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The Side by Side ATC PodcastJust What is W-H-A-T ?In this episode, I talk about what may be the most important concept to understand in Non-Radar. That concept is W-H-A-T.W-H-A-T is the technique that is used to change an aircraft's altitude in non-radar so that all of the traffic for that aircraft is missed. It may sound easy, but it CAN get complicated! And it can get complicated quickly!This is W-H-A-T:W- Where is the aircraft, or Is the aircraft in my airspace? I have to ensure that the aircraft is in my airspace before I can change...2025-07-2842 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastThe 12 Week Year of the EnRoute Academy or How to Plan for the FirehoseIn this episode, I talk about how to plan for the explosion of information that the FAA is going to shoot your way during the enroute academy. If you are not prepared for this onslaught, you will get behind. Once you get behind, you may never catch up.Primary Goal of the first 6 weeks--- The Non-Radar Evals They are worth 7 points each for a total of 14 points.Secondary Goals for the first 6 weeks--- The Tests They are the Map Test worth 2 points and the CKT1 Test worth 4...2025-07-2152 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is all This STUFF on this Map?In this episode, I talk about what everything is that is on the Aero Center Non-Radar Map. One of the reasons given for not studying the map before you get to OKC is that you don't know what you are trying to memorize. Well, hopefully, this will help.I go through:Sectors- number, name, and frequenciesNavaids- VORTAC, VOR/DME, and NDBAirways- Victor Airways and Jet RoutesMEA's- Minimum EnRoute AltitudeMIA- Minimum IFR AltitudeMRA- Minimum Reception AltitudeMCA- Minimum Crossing AltitudeMOCA- Minimum Obstruction Clearance AltitudeMOA's- Military Operations AreasMileages on the airwaysRadials of the airwaysAirports Intersections...2025-07-1450 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat Can I Do to Prepare for the Academy-- And WHYIn this episode, I talk about 3 things that I think you should do to prepare for the FAA Academy. Whether you are going into the en route program or the tower program, there are 3 things that you should do BEFORE you get to OKC.First: Learn the Phonetic Alphabet for ATCThis is probably the easiest of the 3 and that's why I put it first. It is essential that you know this before getting to OKC. Knowing this will not get you ahead of things when you get there, this is the bare minimum.2025-07-0741 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 12 at the En Route AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect from the LAST week of the en route academy.Yes! It is finally here! And, " Oh, no!", it is finally here! You have finally finished all that the FAA has given you and taught you and let you practice. And it all comes down to how you can perform on 2 days. The interview process has ended and the FAA will evaluate just how well they think you have progressed. That review will be done by humans and not by a computer...2025-06-3037 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 11 at the EnRoute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what to expect from the next to last week at the enroute academy.That's right, just 1 more week after this one!!In this week, the FAA stops teaching you new tasks and shows you different ways that those tasks may show up in a sector that is going "RED".Everything that you have learned over the last 3+ months is going to be used to fine tune the controller you are becoming.You will start the week with the last...2025-06-2332 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 10 at the EnRoute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect from the 10th week in the enroute program at the academy.This week will be the last week that the FAA will give you new tasks to learn. After this week, you will just be practicing what you have already been taught. You will be showing just how much of the information you can put into practice when you need it.This week covers a LOT of the major tasks that you will be required to know how to do. This...2025-06-1628 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 9 at the EnRoute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect from the 9th week of the enroute academy.This is the week that you start running practice scenarios in the radar lab!The FAA will start you off fairly slowly on the first day, then it picks up speed quickly. The second day you will get an opportunity to watch an instructor run a scenario. They will be the student and you get to make sure they don't make any mistakes. The Instructor Demo will be the...2025-06-0934 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 8 at the EnRoute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what this week will be like for you as you continue your journey through the FAA Academy.This week, you will have a number of Computer Message lessons. These will include lessons in class, CBI lessons, and labs with instructors. There will be a LOT of information, but you will BEGIN to learn the different ways that information can be found, and changed, as you work each scenario.This week will also have your CKT2 Test. The test will cover the lessons you've had in...2025-06-0226 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastEpisode 50!! Looking Forward, Looking at the PastIn this episode, I celebrate 50 episodes of this podcast!I talk briefly about numbers and where we are now on the podcast, but then I ask you for a HUGE favor:Please let me know how I can make this podcast even better!Let me know what you like and let me know where you think I stink!Then I talk about some things coming in the future:YouTube channelTraining videosBookLet me know what. you think of these...2025-05-2945 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 7 at the EnRoute AcademyIn this episode, I continue going week by week through the EnRoute Academy. This week is week 7, or the start, and the heart, of radar lessons.That's right. This week is the heart and soul of the radar lessons. All of the important, and some not quite as important, lessons are this week.They include:Radar IDHandoffs and Point Outs ( VERY IMPORTANT ) Every scenario every day!Radar TransitionRadar Seperation ( IMPORTANT )Radar VectoringEmergencies ( VERY IMPORTANT ) You will see a ton of these!WeatherMilitary Ops ( IMPORTANT )Position Relief Briefing ( IMPORTANT )Team ResponsibilitiesFatigue Awareness ( VERY...2025-05-2625 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 6 at the EnRoute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect from the sixth week of the enroute academy.This week is the BIG ONE!! Day 29 is the non-radar eval day!Before you get to that day, you will go through some practice scenarios that are designed to be much harder than the eval scenarios will be. The FAA will take you past what you need to be able to do and will show you what could happen if a non-radar sector went "RED". That is what happens when a sector gets...2025-05-1925 minThe Side by Side ATC Podcast"Practice" vs. "Intense Focused Practice"- Which One is a MUST at the AcademyIn this episode, I take a break from the discussion of each week at the Academy to focus on practice and what that means while you are at the Academy.I alk about:What is practiceWhat is Intense Focused PracticeCan you get by with only practiceWhy you have to be organized in your practiceCan Intense Focused Practice allow anyone to pass the AcademyI want to thank you all for continuing to listen! It is my hope that I can help each of you in your journey to become an air...2025-05-1528 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 5 at the Enroute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect from the fifth week at the Academy.During this week, you will start with your CKT1 Test. It is worth 4 points and will cover all of the information from the non-radar lessons. After this test, you will continue in the non-radar labs doing 3 scenarios a day until your last day in the labs.The complexity of the scenarios is going to increase dramatically during this week. You are going to go from a fairly gradual increase in complexity to a point...2025-05-1221 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 4 at the Enroute Academy + My Thoughts on the May 1st Press Conference about Air Traffic ControllersIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect from the fourth week of the enroute academy.During this week, you will finish your lessons on separation( If you haven't already). You will learn how to read and forward the weather. You will have several "Part Tasks" and walk-throughs where you go through a scenario as a class. You will learn how to remote the scenarios and have a full day of remote practice in class. You will be surprised how much better you get in just 1 class.After that...2025-05-0526 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 3 at the Enroute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect in the 3rd week of the enroute academy.During this week, you will have your MAP TEST! Yes, the first 2 points of the academy are there for you to take.Aside from that, you will finish up lessons on Holding and Approaches. Then you get into all of the different ways to separate aircraft, such as:verticallaterallongitudinalvisualThese are very important to at least begin to understand. Don't let your instructors escape if you have questions about...2025-04-2821 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 2 at the Enroute AcademyIn this episode, I talk about what you can expect from the second week of the enroute academy.During this week, you will have a LOT of opportunities to study your map and prepare for your map test( which comes up next week!).You will finish off a lesson from week 1 on coordination and what information to forward to other sectors and facilities. You will be going over your LOA's( Letters of Agreement) that you have with other facilities. You will have a lesson on General Control and then get into a very...2025-04-2123 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWeek 1 at the Enroute AcademyIn this episode, I begin a new series that will take us through the enroute Academy week by week.S0, this week I start with week 1 of the enroute academy.Your first week is all about the basics that you will need for the rest of the course, not just for non-radar. Included in the first week are an airspace lesson, a lesson on using the radios and lines to talk to pilots and other controllers, a lesson on the flight progress strips you will use in non-radar and how to...2025-04-1418 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice- Lean in to Teamwork, My Thoughts and TakeawaysIn this episode, I finish my walk through John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice." This episode is about Lean in to Teamwork.If there is one thing that will always be needed by air traffic controllers it is teamwork.I talk about Teamwork Truths:Teamwork divides the effort and multiplies the effect.Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championships.Teamwork is not about you.Great teams create community.Adding value to others adds value to you.I then talk about:How To Lean Into TeamworkBuy into...2025-04-0740 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice- Cultivate Good Relationships, Commit to ResponsibilityIn this episode, I continue our journey through John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice."This week the topics include:Cultivate Good RelationshipsCommit to ResponsibilityFirst I look at cultivating good relationships and how that is so important when you are at the Academy.I look at the impact that good relationships have as well as the impact that negative relationships can have. I then look at the 5 signs of a good relationship:Mutual enjoymentRespectShared experiencesTrustReciprocityI then take a look at the...2025-03-3145 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastCan Someone Please Explain Non-Radar? How Can I Identify Traffic With the Flight Strips?In this episode, I answer the questions: What is non-radar and how can I identify traffic using the flight progress strips?Non-Radar is exactly that...you have to separate aircraft without using radar. There are rules you can use to make that happen. The non-radar section of the Academy is designed to take you from no knowledge to where you can work some fairly complex traffic. How do you use the strips to identify traffic?I talk about how you can use W-H-A-T to find the restrictions...2025-03-2435 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice-Become More Teachable, Develop Strong CharacterIn this episode, I continue my talk about John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice." This week, I cover the topics: Become More Teachable Develop Strong Character.First:Become More TeachableTalked about the fact that teachability is all about attitude! If you desire to learn, YOU CAN!! If you continue to learn, you WILL continue to grow!Truths about teachability-Nothing is interesting if you are not interested.Successful people view learning differently from those who are...2025-03-1743 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice- Embody Perseverance, Demonstrate CourageIn this episode, I discuss the next chapters from John Maxwell's Book "Success is a Choice". I talk about how we can learn and use these ideas in our journey as air traffic controllers.First, today, I talked about:EMBODY PERSEVERANCEI talked about the Principles of Perseverance-· Perseverance means succeeding because you are determined to, not destined to.· Perseverance recognizes life is not a long race but many short ones in succession.· Perseverance is needed to release MOST of life's rewards.· Perseverance draws sweetness out...2025-03-1043 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice- Value Preparation, Embrace PracticeIn this episode, I continue my talk about John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice".I am talking this week about:Value PreparationWhy people fail to preparePreparation principlesEmbrace PracticeThe power of practiceThe 5 Pillars of practiceThe Extra that makes people successfulI ended by talking about striving for excellence and how the only way to achieve excellence at the Academy is with purposeful and continued practice.Thank you for listening!!You can find more information about the...2025-03-0348 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastThe Official Launch of the Side by Side ATC Coaching ProgramTODAY IS THE DAY THAT WE LAUNCH THE FIRST EVER COACHING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS AT THE FAA ACADEMY!!DURING THIS EPISODE, I WILL BE GOING OVER WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM, WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM, THE DIFFERENT LEVELS, WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ALREADY AT THE ACADEMY, AND MORE!SO HOLD ON TIGHT! HERE WE GO!!FIRST, LET’S DEAL WITH WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN OKC.WE WILL HAVE CUSTOMIZED PRICING FOR ST...2025-02-2429 min
The Side by Side ATC Podcast? In this episode, I ask you questions!What do you want me to talk about next?DO you want more info on:The AcademyTowersEnroute CentersATC in generalMy Coaching ProgramMy Mentoring ProgramMeThe future of ATC TechMore Success in ATC is a ChoiceYou let me know, and I will give you my best!Send your vote to : tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .Thank you all for listening!You can get more info on the Coaching program at sidebysideatc...2025-02-2023 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice- Focus Your EnergyIn this episode, I continue talking about John Maxwell's book " Success ia a Choice' and how it pertains to us as air traffic controllers.This week, I talk about- Focus Your Energy."Having talent without focus is like an octopus on roller skates. Talent with focus directs you and has the potential to take you far."- John Maxwell.Some facts about Focus:Focus does not come naturally to most people.Focus increases your energy.Focus lifts you.Focus expands your life.Focus must be intentionally...2025-02-1733 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice-Initiate ActionIn this episode, I continue my talk about how we can take some great information from John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice” and apply it to air traffic control.This time I go through the section on taking initiative, or in ATC terms, "Taking Control."I talk about:Taking control is the first step to anywhere you want to go.Taking control closes the door to fear.Taking control opens the door to opportunity.Taking control eases life's difficulties.Taking control is often the difference between success and failure.Then I...2025-02-1337 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastSuccess as an Air Traffic Controller is a Choice- Introduction, Believe in Yourself, Fire Up Your PassionIn this episode, I talk about how we can use Dr. John Maxwell's book "Success is a Choice" and apply it to air traffic control and the Academy.This is only the first of several episodes we will go through about this book and using it to become GREAT controllers.I talk about how you have to make choices that bring success. As part of that, we learn that talent by itself is never enough, and that our job is to do a great job with the talents that we have been given. 2025-02-1034 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastUpdate on the Crash in DCIn this episode, I talk about the information that has been released by the NTSB. I go over the staffing at the tower.I go over the use of 2 frequencies by 1 controllerI also give my take on the other information that is out there online versus what you will hear from the NTSB.Thank you all for listening!!If you have any questions, please email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . I will answer all of your questions. Who knows, your question might be the subject of...2025-02-0329 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat Are Your Thoughts on What Happened in DC on WednesdayIn this episode, I talk about some of my initial thoughts on what happened on January 29 at Reagan National Airport.I give some of my observations from the initial news reports as well as some information from people I use to work with. I also talk about some of my own experiences with working jets and helicopters in the same vicinity. When an incident like this happens, it shines a bright light on just how much responsibility we have as controllers to ensure that everyone who flies through our airspace gets...2025-01-3130 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat Things Should I Do to Get Ready for the Academy RevisitedIn this episode, I talk about 4 areas that you need to have a plan for BEFORE you get to Oklahoma City. These areas are:Getting your relationships readyGetting your mental focus readyGetting you emotional focus readyGetting your finances readyHaving a plan for these 4 areas is crucial to success at the Academy. You MUST have these plans in place before you get there. Do not try to come up with a plan after you're already in OKC.Thank you for listening. As always, you can...2025-01-2729 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastAm I Too Old to Become an Air Traffic Controller?In this episode, I talk about the question of AGE.The FAA has some strict guidelines for how old you have to be and how old you can be when you apply to become an air traffic controller. What do those guidelines mean when it comes to the Academy and to training at your first facility?Through my own experiences training at ZFW as a 34 year old and my experiences as an instructor at the Academy, I hope to help answer some questions about what it is like to train at different ages.2025-01-2027 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastHow do I Deal With the Evaluators?In this episode, I talk about the Evaluators! Yes, those people who hold your career in their hands! There are good ways to deal with them, and I go over those ways in this episode.Those ways include:Being polite when you enter the lab.Acknowledging them when/if they introduce themselves.Ignoring them when the scenario starts.Being polite and attentive when they are going over your run.The main things to consider about the evaluators is that they are people too, for the most part they want you to...2025-01-1325 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastPutting Your ATC Dream to the TestIn this episode, I talk about John Maxwell's book "Put Your Dream to the Test" and how we can apply it to your dream of being an air traffic controller. I go through the 10 questions that he has in his book, which are:Is my dream really my dream?Do I clearly see my dream?Am I depending on factors within my control to achieve my dream?Does my dream compel me to follow it?Do I have a strategy to reach my dream?Have I included the people I need to realize my...2025-01-0635 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWho are You and Why do You do This?In this episode, I give you a more detailed look into who this Tom Hanes character is.I talk about everything from my love of soccer, to being a nerd, to high school, and college. I go into how I got into coaching; how I got into air traffic control. Hopefully, you will get to know a lot more about this strange guy who has a podcast about air traffic control.I then talk about some of the reasons why I decided to start this podcast. What I hope to accomplish...2024-12-3054 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is a Handoff and Why Should I CareIn this episode, I talk about handoffs: what they are and what they are not.Join me as I talk about the definition of a handoff, how it is different from a point-out, how you can make a point-out become a handoff, and why this is SUCH a big deal at the Academy.The handoff, both automated and manual, combined with point-outs, putting in flight plans and giving clearances/releases are some of the most important things you will do at the academy as well as at your facilities. They all involve separation...2024-12-2328 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is a Point Out and Why Should I CareIn 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...2024-12-1623 min
The Side by Side ATC Podcast5 Worst Mistakes Made in Non-Radar EvalsIn 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 orderNot having your first moves planned before the scenario startsNot writing down your " W-H-A-T" for each aircraft, in each bayBringing a mistake you made to the attention of the evaluatorTrying to get a departure off without going through your stepsThese 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...2024-12-0631 min
The Side by Side ATC Podcast20th Episode or How to Take Each Day at the AcademyIn 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 scenarioWorrying about the final evals before they actually get to themNot learning from each day or scenarioNot taking the Academy one day at a timeUsing 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. 2024-11-2828 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastThe Five Worst Mistakes Made in the Radar Evals at the AcademyIn 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...2024-11-2130 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat 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 ta...2024-11-1430 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat 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...2024-11-0729 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhy do I Need a Coach at the AcademyIn 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...2024-10-3133 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is the Schedule Like at the AcademyIn 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 we...2024-10-2842 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastTales From the TowerIn 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. In the middle, I talk about a free guide we are giving away. It's titled, "Top 10 Tips to Succeed at the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy." We think it will be helpful for all of you who are at the Academy now or are planning on going to the Academy in the near...2024-10-2435 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastTales From the AcademyIn this episode, I tell some of the "Tall Tales" I have from my tome 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 aca...2024-10-2155 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastTales From the AcademyIn 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 aca...2024-10-2155 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is it Like to Work at a CenterOn this episode, I talk about what it is like to work at an enroute center. I discuss what a normal day is like, what the traffic is like. I talk about what kinds of sectors I worked in my specialty.
I describe the different positions there are at a center. What they do and how they are staffed.
I talk about breaks. How often you get them and how long they may last. I also talk about some of the things you can do around the center on your breaks.
I talk...2024-10-1729 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is it Like to Work at a CenterOn this episode, I talk about what it is like to work at an enroute center. I discuss what a normal day is like, what the traffic is like. I talk about what kinds of sectors I worked in my specialty.
I describe the different positions there are at a center. What they do and how they are staffed.
I talk about breaks. How often you get them and how long they may last. I also talk about some of the things you can do around the center on your breaks.
I talk...2024-10-1729 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is it Like Working in a Tower?In this episode, we’ll dive into the unique experience of working in an air traffic control tower. We’ll explore daily responsibilities, challenges, and the excitement that comes with the job, drawing on my 30 years of experience and insights from former colleagues.
Segment 1: The Basics of Tower Operations
Overview of the air traffic control tower's role in aviation.Importance of tower controllers in ensuring safe aircraft operations.
Explanation of the different positions in a tower:Clearance Delivery
Ground Control
Local Control
Radar
Segment 2: Daily Life as a Tower Controller
Walkthrough of a typical shif...2024-10-1428 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is it Like Working in a Tower?In this episode, we’ll dive into the unique experience of working in an air traffic control tower. We’ll explore daily responsibilities, challenges, and the excitement that comes with the job, drawing on my 30 years of experience and insights from former colleagues.
Segment 1: The Basics of Tower Operations
Overview of the air traffic control tower's role in aviation.Importance of tower controllers in ensuring safe aircraft operations.
Explanation of the different positions in a tower:Clearance Delivery
Ground Control
Local Control
Radar
Segment 2: Daily Life as a Tower Controller
Walkthrough of a typical shif...2024-10-1428 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is the Best Way to Prepare for the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy?Segment 1: Understanding the Academy Structure and Expectations
Overview of the FAA Academy:The curriculum, phases, and training environment.
Types of evaluations (academic tests, simulations, etc.).
What the Academy expects from students:The importance of discipline, focus, and quick learning.
Key areas of study: airspace structure, aircraft performance, communication protocols, and decision-making.
Why proper preparation matters:Understanding the high attrition rates.
The difference between students who arrive prepared and those who don’t.
Segment 2: Academic Preparation
Familiarizing yourself with key subjects:Basic air traffic control concepts (airspace, flight paths, aircraft separation).
Terminology and phraseology used in ATC.
Reso...2024-10-1038 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat is the Best Way to Prepare for the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy?Segment 1: Understanding the Academy Structure and Expectations Overview of the FAA Academy:The curriculum, phases, and training environment.Types of evaluations (academic tests, simulations, etc.).What the Academy expects from students:The importance of discipline, focus, and quick learning.Key areas of study: airspace structure, aircraft performance, communication protocols, and decision-making.Why proper preparation matters:Understanding the high attrition rates.The difference between students who arrive prepared and those who don’t.Segment 2: Academic Preparation Familiarizing yourself with key subjects:Basic air traffic control concepts (airspace, flight paths, aircraft separation).Terminology and phraseology used in ATC.Re...2024-10-1038 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat are the Most Common Reasons People Fail or Struggle at the FAA Academy?
In this episode, I break down the most common reasons students struggle or fail at the FAA Academy. I highlight key challenges that students face and offer actionable advice to overcome them.
The podcast begins by addressing:
1) Unrealistic expectations, explaining how many students underestimate the mental and academic demands of the program.
2) Pressure of high-stakes decision-making, stressing how stress can impair judgment. How you can practice making decisions by just making them, and go on to the next decision.
3) Communication skills, which are essential in air traffic control. Many students struggle...2024-10-0731 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat are the Most Common Reasons People Fail or Struggle at the FAA Academy?In this episode, I break down the most common reasons students struggle or fail at the FAA Academy. I highlight key challenges that students face and offer actionable advice to overcome them.
The podcast begins by addressing:
1) Unrealistic expectations, explaining how many students underestimate the mental and academic demands of the program.
2) Pressure of high-stakes decision-making, stressing how stress can impair judgment. How you can practice making decisions by just making them, and go on to the next decision.
3) Communication skills, which are essential in air traffic control. Many students struggle...2024-10-0731 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat Qualities Do I See in Trainees That Go On To Have Long and Successful Careers in Air Traffic ControlIn this episode, I tackle a great question,
What qualities do I see in trainees that go on to have long and successful careers as air traffic controllers?
That is a deep question.
I talk about how the main thing to do is to show up every day. That's number 1! Next, is to show up prepared every day. Be ready to train. Know more than what they expect you to know. you have to know more than they know.
The last thing I talk a...2024-10-0326 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhat Qualities Do I See in Trainees That Go On To Have Long and Successful Careers in Air Traffic ControlIn this episode, I tackle a great question,
What qualities do I see in trainees that go on to have long and successful careers as air traffic controllers?
That is a deep question.
I talk about how the main thing to do is to show up every day. That's number 1! Next, is to show up prepared every day. Be ready to train. Know more than what they expect you to know. you have to know more than they know.
The last thing I talk a...2024-10-0326 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastHow to Become an Air Traffic ControllerIn this episode, I talk about the ways you can become an air traffic controller.
I discuss:
the FAA "Open bid"
the FAA "Experience bid"
CTI schools
the military
Advanced ATC school
With the FAA "Open bid" coming Oct. 11, this is a good time to think about the ways you can become a controller.
If you have any questions about any of the ways you can become a controller, or have a question about any other area of air traffic control, you can email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .
2024-09-3022 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastHow to Become an Air Traffic ControllerIn this episode, I talk about the ways you can become an air traffic controller.
I discuss:
the FAA "Open bid"
the FAA "Experience bid"
CTI schools
the military
Advanced ATC school
With the FAA "Open bid" coming Oct. 11, this is a good time to think about the ways you can become a controller.
If you have any questions about any of the ways you can become a controller, or have a question about any other area of air traffic control, you can email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .
2024-09-3022 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastManaging Mental and Physical Stress as an Air Traffic ControllerIn this episode, I talk about specific ways you can mitigate stress while at the Academy and as a trainee at your first facility.
They include:
Creating a routine for your time at the Academy that includes:
study time
downtime
sleep
exercise
Positive Visualization
Creating a routine for working a scenario
I talk about how sleep deprivation will impact you the rest of your career as an air traffic controller, how exercise will help with that sleep deprivation and how all of it works together.
...2024-09-2622 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastManaging Mental and Physical Stress as an Air Traffic ControllerIn this episode, I talk about specific ways you can mitigate stress while at the Academy and as a trainee at your first facility.
They include:
Creating a routine for your time at the Academy that includes:
study time
downtime
sleep
exercise
Positive Visualization
Creating a routine for working a scenario
I talk about how sleep deprivation will impact you the rest of your career as an air traffic controller, how exercise will help with that sleep deprivation and how all of it works together.
...2024-09-2622 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastThe Hardest Thing About the FAA Academy-Part 2In this episode, I talk about a podcast that I listened to that made me know that I needed to do a part 2. That podcast was from John Maxwell at John Maxwell Leadership Podcast. In that podcast, he talks about the Power Of 5.
I try to take that Power of 5 and relate it to what students are trying to accomplish at the FAA Academy.
The 5 are:
What do I want to accomplish
The Right Tool
Take Action
Stay Focused
Be Consistent
If you use the Power of 5, you can, AND WILL, a...2024-09-2322 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastThe Hardest Thing About the FAA Academy-Part 2In this episode, I talk about a podcast that I listened to that made me know that I needed to do a part 2. That podcast was from John Maxwell at John Maxwell Leadership Podcast. In that podcast, he talks about the Power Of 5.
I try to take that Power of 5 and relate it to what students are trying to accomplish at the FAA Academy.
The 5 are:
What do I want to accomplish
The Right Tool
Take Action
Stay Focused
Be Consistent
If you use the Power of 5, you can, AND WILL, a...2024-09-2322 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastThe Hardest Thing About the FAA Academy- Part 1On today's episode, I talk about what I have seen as the hardest thing for students at the FAA Academy. I talk about the amount of information you, as students, will be required to absorb and to know. Then, I talk about the hardest thing: NERVES!
Join me as I give you some tips about handling nerves while you are at the Academy.
Let me know what you think. Leave me a comment about the show or about a question you have that you would like me to talk about on a future show...2024-09-1920 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastThe Hardest Thing About the FAA Academy- Part 1On today's episode, I talk about what I have seen as the hardest thing for students at the FAA Academy. I talk about the amount of information you, as students, will be required to absorb and to know. Then, I talk about the hardest thing: NERVES!
Join me as I give you some tips about handling nerves while you are at the Academy.
Let me know what you think. Leave me a comment about the show or about a question you have that you would like me to talk about on a future show...2024-09-1920 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastPhraseology is KingOn this episode, I talk about why phraseology is King. I talk about the reasons it's so important and some ways to practice. If you have great phraseology, you will:
Sound Professional
Be Professional
Be able to put evaluators to sleep
If you have a question you want me to talk about, you can leave a comment or email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com.
Thank you for listening!
If you like the music, you can get more of it at:
gregorianrock.com.2024-09-1619 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastPhraseology is KingOn this episode, I talk about why phraseology is King. I talk about the reasons it's so important and some ways to practice. If you have great phraseology, you will:
Sound Professional
Be Professional
Be able to put evaluators to sleep
If you have a question you want me to talk about, you can leave a comment or email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com.
Thank you for listening!
If you like the music, you can get more of it at:
gregorianrock.com.
2024-09-1619 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastWhy be an Air Traffic ControllerIn this episode, I talk about some of the reasons to become an air traffic controller.
If you like the music, you can find more at Gregorianrock.com.2024-09-1219 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastWhy be an Air Traffic ControllerIn this episode, I talk about some of the reasons to become an air traffic controller.
If you like the music, you can find more at Gregorianrock.com.
2024-09-1219 min
The Side by Side ATC PodcastSide by Side ATC Episode 1-IntroThis is an introduction to our new podcast.2024-09-0908 minThe Side by Side ATC PodcastSide by Side ATC Episode 1-IntroThis is an introduction to our new podcast.
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The John Gentle ShowEp. 1 (feat. Tom Scharpling)John Gentle, a former college poetry professor, takes over his mentor's Sunday morning college radio jazz program. Because he's not technically allowed on the City College of Passaic campus, he has an encounter with a security guard.Featuring Tom Scharpling, Emma Callahan & Darren Mabee.Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor.SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE!https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow2024-07-0143 min
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer2 Bears 5K Champ Cameron HanesSPONSORS:
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We're back with another primal episode of 2 Bears, 1 Cave! This week Tom and Bert relive some moments from this past weeks 2 Bears 5k with bowhunting athlete Ca...2024-05-201h 28
Tom Marshman PodsSection 28 & Me Podcast in Welsh - Cyflwyniad Cymraeg i’r podlediadCyflwyniad Cymraeg i’r podlediad.
Yn ystod mis hanes LHDTC+, gweithiodd yr artist Tom Marshman gyda 4 cymuned cwiar lleol, 4 sefydliadau, a 4 ymarferydd perfformio i edrych ar Adran 28 a'i heffaith barhaus ar draws Cymru. Cynhaliodd gyfarfodydd cymunedol trwy bartïon te, gan gasglu straeon personol a myfyrdodau ar Adran 28. Cynhaliwyd partïon te ym Mhontio Bangor, Theatr Sherman Caerdydd gan bartneru gyda National Theatre Wales, Aberration yng Nghanolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth a'r Torch, Aberdaugleddau. Mynychwyd pob parti te gan artist gwadd, naill ai'n dod o Gymru neu'n byw yng Nghymru, a gomisiynwyd i greu micro-berfformiad. Mae'r podlediad hwn yn gyflwyniad yn Gymr...2024-04-3005 min
Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering CollectiveKHC 061 - Aaron RodgersJoin us for a discussion with Aaron Rodgers, NFL football quarterback for the New York Jets. He played college football for the California Golden Bears, before being selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, where he spent 18 seasons. Follow along:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanesTwitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/Website: https://www.cameronhanes.comFollow Aaron:https://www.instagram.com/aaronrodgers12 ...2024-03-061h 43
ReverberationsReverberations 2024-02-28 S2E9This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosFeb 28, 2024Paul Adams/Elizabeth GeyerVin DownesTom EatonLAD2024-02-292h 00ReverberationsReverberations 2024-02-14 S2E7This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosFebruary 14, 2024Hania RaniAarkticaKevin KellerJim OttawayNathan...2024-02-152h 00ReverberationsReverberations 2024-02-07 S2E6This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosFebruary 7, 2024James Asher/Sandeep Rayal/Mike BoothHollan HolmesJohn Metcalfe...2024-02-082h 00ReverberationsReverberations 2024-01-31 S2E5This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosJan 31,2024DeuterAarkticaSolitaireMak GrgicPaul Long2024-02-012h 00ReverberationsReverberations 2023-12-27 S1E51This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosDec 27, 2023Paul Adams/Elizabeth GeyerVin DownesTom EatonLAD2023-12-282h 00
ExoDexa Podcast- Featuring Nolan Bushnell and Dr. Leah HanesEpisode 9. Roundtable Discussion with Special Guest Tom Kalinske of Sega, Mattel and LeapFrog!"ExoDexa is the ultimate gamified learning platform that turns learners into passionate problem solvers." Founded by visionary Nolan Bushnell.In this episode, Nolan and Dr. Hanes are excited to bring on special guest Tom Kalinske! Tom Kalinske and Nolan Bushnell are widely considered two of the most significant leaders in video game, toy, and entertainment history. Both have a passion to innovate and reform education. This is a HUGE episode and collaboration between two legends that have helped shape our society. Sega meets Atari in this must stream edition, EXCLUSIVE to the ExoDexa Podcast channel!2023-10-1522 min
The RN2writer ShowHow to Manage Your Bandwidth, with Ruth Mielke DNP, APRN, CNMFind Ruth at: https://rmielkernwriter.contently.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ruth-k-mielke-dnp-aprn-cnm-5b198525b/
About Ruth: I'm an RN and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). I have 22+ years of experience as a midwife and additional years as a labor and delivery nurse. I have a BA in psychology, a BS in nursing, an MS in nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP).
Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writ...2023-08-2324 minThe RN2writer ShowDo This One Thing to Instantly Improve Your WritingYou don’t have to be a Margaret Atwood to make great money as a freelance health writer, but you do need a fundamental grasp of grammar, composition, and voice. It’s the latter item we’re talking about today on The RN2writer Show.
“Voice” can refer to a brand’s standard for the style in which it speaks to its target audience. For example, a brand voice can be irreverent or solemn or something in between.
“Voice” also applies to a particular type of sentence construction. Specifically, when we write consumer health content we want to use “acti...2023-08-0108 minReverberationsReverberations 2023-07-26 S1E29This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosJuly 26, 2023Dren McDonaldHarry TaussigGabriel OlafsJim Ottaway...2023-07-272h 00The RN2writer ShowWhy Are You on Social Media as a Freelance Writer?Do you hate the idea that your success as a freelance writer depends on your ability to post pithy content every day on…Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and your business’ Facebook page? Doesn’t just reading that sound exhausting?? How exhausting will it be to actually DO it??
Well, we have good news for you. You can succeed just fine as a writer without ever being on a single social media network. Yes, you can.
In this episode, we’re going to tell you why this is true – and why, in fact, NO writer should be on a...2023-07-1909 minThe RN2writer ShowThe Hidden Costs of Writing Gig Newsletter SubscriptionsIn RN2writer courses, we teach nurses and other clinicians how to prospect for writing gigs using techniques like sending article queries, sending Letters of Introduction, and using LinkedIn. One technique we don’t teach (or recommend)? Paying a subscription fee to have lists of writing gigs delivered to your inbox.
Find out why we think that’s a useless idea for freelance nurse writers – and get three tips for the best way to find the most lucrative writing gigs.
Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coach...2023-07-1211 minThe RN2writer ShowHow do nurses find writing clients?Because freelance writing is such an obscure career, many nurses misunderstand the process of finding clients. First of all, they don’t understand WHO a prospective client is, and then they fear that this process is going to require lots of sleazy outreach and strong-arm tactics to accomplish. But actually, finding clients and reaching out is easy! Clients are all around you. The problem is, your brain is not registering them because the brain is very lazy and wants to overlook the obvious. Today, I’m going to share a simple, two-step process you can us...2023-06-2909 minReverberationsReverberations 2023-05-31 S1E21This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosMay 31, 2023Michael WhalenAnna MirandaTom SchmidlinMax Richter...2023-06-012h 00The RN2writer ShowDo NOT Write for Free!Stop devaluing your work, fellow freelance writers! Before you take another low-paying gig, watch this episode to discover how damaging working for cheap can be to your business – and the writing industry as a whole – when it’s actually OK to work for free, and the exact dollar amount you should cite as your “absolute bottom rate.” Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.
Topics discussed in this episode:
1:55 Pop Quiz!
5:00 Rates as Writers
7:00 Why you sh...2023-04-2017 minReverberationsReverberations 2023-04-19 S1E15This week on Reverberations, airing live Wed 9pm to 11pm EDT.Ways to listen:- On your local HD radio at 91.7 WVXU HD2- The WVXU app through the Android or Apple store.- WVXU.org/ click All Streams at the top and select Radio Artifact- Radioartifact.com/listenAnd you can find all episodes of Reverberations here: https://www.radioartifact.com/reverberationsBroadcasting from the Village Green StudiosApril 19, 2023Michael WhalenAnna MirandaTom SchmidlinMax Richter...2023-04-202h 00The RN2writer ShowFreelance Writers: How to Effectively Repurpose Your ContentLearn how to repurpose your content as a freelance writer. In this episode, Beth and Rebecca discuss exactly how to do just that.
About Rebecca Myers: Rebecca earned her Master of Science Nursing degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Rebecca is a nurse with a passion for educating and uplifting others. With over 15 years in nursing (including critical care, vascular access, and education), Rebecca loves using her nursing experience to help others. With an eye toward helping more people with the accumulated knowledge and expertise that comes with a nursing career, Rebecca founded her company...2023-04-0717 min
The Art of Online BusinessFrom Zero to $25K/mo: How to Create a Passive Income Stream with Niche Sites | w/Kristin HanesWhat do you think about passive income? Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads help Have you always thought that it wasn’t possible or it is something that other people can do but not you? Or have you ever wanted to create a side project that can generate revenue for your business passively? If so, this episode is for you.In this episode of Art of Online Business, I sat down w...2023-03-0846 min
Wait! Did I Roll a Wild?Agent Venom, Spider-Woman ft. Ron HanesSpecial Guest Ron Hanes from the Comic Book Rundown joins Tim tonight to talk about the Agent Venom and Spider-Woman reveal, Rhino and a special edition episode of The Comic Book Rundown dropping tomorrow that's all about Blob and Pyro to celebrate the models release!Better Help: betterhelp.com/professionalcasualSleeves and Tokens: https://bit.ly/3W4lCf5Front Line Gaming Store: https://bit.ly/3ZZZQvQTwitch: Twitch.tv/professionalcasualnetworkYoutube: http://bit.ly/3DDcEyCBearded Dragon Games (Pick up all your gaming needs):BeardedDragonGames.Online...2022-12-161h 06
The Wayward Home Podcast13: What it's Like Living Van Life in a Mexico BoatyardWe've been living at Cabrales Boatyard in Puerto Penasco, Mexico for two months now, getting our sailboat ready for winter cruising in the Sea of Cortez. Tom spends his days sanding and painting the sailboat, and I sit in the Sprinter van working on my computer.In Episode 13 of The Wayward Home podcast, I'm going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at our current life in Mexico, plus answer some common questions. I'll also tell you about my likes and dislikes about living here.Full show notes: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/episode13/Support...2022-02-2115 minThe Wayward Home Podcast12: Living in a Prius for 7 Years with David SwansonCould you imagine living in a Prius? It's no easy feat! Tom and I lived in a Prius in 2015 in the San Francisco Bay area to pay off debt and save money. That's why I wanted to interview David Swanson for Episode 12 of The Wayward Home podcast. He lived in his Prius for 7 years, traveling across the U.S., making friends and even appearing in the Oscar-award-winning movie Nomadland.David tells us about why he started living in a car, and tips for making your care safe, cozy and comfortable.Full show notes: https://www...2022-02-0914 min