What pilots should know about ATC, with Marcus Miller

Air traffic controllers and pilots are on the same team, they just have different perspectives. Marcus Miller, a center controller and the creator of the PropHatCat TikTok channel, explains those differences and much more in this fast-paced episode, including: when to fly a piston airplane into an airline airport, how to ask for help as a student pilot, and what he thinks of all the jokes on guard frequency. He also talks about pursuing ATC as a career, including the role of simulators and the benefits of musical theater training. In the Ready to Copy segment, Marcus shares the number one misconception about ATC, his favorite Broadway show, and tips for pulling off magic tricks.SHOW LINKS:* PropHatCat on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prophatcat* PropHatCat t-shirts: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4449530402/prophatcat-shirt* Pilot’s Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip