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Deposit Photos Air traffic controllers are professionally unruffled. \u201cThey try to help pilots in emergency situations in their thought process,\u201d says Jerry Wolfe, a professor in aviation technology at Green River College in Washington state. \u201cIf the controller can stay calm, there\u2019s a greater likelihood the pilot on the other end will remain calm as well.\u201d On the evening of Aug. 10, the world heard proof of this process almost in real time, as an air traffic controller near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport attempted to guide ground service agent Richard Russell after he stole a Bombadier Dash 8-Q400 belonging to Horizon Air. Fortunately, the 76-seat twin-engine turboprop was empty. Radio recordings of Russell\u2019s communications with the air traffic control center went viral on Twitter and have since been shared selectively by the press. They paint a troublesome portrait of a man in crisis. (Russell died in a crash after more than an hour in the air. No one else appears to have been injured.) But, on the other end, they revealed a consummate professional, identified in the tapes only as \u201cAndrew,\u201d who deftly managed the situation from an air traffic control center on the ground. While the Horizon Air incident is still under investigation by the FBI, outside air traffic control experts say it was all in a day\u2019s work. \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s much of an outlier,\u201d Sharon LaRue, a professor in aviation technology at the University of Alaska at Anchorage, says of the Horizon Air controller\u2019s response. \u201cBut that doesn\u2019t mean it wasn\u2019t extraordinary.\u201d Not every situation is handled so sure-handedly, she adds, but air traffic controllers have one thing on their side: extensive training. Planes aren't easy to get off the ground. The FBI investigation of the Horizon Air incident continues. Deposit Photos Before they can get into the control room, every air traffic expert must first complete the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, which stretches anywhere from two to five months. But the path to the academy varies widely, according to LaRue. Some controllers are recruited directly by the FAA. Others have prior experience through the U.S. military. And about half go through one of the 30-odd aviation technology programs to prepare, like those at Green River College and the University of Alaska. Wolfe, from Green River, says the most promising candidates display good decision-making and data analysis skills. \u201cAnd at the same time, you need to have a temperament that allows you to be flexible enough to make changes along the way,\u201d Wolfe says. Classroom discussions of real and hypothetical scenarios, and simulated traffic labs help further refine these skills over the course of the program. A passenger with a medical condition that demands an emergency landing, icing on the aircraft, and traffic conflicts all \u201cconstitute an emergency that requires some quick thinking,\u201d according to Wolfe, but they become routine with enough training. \u201cPerhaps the closest thing to [the Horizon Air incident] would be something where there\u2019s a compromised pilot,\u201d he says. Whether it\u2019s health issues like hypoxia from a loss of cabin pressure, or a hijack situation, \u201call of those are scenarios that can be and are practiced.\u201d Even on a normal day, guiding aircrafts safely to their destinations requires an elaborate song and dance involving no less than three kinds of air traffic controllers. From the tarmac to the point of departure, planes are guided by an airport\u2019s air traffic control tower. After that, Terminal Radar Approach Control or TRACON, takes over, helping pilots navigate the busiest part of the airspace, which stretches anywhere from 20 to 100 miles around an airport. And phase three is the domain of the en route controllers, who help planes once they\u2019ve reached altitude. When it comes time to land, the entire process is executed in reverse. That's why training continues even after controllers graduate from the FAA Academy. Depending on the size of the airport or control center, controllers receive an additional one to three years of on-the-job training, according to LaRue. And once they're ready to work cases on their own, they\u2019re never truly alone. \u201cA big focus on aviation is in teamwork,\u201d LaRue says. \u201cThat controller [in the Horizon Air incident] did an amazing job, but there were other people there helping.\u201d In a high-trafficked area, a single center can have 300 to 400 controllers. Every flight has a point person on the ground, but controllers are managed by seasoned supervisors. If someone has expertise with a particular plane or problem, they\u2019ll provide technical assistance to the controller. And when crisis hits, controllers will cover their coworker's other responsibilities, ensuring the point person can focus exclusively on the problem at hand. \u201cThere\u2019s a big fraternity in the sky,\u201d LaRue says. Even the most experienced air traffic controller could be undermined by runaway emotions. That\u2019s where self-control comes into play, says Alex Cisneros, an air traffic controller at Southern California TRACON and a facility representative for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. \u201cWe try to have a little muscle memory there to accomplish the task,\u201d he says. \u201cBut what I find myself doing is, I just take a deep breath.\u201d LaRue, for her part, talks to students about how they\u2019re taking care of their overall health. Good nutrition and a regular exercise regimen are among the ingredients for success in such a high-stress career. \u201cWhat happened last week was not anything anyone has ever trained on,\u201d La Rue says of the Horizon Air incident. \u201cI know when something like that goes on, you\u2019re probably not confident and calm, but you have to train yourself to sound that way,\u201d LaRue says. \u201cYou work the problem.\u201d To contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 800-273-8255. 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Everything you need for a new school year. Except, perhaps, for a lunchbox, which gets its own list. Nathan Dumlao via Unsplash Sharpen those pencils and shake the sand from your backpacks. The sun is quickly setting on summer barbecues and the chime of that first school bell ticks ever nearer. Whether you're a parent, teen, or grown-up who just really likes a fresh set of office supplies, these goods set up your fall right. Teach yourself how to treat yourself. Belkin Active Pro Backpack Amazon Buy Now! Belkin's Active Pro Backpack is modern and gimmick-less, making a solid choice for pretty much every student. Your devices (including a laptop up to 15.6 inches) will be safe here; the pockets have protective foam and the satchel itself is done up in a water-resistant nylon coating. The only adornment is a single reflective strip down the middle, designed to keep the wearer safe while biking or walking around at night. $50. Glow in the dark circuitry backpack Think Geek Buy Now! Think Geek\u2019s 18-in-tall, glow-in-the-dark knapsack includes a laptop sleeve and padded straps for extra comfort. Secure your pencils and other small objects in its zippered mesh organizer pockets. $40. Rocketbook Everlast Smart Notebook Amazon Buy Now! The Rocketbook Everlast Smart Notebook has 36 reusable pages that\u2014if written on with Pilot FriXion pens, markers, or highlighters \u2014can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. After 15 seconds the ink dries and you can scan the notes with your smartphones camera to Dropbox, iCloud, or Google Drive. The notebook comes with one pen. $30. The Everlast Mini notebook has most of the same functionality, but is much smaller. There are 22 pages that can be wiped clean. The notebook is $16. Ember temperature-control mug Amazon Buy Now! Ember\u2019s temperature-control ceramic mug was my favorite product of 2017. This year, they introduced a new color: matte black. 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Except, perhaps, for a lunchbox, which gets its own list. Nathan Dumlao via Unsplash Sharpen those pencils and shake the sand from your backpacks. The sun is quickly setting on summer barbecues and the chime of that first school bell ticks ever nearer. Whether you're a parent, teen, or grown-up who just really likes a fresh set of office supplies, these goods set up your fall right. Teach yourself how to treat yourself. Belkin Active Pro Backpack Amazon Buy Now! Belkin's Active Pro Backpack is modern and gimmick-less, making a solid choice for pretty much every student. Your devices (including a laptop up to 15.6 inches) will be safe here; the pockets have protective foam and the satchel itself is done up in a water-resistant nylon coating. The only adornment is a single reflective strip down the middle, designed to keep the wearer safe while biking or walking around at night. $50. Glow in the dark circuitry backpack Think Geek Buy Now! Think Geek\u2019s 18-in-tall, glow-in-the-dark knapsack includes a laptop sleeve and padded straps for extra comfort. Secure your pencils and other small objects in its zippered mesh organizer pockets. $40. Rocketbook Everlast Smart Notebook Amazon Buy Now! The Rocketbook Everlast Smart Notebook has 36 reusable pages that\u2014if written on with Pilot FriXion pens, markers, or highlighters \u2014can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. After 15 seconds the ink dries and you can scan the notes with your smartphones camera to Dropbox, iCloud, or Google Drive. The notebook comes with one pen. $30. The Everlast Mini notebook has most of the same functionality, but is much smaller. There are 22 pages that can be wiped clean. The notebook is $16. Ember temperature-control mug Amazon Buy Now! Ember\u2019s temperature-control ceramic mug was my favorite product of 2017. This year, they introduced a new color: matte black. This mug will stain less than the white model, but is equally suited to keep your beverages hot for extended periods. It also makes a great holiday gift. $80. Dash rapid cold-brew coffee maker Target Buy Now! The Dash rapid cold-brew coffee maker is no standard cold brew maker. The machine creates up to 42 ounces of cold brew in as little as five minutes. Dash uses tech it calls \u201cColdBoil,\u201d which basically pumps water from the carafe to the brewing chamber, where the water pushes through the grounds and thereby brews the coffee. The liquid is then pumped back into the carafe. The machine has settings for a light\u2014which is ready-to-drink\u2014medium, or darker concentrate, which should be mixed with milk or water. $100. Urbanears speakers Amazon Buy Now! If there\u2019s a nicer-looking set of speakers than Urbanears\u2019 Baggen, Stammen, and Lotsen speakers, I haven\u2019t come across them. The multi-room speakers come in up to six colors\u2014blue, black, green, grey, orange, and pink\u2014and can be controlled with an app on your smartphone. You can connect devices to the speaker via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or an aux cable. There are two knobs on top of the fabric-covered speakers to adjust the volume, program sound presets, and manage the multi-room settings. The Baggen features a 60-watt speaker and weighs 14.5 pounds. The Stammen has a 36-watt speaker and weighs just under 8 pounds. The Lotsen has a 20-watt speaker and weighs just under 5 pounds. Prices range from $200-$361. Panda Planner Amazon Buy Now! Think of the Panda Planner as the offspring of a bullet journaling notebook and one of those spiral-bound planners you got in middle school. The notebook includes monthly, weekly, and daily pages, and encourages you to write down your goals and achievements. It's also comes with a 1-year guarantee, so if you buy it, start planning, and then totally ignore it for 3 months, you can get your money back. $25. Five Star Flex NoteBinder Amazon Buy Now! There are three types of people in this world: binder people, notebook people, and\u2014though a much smaller contingent\u2014accordion folder people. The Five Star Flex NoteBinder aims to appease people from all three realms. It's got thin plastic covers (like a notebook) held together with three rings (like a binder) that can accommodate some 1.5-inches of paper\u2014or about 300 sheets. It's also got loads of pockets (like a portable file system) that keep your loose hand-outs and notes. The binder comes in several candy colors and loaded up with 100 sheets of paper. $16. Zebra Highlighter Amazon Buy Now! Some notes are more important than others. Use this set of five Zebra highlighters\u2014pink, orange, yellow, blue, and green\u2014to keep your school work organized and make sure all the important information easy to spot. These are beloved by bullet journalers and study Youtubers\u2014and for good reason. $6. Paper Mate Liquid Paper Amazon Buy Now! This correction tape pen is the best of all possible worlds: easy to grip and store in your pencil case, with no sticky fluids or smudging. Grab some refills here if you think the pack of three won't last all year. $7. Kokuyo Campus Loose Leaf Paper for Binders Amazon Buy Now! Do you think all looseleaf is the same? No no no. These Kokuyo Campus papers have 26 holes\u2014which mean it will fit in non-standard binders\u2014and are extra smooth and extra bright. Plus, your pen ink won't bleed through. $12 for a pack of two. Uni-ball Signo DX pens Amazon Buy Now! Uni-ball Signo DX pens come in red, black, and blue. The.38 mm pen tip is nice and thin, and the inky lines doesn't smudge, even under highlighter. This pack comes with ten. $14. Laundreez Amazon Buy Now! The Laundreez 6-liter portable washing machine is a clutch item for dorm life. If you don\u2019t have an easily accessible laundry room, this device is small enough to stash away in your room. Fill the Laundreez with water and detergent and let the clothing soak. The pouch has a screw off cap that will keep the water inside. The bag can also double as a toiletry bag or a dry bag to keep wet bathing suits or towels from soaking your other belongings. $30. ZIPIT Monster Pencil Case Amazon Buy Now! These ZIPIT monster pencil cases come in three styles: jumbo, regular, and a three-ring model that fits in your binder. The jumbo pencil case can hold up to 50 pens or pencils. All sizes are made of a polyester fiber and come with a zip that makes the whole thing look like a monster's face. D'aww. $10. Lego Buildable Ruler Amazon Buy Now! LEGO has a 12-inch ruler? Yes, yes it does. Build your own with LEGO plates and bricks. Complete the set with their colored pencils and markers. $13. YAMAZAKI Desk Bar Amazon Buy Now! The only place in college for a mess is the mess hall. Keep your bedroom neat. Made of steel and wood\u2014and 3.8" x 9.6" x 4.4"\u2014this Yamazaki desk organizer has two areas to keep your pencils, coins, and keys in place. There is also an area to rest your watch and a spot for your smartphone. $30. Flash Cards Amazon Buy Now! And, of course, there are flash cards\u2014highly effective for memorizing things, but so often crushed at the bottom of our backpacks. The cards in this set are made of tough wood pulp and are held together with a stainless steel binder ring, so they're less likely to get crumpled or lost. The set comes in four colors\u2014red, pink, purple, and orange\u2014so you can color-code your classes. [$9 (http:\/\/amzn.to\/2vA6Wee){rel=nofollow}. Wilson College Basketball Amazon Buy Now! Exercise to battle those late-night fast-food runs or inevitable sugar-doused coffees. Grab a standard composite leather Wilson college basketball; the material is designed to absorb moisture. $65. HONSKY Toiletry Bag Amazon Buy Now! Toiletry bags get gross after a year of college life. You forget to tighten the toothpaste tube or only half-rinse your razor before sticking it back into the bag. Grab a new dopp kit to start the year off fresh. This set comes with two nylon oxford fabric bags with two zippered compartments each. There are elastic straps for keeping your items in place. Use one as your water repellent bathroom gear holder and the other to organize your cables, chargers, and batteries. $22. Focal Listen Wireless Headphones Amazon Buy Now! These closed-back Focal Listen wireless headphones can hold a 20-hour charge, have comfortable, heat-sensitive memory foam, and connect over Bluetooth 4.1. The headphones have a built-in microphone and large, discrete function buttons on the front and back of the right cup for accessible controls. If you aren't sold on wireless yet\u2014or need a chord to connect them to your laptop\u2014they come with a 3.5mm headphone cable you can attach. $197. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Amazon Buy Now! Some folks really hate on Beats headphones, but the fact of the matter is they're stylish, come in a variety of colors, and have a 40-hour battery life that can be recharged with a USB cable. The headphones connect over Bluetooth and have a built-in microphone to take phone calls. $197. Homesick Candle Homesickcandles.com Buy Now! It's hard being away from home, so give your favorite college student a little taste\u2014or smell\u2014of home to take with them. These Homesick candles are made of soy wax, burn for over 60 hours, and are all hand poured. $30. iHome Flat Panel Vanity Mirror Amazon Buy Now! If your in college, this iHome will keep your desk uncluttered and futuro-cool. This tilting mirror, Bluetooth speaker, and LED light, can make phone calls, control Siri and Google voice assistant, and charge your smartphone. It measures just 7 inches by 9 inches. $80. Minecraft Torch USB Wall Charger Think Geek Buy Now! Listen, if you want a boring, plain night-light, that's fine. If you don't, consider this Minecraft torch that can also charge two devices via USB cable. $10. Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger Amazon Buy Now! School days can be long\u2014doubly so if you're not sitting near an outlet at your longer classes or seminars. Keep your phone alive as you drain the battery checking sports scores or Twitter. This Anker power bank can charge your phone over seven times and has three quick-charge USB ports. $66. MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker Amazon Buy Now! This portable espresso maker weighs less than a pound and measures under 7 inches, so it's easy to toss in your schoolbag. To make the espresso, place ground beans and hot water into the pod and push the button to instigate about 116psi of pressure, pushing the liquid out of the bottom. It's made out of a food-grade\u2014and BPA-free\u2014plastic. $50. Laboratory Shot Glasses Think Geek Buy Now! This set of four glass shot containers\u20142 beakers, 1 Erlenmeyer flask, 1 Florence flask\u2014each holds one ounce of liquid. $10. Colored Pencil Earrings Etsy Buy Now! Look sharp on your first day back at school with these colored pencil earrings. Each is handmade from 2-inch pencil stubs and hooks onto your ear with a silver-plated fish hook. There are 24 colors to choose from. $4+. Haustek Customizable Cable Management Sleeve Amazon Buy Now! Wrap all of your computer and speaker wires into a neoprene "cable management sleeve." This set comes in three lengths\u201420, 30, and 40-inches. $15. UE Wonderboom Amazon Buy Now! The UE Wonderboom is cheap, has a battery life of up to 10 hours, and is straight-up adorable. The waterproof speaker produces a rich, bass-heavy, 360-degree sound, and can be paired with other UE Wonderbooms, creating a web of surround-sound. Your phone only needs to be within 100 feet for it to work. $67. Nintendo Switch Amazon Buy Now! All work and no play makes the college student bored out of their mind. Get a Nintendo Switch for the downtime in between classes or after you've finished your homework. The Switch lets you play on the go or on your TV screen at home. Sit back and relax with some Mario Tennis Aces or Mario Odyssey. $299. Reeho Glass Water Bottle Amazon Buy Now! Stay hydrated! Don't you know how important water is to your flesh? This borosilicate glass water bottle will cut down on your plastic consumption. It's also heat-resistant and comes in six colors. $13. 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