OB270: The Controller Happy Grumpy Scale

Published: March 6, 2023, 6:49 p.m.

Episode 270 Show Notes

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Topic of the show: On this week\u2019s episode we discuss air traffic controller tone, delivery, and pilot perception.\xa0 Why do we sound grumpy sometimes?\xa0 What factors contribute to the controller\u2019s mood?\xa0 We also discuss flight following, the importance of filing a VFR flight plan, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.\xa0 This was a really fun episode that you don\u2019t want to miss!

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Timely Feedback:

1. Patron WTF told us about a local procedure to differentiate between IFR/VFR departures.

2. Patron AJS sent audio from another ATC robot.

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Feedback

1. Patron IJM sent a bonus question about a missed approach under a busy Bravo.\xa0

2. Patron SC asks about separation standards at a non towered airport with an inbound IFR.

3. Patron JW was used and immediately discarded by ATC.\xa0

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