Firsts
This year was the year of the first successful powered flight.
What is 1903?
During the 2.5 hours of grounding aircraft on 9/11, on average this many aircraft were landed per minute.
This sequence of lights on a rotating beacon indicates a military airport.
What is two white and one green light?
Archie League, the first hired controller in the US, was hired by this city.
What is St. Louis?
This person was the president during the ATC Strike of 1981.
Who is President Reagan?
During the postal service night-flying operation, this is how many successful flights there were.
What is one?
This landmark was the location of a mid-air collision where all passengers died.
What is the Grand Canyon?
This message is relayed to pilots when a controller uses the light gun with an alternating red and green light.
What is exercise extreme caution?
This many controllers were fired on the third day of the strike.
What is 11,000?