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Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other support for pilots when able. In some countries, ATC may also play a security or defense role, or be run entirely by the military.
Preventing collisions is referred to as separation, which is a term used to prevent aircraft from coming too close to each other by use of lateral, vertical and longitudinal separation minima. Many aircraft now have collision avoidance systems installed to act as a backup to ATC observation and instructions. In addition to its primary function, the ATC can provide additional services such as providing information to pilots, weather and navigation information and NOTAMs (Notices To AirMen).
In many countries, ATC services are provided throughout the majority of airspace, and its services are available to all users (private, military, and commercial). When controllers are responsible for separating some or all aircraft, such airspace is called "controlled airspace" in contrast to "uncontrolled airspace" where aircraft may fly without the use of the air traffic control system. Depending on the type of flight and the class of airspace, ATC may issue instructions that pilots are required to follow, or merely flight information (in some countries known as advisories) to assist pilots operating in the airspace. In all cases, however, the pilot in command has final responsibility for the safety of the flight, and may deviate from ATC instructions in an emergency.
Traffic control may refer to:
Air Traffic was a British alternative rock band from Bournemouth. Formed in 2003, the band consisted of Chris Wall (piano, lead vocals), David Ryan Jordan (Drums), Tom Pritchard (guitar) and Jim Maddock (bass guitar).
The band's name originated from when they used to rehearse in an industrial unit next to Hurn Airport, where air traffic control signals could be picked up on their amplifiers. Their music features heavy use of piano, and they have been described by NME to be like "Supergrass covering Little Richard". The band have received minor success with the release of their single "Shooting Star", which debuted at #30 in the UK singles chart, and the release of their debut album, Fractured Life, which peaked at #42.
Chris Wall first met David Ryan Jordan and Tom Pritchard whilst studying at school in Bournemouth in 2003. The band moved to London in 2005, they recruited fourth band member Jim Maddock and began looking for a record deal. Their first single, a double-a side of "Just Abuse Me" and "Charlotte", was released on 17 July 2006 through Label Fandango. 500 copies of the single were produced, all of which sold out within a few days of the release date. Following this, the band were signed to major label EMI. The band began to experience some mainstream success after being noticed by Steve Lamacq and Zane Lowe of BBC Radio 1, resulting in airplay on Radio 1, Capital Radio, XFM and Kerrang! Radio.
Actors: Chaz Smith (actor), M. Jearl Vinot (actor), Louis Herthum (actor), David Randolph (actor), Billy Slaughter (actor), Logan Douglas Smith (actor), John DeMita (actor), Douglas M. Griffin (actor), Renny Harlin (actor), Doug Burch (actor), Aidan Gillen (actor), Greg Finley (actor), John Cena (actor), Cathy Cavadini (actress), Robert Pralgo (actor),
Plot: Uniformed New Orleans PD officer Danny Fisher earns his promotion to detective to his near-rather lucky, albeit brave, arrest of ruthless terrorist arms-dealer Miles Jackson, whose girlfriend Erica Kessen got accidentally killed during the dirty FBI-operation. Exactly a year later, Miles has escaped and blows up Danny's house as foretaste of a Herculean race to accomplish twelve near-impossible tasks against the clock, otherwise his kidnapped wife Molly will be killed. Yet at the end, another master-plan is suspected.
Keywords: action-hero, alarm-clock, blonde, blood, blood-on-camera-lens, blood-spatter, bomb, bound-and-gagged, boyfriend-girlfriend-relationship, brother-brother-relationshipActors: Bruce Branit (producer), Bruce Branit (actor), Bruce Branit (writer), Bruce Branit (director), Jeremy Hunt (writer), Jeremy Hunt (director), Jeremy Hunt (actor), Jeremy Hunt (actor), Jeremy Hunt (producer), Wayne Boon (composer), Erin Kotecki (actress), Angela Burns (actress),
Plot: It's a clear day in L.A.; a jumbo jet needs to make an emergency landing. The radio traffic reporter gets word that the police have cleared a two-mile stretch of the 405 freeway from the 118 to Victory. A young man in an SUV seems to have the road to himself when he looks into his rear view mirror and sees the jet about to land on top of him. He floors it, complications befall him, and he and the jet are on a collision course with the Little Old Lady from Pasadena, driving slowly in her Lincoln. Miracles can happen, and the old woman gets the last word.
Keywords: airplane-accident, emergency, emergency-landing, freeway, highway, los-angeles-california, old-woman, part-computer-animation, police, radioWell, you were high when I met you
Now you're falling like a leaf from a tree
Wanna reach into the sea
And every time the world goes round
You're getting closer to the ground
Air traffic control
I've been gone, I've been up away from home
Now my gear is down, I've circled round
And I am coming in
Running out of oxygen
And my fuel is running low
Run, realize where do I go
I'm looking down but they don't show
Well, you were high when I met you
Now you're coming down on my frequency
I can't hear you, can you see me?
You're cutting in, I'm breaking up
Your true love trapple and I
Air traffic control
Hold on, I'm coming in
Air traffic control
Hold on, I'm coming in
Air traffic control
I've been gone, I've been up away from home
Now my gear is down, I'm circling round
And I am coming in
Running out of oxygen
And my fuel is running low
Run, realize where do I go
I'm looking down, but they don't show
Wanna race into the sea
I can't hear you, can you see me?
I can't see you, can you hear me?
Air traffic control
Hold on, I'm coming in
Air traffic control
Hold on, I'm coming in
Air traffic control
I've been gone, I've been up away from home
Now my gear is down, I'm circling round
And I am coming in
I've run out of oxygen
And my fuel is running low
Run, realize where did you go?