It appeared the Blackhawk hit the CRJ within a few seconds of being instructed to pass behind. And couldve instructed "left turn pass behind" then more clear it wasn't the other aircraft. 300mph closure rate is 12 seconds to go a mile correct?
Some kids are done in high school some continue into college.
And grandfather. But maybe more import is when did the dad or grandfather quit growing, its a genetic thing, see above.
I think they said its usually till 9:30 but one controller left early. Have you every flown into a busy airport like DCA? When you've got a 300 kts closure rate you don't want to be waiting for the controller to get back to you.
Don't think the issue is so much the qualifications but the staffing numbers. Been reported/suggested DCA was at about 67% of the expected staffing level. Also only one working both traffic when normally two thru the busy hours. Director of training in Oklahoma suggested they were getting plenty of applicants but only putting out ~ 70 to 80% of the numbers in the past due to ratios.