The Side by Side ATC Podcast

In this episode, I talk about John Maxwell's book "Put Your Dream to the Test" and how we can apply it to your dream of being an air traffic controller.

I go through the 10 questions that he has in his book, which are:

• Is my dream really my dream?
• Do I clearly see my dream?
• Am I depending on factors within my control to achieve my dream?
• Does my dream compel me to follow it?
• Do I have a strategy to reach my dream?
• Have I included the people I need to realize my dream?
• Am I willing to pay the price for my dream?
• Am I moving closer to my dream?
• Does working toward my dream bring satisfaction?
• Does my dream benefit others?

10 great questions. If you can answer "yes" to over half of them, I would say you are on your way to achieving your dream.

Remember: Your dream has to be bigger than you are!

Failure is the price we must pay to achieve success!

Thank you for listening! If you have a question, you can always reach me at [email protected] .

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

Have a great week! Happy New Year!

In this episode, I give you a more detailed look into who this Tom Hanes character is.

I talk about everything from my love of soccer, to being a nerd, to high school, and college. I go into how I got into coaching; how I got into air traffic control. Hopefully, you will get to know a lot more about this strange guy who has a podcast about air traffic control.

I then talk about some of the reasons why I decided to start this podcast. What I hope to accomplish by doing this, and a glimpse into what the future will hold for Side by Side ATC.

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday! I hope you got to spend some great time with your families. I hope you have an even better New Year and that 2025 will be the year you get to start this amazing career that is Air Traffic Control.

If you have a question or comment, you can always reach me at [email protected]

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

Thank you for listening!!

In this episode, I talk about handoffs: what they are and what they are not.

Join me as I talk about the definition of a handoff, how it is different from a point-out, how you can make a point-out become a handoff, and why this is SUCH a big deal at the Academy.

The handoff, both automated and manual, combined with point-outs, putting in flight plans and giving clearances/releases are some of the most important things you will do at the academy as well as at your facilities. They all involve separation, which is why they will cost you so many points if you fail to do them; or if you do them incorrectly.

So practice these things until you are fluent in them. You'll thank me later!

If you ever have a question, you can email me at [email protected] .

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

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Thank you all for listening!

Have a wonderful Christmas!!

In this episode, I talk about point outs and why you should care about them.

I start with: What is a point out?

I give the definition you will get in the radar class at the FAA Academy.

I then talk about why it is SO important to you as a student at the Academy. I also talk about why they are so important at your next facility. Just remember: if the point out is NOT done, it is a separation error at the Academy, and an Operational Error at your facility. Neither one is good.

To show the importance of point outs, I relate the story of a student who failed by just 5 points on their last radar eval. In talking with them, they said that they were given a separation error on a point out that they tried to do. I'll let you listen to the story on the show, but they DID end up passing the Academy instead of failing.

I end by talking about how you will be doing point outs for your entire career, you just will. You might as well get use to making them. You will make and approve hundreds of point outs at the Academy. You'll do even more at your facilities.

If you have a question you want me to answer on an episode, email me at [email protected] . You can also email me if you just have a question about anything. I'll be happy to answer whatever is on your mind.

You can also find me on Facebook under William Hanes( or Side by Side ATC) and on LinkedIn at Tom Hanes.

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

Thank you so much for listening.

In this episode, I talk about the 5 worst mistakes I have seen students make during their Non-Radar evals. They include:

1. Preplanning the scenario in the wrong order
2. Not having your first moves planned before the scenario starts
3. Not writing down your " W-H-A-T" for each aircraft, in each bay
4. Bringing a mistake you made to the attention of the evaluator
5. Trying to get a departure off without going through your steps

These are mistakes that students have actually made. Learn from them. Don't make them yourself.

If you have a question you would like me to address on the podcast, or if you have ANY question about ATC or the Academy, leave me an email at [email protected] . If you need help with something at the academy, leave me an email.

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

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In this episode, I talk about some of the mistakes in attitude students can have while going through the academy.

They include:

• Worrying about what their "score" would be on a practice scenario
• Worrying about the final evals before they actually get to them
• Not learning from each day or scenario
• Not taking the Academy one day at a time

Using my 30 years as an air traffic controller, and my 5 years as an instructor at the Academy, I give you what you actually need to focus on while at the Academy.

If you have a question about the Academy, or training, or anything you've heard me talk about, let me know. You can email me at [email protected] . I will be happy to discuss anything you want to about air traffic control.

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

If you like the music, you can get more at gregorianrock.com .

Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I give you the five worst mistakes that students make during their radar evals. I give you a couple of things that make these errors happen for the students and how to keep from making them.

They are:

• Phraseology and Stripmarking Errors
• Not using a route change instead of altitude to resolve a red alert
• 0M8 departure without getting the point-out done first
• Being late with a manual handoff
• Missing point-outs

Those are the top 5 from #5 to #1.

I also gave you a bonus one of DON'T GET CONTROL TO DESCEND AN AIRCRAFT THAT IS AT FLIGHT LEVEL 240!!!!!

If you have any questions about today's episode, any other episode, or you just have a question you want to have me answer, you can email me at [email protected] .

Thank you all so much for listening!!

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

P.S. If you like the music, you can find more at gregorianrock.com .

In this episode, I talk about the Non-Radar portion of the Enroute Academy.

I cover:

• The different lessons
• The lessons to really concentrate on
• When your tests will be
• What the lab will be like
• How to practice with classmates
• How important practicing will be
• How to stay ahead of the program while you are in Non-Radar

I talk about how important it is to stay ahead and not get behind while you are in Non-Radar.

As always, if you have a question or just want to talk, email me at: [email protected] .

If you want information about my coaching program, go to: attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom .

If you have a problem signing up on the website, email me at [email protected] and I will put you in the group you were going to be in.

Thank you all for listening!!

In this episode, I talk about the Radar portion of the Enroute Academy.

I cover:

• The different lessons
• The lessons to really concentrate on
• When your tests will be
• What the lab will be like
• How to practice with classmates
• How important practicing will be
• How to stay ahead of the program while you are in Radar

I talk about how important it is to stay ahead and not get behind while you are in Radar.

As always, if you have a question or just want to talk, email me at: [email protected] .

If you want information about my coaching program, go to: attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom .

Thank you all for listening!!

In this episode, I talk about why it would be a good idea to have a coach on your side as you go through the FAA Academy.

I talk about what has led me up to this point. I talk about some of the reasons for starting this adventure with you. I talk about how your instructors will be giving you details about what you have to know, your classmates will help you practice and put those details into actual situations.

I also talk about the need for support outside the classroom and outside your group of classmates.

That is where Side by Side ATC and I come in. We are offering the Coaching Program for FREE.

It will be free for 14 days. After that, or during that time, you can decide if you need to continue having a coach by your side.

Our goal is to help you so much that the decision is not really an easy one. We want to give you so much support that you can stand on your own, or you can choose to stand with us by your side.

Either way, we want to see each one of you succeed beyond even what you thought you could when you started.

Website : attrawell.com/sidebysideatccom

If you have any difficulty with signing up, email me at [email protected].

I can't wait to meet you and help get your ATC career off to a magnificent start!