Title:
Air Traffic Control 101
Topic:
A deep dive into Air Traffic Control
Speaker(s):
TRK Tower Manager Larry Finney and Oakland Center's Justin Martin
Brief Description:
Join us for a deep dive into air traffic control at a local and regional level. Truckee Tower Manager Larry Finney and special guest Justin Martin from Oakland Center break down what goes on with aircraft separation, runway selection, drones in controlled airspace and more. This popular seminar offers pilots a rare chance to ask seasoned ATC pros anything you've ever wanted to know. Learn how to manage risk in and around controlled airspace, increase safety with Flight Following, communicate better on frequency and hang with your fellow aviators at this KTRK Fly Safe event!
Select Number:
WP11137119
Location of Seminar:
Truckee Tahoe Airport Conference Room
10356 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Directions to Venue:
Inside the conference room downstairs in Truckee Airport's terminal building. Also available via Zoom with advance registration at the following link: Zoom Registration Link
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KTRK
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
33
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Larry Finney has been controlling traffic at Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK) since the early years of the tower. He previously worked traffic at Reno Tahoe International, and Norcal Approach. Prior to controlling traffic Larry was a flight engineer on C130's with the USAF. Justin Martin is a National Air Traffic Control Association (NATCA) representative and works the airspace above Truckee for Oakland Center.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Collision Avoidance Activity-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
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