{"id":2146532,"date":"2024-01-11T13:48:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T18:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-googled-it-air-traffic-controller-dragged-for-telling-veteran-pilot-how-to-land\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T13:51:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T18:51:13","slug":"i-googled-it-air-traffic-controller-dragged-for-telling-veteran-pilot-how-to-land","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-googled-it-air-traffic-controller-dragged-for-telling-veteran-pilot-how-to-land\/","title":{"rendered":"Air traffic controller criticized for instructing veteran pilot on landing after Googling it"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fi-googled-it-air-traffic-controller-dragged-for-telling-veteran-pilot-how-to-land%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2146532&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An Air Traffic Controller&#8217;s Controversial Exchange with a Veteran Pilot<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a recent incident at Denton \u200bEnterprise Airport in Texas, \u2064an air\u2063 traffic controller named Brenda \u200bMooney found herself in hot water \u200dafter telling a veteran pilot that she knew \u200cbetter than him \u200dabout landing a plane because she &#8220;googled\u200d it.&#8221; \u200cThe exchange, caught on recording, has sparked outrage and calls for Mooney&#8217;s removal from her position.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Exchange:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> Cherokee 65C, there\u2019s traffic on the parallel.\u2064 The\u2064 traffic you\u2019re following is inside Highway 380, a\u2064 Cherokee on\u2064 final for 18L.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> All right, we\u2019re looking for that traffic to follow for 65 Charlie, and if we could\u200c plan on\u200d the next one, if possible we could get a short approach. We\u2019d appreciate it.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> Cherokee 65 Charlie, I have your \u2062request. Your traffic is about a half mile \u200cfinal now.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> We\u2019ve got \u2018em in sight, 65 Charlie.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> Cherokee 65 Charlie, \u200dgive him room, he\u2019s \u200ba full stop.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> Runway 18L, cleared the option. We\u2019ll give him room. 65 Charlie.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> 7 Papa Echo, turn your base. Cessna 2 Bravo Tango, 65 Charlie, you should have turned your base before you hit\u2064 the approach end of the runway. You\u2019re outside the airport traffic area.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> We\u2019re on\u2062 about a 1\/4 mile final, ma\u2019am. I mean, sorry, base.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> \u200bYeah, I \u2063know. You should be inside the \u2062airport. You should\u200d have turned your base abeam the numbers.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> We can\u2019t do that and land on the 1,000 footers.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> Well, that\u2019s what a short approach\u2063 is.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> I\u2019m sorry, I guess I should \u2014\u201a we need to come up with something different because in order to complete a commercial \u2062checkride we gotta do what\u2019s called a power-off 180\u00b0. We pull\u2063 the power abeam where you want to touch down and have to land on that point and no more than 200\u200c feet beyond \u2064it.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> That\u2019s fine, but don\u2019t ask for a short approach if you\u2019re \u200dgonna\u2062 do a power-off 180\u00b0. That\u2019s my point.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> Well, okay. I will remember that from now on. No problem.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> When you ask \u200dfor a short approach, I expect you to turn your base abeam the numbers.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> This is gonna be\u200c a full stop for 65 Charlie, and maybe we need to talk\u2063 about that some more because you\u2019re the first controller in 15 years that\u2019s ever said that.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> I\u2019m \u200bjust, you know, if you ask for a short approach, a short approach is when you turn your base abeam the numbers. If I know you\u2019re a student asking for a short approach, I know you\u2019re out there practicing and\u2063 you \u200bprobably\u2063 will extend. But if you\u2019re doing something other than a short approach, don\u2019t ask \u200cfor a short approach.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> Well, I will definitely look up the definition of short approach because\u2062 I\u2019ve never seen where it says \u2064you turn base \u200dabeam the numbers, cause I don\u2019t see how you could\u2064 possibly do \u200bthat.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> Well, I googled it, actually. \u2064I googled short approach and\u200b it said to turn your base abeam or before\u2062 the numbers and you will land, probably, touch down around midfield.<\/li>\n<li><em>Pilot:<\/em> Okay, well, then I apologize for requesting the wrong thing, because everywhere else short\u2062 approach means power-off 180\u00b0, but that\u2019s\u200c definitely not what it means here.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> Yeah, well, I \u2064mean, you know, I don\u2019t know. Maybe it\u2019s because I\u2019ve worked at different airports, I don\u2019t know. But just ask for what you \u2064need so I know what you wanna do so I can accommodate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The incident has sparked a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.change.org\/p\/demand-the-removal-of-brenda-mooney-from-air-traffic-control-at-kdto-airport\">petition<\/a> \u200bcalling for Mooney&#8217;s removal from her position. The petition argues that her actions not only jeopardize pilot safety but also damage the \u200dreputation of Denton. It has gained national attention, reflecting poorly on the community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">One commenter on the YouTube video of the incident expressed disbelief, stating, &#8220;Been flying for\u2063 25 years, 3000 hrs. Never had a controller expect a short approach to mean &#8216;turn base at the numbers.&#8217; That&#8217;s absurd.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are\u2062 the qualifications and training requirements for air traffic controllers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E can clarify\u00a0this later.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mooney:<\/em> All\u200b right, that&#8217;s fine. Thank you\ufeff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The controversial exchange between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/search-and-rescue-teams-at-site-of-indonesian-plane-crash\/\" title=\"Search and rescue teams at site of Indonesian plane crash\">air traffic controller<\/a>, Brenda Mooney, and the \u2062veteran pilot has reignited the debate about the\u200b qualifications and professionalism of air traffic controllers.\u2064 The incident took place during\u200d a routine \u2062landing\u200b at Denton Enterprise Airport in Texas and was recorded by\u2064 the control tower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the exchange,\u200c Mooney, who is responsible\u2062 for guiding pilots and \u200bensuring\u200c the safety of aircraft operations, displayed a dismissive and condescending \u200battitude towards the pilot&#8217;s routine landing request. She claimed to\u200c know better \u2063than the experienced pilot\u2062 simply because she had &#8220;googled it.&#8221; This remark not only undermined the pilot&#8217;s \u2062expertise but also suggested a lack of respect towards the aviation industry as a whole.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The role of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faa-to-invest-millions-at-airports-after-a-series-of-potentially-fatal-close-calls\/\" title=\"FAA to invest millions in airports after near-fatal incidents.\">air \u2063traffic controller<\/a> is vital to the safe and efficient operation of air traffic. Their responsibilities include coordinating the movement of aircraft, providing pilots with\u200c important information, and ensuring that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-flights-were-grounded-because-of-one-mans-mistake-official-says\/\" title=\"U.S. Flights Were Grounded Because Of One Man\u2019s Mistake, Official Says\">air traffic flows smoothly<\/a>. It is expected that air traffic controllers possess a high level of knowledge, expertise, and professionalism in carrying out their\u2062 duties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mooney&#8217;s remark raises concerns about\u200c the level\u2062 of qualifications and training \u200dthat air traffic controllers undergo. It is essential for air traffic controllers to have \u200ba comprehensive understanding of aviation regulations, procedures, and protocols. Their knowledge and decision-making abilities directly impact the safety of pilots, passengers, and the general public. Dismissing a pilot&#8217;s request and claiming to have \u200dsuperior\u2063 knowledge without proper verification is not\u2063 only unprofessional but also \u2062dangerous.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The incident has rightly sparked outrage and calls for Mooney&#8217;s removal from her position as an air \u2064traffic controller. The aviation community and \u2062the public trust air traffic controllers\u2062 to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and competence. Any perceived breach of these standards undermines public trust and the overall credibility of\u200c the profession.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Federal \u2063Aviation Administration (FAA) should conduct a thorough investigation into this incident and \u2063take \u2062appropriate action. This may include reviewing the training and qualifications of air traffic controllers, as well as implementing stricter protocols for handling pilot requests and ensuring respectful communication between controllers\u2063 and pilots.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, this incident highlights the importance of ongoing training and\u2064 education\u200b for air \u2062traffic controllers. The aviation industry is constantly evolving, and controllers must stay updated with the\u2063 latest regulations and technologies. Continuous professional development programs\u200c can help enhance their knowledge and skills, ensuring that they are well-prepared to \u200dhandle any situation that arises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Air traffic control is a critical aspect of aviation safety. The\u2064 professionalism and competence of air traffic controllers play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of \u2062the industry and\u200d ensuring the safety of all those involved. \u2063Incidents like the one at Denton Enterprise Airport should serve as \u2063wake-up calls for the aviation industry, urging authorities to prioritize the highest\u200d standards of training, professionalism, and respect in their selection and ongoing evaluation of air \u200dtraffic\u2062 controllers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An air traffic controller faced backlash for claiming she knew more about landing a plane than a veteran pilot because she &#8220;googled it.&#8221; Brenda Mooney, an air traffic controller at Denton Enterprise Airport in Texas, was recorded giving advice to the pilot, who had years of experience<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2146533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2146532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2146532","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2146532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2146532\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2146533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2146532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2146532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2146532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}