About Me
Early on, my dream was to become a pilot. My first job in high school was at the dispatch desk of a flight school.
In 2003, while working as a flight instructor, I became lost in cloud, with a student in mountainous terrain. The aircraft struck trees but kept flying. An air traffic controller vectored us clear of terrain and back to visual conditions. You can read about that here.
Nearly two years later, I qualified as an IFR air traffic controller in Edmonton, Canada. Since then, I have tried to impart lessons learned from the front-line operations, as both a pilot and controller. I have run an online Aviation English training course and written articles for several industry publications.
Today, as an IFR air traffic controller in Vancouver, BC, I work closely with Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) design teams to create instrument procedures in the mountainous airspace throughout the interior of British Columbia, Canada.
I am fascinated by the RAF, the Spitfire, and have a keen interest in WWII and the events surrounding the end of the British Raj.
About This Blog
WWII saw many innovations in the field of aviation that are still commonplace. By looking back and charting the directional arrows of progress, it helps to make educated guesses about where we are going.
The Blog aims to educate on general aviation concepts, curate cutting-edge technical information and provide commentary on industry trends. I look to history to make abstract concepts of aviation more digestible so that those new to the field, and those shaping its future, can make more informed decisions about where we are going.
I publish new content several times per month. If you would like to receive updates in your email, please subscribe.
Questions? Please reach out to me on Twitter @JamesMarasa or via the contact page.
