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In previous articles we have discussed about the history of the aircraft until its use in the history of human life. But do we control air traffic in order to ensure the security and flight safety. When we look around the airport must have one tower which is equipped by radar. You're right! Air traffic controller's tower (ATC). They are "extra eyes pilot. We know that the landing or taking off a tense moment in the world of aviation. it also had experienced the first inventor of the Wright brothers' plane when the first flight witnessed the practice of American citizens. It was one of the flight were killed when landing. Fortunately wright survived during the incident. If the critical period in which moments of landing and takeoff exceeded smoothly, we will lift the cap on the pilot. Though there are other officers who deserves saying "thank you". They are the official air traffic controllers (ATC).
Although its "only" guide but ATC officer responsibilities, including large. ATC officers are like "extra eyes" for the pilot. However the point of view is very limited pilot in the cockpit. While the speed-controlled airplane is so high. So, without their help, death could have come over.
Not only at the beginning or end of the journey, ATC officers also guide the aircraft while flying in the sky. Events in Denver may be an example to us how important the role of the ATC. At that time, Piper Cheyene reported its position at an altitude of 7800 feet. But the ATC officer was being negligent and did not inform these positions to other aircraft. At the same altitude a Cessna-172 aircraft flying in opposite directions collided with a Piper Cheyene end it. Another example is Taiwan fighter plane that almost crashed (nearmiss) Trans Asia Airways plane when they flew over the island of Penghu, Taiwan, West. Formation-flying fighter jets that cut civic trajectory flight path just behind the ATR-72 owned by Trans Asia. Both distance approximately 300 meters. According to the Civil Aeronautics of Taiwan, the incident was allegedly due to errors in understanding the military ATC flight data submitted civilian ATC.
When you see the description above is very clear that the responsibility for ATC personnel did not lose weight compared with the pilot. Naturally when roads become impassable for ATC officer was very long and heavy. A minimum of ATC officers must understand the whole system and procedures for airport and ATC has a license from the airport where he did on the job TRAINNING. Many tests that must be passed by an officer of ATC.
From his office, ATC personnel control aircraft will land or take off one after another. When the plane will take off, officials at the ATC radar room and control room monitor, reading a copy of the aircraft flight plan. They asked for a plane that is being lined up to immediately get ready. Field Supervisor directs the aircraft toward the runway (runway proper.) Airport conditions, such as weather, wind speed and direction as well as read to the pilot's visibility.
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Through the radar, ATC officials led pilots through lane between hangars, page up and down passengers into and out of plane (apron), and tip the aircraft flight lanes. Then the officer in the ATC control tower notify enroute controllers (ATC officers who guide the planes from the airport of origin to arrive at the destination airport, the numbers 2-3 people) to take over the lead aircraft. If the path is empty (clear), ATC officers will direct the pilot to enter the runway (runway). If the field is being used, the pilot must slow the rate of flight. He will be re-contacted the control tower when it approached the runway. Once the plane managed to fly the officers at the departure ATC will direct the plane towards the destination while reading the directions and altitude aircraft. Each team controls each axis of airports for aircraft that are airborne. For example, team A control of the aircraft that is between 30-100 miles north of the airport and flying at a height (altitude) between 6000 and 18,000 feet, while the B team to control the aircraft in the other hemisphere with different heights.
In the case of landing, the plane is monitored until the end point of landing. Just as guiding aircraft takeoff, ATC officer will inform the aircraft that will go into the control area, weather conditions and accidents that may occur. Officers on the ground and directing it toward the taxiway (the road from the apron to the runway), to enter the gate (gate) that have been determined.
If there are several planes that will be ingrained in the place, time and altitude are nearly equal, the ATC officer can ask one of the aircraft to alter its flight plan. Likewise if the pilot suddenly wanted to change his flight plan, ATC team initially able to contact other team to guide the pilot to land. If the situation is not possible for example due to bad weather, the ATC officer also could delay the flight departure. This was done solely for the safety of crew and passengers
In the case of landing, the plane is monitored until the end point of landing. Just as guiding aircraft takeoff, ATC officer will inform the aircraft that will go into the control area, weather conditions and accidents that may occur. Officers on the ground and directing it toward the taxiway (the road from the apron to the runway), to enter the gate (gate) that have been determined.
If there are several planes that will be ingrained in the place, time and altitude are nearly equal, the ATC officer can ask one of the aircraft to alter its flight plan. Likewise if the pilot suddenly wanted to change his flight plan, ATC team initially able to contact other team to guide the pilot to land. If the situation is not possible for example due to bad weather, the ATC officer also could delay the flight departure. This was done solely for the safety of crew and passengers
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