Pilots deal with control towers all the time and most think they know what the tower is supposed to do, but … probably not. In this video, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli explains what air traffic control towers are actually supposed to do. And it isn’t to keep airplanes from colliding in midair, but on the ground. Yes, really.
Video: Control Towers Don’t Do What You Think They Do
Key Takeaways:
- Pilots often misunderstand the primary function of air traffic control towers.
- Contrary to popular belief, the main role of control towers is to prevent collisions on the ground, rather than in midair.
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