Tower Tales - The ATC Podcast Episode 2 - Mahesh Sharma in conversation with veteran AVM JS Gandyok

Welcome to the second episode of the 'Tower Tales,' where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In each episode, veteran Gp Capt Mahesh Sharma (host) talks to a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force, to unravel anecdotes, real stories, challenges, and the critical roles they played in ensuring the safety and security of air operations and national skies. In this episode Air Vice Marshal JS Gandyok (retd) AVSM, VSM, shares his experiences as an air traffic controller. Key highlights are - Introduction to Tower Tales// Guest Introduction: Air Vice Marshal J.S. Gandyok// Building Team Cohesion and Leading by Example// Handling Tough Weather Situations// The Importance of Pilot-Controller Rapport// Technological Limitations and Evolving Technology// Challenges Faced by Controllers Today// The Importance of Pilot-Controller Rapport// Taking on Additional Duties as a Controller// Lighthearted Conversation// The Satisfaction of Being an Air Traffic Controller. Watch this on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Subscribe to my Channel and reach out to me to host a podcast for you at mahesh.iaf@gmail.com.

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"Welcome to 'Tower Tales,' the podcast that brings you the untold stories of the heroes who have silently safeguarded our skies. I am Group Captain Mahesh Sharma, a veteran of the Indian Air Force, where I served as an air traffic controller and performed various operational roles and assignments. I also had the honour of serving alongside some of the finest controllers, and through this podcast, I aim to bring their untold stories to light. In this series, we dive deep into the professional and personal lives of veteran air traffic controllers who have served in the Indian Air Force.