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Sep 2022
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OB244: Constant State of Emergency

Air Traffic Talk
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Episode 244 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: A student pilot sounds confused and disoriented on a cross country flight so we discuss ways an instructor and student can better prepare for flights to unfamiliar places.  Cross country flights are one of the most important steps to becoming a safe pilot and should serve as confidence builders for the aspiring pilot.  We also discuss some user tips on advising ATC of VFR altitude changes, flight following, and more awesome aviation questions. 

 

Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. AC shares on more piece of the glider puzzle.
  2. 2. SGAC Patron SE found a fun piece of ATC trivia about circling approach clearances.
  3. 3. Patron DRH shares some tips on advising ATC of VFR altitude changes.

 

Feedback

  1. Patron JKG is a flight following believer now!
  2. Patron WTF wonders if certain equipment allows flight following codes from Delta airports.

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