| Title |
Description |
Duration |
Air Traffic Control Radar Part 1
Precision and Surveillance Approaches |
Training film for Air traffic controllers, based on FAA manuals. Shows the precision radar used to control the plane on an Instrument approach. See the controllers at their stations, and in contact with the plane. Follow a plane from one radar station to another in it's final approach to land.
Sound, B&W
|
21:13
|
| Radar Contact |
Basic training film on the Radar principle and equipment used in most airports for tracking purposes. Includes an explanation of IFR codes. Follow a small cherokee plane from takeoff to landing including the handoff from one control station to another. Also some explanation of issues that can arise including weather concerns and bird flocks.
Sound, Color
|
28:12
|
ATC Radar part 3
En Route Procedures |
Another part in the training film for Air Traffic Controllers. focusing on the Coverage areas and procedures for tracking and handling of aircraft. Included are some of the stations in the control station, including Departure control, Arrival, and En Route. Watch as the controllers practice routing several planes.
Sound, B&W |
14:25 |
| A Traveler meets Air Traffic Control |
Follow along as a business Traveler on his way from Chicago to Los Angeles, sits next to an FAA employee who explains ATC to him. Starting with a breakdown of the various regions, and the services provided at the types of installations, and the duties of the controllers at the various stations within the control centers. Covers some of the training that ATC's get over their two year period.
Sound, Color
|
33:09 |
