"B A R R Y" wrote in message
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Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Panglos" wrote in message
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I would like to see ATC require at least one controller in 5000 to have
a pilots license and a minimal amount of aviating ability or knowledge.


There are already more than three licensed pilots working as FAA air
traffic controllers.

Last time I toured my local small TRACON, there were more than that _on
duty_ at the time of my tour. Quite a few had every rating to CFII.


No surprise there. Within the US general population about one person in
every 500 holds a pilots license of some kind. Since many controllers
pursued the job because of an interest in aviation one should expect to find
a greater ratio.