OB299: The Most TWAFL Arrival

Published: Sept. 25, 2023, 5:40 p.m.

Episode 299 Show Notes

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Topic of the show: On this week\u2019s show, we discuss \u201cdescend via\u201d clearances and the confusion caused by taking an aircraft off vertical guidance early in the procedure.\xa0 What could the pilots do differently to avoid any confusion?\xa0 How can the controller mitigate the risks involved in issuing new altitudes?\xa0 We also discuss missing aircraft after flight following and more of your aviation questions and feedback.\xa0 \xa0You don\u2019t want to miss this episode!

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Timely Feedback:

1. Patron CV shares the rule allowing students into Class A airspace.

2. Patron JM shared their NYC Skyline experience.

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Feedback

1. Patron BP asks about how to report near misses in towered airspace.

2. SGAC Patron IC sent some questions about a recent trip in the Cirrus.

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