ATC—Sequencing is the Scenario

ATC—Sequencing is the Scenario

April 16, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 8

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of Air Traffic Control in the USA and features insights from retired JFK controller Dave Schoen.

Air Traffic Control in the USA is an extremely challenging job for the men and women who help manage nearly 50,000 flights daily in the U.S. alone. In the busiest airports, coordinating departures begins before any airliner pushes back from the gate. Joining host Rob Reider is retired JFK controller Dave Schoen, and he gives us a glimpse into the workings of ATC and how we as pilots can do our parts to keep it moving smoothly.

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