The Side by Side ATC Podcast

Tom Hanes
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This is a podcast for people interested in air traffic control with a focus on the FAA Academy, CTI graduates, and trainees at their first facility.

  1. 2D AGO

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 6 - The Law of Momentum

    In this episode, I continue our journey through the 7 Laws of Academy Success. This week is Law 6 - The Law of Momentum. Momentum is so important when it comes to success at the Academy. You can create your own momentum by focusing on small wins. You get the small wins by being consistent in your intense focused practice. Consistency will get you small wins. Small wins lead to medium wins. Medium wins can lead to HUGE wins. Thank you for listening! You can get the 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan here: https://sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan You can get the Map Video here: https://sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video As always, you can email me at : tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .

    33 min

  2. FEB 9

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 5 - The Law of Composure

    In this episode, I talk about staying calm or composed at the Academy. The Academy is designed to see if you can stay calm and composed. It will test your composure over and over, and if you are not prepared for that, the chances or your success go down drastically. If you can develop composure and the ability to stay calm and focused in the middle of a scenario, then you WILL succeed! Staying calm and composed is probably the number 1 skill you need to develop at the Academy. It is also one of the top skills the FAA is looking for. So work on it every day. Get with your classmates and put each other under pressure when you practice. You are doing it to help each other! Remember, this is not a recommendation, it's a LAW. Thank you all for listening! If you have any questions or comments, you can text me at 817-233-8199 , or email me at tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . The website has been updated with new pricing and LIMITED AVAILABILTY FOR THE COACHING PROGRAMS! This includes my new Radar Recovery Coaching Program.

    36 min

  3. FEB 2

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 4- The Law of Navigation

    In this episode, I talk about how anticipation will beat reaction every time when it comes to air traffic control in general and to the Academy specifically. Being able to anticipate what is going to happen at the Academy is hugely important and will make scenarios so much easier than if you stay in reaction mode all the way through. Anticipation= Being, and staying, ahead Reaction. = Being, and staying, behind The only way you can get to the point where you are able to anticipate and know what is coming in a scenario is to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! And not just practice, but, INTENSE FOCUSED PRACTICE!! Thank you all for listening!! If you have a question, or comment, you can text me at: 817-233-8199. Or you can email me at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .

    34 min

  4. JAN 26

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 3 The Law of Priorities

    In this episode, I talk about a topic that you will hear over and over while you are at the Academy and for the rest of your career as an air traffic controller: PRIORITIES. It starts with understanding that your number 1 priority on any given day is THAT DAY! If you are worried about what is coming up in 3 or 4 weeks, or you are trying to learn something that your instructors have not taught you yet, or you may even not be placing a priority on practicing, then you may have your priorities messed up. And if your priorities are messed up in this career, you have a HUGE problem. Getting your priorities right is a must, that's why this is a Law and not just a suggestion. Concentrate on the fundamentals and MASTER them. Then, you can go on to more advanced things that you will have to know. Without the fundamentals, you won't be able to master the more advanced things that are required. If you have any questions, or comments, you can text me at: 817-233-8199. Oe email me at : tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Thank you all for listening! I hope and pray that you all have a great, and safe, week!

    28 min

  5. JAN 19

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 2 The Law of Process

    In this episode, I talk about the second law: The Law of Process. This law is all about consistency. Day after day, after day, after day... At the Academy, consistency beats "natural talent" every time. Someone with natural talent who doesn't try to increase that talent has already hit their ceiling. On the other hand, if you are consistent about Intense, focused practice then your ceiling will increase every day. That is why this Law is SO HUGE! Don't wait for a "breakthrough" moment. Don't wait until you've had bad runs. Don't have inconsistent routines. Start your time at the Academy with a PLAN and work that plan every day. If you do, I guarantee that you WILL get better! If you have a question or comment you can text me at: 817-233-8199 or email me at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Thank you all for listening! I hope and pray that these episodes will help you! Have a great week!

    28 min

  6. JAN 14

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 1 The Law of the Lid

    In this episode, I talk about the first law you HAVE to follow if you want Academy success. The Law of the Lid is all about making sure that your personal ceiling of growth is high enough that you can pass the Academy. This law is all about your willingness to learn. It's all about you making the decision to be coachable, willing to listen to the criticism that IS going to come your way. Learn every day! Get everything you can from every instructor you work with! Be willing to learn, and raise your Lid! If you have any questions or comments, you can text me at: 817-233-8199. You can also email me at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . The website is: sidebysideatc.com . Have a great week!

    27 min

  7. JAN 12

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Intro

    In this episode, I introduce my 7 Laws of Academy Success. I give you a small taste of what each law is and why it is important. The 7 Laws are: The Law of the LidThe Law of ProcessThe Law of PrioritiesThe Law of NavigationThe Law of ComposureThe Law of MomentumThe Law of Coachability These laws need to be followed to have success at the FAA Academy. I have seen a lot of students follow them, and I've seen a lot of students who didn't. That is why I will be going over them in the next weeks. If you have questions, or comments, you can text me at : 817-233-8199 or email me at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . Thank you for listening! And have a great day!

    12 min

  8. JAN 5

    Happy New Year! And Why It Is a Privilege to be an Air Traffic Controller

    In this episode, I talk about why I think it is an amazing privilege to be an air traffic controller. I talk about the small number of people in the USA who get to be air traffic controllers, and the even smaller number who get to be students at the FAA Academy. If you are wanting to be an air traffic controller and are willing to change your life in order to accomplish that goal, then you are already one of the few, one of the microscopic number of people in this country, who are willing to try this career. And you are NEEDED now more than ever! If you want to talk about where you are on this journey, you can text me at: 817-233-8199 , or you can email me at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com . You can also go to my website sidebysideatc.com for more information about coaching programs and video programs. I hope and pray that you all have incredible new years!! And thank you for listening and allowing me the privilege of doing this podcast!

    35 min
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This is a podcast for people interested in air traffic control with a focus on the FAA Academy, CTI graduates, and trainees at their first facility.

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  • Creator
    Tom Hanes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
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