Meet the air traffic controller who flies to work via powered paragliding and has to call the control tower to let his colleagues know he’s coming
Jake Hutzler, a 28-year-old air traffic controller from Colorado, takes a unique approach to his daily commute. Once a week, he dons a powered paraglider, or "paramotor," and soars above fields and highways near Pueblo, the city where he works. Before taking off, Hutzler notifies his colleagues at the control tower, keeping them updated on his progress.
As he flies at a leisurely 35 mph (56 kph), he enjoys a view that few people experience – no cockpit, just the open sky. The commute, while not faster than driving, provides Hutzler with a thrilling and memorable experience, one that he hopes to share with his young daughter one day.
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