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So my training is terminated. All posts about how things are here are mostly accurate. I'd like to elaborate but it may lead me down a path I may never return. I am no waiting for a tower and moving furniture for plans and programs. Nice to know the agency wants me to stay mentally engaged.

i haven't been here in a while so I just wanted to update that my time in OKC was less than ideal but well worth it and im finally here at ZOA almost completed with Phase II training. The maps you have to draw at the center are no joke compared to the measly Aerocenter map. I can't speak for all centers but I rather like mine and am looking forward to learning more. Any question s feel free to hit me up. Good luck to all!

As you can tell I have not been updating as frequently as in the beginning thanks in part to my change to nights. However I am back on days and will be completing basics as of Tuesday (as long as I pass the final exam). I have been pretty successful on my block tests after royally screwing up on the first ( I was not prepared for the FAA style of questions, but have adjusted since). If you are off the street and goin through basics be forewarned it is not a walk in the park. It does require you...

Most everything ok shyu's blog on here has been good relavant information up to this point. On a technical note coming from a background with little to no ATC experience there are some tough challenges for some of you ahead. However good study habits and a positive attitude will only help you here and at your facility. On a personal note being away from old friends and family is tough but making new ATC friends is essential. Taking one day out of each weekend to forget about ATC is essential for...

So I survived the tornados for now and since it was a nice day to go out and discover. Now for those of you who don't know I do not have a car here in OKC and I choose not to have a car until I lose about 20 lbs, so most of my accounts will be of the pedestrian kind. At Citadel they give you 2 passes to go to a gym that's inside a mall a mile and a half away. So, if your a work out freak or to lazy to walk or drive anywhere to work out this may not be the place for you unless you have a great metabolism...