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Decoding ATC with the Archies: Eastern Region, New York TRACON

The conversation delves into the intricate behind-the-scenes coordination among air traffic controllers during an emergency landing scenario, highlighting the teamwork an

Episode 13. Mark DiPalmo 9/11 at New York ARTCC (ZNY)

The testimony from Mark DiPalmo, a New York center controller, provides a firsthand account of the events on September 11, 2001. It captures the routine day turned tragic

Episode 12. James Ekins 9/11 at Boston ARTCC (ZBW)

The episode features the testimony of James Ekins, an air traffic controller at Boston Center on 9/11. It provides a detailed account of the events of that day, including

Episode 11. Greg Taccini 9/11 at Boston ARTCC (ZBW)

The episode features the testimony of Greg Taccini, an air traffic controller who worked at Boston Center on September 11, 2001. It provides a firsthand account of the ev

Episode 10. Mark Schermeister 9/11 at Miami ARTCC (ZMA)

The reading of Mark Schirmeister's testimony from 9-11 reveals the normalcy of the day before the tragic events unfolded, the sudden shift in air traffic control operatio

Episode 9. Timothy Canter 9/11 at New York ARTCC (ZNY)

The episode features the testimony of Timothy Canter, an air traffic controller who was working at New York Center on 9/11. Canter recounts the events of that day, includ

Episode 8. John Whidden 9/11 at Chicago ARTCC (ZAU)

The episode features the testimony of John Whidden, an air traffic controller at Chicago Center, during the 9/11 attacks. It provides a firsthand account of the events an

Episode 7: Christopher Tucker 9/11 at New York ARTCC (ZNY)

The episode features the statement of Christopher Tucker, an air traffic controller who worked at the New York Air Route Traffic Control Center on September 11, 2001. He

Episode 6: Terry Walsh 9/11 at IAD Tower

The episode features the account of Terry Walsh, an air traffic controller at Dulles Tower on September 11th. It provides a firsthand perspective of the events that unfol

Episode 5: Jadyne Seitz 9/11 at DCA Tower

As the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaches, air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals reflect on the events of that day. The

Episode 4: Gregory Wojcik 9/11 at ZDC

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, this conversation shares first-hand accounts from air traffic controllers and professionals who experie

Episode 3: John Carr, Former NATCA President, 9/11 Statement

The recording revolves around the experiences of air traffic controllers and NATCA members during the 9/11 attacks, highlighting their response, challenges, and the impac

Episode 2: Identical Callsign Confusion!

The conversation discusses the handling of two airplanes with identical call signs in Phoenix, highlighting the air traffic control procedures, emphasis for clarity, mand

Episode 1: PHENOMenal Electrical Failure

The conversation delves into the behind-the-scenes world of air traffic control, focusing on the experience of handling emergencies, particularly an electrical failure in