New York airport jets 'directed by child' - BBLounge

**Starstreak** · 5th March 10, 09:09 PM

There seems to have been a mixed reaction to this. In my view it's simply crazy!

The video is here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programme...ca/8548771.stm

KirPlunk · 6th March 10, 07:35 AM

Ha - That's awesome!

**Epsilon** · 10th March 10, 01:52 AM

Do they still use those little tin planes to direct traffic as opposed to computers?

As in that move - I think it was called 'shifting tin' or something...

**Starstreak** · 10th March 10, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Epsilon Do they still use those little tin planes to direct traffic as opposed to computers? As in that move - I think it was called 'shifting tin' or something...

They use both in case the computers fail.

**Epsilon** · 10th March 10, 02:26 PM

Ahh ok - Interesting

**Prometheus** · 16th March 10, 07:44 PM

Looks like a case of "bring your child to work". The person in charge was still a certified controller and not the child. I can see though with the high degree of professionalism required why it would cause concern.

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6th March 10, 07:35 AM	#2
KirPlunk Banned Posts: 659	Ha - That's awesome!