In our latest edition of Airport Showcase, we embark on a journey to Forest Aerodrome (NZFZ), a popular first posting for aspiring ATCs from around the globe! 🌳✈️
Nestled on an exclusive island, this unique facility, brought to life through TotalControl’s TrueView technology, serves as the primary link to the mysterious Tourist Island and a hub for General Aviation training.
Let’s dive into the enchanting world of Forest Aerodrome:
1. Exclusive Gateway: Forest Aerodrome is the only link to an exclusive Tourist Island, making it a pivotal point for adventure seekers and tourists alike.
2. Diverse Runways: Boasting three runways, including one capable of accommodating an A380, Forest caters to a wide range of aircraft, from commercial giants to light General Aviation aircraft.
3. Training Hub: With a grass runway and a bustling aeroclub, it’s a central hub for GA training, offering IFR training facilities like NDB, VOR, and ILS for aspiring pilots.
4. A Fictional Masterpiece: As we journey through the remarkable facilities and stunning location of Forest Aerodrome, it’s hard to believe such a perfect aerodrome could exist. And in truth, it doesn’t. Forest Aerodrome is a fictional creation designed to provide repeatable, consistent training for ab initio and operational refresher training. As Forest is included standard for all TotalControl customers, hundreds of new air traffic controllers have called this remarkable aerodrome “home” at one stage of their career.
Fun Fact: Imagined on a large island 30 NM east of the South Island of New Zealand, Forest Aerodrome operates within the New Zealand domestic FIR, despite being a sovereign state.
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