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Air Traffic Controller Commutes by Paramotor, Avoids Radar

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 1:47 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. air traffic controller Jake Hutzler flies a paramotor to his Pueblo tower job weekly.
He began the weekly commute in June 2026 after manager approval and two-way radio setup.
He flies about 20 minutes at 35 mph over a highway, water tower and fields near Pueblo.
He radios the tower throughout because his ultralight is invisible to radar.
Flights require calm conditions because winds over 10 mph or updrafts keep him grounded.

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Story summary

U.S. air traffic controller Jake Hutzler flies a paramotor to his Pueblo tower job weekly.
He began the weekly commute in June 2026 after manager approval and two-way radio setup.
He flies about 20 minutes at 35 mph over a highway, water tower and fields near Pueblo.
He radios the tower throughout because his ultralight is invisible to radar.
Flights require calm conditions because winds over 10 mph or updrafts keep him grounded.