OB257: An IMC Work Hardening Plan

Published: Dec. 5, 2022, 5 a.m.

Episode 257 Show Notes

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Topic of the show: On this week\u2019s show, we discuss the filing of a flight plan to practice approaches at multiple airports in actual IMC weather.\xa0 How does a pilot let ATC know what they want to do in the filed flight plan?\xa0 What can the pilots do to maximize efficiency on a practice flight?\xa0 We also discuss easing back in to work after some time off, navigating busy airspace VFR, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.\xa0

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Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. SGAC Patron Sierra Echo shares thoughts on circling versus maneuvering VFR.
  2. 2. Patron GRB explains the magical technology behind the cassette that played CDs.

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Feedback

  1. SGAC Patron \u201cThe Original Mike Sierra\u201d asks how we acclimate after vacation.
  2. Patron BS asks about \u201cexpect\u201d altitudes issued during an IFR clearance.
  3. Patron AS navigated VFR through a busy corridor then got an IFR into their destination.
  4. Patron CM shares some great news and a story about a mean controller.

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