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Air traffic controller ad - in Braille
ananova.com ^
| Friday 11th July 2008
| Ananova
Posted on 07/11/2008 6:27:23 PM PDT by Westlander
An airport has been accused of political correctness after advertising for a new air traffic controller in Braille.
Although '20/20 vision' is a requirement of the position at St Mary's airport on the Isles of Scilly, the application form is offered in both Braille and audio format.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: ad; airlinesecurity; braille; govwatch; traffic; transportation
To: Westlander
If the air traffic control screens are in braille, I can’t see a problem. </sarc>
To: Conservative4Ever
I cant see a problemI don't feel right about it.
To: Westlander
To: Westlander
This will be on the bulletin board tomorrow...
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posted on
07/11/2008 6:46:18 PM PDT
by
PushinTin
To: Westlander
Although '20/20 vision' is a requirement of the position at St Mary's airport on the Isles of Scilly,
Comment #7 Removed by Moderator
To: Westlander
Never seen that one coming
To: Westlander
If drive up ATM’s need to be in Braille, what’s wrong with an ATC feeling for dots on a smooth screen???
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posted on
07/11/2008 7:14:09 PM PDT
by
dfwddr
( Duncan Hunter .)
To: Westlander
This could give a whole new meaning to a controller saying he’s taking a “handoff” from another controller.
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posted on
07/11/2008 7:40:11 PM PDT
by
zipper
To: Westlander
That’s in case they fly into a “black hole” :)
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posted on
07/11/2008 8:32:15 PM PDT
by
IwaCornDogs
("There Will Be Bamboozeling" ~ Nobama 08')
To: 50cal Smokepole
Unfortunately I need to pull that, because of a Gary Larson copyright complaint.
To: Conservative4Ever
I have a candidate for that position. The FAA currently has him manning the tower where I landed today.
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posted on
07/11/2008 8:41:13 PM PDT
by
USNBandit
(sarcasm engaged at all times)
To: Admin Moderator
We can't post The Far Side?!? Rats.
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posted on
07/11/2008 8:54:46 PM PDT
by
Stonewall Jackson
(Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. - George Patton)
To: Admin Moderator
My apologies for the trouble. Thank you for the info. I shan't do it again.
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posted on
07/12/2008 9:38:14 PM PDT
by
50cal Smokepole
(John Gard for Congress; WI 8th CD)
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