tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post1324028102631988239..comments2017-09-05T13:04:31.629-04:00Comments on Flight Training Tips Online: Go Visit Your Local Tower TodayBrandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749974835251320822noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-71183088603514454682009-12-11T02:08:18.746-05:002009-12-11T02:08:18.746-05:00Hi there. You are right about how big of differenc...Hi there. You are right about how big of difference it makes in a student pilot's, or any level of pilot for that matter, confidence level. And like you said, it used to be as easy as just show up, but still, if you call them ahead of time, I have always found the folks there very helpful and welcoming. They look at it as as opportunity to show-off, but more so, leads to better communications and safer and easier the airport area.av8erPrincehttp://iflyasa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-57354887860414331182009-04-01T16:56:00.000-04:002009-04-01T16:56:00.000-04:00Brandon, I'm working in ATC, but on the technical ...Brandon, I'm working in ATC, but on the technical side, and in Europe. I also encourage anyone with an opportunity to visit a tower or other ATC facilities. Doing so makes possible for pilots to better understand controllers, and vice versa. Controllers are almost always open and happy to have such visitors (except may be during peak hours...). There are unfortunately much more problems with the security guys...Vincent, from PlasticPilot.nethttp://www.plasticpilot.netnoreply@blogger.com