btw, if u guys haven't heard of Terry Paddack he's an ex-controller from the '81 days. he's written 2 excellent novels based on ATC.
his first "Crossing Runways" is based on the time right before the PATCO strike of '81 and the next few years to follow.
here's a link to purchase that book:
Crossing Runways
his second "Island Fever" is a story about a tower controller on the island of Caribe in the Caribbeans.
here's a link to purchase that book:
Island Fever
I highly suggest you guys check these out. Their excellent reading.