HowStuffWorks: How Air Traffic Control Works - Fully illustrated tutorial examines air traffic control in the United States

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HowStuffWorks: How Air Traffic Control Works

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	Fully illustrated tutorial examines air traffic control in the United States. Follow a flight from departure to arrival, looking at the various controllers involved, what each one does, the equipment they use and how they are trained. Sponsored Links:
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Title:	Howstuffworks "How Air Traffic Control Works"
Description:	There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
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