The Side by Side ATC Podcast

The Side by Side ATC Podcast

por Tom Hanes

Superación personal

Temporada 1

What is a Point Out and Why Should I Care

In this episode, I talk about point outs and why you should care about them. I start with: What is a point out? I give the definition you will get in the radar class at the FAA Academy. I then talk about why it is SO important to you as a student at the Academy. I also talk about why they are so important at your next facility. Just remember: if the point out is NOT done, it is a separation error at the Academy, and an Operational Error at your facility. Neither one is good. To show the importance of point outs, I relate the story of a student who failed by just 5 points on their last radar eval. In talking with them, they said that they were given a separation error on a point out that they tried to do. I'll let you listen to the story on the show, but they DID end up passing the Academy instead of failing. I end by talking about how you will be doing point outs for your entire career, you just will. You might as well get use to making them. You will make and approve hundreds of point outs at the Academy. You'll do even more at your facilities. If you have a question you want me to answer on an episode, email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . You can also email me if you just have a question about anything. I'll be happy to answer whatever is on your mind. You can also find me on Facebook under William Hanes( or Side by Side ATC) and on LinkedIn at Tom Hanes. Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom Thank you so much for listening.

5 Worst Mistakes Made in Non-Radar Evals

In this episode, I talk about the 5 worst mistakes I have seen students make during their Non-Radar evals. They include: Preplanning the scenario in the wrong order Not having your first moves planned before the scenario starts Not writing down your " W-H-A-T" for each aircraft, in each bay Bringing a mistake you made to the attention of the evaluator Trying to get a departure off without going through your steps These are mistakes that students have actually made. Learn from them. Don't make them yourself. If you have a question you would like me to address on the podcast, or if you have ANY question about ATC or the Academy, leave me an email at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . If you need help with something at the academy, leave me an email. Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom You can get more of the music at gregorianrock.com

20th Episode or How to Take Each Day at the Academy

In this episode, I talk about some of the mistakes in attitude students can have while going through the academy. They include: Worrying about what their "score" would be on a practice scenario Worrying about the final evals before they actually get to them Not learning from each day or scenario Not taking the Academy one day at a time Using my 30 years as an air traffic controller, and my 5 years as an instructor at the Academy, I give you what you actually need to focus on while at the Academy. If you have a question about the Academy, or training, or anything you've heard me talk about, let me know. You can email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . I will be happy to discuss anything you want to about air traffic control. Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom If you like the music, you can get more at gregorianrock.com . Thank you for listening.

The Five Worst Mistakes Made in the Radar Evals at the Academy

In this episode, I give you the five worst mistakes that students make during their radar evals. I give you a couple of things that make these errors happen for the students and how to keep from making them. They are: Phraseology and Stripmarking Errors Not using a route change instead of altitude to resolve a red alert 0M8 departure without getting the point-out done first Being late with a manual handoff Missing point-outs Those are the top 5 from #5 to #1. I also gave you a bonus one of DON'T GET CONTROL TO DESCEND AN AIRCRAFT THAT IS AT FLIGHT LEVEL 240!!!!! If you have any questions about today's episode, any other episode, or you just have a question you want to have me answer, you can email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Thank you all so much for listening!! Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom P.S. If you like the music, you can find more at gregorianrock.com .

What is the Non-Radar Portion of the Academy Like?

In this episode, I talk about the Non-Radar portion of the Enroute Academy. I cover: The different lessons The lessons to really concentrate on When your tests will be What the lab will be like How to practice with classmates How important practicing will be How to stay ahead of the program while you are in Non-Radar I talk about how important it is to stay ahead and not get behind while you are in Non-Radar. As always, if you have a question or just want to talk, email me at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . If you want information about my coaching program, go to: attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom . If you have a problem signing up on the website, email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com and I will put you in the group you were going to be in. Thank you all for listening!!

What is the Radar Portion of the Academy like?

In this episode, I talk about the Radar portion of the Enroute Academy. I cover: The different lessons The lessons to really concentrate on When your tests will be What the lab will be like How to practice with classmates How important practicing will be How to stay ahead of the program while you are in Radar I talk about how important it is to stay ahead and not get behind while you are in Radar. As always, if you have a question or just want to talk, email me at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . If you want information about my coaching program, go to: attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom . Thank you all for listening!!

Why do I Need a Coach at the Academy

In this episode, I talk about why it would be a good idea to have a coach on your side as you go through the FAA Academy. I talk about what has led me up to this point. I talk about some of the reasons for starting this adventure with you. I talk about how your instructors will be giving you details about what you have to know, your classmates will help you practice and put those details into actual situations. I also talk about the need for support outside the classroom and outside your group of classmates. That is where Side by Side ATC and I come in. We are offering the Coaching Program for FREE. It will be free for 14 days. After that, or during that time, you can decide if you need to continue having a coach by your side. Our goal is to help you so much that the decision is not really an easy one. We want to give you so much support that you can stand on your own, or you can choose to stand with us by your side. Either way, we want to see each one of you succeed beyond even what you thought you could when you started. Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom If you have any difficulty with signing up, email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com. I can't wait to meet you and help get your ATC career off to a magnificent start!

What is the Schedule Like at the Academy

In this episode, I talk about the schedule at the Academy. I start with Basics that has to be passed before you actually start either the Terminal Track or the Enroute Track. Basics lasts 19 business days or almost 4 weeks. It was being done in person before Covid, but went to virtual during and after Covid. It is about to start being done in person again starting later this year or early next year. The Terminal Track lasts for 37 days, or almost 8 weeks. The Enroute Track lasts for 60 days, or 12 weeks. Both could last longer depending on holidays, which you will not have class on, and weather days, which they DO have in OKC. I talked about what days the Enroute tests are on and how many points they are worth. I also talked about when the non-radar evals are and how important it is to practice to become as proficient as you can to prepare for those evals. I talked about the tests you will have in the radar portion, their point values and when they happen. I also covered how important it is to continue practicing during the radar portion to prepare for the 2 days of the radar evals. I hope this was a lot of good information for you. If you have any questions, please email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . I will get right back to you with an answer. If you like the music, you can get more of it at gregorianrock.com . Thank you for listening!! email: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

Tales From the Tower

In this episode, I talk about some of the things that have happened to me in my now 12 years of working in an air traffic control tower. I talk about some of the lighthearted moments and some of the not so lighthearted moments in my career. Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

Tales From the Academy

In this episode, I tell some of the "Tall Tales" I have from my time as an instructor at the Academy. Some of the stories are of victories, and some of defeats. Hopefully, you can get something useful from each story. The main reason for my telling these stories is to let you know that others have gone through this journey you are on before you. They have had highs and they have had lows, but they have always come out the other side. Your journey will not end at the academy. I hope that you all like the stories. I hope you laugh, and maybe cry as well( I know that I do telling them). Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom Thank you for listening. Please leave a comment, or, if you prefer, you can email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .

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