Final draft

It is no secret that there are dangers around us but based on statistics there are more dangers on the ground then in the air. Lately there have been increased reports of air traffic controllers falling asleep while working. Flight regulators are starting to establish regulations that maintain the safety of the flyer's.


There have been reports of planes blindly landing and almost crashing into other planes. Occurring because the towers are failing to guide the plane. putting it in perspective flight controllers have the lives of hundreds of flyer's in their hands.


Flyer's have stated that they are a little scared. People like Garrett; that have to often fly say that they are scared, but if fling is a requirement there is no option. Many people have to travel for work every day. Some work in other states and have to travel daily


Air traffic controller Tyler stated that "often times long nights have to be worked and you are by yourself and no breaks are granted staying awake is a struggle" statements like these deter many travelers. Others like Hunter say "less accidents still occur in planes then in cars" The notorious “Rattler shifts” are the most risky. These are two in one shifts were a day shift followed by a midnight shift in a 24- hour period occurs.


If travelers are scared we can only imagine how pilots feel; knowing that they may have to blindly land a plane. Not to mention knowing that they have a plane full of passengers or the fear of hitting another plane.


 There is no room for ifs’ in this field and there is absolute no room for any error. Everything has to be perfect every time. In the last few years airlines have been impacted with business threatening situations. Events like 9-11 have taken a toll on airlines. Increasing gas prices are also affecting airline sales. The most recent event affecting them is “the eyes in the sky” falling asleep. Earlier this week a manager was demoted for aborting the landing of Michael Obamas’ plane. He went back to his position as an assistant manager. This event shows how serious any mistake is.


Shift makers don’t take into account that flight controllers have a life. They often don’t have time to rest in the day. Events like caring for the family or doing chores can get in the way of rest. Airports have different traffic levels. The airport in Chicago has hundreds of planes landing every day.


There is less danger here because controllers are always vigilant and with others. Surprisingly there is more danger in slow airports. This is because controllers are often alone. F.A.A has begun to implemented new rules to reduce the risk of fatigue. Rules like a 20 minute break before shifts. Longer breaks in between shifts and during shifts have been applied. The speaker for the F.A.A stated that this is an embarrassment to controllers every were. There should be no reason why controllers should be falling asleep. This cannot continue and actions will be taken.




The F.A.A is continuing to implement rules that will insure the security of everyone including pilots, travelers, and everyone else involved. However uncertainty that this may not be enough is still there. Security measures will continue to be implemented if things keep occurring. We can be sure that theyse things will start to occur less and less as technology and new rules are implemented. Many people benefit from the increased measures. So with so many people working hard every day there is no reason why this will continue to occur.