Air Traffic Control and You
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Air traffic controllers like Eugene Air Traffic Controller Travis Jensen work to safely and efficiently direct aircraft through the national airspace system using radio communication and radar, which has evolved greatly from the early days of pilots navigating visually and basic flag signals. Controllers at the Eugene tower and radar approach control facility provide services to pilots flying under visual flight rules to enhance safety with advisories and assistance with navigation, terrain, and emergencies in the local airspace. Pilots are advised to communicate their requests and any aircraft issues to the controllers as early as possible to facilitate safe and optimal operations.
Air Traffic Control and You
- 1. and YOU Thanks to Travis Jensen, Eugene Air Traffic Controller, for coming to our safety meeting.
- 2. ATC: To provide safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of aircraft through our country’s national airspace system
- 6. The first pilots navigated much like the first weather forecasters—by looking out the window.
- 7. In 1929 the first air traffic controller, Archie W. League, brought some clarity to the confusion with the help of two flags. He would wave a checkered flag at pilots when he wanted them to land or take off. He waved a red one when he wanted them to hold. Today’s Archie League ATC “SAVE” awards are given in his honor.
- 8. By 1932, almost all airline aircraft were being equipped for radio-telephone communication, and about 20 radio control towers were operating by 1935.
- 10. Check-out this YouTube video and be glad we have GPS!
- 11. 2011 air traffic continues to grow
- 12. Air traffic controllers at the busiest airports.
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- 22. Service provided to VFR pilots Enhance safety Issue traffic advisories Provides help (vectors, terrain, emergencies).
- 24. KEUG and surrounding area
- 26. The Eugene controllers work both in the tower and the radar approach control. Radio calls to the tower will be: "Eugene Tower" or "Eugene Ground.”
- 29. Contact Cascade Approach on 119.6 at least 12 miles from the airport Why? The tower owns the airspace within 6 miles of the airport. Calling 12 or more miles from the airport will allow the approach controller to radar identify you, issue pattern entry instructions, and in the event it is necessary, provide a vector to avoid traffic or establish a landing sequence, all prior to you entering the tower's airspace.
- 31. If you are within 5 miles of the airport, are not on a vector for sequencing, and are still on approach frequency, ask the controller if you should call the tower. Why? At 5 miles you are already in the tower's airspace. Perhaps the approach controller has coordinated with the tower controller and is vectoring you to follow another aircraft, but more likely either they forgot to tell you to call the tower (It happens, they’re human too!), or you missed the frequency change (It happens. you're human too!) 747shave landed at SFO on approach control's frequency (Without a landing clearance.) because either the pilot or the controller forgot to change frequencies.
- 32. For example, If inbound stay 2-3 miles left of the outbound departure course centerline .
- 33. If you have a request for a particular runway let the approach controller know as early as possible. Why? The earlier we know, the better the chance we can make it happen. We will make every effort to accommodate your request, but there will be times we are not able to because of other traffic.
- 34. If you're having any kind of problem with your aircraft or avionics let us know as soon as possible. Why? Knowing as soon as possible allows us to adjust our plans accordingly and arrange for assistance should you require it. No problem of yours is insignificant to us. Your safety is our number one priority! That's what we're here for!
- 36. When you are "cleared for the option" you can make a touch and go, stop and go, low approach, or full stop. If you want something unusual (power out, low pass with mid-field break, etc.) please specifically request it. The controller will almost always accommodate these requests, but if you do something unexpected it can create a conflict with another aircraft.
- 38. For more information visit NATCA Local – EUG Air Traffic Control For Western Oregon Website.