Terminal Area Procedures for Paired Runways (TAPPR) Simulation in the Ames Air Traffic Management (ATM) Laboraotry N-201 with Dawn Sommers

Terminal Area Procedures for Paired Runways (TAPPR) Simulation in the Ames Air Traffic Management (ATM) Laboraotry N-201 ATC area with Craig Riley

Terminal Area Procedures for Paired Runways (TAPPR) Simulation in the Ames Air Traffic Management (ATM) Laboraotry N-201 with Charley Ross

Terminal Area Procedures for Paired Runways (TAPPR) Simulation in the Ames Air Traffic Management (ATM) Laboraotry N-201 ATC area with Gus Guerra, Craig Riley, Michael Garr,

Shivanjli Sharma, Air Traffic Management and Safety (ATMS) project manager, boards an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as part of an employee incentive flight on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The flight was piloted by Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and offered a firsthand look at the aircraft and flight operations that help advance NASA’s aeronautics research. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride‑along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency’s priorities. Credit: NASA

Shivanjli Sharma, Air Traffic Management and Safety (ATMS) project manager, and pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg high-five ahead of an employee incentive flight from NASA’s Armstrong Research Center in Edwards, California. The flight offered a firsthand look at the aircraft and flight operations that help advance NASA’s aeronautics research. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride‑along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency’s priorities. Credit: NASA