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OB117: Checkride Cheats, Flight Check Feats

Published: March 23, 2020, 4:41 p.m.

Episode 117 Show Notes

Topic of the show: In this week\u2019s installment of normalcy, we discuss Flight Checks.\xa0 What are they?\xa0 Who does them?\xa0 How do controllers safely handle these critically important missions?\xa0 AG and RH share our experiences and answer more of your awesome feedback!\xa0

Timely Feedback:

  1. PATRON Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas Town asked what happens when we have to adapt to dynamic challenges in the NAS.
  2. PATRON Delta Zulu sends in feedback about Big Apple Tracon.
  3. Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander, PATRON Charlie Hotel shares his tips and tricks for passing a checkride! #cheater
  4. PATRON Alpha Kilo shares his recent flight with a scared flier.
  5. PATRON Delta Papa shares some weather and accident data.
  6. PATRON Irish Delta Oscar Charlie sent in a piece of audio.

Feedback

  1. Sierra Mike wants advice on studying at the Academy.
  2. Lima Alpha is a local pilot and asks about flight following.
  3. Romeo Whiskey asked about runups and taxi clearances before stopping.
  4. PATRON Tango Hotel sent in an audio question.

Question of the Week/Month

Inspired by PATRON Tango Foxtrot: \xa0"When have you been deservedly yelled at by ATC and what did you learn?" Tell us by clicking here!

Tell us about your favorite instructor here.

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