OB171: Number Two On The Arrival

Published: April 5, 2021, 4:44 p.m.

Show Notes

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Topic of the show: Why do some center controllers give a landing direction to arrivals up at altitude and some do not?\xa0 Why is this information critical on some arrivals?\xa0 AG and RH will explain some of the differences between two large Class Bravo airports and how pilots prepare for descent.\xa0 We answer your questions and feedback every week on this show.\xa0 If you haven\u2019t sent in a question, do it now and we may read it on the show!

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Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. PATRON AY soloed! Congratulations!
  2. 2. SGAC Patron BS shared his thoughts on OB170.
  3. 3. PATRON KW sent some cool links about Bonanzas with flares:

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C35 Price list and specifications \u2013 See item 18

https://www.vintagebonanza.com/C35%20Brochure.pdf

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Bonanza 35 Series Shop Manual \u2013 See page164 until heading FLARES (OPTIONAL)

https://aircraftassociates.com/_files/200003154-b7c72b7c74/Bonanza%2035%20Shop%20Manual-compressed.pdf

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Flippant referral to the flares like it\u2019s totally normal at the top of the seventh page

https://aeroresourcesinc.com/proj98-ci/WebContent/uploads/198506-1947-82%20Beech%20V-Tail%20Bonanza.pdf

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Feedback

  1. PATRON Charlie Hotel sent in audio when a controller ruined the surprise.
  2. PATRON Delta Sierra wants to know the differences between civilian and military facilities.
  3. Bravo Echo sent his first solo audio.
  4. SGAC PATRON MC asks about busy pattern work and solo controller work.
  5. PATRON Bravo Whiskey asked about using \u201cexperimental\u201d in the remarks section.
  6. Juliet Charlie asked about \u201cident\u201d without being told to first.

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