Aviation 73 Introduction to Air Traffic Control
Textbooks and References
Instrument Procedures Handbook
Aeronautical Information Manual
Class Notes from Feb. 3, 2010
Class started with the viewing of a 16mm film entitled "60 Years of Aviation in San Jose - 1904-1964."
Then reviewed the first 15 pages of Chapter 1 via a slide show available here: Slides for Chapter 1
Class Notes from Feb. 10, 2010
Finally, we watch the BBC dvd entitled: "Clear The Skies" concerning events surrounding 9/11 from ATC and pilot's points of view.
Class Notes from Feb. 17, 2010
Watched 30 minutes of ATC theater film "Pushing Tin" followed by review of first half of chapter 2 on departure procedures.
Class Notes from Feb. 24, 2010
Finished chapter 2 - departure procedures. Viewed video on departure procedures, followed by student participation in interactive communications with ATC for departure procedures. Reviewed symbols used for departure charts. Class concluded with Quiz 2 on DP.
Class Notes from March 3, 2010
Started Chapter 3 on enroute procedures. Viewed video on airport markings, visual approach aids, and airspace designations, requirements and dimensions. Followed by powerpoint quiz on airspace. Viewed video on enroute procedures.
To Do on March 10:
Quiz 3 on En Route Procedures will be given.