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boy directs traffic control at JFKKID CONTROL: Two weeks ago pilots at JFK International Airport in New York heard a tiny voice directing them from air traffic control. It was a boy, brought along by his father to despatch flights. CBS News reporter Sharyl Attkisson said the transmissions were simple. “JetBlue (garbled) 171 clear for take-off,” the boy said. “Clear for take-off, JetBlue 171,” the pilot replied cheerfully. To an  AeroMéxico flight: “Amex 403 contact departure. Adios,” the boy said. “Contact departure, AeroMéxico 423. Adios,” the pilot replied. The boy was lauded by some of the seemingly amused pilots. He was apparently supervised by his father, a controller. The Federal Aviation Administration said the incident was a lapse in judgment that not only violated FAA’s own policies but common sense standards for professional conduct. The controller and his supervisor have been sent on leave.
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