In this episode, I talk about what may be the most important concept to understand in Non-Radar. That concept is W-H-A-T.

W-H-A-T is the technique that is used to change an aircraft's altitude in non-radar so that all of the traffic for that aircraft is missed. It may sound easy, but it CAN get complicated! And it can get complicated quickly!

This is W-H-A-T:

• W- Where is the aircraft, or Is the aircraft in my airspace?

I have to ensure that the aircraft is in my airspace before I can change his altitude.

• H- Is there any active holding pattern airspace in the bay? ( I talk about what the BAY is)
• A- Is there any airspace that I need to miss in this bay?
• T- Are there any other aircraft between the altitude my first aircraft is at and the altitude the aircraft wants to go to?

As you ask these questions, you are writing down any restrictions you need to give the first aircraft in order to answer the questions: or in order to miss the other airspace or aircraft.

See what I mean; it can get complicated very quickly. You have to practice this concept a lot in order to get good at it. You will get a lot of time in class to practice, but you HAVE to practice, WITH YOUR CLASSMATES, at home. The time they give you in class is not nearly enough time to get as good as you need to be in order to do well on your non-radar evals!!!!!!

In addition to this week's topic, I am announcing that I will be hosting a LIVE webinar on Saturday, August 16, 2025! The time is 10:00 am ( subject to change). The webinar will feature me answering your most asked questions!

You will have to register for the webinar. The first 9 people to register will receive a Side by Side ATC backpack. Everyone who registers will be able to lock in the current 1:1 coaching program praises for 6 months. You will also get reduced pricing for another 6 months. If you know you will not be going to the Academy for over a year, let me know and we can work out the details.

When you register, please also give me your 2-3 questions that you would like me to answer during the webinar.

Here is the link for the webinar registration:

https://attractwell.com/sidebysideatccom/landing/webinar-8-16-25

Thank you again so much for listening!! I hope that this episode has/will help someone out there!!

Remember: ATC is a team sport. Don't try to do this on your own. Get a team around you. I am always here if you need, and we can get through anything Side by Side.