OB234: Slightly Squeezed, Not Mashed

Published: June 27, 2022, 4 a.m.

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Episode 234 Show Notes

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Topic of the show: When a squeeze play looks like it can only get worse, a controller has to do something to stop it.\\xa0 On this week\\u2019s episode, we will break down an intersecting runway arrival/departure squeeze play that resulted in a canceled takeoff clearance instead of a go around.\\xa0 Why did this happen? What types of things are being considered during a squeeze play like this one?\\xa0 We also discuss situational awareness on a cross country flight to an unfamiliar airport, approach lighting, and weird radar identification practices.\\xa0 This episode is packed with aviation gold nuggets.\\xa0 Don\\u2019t miss it!

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Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. SGAC Patron SE shares an experience with CPDLC. Cool!
  2. 2. JS dug deep into the fine print regarding runway crossing and hold short instructions. Thank you!
  3. 3. Patron JH shares a small correction to our discussion on WAAS and GPS units. Thank you!

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Feedback

  1. Patron WTF asks about a very unusual radar identification practice.
  2. Patron MG asked our opinion on approach lights. Check out this great article to learn more about approach lights:https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/navigation/when-can-you-go-below-mins-instrument-approach/
  3. Patron JS shares a story of their long cross country and being slightly confused on arrival pattern direction.

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