Dave:
The recent fire at the Chicago ARTCC, with its disastrous and tragic consequences, may have been a blessing in disguise, as it demonstrated a weakness in our lack of backup plans and systems.
I recall an editorial by an aviation attorney about a “Good FAA and Bad FAA,” in which he contrasted those aspects of the FAA that are necessary, and relate to safety with those that don’t, such as the things aviation attorneys write about in aviation publications. The ARTCCs are part of the “Good FAA,” and FAA funding should be transferred from the “Bad FAA” to provide us with backup capabilities.
Larry E. Nazimek
Chicago, Illinois