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Air controller lapses at post in Reno
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A medical flight with at least three people aboard was forced to land overnight without help from air traffic control after the lone controller on duty didn't respond to repeated cont . . . (flightaware.com) Mehr...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
these guys should look into 5hourEnergy drinks. it's just coffee!
I believe railroad locomotive operators have a buzzer, that alarms at random intervals, requiring operator action (i.e pushing a button) to preclude application of brakes. Perhaps the DOT could do something similar in the tower.
The aircraft was involved was N20TN http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N20TN/history/20110413/0730Z/KMMH/KRNO
Railroad locomotives do have a deadman switch/pedal but there are 2 qualified in the cab. If one has to relieve themself they have a backup. That being said, if the can is a floor below, let them tell the regional folks the are out for a break. If the shift is that slow, make the Airport uncontrolled during those hours. Maintenance folks can monitor the frequency and get out of the way. Done every day by commercial and GA, BUT, we are not talking bathroom breaks here. We are talking nap time.
Maybe we should close the airport after the street lights come-on!
What is in these peoples coffee? Sleeping Pills?