Good Listening: DAB Tower

One of my buddies went flying out of Daytona Beach airport last week. After hearing his stories of the overly busy ground controller and the local controller in training, I had to download the air traffic control recording.

There is a lot to be learned by listening to someone who is learning… Listen to how the controller-in-training works with pilots and pay attention to when his trainer helps him out.

Attached is a 30 minute clip of the 7R local controller from LiveATC:
DAB Tower (Secondary), Feb 9th, 2011, 16:30z-16:59z

I recommend fast forwarding about 19 minutes into the recording.

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About Joe Anderson
Originally from Juneau, Alaska, I get the best of both worlds: Alaska and Florida. I’m going to school to study Air Traffic Management — a dream-come-true. I’m also minoring in Meteorology, Business Administration, and will also have my Airline Dispatch Certificate. I started working in a multifaceted inn and bakery, The Silverbow, when I was 16. Working there has changed my life; it has given me many new outlooks on myself, other people, and have given me the chance to do something most kids my age could never do. After high school, I decided to take one year off. I knew what I wanted to do, but I wasn’t ready to do it yet. One year turned into two before I finally applied to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In July 2008, I packed everything I owned and moved to Daytona Beach, Florida. My mom did the same; she packed up and moved in with my grandparents in Ocala, Florida. In late-2005, my mom was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer in her hip. After a hip-replacement, leg amputation, and over two years of surviving, she passed in October 2008. I miss her dearly, but am glad to have had the time that I did get to spend with her. Since then, I have continued to be an incredibly independent, motivated, and hard-working student. My life revolves around hard work and respect for everyone.

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