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. 5D AGO

    The Mental Game of Academy Success- The Voice Inside Your Head: Self-Talk in ATC

    In this episode, I start a series on The Mental Game of Academy, and ATC, Success. This first episode focuses on the Voice in Your Head, or Self-talk. For a lot of us, we are our worst critics. I know I have been over the years. If we allow ourselves to always be negative in our self-talk, then we will always be limiting ourselves. If we have nothing but negative thoughts, our results will probably be negative as well. If, however, we can change that around and be more positive with ourselves and start to be more realistic with ourselves, then we can shatter our self-imposed ceilings and our goals and dreams become attainable. It CAN be done! And YOU can do it! Thanks for listening! If you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint . I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video . If you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan . If you are interested in my coaching programs, you can get information at : sidebysideatc.com/page/elite-level-1-1-coaching , or sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recovery if you are needing help with enroute radar. You can email me questions, or comments, at: tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .

    24 min

  2. MAR 2

    The ATC Success Cycle- Test, Fail, Learn, Improve, Reenter- Repeat

    In this episode, I talk about what I call The ATC Success Cycle. You need this when you want to grow and improve as an air traffic controller. This is especially important if you are at, or going to, the Academy. You will have at least some moments at the Academy where you fail. It is guaranteed. The difference between students who succeed and those who don't is: how they respond to those failures. The Success Cycle is this: You Test ( a new technique for instance).You Fail ( It doesn't work).You Learn ( Why didn't it work)You Improve ( What can I do differently to get better).You Reenter ( You try again).Then you start the cycle all over again. Each time you do, you get better. You grow. You progress. Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head football coach, said, " Don't waste a failure." In ATC, failure is data. The only mistake is when you ignore what it's trying to teach you. Thank you for listening If you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint . I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video . If you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan . If you are interested in my coaching programs, you can get information at : sidebysideatc.com/page/elite-level-1-1-coaching , or sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recovery if you are needing help with enroute radar.

    30 min

  3. FEB 23

    The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 7 - The Law of Coachability

    In this episode, I finish our journey through my 7 Laws of Academy Success. This week is Law 7 - The Law of Coachability. Being coachable is one thing that you HAVE to be when you are at the Academy. If you cannot accept the instruction that you are going to get from your instructors, then you don't have much of a chance of being successful at the Academy. However, if you go into the Academy with the attitude that you are going to get every bit of information you can from your instructors, AND you are going to dedicate yourself to implement that information, then you can succeed at the Academy and beyond. That is what being coachable is all about. And it is KEY to success at the Academy. Thank you all for listening! You can get the Map Video here: https://sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video . You can get the 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan here : https://sidebysideatc,com/page/72-hourplan . You can email me at : tomhanes@sidebysideatc.com .

    37 min

  4. FEB 16

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    93
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