runway to air traffic control

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

AWT Test (End of Block One!)

Today we were given the AWT (Airman's Written Test). After passing this test you receive the "pink card" which allows you to legally control aircraft. It's a little scary to know that after only 6 weeks in school i passed the test. However, this is merely a formality. I still have 3 weeks of tower simulator and 6 weeks of radar beforfe I'm done. Even then, most of my "real" training will be on the job. I'm sure it will be a long time before I'm controlling aircraft on my own. The most significant part of today is the ending of block one! If I make it through the next 3 weeks I'm practically gauranteed to graduate. I can't wait...

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