Episode 8. John Whidden 9/11 at Chicago ARTCC (ZAU)

The episode features the testimony of John Whidden, an air traffic controller at Chicago Center, during the 9/11 attacks. It provides a firsthand account of the events and the impact on air traffic control operations. Takeaways Firsthand account of air traffic control during 9/11 Impact of 9/11 on air traffic control operations Chapters 00:00 Initial Reports and Conflicting Information 01:28 Realization of the Enormity of the Situation 02:48 Impact on Airspace and Radar Operations 04:04 Handling the U.S. Attorney General's Flight