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Title:
The Schiff Show - The Voices in Your Head(set) Demystifying ATC
Topic:
What Does Air Traffic Control Really Need Pilots to Know—and What Do Pilots Wish Controllers Understood Better?
Date and Time:
Thursday, October 8, 2026, starting at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Friday, October 9, 2026 00:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Brian Schiff, Marcus Miller
Brief Description:

On the next episode of THE SCHIFF SHOW, host Brian Schiff welcomes air traffic controller Marcus Miller (#PropHatCat) for a fast-moving, practical question-and-answer conversation from both sides of the frequency.

In a candid PILOT-to-CONTROLLER back-and-forth, they will tackle real-world communication, expectations, procedures, workload, weather deviations, sequencing, missed approaches, emergencies, en route communications, and the small decisions that can make every flight safer and smoother.

No jargon for jargon’s sake—just direct questions, clear answers, and useful insight for pilots who want to become easier to work with on the radio and better prepared for what happens behind the scope.

This presentation is 90 minutes long to allow sufficient time to adequately cover this important topic.

Select Number:
CE03146838
Webinar Information
Registration is not required. After viewing the program, WINGS Credit is earned immediately upon successful completion of a short quiz. The link to that quiz is on the page noted below.
All programs are archived for viewing after the live event using the same link above.

Seating:
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Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
WINGS Industry Network
Phone: 314-787-7454
john@teipen.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

CAPTAIN BRIAN SCHIFF Presenter and Instructor

Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His total flying time is over 21,000 hours.

He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAASTeam Representative and holds several flight instructor ratings. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in a way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff also has been an FAA-designated examiner.

He attended San Jose State University, and earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his M.S. Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly teaches and conducts seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots.

CLICK HERE to learn more on Captain Schiff's Website!

 

MARCUS MILLER - GUEST PRESENTER

Marcus is an air traffic controller, aviation educator, magician, and theatre producer who has built an online following by making the world of air traffic control easier to understand. As the creator of PropHatCat, he takes viewers behind the scenes of ATC, breaking down complex procedures, phraseology, and the decisions controllers make every day while helping pilots feel more comfortable using ATC services.

His path into aviation began in the virtual skies of VATSIM before becoming a professional enroute controller, and he also holds Advanced Ground Instructor and Aircraft Dispatcher certificates. Outside aviation, Marcus has performed magic and worked as an off-Broadway producer. Whether he is talking airplanes, theatre, or what really happens on the other side of the radio, his goal is simple: take something complicated and make it make sense.

Checkout the PropHatCat YouTube Channel Here

 

SPONSORED by AVEMCO

For decades, Avemco Insurance Company has been an advocate for pilot safety by promoting and sponsoring continuous pilot training and learning. One of their initiatives has been to reward pilots who actively participate to be more proficient with savings on their insurance premium through the Avemco Safety Rewards Program.

Safe pilots save by earning new ratings, getting recurrent training, participating in the FAASTeam WINGS Program, and listening to safety programs like ours and other Avemco recognized courses and training. Call 800-276-5199 for a free quote or visit online today. Don’t forget to tell them The Schiff Show sent you for an automatic 5% off!

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ABOUT THE SCHIFF SHOW

The Schiff Show is a monthly aviation education variety show hosted by Captain Brian Schiff and sponsored by AVEMCO. It is offered for FAA WINGS credit.  Brian will discuss a specific theme across five program segments on the second Thursday of each month. The themes will be chosen from a hit list of common accident causes. Each episode will be 1.5 hours long and focus on a particular causal accident factor and will include the following segments:

  • Accident Review
  • Regulatory Review
  • Training Topic
  • Technology Tips and Tricks
  • Knowledge and Trivia Questions
Credit Applicability:
Basic WINGS
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents:
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