Cannon AFB: Radar Approach Control Keeps Cannon Flying Amidst Pandemic
August 06, 2020
August 06, 2020
CANNON AFB, New Mexico, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force's 27th Special Operations Wing issued the news:
When a MC-130J leaves Cannon, they ensure communication with the air traffic control tower to make sure they can safely depart. But as they climb into the sky, they aren't able to keep in contact with the tower. But instead of flying blind, the pilots rely on the guidance of the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron's Radar Approach Control.
RAPCON is a facility that . . .
When a MC-130J leaves Cannon, they ensure communication with the air traffic control tower to make sure they can safely depart. But as they climb into the sky, they aren't able to keep in contact with the tower. But instead of flying blind, the pilots rely on the guidance of the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron's Radar Approach Control.
RAPCON is a facility that . . .