JFK Airport in New York is one of the largest airports
     in the country, handling nearly a thousand take-offs and
     landings a day.
     But just after 8pm on the 16th of February, there was
     somebody else in the control tower directing air traffic
     and giving instructions to pilots.


     Recording from air traffic control:
     Boy: JetBlue 171 clear for take off.
     Pilot: Clear for take off JetBlue 171.

     The boy was speaking to an airbus A320 heading for Sacramento.
     Thechild's father, who is a certifited controller,
     brought his son to work and then put him to work as well.

     Recording from air traffic control:
     Boy: JetBlue 171 contact departure.
     Pilot: Over to departure JetBlue 171. Awesome job.

     The young boy continued directing pilots for several take-offs,
     pilots appearing to be more amused than worried.

     The Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates Americas
     airports, hasn't released the names of the controllers involved
     but it's not treating it as a joke. It's investigating the
     controller, as well as his supervisor. Both have been relieved of
     their duties.




     Some are saying the incident is being blown out of proportion
     since the youngster was repeating standard, routine
     directions to pilots with the adults, presumably, alongside him.

     It's been revealed the controller in question brought
     his daughter in the following evening.

     The FAA has released a statement saying "This lapse in judgement
     not only violated the FAA's own policies but common sense
     standards for professional conduct. These kinds of distractions
     are totally unacceptable."

     James Gordon, BBC News, New York

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/le.../100305_witn_air_traffic.shtml
   
 
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