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Many pilots are intimidated by Air Traffic Control, but veteran controller Kevin Plante says “we’re just another set of eyes for you.” He explains the details of ATC in this wide-ranging episode, including how he handles IFR and VFR traffic differently, what the spacing requirements are for wake turbulence, and when it’s OK to speak plain English on the radio. Kevin is also a very experienced GA pilot, so he shares his perspective from the other side of the microphone, including how he plans a flight knowing what he does about routes and weather. In the Ready to Copy segment, Kevin talks about Special VFR, the one technology he wishes he had at the radar scope, and his favorite bourbon.
LINKS:
- FAA Order 7110.65: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/atc_html/
- IFR Mastery: https://www.sportys.com/pilot-workshops-ifr-mastery.html
- Pilot Training+ membership: https://www.sportys.com/sportys-pilot-training-plus.html
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Many pilots are intimidated by Air Traffic Control, but veteran controller Kevin Plante says “we’re just another set of eyes for you.” He explains the details of ATC in this wide-ranging episode, including how he handles IFR and VFR traffic differently, what the spacing requirements are for wake turbulence, and when it’s OK to speak plain English on the radio. Kevin is also a very experienced GA pilot, so he shares his perspective from the other side of the microphone, including how he plans a flight knowing what he does about routes and weather. In the Ready to Copy segment, Kevin talks about Special VFR, the one technology he wishes he had at the radar scope, and his favorite bourbon.
LINKS:
- FAA Order 7110.65: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/atc_html/
- IFR Mastery: https://www.sportys.com/pilot-workshops-ifr-mastery.html
- Pilot Training+ membership: https://www.sportys.com/sportys-pilot-training-plus.html

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