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Why Preparation is Key to Success at the FAA Academy
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- The Side by Side ATC Podcast
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- Dec 29, 2025
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- 2633
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Summary
In this episode, I talk about what may just be THE MOST IMPORTANT thing you can ever do to help you as a student at the FAA Academy. Being prepared for the Academy is NOT a choice! It is something that you either do, or not. Once you make the choice to not prepare, you will probably never get a chance to change that decision, and that is so very unfortunate. There are 4 major areas that you need to make sure you have prepared for BEFORE you get to OKC: Academic Mental and Emotional Lifestyle Expectations vs Reality I go over each of these areas as well as giving you insight into the "Why" of some of the things the Academy does. Understand this: Talent helps, but Preparation determines who survives and thrives at the Academy. Thank you very much for listening! Have a wonderful New Year! FOR HELP: To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult Pre-Academy If you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint . I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video . Already at the Academy If you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan . If you are interested in my Coaching Programs , you can get information at : sidebysideatc.com/page/non-radar-lab-program sidebysideatc.com/…