OB225: Laser Event Swat Team

Published: April 25, 2022, 4 a.m.

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Episode 225 Show Notes

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Topic of the show: Today\\u2019s show is all about going \\u201cdown the tubes\\u201d.\\xa0 What is going on in the tracon to create the feeling that you are behind, unable to get a second to think, and too busy to do even one more thing?\\xa0 AG and RH discuss the tasks that make us feel like we are slammed in the radar room.\\xa0 We also discuss a recent laser light illumination police encounter, an approach minimums response from the Terps Elf, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback!\\xa0 This episode is packed, don\\u2019t skip it!

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Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. Patron HTV sent in fantastic context for our discussion about \\u201cIFR qualified but not IMC capable\\u201d.
  2. Patron CKA sent a link to an awesome episode of \\u201cI Learned About Flying From That\\u201d: Close Encounter with Wake Turbulence. Check it out!
  3. 3. Patron DE wants all his club members to listen to our ODP episodes: Obstacle Departure Procedures and ODP\\u2019s, Part 2. Thanks for the invite to speak at your club!

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Feedback

  1. The Badger Pilot asked if he can fly an \\u201cADF required\\u201d ILS approach with a WAAS GPS.
  2. Mike Golf sent in a question we sent to the TERPS Elf about approach minimums.

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Mentioned on the show: article by Paul Berge at AvWeb.com \\u201cThe History of Going Down The Tubes\\u201d: https://www.avweb.com/insider/the-history-of-going-down-the-tubes/

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