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I think the key is that they are transitioning through, not planning to operate in RVSM airspace. In addition safety is one of the key functions of atc. Last time I checked RVSM capability checks fell well below that. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Your chances are about as good as a non-native checking out at N90. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

And an extra 15% for at least 5 years too? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Depending on your facility there could also be a local credit union with service to FAA employees. There is also the good ole USAA if your eligible. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Welcome to government logic. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Sounds like you get around Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

You and every other Z Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

The only advantage is your giving the gov a free loan by not filing on a regular basis. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

It's easy at a center. No tower? One in one out. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

The situation was for someone with more money than sense. I think 50k wouldn't​ amount to a hill of beans for that person. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

If they love it so much, buy a CTO then work contract. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

You will not find many that want this changed. Controllers as a whole understand why it is there and if NATCA was to go push for its removal that would also mean the removal of early retirement. That would never fly. Always know the repercussions of what you are going to ask first. Sent from...

You get a base 1% from the FAA without putting a dime into tsp. Your first 3% are matched dollar for dollar. The next 2% are matched by 1/2. So if you contribute 5% you get a matching 5%. If you give 4% you will get a matching 4.5% and so on. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Not quiet, we are under FERS now. https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/fers-information/ Only difference for 2152 is that for most controllers will get 1.7% for each year of service up to 20, then 1% there after. So for 20 years of 2152 with all good time, you would get 34% of I believe...

Not 100% correct on needing 25 years to retire for 2152's. In addition to needing 25 years you can retire at the age of 50 or later with 20 years of federal service. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk