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DYNASTY HVY 08-02-2012 04:47 AM

Kudos to DCA ATC .
 
Great catch you guys and a big thumbs up.
Report: 3 jets avoid midair collision by seconds near DC airport - Overhead Bin

DYNASTY HVY 08-02-2012 06:52 PM

Clarification on thread title.
 

Originally Posted by DYNASTY HVY (Post 1238886)

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Just want to clear up any misunderstanding in regards to the thread title it's not meant as a slam but as a compliment.

KC10 FATboy 08-02-2012 08:37 PM

Wow, listen to those radio calls. Standard phraseology anyone?

FlyingNasaForm 08-02-2012 09:38 PM

DCA tower rocks. Potomac is pretty good too.

N9373M 08-03-2012 12:48 AM


Originally Posted by FlyingNasaForm (Post 1239434)
DCA tower rocks. Potomac is pretty good too.

+1

Been to DCA in a 172, IMC, and they actually apologized for having to box vector me to let a few fast movers in. (1996).

IAD multiple times, 172, Cheetah and the Mooney. Fantastic service from approach to ground.

thanks folks!

BTpilot 08-03-2012 01:19 AM

Being based in DCA is good stuff. Love the controllers and the airspace..

Good job by these guys.

sinkrate3278 08-03-2012 03:20 AM

The report clearly states that at no point was there a risk of collision. Then of course half way down the page the caption for one of the videos reads: "Three jets narrowly miss mid-air crash"

Idiots.

In any case, Potomac controllers rock!!!

FlyingNasaForm 08-03-2012 03:26 AM


Originally Posted by N9373M (Post 1239452)
Been to DCA in a 172, IMC, and they actually apologized for having to box vector me to let a few fast movers in. (1996).

I remember reading an article in B&CA a while back. The author wanted to swing in for a touch and go in his piston single. He asked tower if they could accommodate him. The response was something like "This is DCA, the busier it is the better we like it, expect a left downwind for 22."

They are a total class act, with a good sense of humor. It's great to watch them work when the wx is poor.

FlyerJosh 08-03-2012 04:39 AM

Ray Lahood is an idiot if he doesn't consider that a "near miss".

DYNASTY HVY 08-05-2012 04:38 AM

If you take the walkway between B and A there is a small museum on your left up a set of stairs on the A side.
Several interesting pictures are hanging on the wall.

Ally


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