Article by Shannon Lyman (Boston Center, ZBW) It was a typical Tuesday evening around 11:30 p.m. when Boston Tower (BOS) controller Patrick Sullivan was contacted by the pilot of N477GJ, a BE40, requesting to taxi to […]
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Great Lakes Region: Darren Groce – Indianapolis ATCT (IND) – retired
Article by Jennifer Malloy (Cleveland Center, ZOB) On Sept. 21, 2021, one of Lift Academy’s aircraft (LTA47) departed from Runway 23L at Indianapolis Airport. Darren Groce was working the Departure East at Indianapolis Approach Control (IND), when […]
Eastern Region: David Lomascolo, Eric Lomascolo – Potomac TRACON (PCT)
Article by Jaymi Steinberg (Washington Center, ZDC) On a blustery winter day in January 2022, N3039L, a Socata Tobago, was inbound for Manassas Airport (HEF). Notably on this day, there was snow actively falling and the […]
Central Region: Brian Magnuson, Kansas City Center (ZKC)
Article by Bryan Martini (Sioux Gateway ATCT, SUX) On the afternoon of November 17, 2021, Kansas City Center (ZKC) member Brian Magnuson was working Sector 06 of ZKC’s Prairie Area as he has countless times before. […]
NATCA Adds Munroe as Deputy Director of Public Affairs
WASHINGTON – Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) announced the addition of Galen Munroe to its Department of Public Affairs. Munroe will serve the union as Deputy Director of Public Affairs and will act […]
Santa Speaks at Aero Club of Washington
NATCA President Rich Santa spoke to attendees of the Aero Club of Washington’s monthly luncheon on July 26. Santa addressed the Aero Club of Washington about ongoing challenges facing the National Airspace System (NAS), including air […]
