How pilots train for disruptions with air traffic control
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The Fourth of July is expected to bring another big travel rush to airports across the country, putting a renewed focus on recent air traffic control issues. Kris Van Cleave found out how pilots prepare for major disruptions while flying.
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- Recent air traffic control outages have occurred at Newark, Denver, and Jacksonville.
- Pilots are trained to use redundant systems and alternative communication methods during disruptions. 17s
- Simulator training includes practicing loss of air traffic control communication. 44s
- Pilots use backup radio frequencies, emergency channels, and transponder codes to signal issues. 1m 13s
- Onboard collision avoidance systems help maintain safety even during communication outages. 1m 49s