14. Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories

Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories

Max and Dylan recap their time at NBAA BACE in Las Vegas [1:38]. Traian, a recently retired New York TRACON controller joins us to talk about his career working the Newark area of N90 [7:30]. Traian explains the NY TRACON and sectors [12:10]. Traian explains why Teterboro can often experience long delays [21:30] and what weather is the worst case scenario for Teterboro [26:30]. Dylan asks what the best ‘bail out’ airport in the NYC area is [34:20]. Max questions Traian on his favorite (and least favorite) airlines to handle [37:00]. Traian talks about controlling foreign airlines and tells a funny story about having to speak Spanish to an aircraft [39:12]. Max wonders what controllers think about operators departing VFR to avoid delays [42:53]. Traian shares some of controllers’ pet peeves including radio phraseology [49:04]. The guys discuss the new Teterboro/NYC destination guide and talk about some of their favorite things to do when on a trip there [1:14:17]. Dylan and Max recount several stories of playing pranks on each other and other pilots during their time at the regional airlines [1:21:34].

Episode resources:

Something’s Got To Give - NY Times article on N90 Tracon Teterboro/NYC Destination Guide Web | Google Maps

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