people behind the scenes..

salam.. :)

i've been spending my holidays in a very productive way *i think*
so far by watching national geographic and making my own calendar.. :)
the calendar is almost half way done!! \(")/

ok, as i was watching this show "How Do They Do It?"

one part of it showed about those people who were in charge of
controlling the flow of airplanes flying in and out of the Hong Kong airport..

back when my dad was working with Malaysian Helicopter Services (MHS)
back in Kerteh, a friend of his, Uncle Din works as the tower monitor (i think that's what they call his job).. the one who controls the "traffic" flow of both helicopters and airplanes..
if he messes up, there is a huge chance that a plane crash just might occur..
that shows how important his job is..
but who gets all the fame and glamour of flying an airplane?
none other than the handsome and macho pilots..

no no.. i don't have any grudges on pilots or anything..
it's just that, the air traffic controllers have responsibilities as crucial
as the pilots do.. but only the pilots are shined in the lime-lights..
whereas if the air traffic controllers gave wrong or no commands at all,
the pilots might just be lost and flying aimlessly..

same goes as in the movie-making industries..
the people behind the scenes are just as important as the movie stars..
the only difference is, they are not as exposed and well-known..

just a random thought.. ;)