AboutChristopher McKenna Expertise I can answer questions about general air traffic control, specific questions about Chicago
Center ATC, legal questions regarding FARs(although they may take some time to research).
Experience I have been an air traffic controller since 1984, at Albany, NY tower, NY Center, and Chicago Center. I have been an attorney since 1992.
Organizations National Air Traffic Controllers Association(NATCA)
Education/Credentials BS, Philosophy, SUNY. JD, Northern Illinois Univ. Various FAA training courses pertaining to air traffic control.
Question What would be the flight pattern from New York to England? Would the plane fly over the North Pole region?
Answer Generally speaking, not over the polar region. Usually over newfoundland, greenland, Iceland, Ireland, then England. Over a long distance, planes usually fly a great circle route. This type of route consists of the largest circle that can be drawn on the globe connecting two points. The most known great circle is the equator. If you were to make the same type of circle connecting New York and London, that would be the shortest route to fly.
