OB203: Unappreciated ATC Practices

Published: Nov. 15, 2021, 5:30 a.m.

Episode 203 Show Notes

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Topic of the show: On this week\u2019s episode, we discuss a pilot\u2019s lengthy flight up and down the west side of the United States where they experienced several different air traffic control facilities\u2019 less than desirable practices like slam dunk visual approaches, poorly setup ILS approach clearances, and center reroutes.\xa0 AG and RH will add their perspective and share some insights that may help you the next time you travel outside your normal local area.\xa0

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Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. Delta Romeo shares his Army flight training experience.
  2. 2. PATRON Golf Kilo shared an inspiring story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc1SzgGhMKc
  3. 3. Whiskey Oscar sent a brief summary of the Cirrus de-icing system. https://wikiwings.com/heres-a-summary-of-cirrus-aircraft-tks-de-icing-systems/

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Feedback

  1. PATRON Whiskey Oscar sent audio about contact approaches.
  2. Echo Yankee sent in audio feedback about this video: https://youtu.be/ZsSJqPdMpd4 (25:30 into the video for the audio described).
  3. PayPal contributor Delta Charlie asks about VFR round robin flights and informing ATC.
  4. Romeo Tango asks about filing multiple flight plans OR round robin flight plans.
  5. Alpha Sierra asks if we watch VFR tags for flying ability prior to providing flight following.

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