@dacpdx@Combat_learjet The thing is that other aircraft on frequency can hear the transmission that is blocked - so they’re actually doing this controller, and aircraft it was for, a favor by saying “blocked.”
Blocked applies the very last transmission and whoever it was for.
@lordoftheandals Ay bro, just gonna add this bit of important info for transparency:
Starting out, you will make far less than this. Especially if you’re coming in w/ no experience. It may take about 3-5 years to start making this. Pay is set by location, type of facility, and facility level.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland which crosses the Patapsco River has reportedly Collapsed within the last few minutes after being Struck by a Large Container Ship; a Mass Casualty Incident has been Declared with over a Dozen Cars and many Individuals said to be in the Water.
@SaycheeseDGTL It’s crazy how elected officials do not have to go through the traditional process of a background check for a security clearance but mostly anyone who work in the federal government in some capacity have to go through an entire investigation. Not to mention TS/SCI.
@yamuvasburner Smoke is made of a number of different elements that, when combined, does not easily absorb into the atmosphere — especially in warmer climates.
The current jet stream in Eastern U.S. is generally moving from the north, in a southern direction, brining the smoke with it.
@fasc1nate Addition: Tim Lancaster (pilot) returned to work within five months of recovery and flew commercially for the next 18 years until his retirement in 2008.
@DreOf304 At 700ft, the plane was well below the altitude require for the cabin to be fully pressurized. While oxygen is still flowing throughout the cabin, the oxygen masks would’ve been pointless at this in this situation.