Who's on First?
ATC’s departure sequencing
Good judgment and quick thinking are hallmarks of the aviation mentality. Both pilots and air traffic controllers are in the decision-making business. For controllers, every moment our headsets are plugged in, we’re making choices that affect the safety and flow of traffic in our airspace.
Some choices are easier than others, such as not clearing anyone for takeoff when I’ve got a Gulfstream IV on short final.
Others are more nuanced.
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