OB277: Brain Eating Bippies

Published: April 24, 2023, 4 a.m.

Episode 277 Show Notes

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Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss the assignment of VFR flight following codes in busy Class Bravo airspace and how the services can be streamlined going in and out of an underlying Class Delta airport.\xa0 Why do some controllers issue codes and some do not?\xa0 Why is it so hard to get flight following when leaving certain Class Delta airports?\xa0 We answer these questions and many more on another fun and entertaining episode.\xa0 Thank you to all our new supporters!

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Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON India Juliet Mike reminds us of the value of lifelong CFIs!

2. PayPal Supporter Delta Foxtrot says it\u2019s never too late to learn to fly!

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Feedback

1. Juliet Echo Tango shares a story about not closing a VFR flight plan in a timely manner.

2. PATRON Sierra Hotel asks about Line Up and Wait (LUAW) at a big airport.

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