4 July 2011
Ever fancied have a look around an Air Traffic Control unit to get a real feel for what happens there? Well here’s your chance.
The Airspace & Safety Initiative (ASI) has released details of this year’s ‘event, with pilots being encouraged to sign up for a tour of any of the dozen or so ATC units that are opening their doors for a day or a weekend during the month of October.
The scheme, now in its third year, intends to increase the mutual understanding of pilots and controllers. All the visits will require prior registration and are open only to holders of pilot licences (NPPL, PPL, BGA certificate etc and student pilots). Those attending will be required to show their licence or evidence that they are learning to fly. Pilots who have not pre-registered or cannot produce their licence or evidence on the day unfortunately will not be admitted.
ATC units already confirmed include RAF Northolt, RAF Coningsby and RAF Linton-on-Ouse, as well as NATS units at Cardiff, Farnborough, Manchester, Belfast International, London City, Birmingham, Aberdeen and Stansted.
A full list, with dates when each unit is open for a visit, and contact details for pre-registration, are available on the ASI website here <a href=”http://airspacesafety.com/content/news.asp”>Click here for more</a>
