Lazarus 0 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8547875.stm US officials are investigating how a child was apparently allowed to direct planes at New York's JFK airport - one of the country's busiest. The probe comes after an audiotape caught the boy directing several pilots preparing for take-off last month. In one exchange, the boy is heard saying: "JetBlue 171 contact departure." The pilot responds: "Over to departure JetBlue 171, awesome job." The boy was apparently with his father - a certified air traffic controller. The adult is later heard saying with a laugh: "That's what you get, guys, when the kids are out of school." In another exchange, the child says: "MS 4-0-3, contact departure," and then adds: "Adios, amigo." The pilot responds: "Adios, amigo." The pilots on the tape appear to be not concerned that a child is giving them instructions. The incident happened on 17 February, when many New York pupils were on a week-long break. The age and name of the child and the adult on the audiotape were not immediately known. 'Not indicative' incident The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement: "Pending the outcome of our investigation, the employees involved in this incident are not controlling air traffic. "This behaviour is not acceptable and does not demonstrate the kind of professionalism expected from all FAA employees." The agency did not give any further details. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said the incident was "not indicative of the highest professional standards that controllers set for themselves and exceed each and every day in the advancement of aviation safely". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41330 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 D'you think the kid was grounded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 D'you think the kid was grounded? Surely it's obvious to the authorities that the bloke was giving the kid instructions under full supervision, just repeating what he's being told. Ah well, I suppose it shouldn't have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15123 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Yeah, there's a big difference between that and this. I can see why they might be a bit concerned though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41330 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 D'you think the kid was grounded? Surely it's obvious to the authorities that the bloke was giving the kid instructions under full supervision, just repeating what he's being told. Ah well, I suppose it shouldn't have happened. I tried that defence with the GMC after I took the nipper along to surgery, they wouldn't have it How many bollocks does a bloke need? He had two to start with winging twat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 D'you think the kid was grounded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Plane to see what was happening, thats why kids at work day does not take off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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