Tower Tales - ATC Podcast

Summary In this 11th episode of Tower Tales, host Mahesh Sharma engages with veteran Group Captain Hem Srivastava, who shares his illustrious journey in Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the Indian Air Force. The conversation covers Gp Captain's early motivations for joining the Air Force, his experiences as a young ATCO, the evolution of technology in ATC, and the challenges faced during his care...

In this episode of Tower Tales, Mahesh interviews veteran Group Captain Anuroop Kumar, who shares his extensive journey in air traffic control (ATC) within the Indian Air Force. The conversation covers his early experiences, the importance of mentorship, the challenges faced during modernization efforts, critical incidents that tested his decision-making skills, and reflections on his career achie...

This episode of Tower Tales features Mahesh in conversation with Air Commodore AD Chhibbar, a veteran fighter pilot who shares his experiences and insights on air traffic control (ATC) and the critical role of communication and situational awareness in military aviation. The discussion highlights the relationship between pilots and air traffic controllers, emphasizing the importance of concise ins...

In this conversation, Mahesh Sharma reconnects with veteran Group Captain Govind Saxena, exploring his journey in the Air Force, starting from his motivations to join, his experiences during his first posting in Chandigarh, and the mentorship he received. Gp Capt Saxena shares memorable incidents, challenges faced during his tenure, especially in Chandigarh and Tezpur, and the importance of suppor...

In this episode of Tower Tales, host Mahesh Sharma interviews Wing Commander Sanjoy Chakravorty, a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force. The conversation covers Chakravorty's early motivations for joining the Air Force, his experiences during his first postings, and the mentorship he received. He shares memorable incidents from his time in Jaisalmer and Bagdogra, highlighting t...

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Tower Tales where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In this episode of Tower Tales, host Mahesh Sharma interviews Group Captain Rajesh Kaul, a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force. They discuss Kaul's journey into the Air Force, his experiences as a young controller, the challenges faced in early ATC, an...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Tower Tales where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In this conversation host Mahesh Sharma interviews Group Captain N Krishnamurthy, an octogenarian veteran air traffic controller, who shares his experiences and insights. He discusses his love for sports, especially table tennis, which led him to join the Air Force. He recount...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the 'Tower Tales,' where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In this episode, host Mahesh Sharma interviews Wing Commander BJP Rao, a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force. Rao shares his experiences and challenges in the field of air traffic control, including his role in crash firefighting and rescue. He...

Welcome to the third episode of the 'Tower Tales,' where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In each episode, veteran Gp Capt Mahesh Sharma (host) talks to a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force, to unravel anecdotes, real stories, challenges, and the critical roles they played in ensuring the safety and security of air operations and na...

Welcome to the second episode of the 'Tower Tales,' where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In each episode, veteran Gp Capt Mahesh Sharma (host) talks to a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force, to unravel anecdotes, real stories, challenges, and the critical roles they played in ensuring the safety and security of air operations and n...

Welcome to the first episode of the 'Tower Tales,' where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In each episode, veteran Gp Capt Mahesh Sharma (host) talks to a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force, where they unravel anecdotes, real stories, challenges, and the critical roles they played in ensuring the safety and security of air operation...

"Welcome to 'Tower Tales,' the podcast that brings you the untold stories of the heroes who have silently safeguarded our skies. I am Group Captain Mahesh Sharma, a veteran of the Indian Air Force, where I served as an air traffic controller and performed various operational roles and assignments. I also had the honour of serving alongside some of the finest controllers, and through t...