BROADCASTS.com

Before we say goodbye to 2015, let's say hello to a very important partner for General Aviation pilots, your friendly local air traffic controller.\xa0 Marc welcomed Eddie Trujillo from C90 (Chicago Approach) to talk about his career and his current project, appropriately called "Bridge The Gap".\xa0 The purpose of the program is to open a direct line of communication between pilots and controllers within Chicago airspace with the goal bridging the gap between them.\xa0 This program may be starting in other areas as well.\xa0 Regardless, the lessons are the same... open and direct communication will allow both pilot and controller alike to understand the other's perspective, ensure questions are answered, and the airspace is safer.\xa0 An excellent exchange, you will surely enjoy.

Additionally, many listener questions came in, which Eddie was able to answer.\xa0 That in itself was very enlightening and educational.\xa0 And just to spice it up a little, Marc played an audio recording of a prior GA emergency, which highlighted the necessity for pilots to contact ATC at the earliest possible moment, in order to maximize the value ATC can provide, as well as the best odds for a safe outcome.\xa0 Listen and learn!

Here's wishing all of our listeners and their friends and family, a 2016 filled with good health and much happiness.\xa0 And of course....

Blue Skies & Tailwinds!