Description
This course is designed to provide the basis for Air Traffic Control. The student will learn the language of air traffic controllers, and will become familiar with the operating principles of navigational equipment pertinent to pilots and controllers. Overview of the history of air traffic control, air traffic control tower procedures, radar systems, radar separation, radio communications and techniques, flight plan clearances, traffic management and emergency procedures and priority handling will be covered. This knowledge will be gained by an intensive study of FAA Sectional Charts & Airports.