![]() ![]() The Air Force, Kyrgyz aviation officials and local contractors have been working together to make improvements. Oleg Pantenkov, a tower controller for 14 years, also said the changes are noticeable. "The aircraft would appear to jump from one pane glass to the next when viewed through the old windows. "The new windows are a big improvement over what we had in the past," said Mr. Air Force contract tower liaison, who has worked at Manas more than three years. These changes minimize reflective light inside the tower cab and the effort has paid off, according to Vince McCoy, a U.S. Other glare-reducing improvements include replacing white reflective ceiling tiles with black tiles, installing small spot lights with dimmers, adding dark countertops and dulling high-gloss window seals. Additionally, glare caused by high-intensity fluorescent lighting also challenged controllers trying to keep a watchful eye on the taxiways, ramps and runways.Ĭontrollers no longer struggle to see through new tinted windows designed to provide less glare and no distortions. Previously, Kyrgyz controllers and American liaisons struggled with aging glass that distorted their vision. ![]() MANAS AIR BASE, Kyrgyzstan (AFPN) - Air traffic controllers here now have a clearer view of commercial and military operations, thanks to the installation of new glass and lighting in the control tower.īase engineers accomplished the final inspection and accepted the work July 23 on more than $41,000 in upgrades. 376th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron. ![]()
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