*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, AVweb asked if you’re worried about the controller shortage.
Most of you – an overwhelming 88% of those who responded – feel controllers are the single most important part of the flight system. We’d better have enough, you said, and they’d better be properly compensated!
7% of those who responded (just under 100 individuals at press time) thought that controllers are important – but didn’t believe the FAA would allow a controller shortage to jeopardize safety.
Another 3% of respondents (under 50 of you at this writing) thought there might be more controllers to fill demand if NATCA were willing to negotiate lower salaries.
And a tiny 2% of you (24 people at press time) aren’t concerned about the so-called “controller crisis.”
*** THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***
Lycoming’s crankshaft issues continue. Have the recalls and retirements affected your impression of the company and its product?
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Key Takeaways:
- An AVweb poll revealed that 88% of respondents are highly concerned about the air traffic controller shortage, viewing them as the most critical part of the flight system and stressing the need for sufficient numbers and proper compensation.
- A smaller percentage (7%) of respondents recognized the importance of controllers but trusted the FAA to prevent safety compromises due to a shortage.
- Very few respondents (a combined 5%) either suggested that lower salaries could increase controller availability or expressed no concern about a "controller crisis."
- The article also introduces a new poll question, asking readers if Lycoming's recent crankshaft recalls and retirements have affected their impression of the company and its products.
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