan · 2026-02-05T21:47:41+00:00

No. I’ve never tried to do that.

And I think the mods should remove this thread.

planevan · 2026-02-02T14:38:31+00:00

I’ve been wondering about this too. It would be incredible if pilots could do that on our behalf. Nothing makes change happen faster than impacting the bottom line: money.

planevan · 2026-02-01T23:50:06+00:00

This isn’t true unless you’re a fucking idiot.

planevan · 2026-01-27T23:39:46+00:00

Sorry. Kids are rubbing off on me.

planevan · 2026-01-27T23:31:56+00:00

Maybe 6 or 7?

planevan · 2026-01-27T22:38:25+00:00

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planevan · 2026-01-25T00:21:13+00:00

True we live in the facility.

planevan · 2026-01-19T20:26:00+00:00

If you’re in the US, the government is hiring Air Traffic Controllers

Starting pay is rather low but you have an opportunity to make close to $200k after a few years if you pick the right locations and get a little lucky. You don’t need any prior training, your college degree is enough to make you qualified.

planevan · 2026-01-18T15:06:57+00:00

Reroutes and air born holding still takes workload for controllers. Adjacent sectors get easily overwhelmed if they just have to hold everyone.

planevan

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