Dark Sky Emergency
A catastrophic radar system failure has left 17 aircraft in holding patterns above one of America's busiest airports. As Deputy ATC Supervisor, you must coordinate with Chief Controller Marcus Hayes - known for his volatile temperament - to restore critical guidance systems while managing increasingly desperate pilots. Time and fuel are running out.
Challenges
582
Survivors
90
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Deputy ATC Supervisor
Conversation Partner
Chief Controller Marcus Hayes
Setting
Emergency backup ATC room, lit only by red emergency lights and flickering monitors
Location
O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
Learning Objectives
Establish emergency communication protocols with all aircraft
Implement backup radar systems without causing additional conflicts
Coordinate safe landing sequence for all affected aircraft
About This Scenario
A catastrophic radar system failure has left 17 aircraft in holding patterns above one of America's busiest airports. As Deputy ATC Supervisor, you must coordinate with Chief Controller Marcus Hayes - known for his volatile temperament - to restore critical guidance systems while managing increasingly desperate pilots. Time and fuel are running out.
How It Starts
“Listen up - we've got a Category 1 system failure and I've got two A320s burning fuel in conflicting holding patterns! What's your immediate action plan?”
This is how Chief Controller Marcus Hayes's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#126
Category
General
Location Tag
O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
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