Pilots, the Federal Aviation Administration and other experts say that even when air traffic controllers in charge of directing planes lose their radar and radio systems, there are other redundant systems and training to help keep planes and passengers safe. (AP Video by Thomas Peipert)
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Pilots have backup plans when contact is lost with controllers

Pilots, the Federal Aviation Administration and other experts say that even when air traffic controllers in charge of directing planes lose their radar and radio systems, there are other redundant systems and training to help keep planes and passengers safe. (AP Video by Thomas Peipert)
 
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