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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 37 MIN

How Do I Ensure That I Will Pass the Academy?

from The Side by Side ATC Podcast

In this episode, I talk about what you can do to virtually ensure that you pass the Academy!Strong words, I know.It all starts before you get to OKC:Know your MAPKnow the phonetic alphabetDuring Basics:Study more than anyone else in your classBe the person your classmates come to with questionsBe willing to do what it takes to helpDuring EnRoute/Tower/Terminal:Know the phraseology and strip marking best than anyone elseBe the leader of the study groupsMake sure no classmate is EVER left out of the study groupsIf someone is struggling, be the first to offer to help, and keep helping until they get betterIf you will commit to doing these things, YOU WILL PASS THE ACADEMY!! And so will your classmates!!Thank you all for listening!FOR HELP:To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consultPre-AcademyIf you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint .I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video .Already at the AcademyIf you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan .If you are interested in my Coaching Programs, you can get information at :sidebysideatc.com/page/non-radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-programorsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recovery if you are needing help with the beginning of enroute radar.QuestionsYou can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

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