Being a typical type A controller, I know that sometimes I feel the inner OCD urge to do this just to "clean" things up (It may not seem like much but one less turn by an aircraft can be one less thing to monitor when busy). Also sometimes a more direct route of a degree or two can solve confliction...

Here are some basic tips, no matter where you are training: Study your ass off. Even if you don't need to know half the stuff you're tested on, the training staff will remember who cared enough to put in the time. Do not talk back, or question your trainer's motives. They have no time for those who ...

As a recently qualified controller who's main job is sequencing for a major Canadian airport, I have a question: Do you, as a pilot, when you are to be spaced behind a slower aircraft and therefore slowed down by either vectors or assigned speed (or a combination of both) have a preference? Mainly w...