Episode 150 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: This week we discuss a technique for getting faster flight following and help from ATC when navigating in the NAS.  We also get to more of your great questions about phraseology, strange requests from pilots, tracks vs. headings, and a short list of things we wish center controllers knew about low level TRACONS.

 

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Romeo Lima Hotel shares and article from http://www.mastery-flight-training.com/
2. PATRON Mike Foxtrot shared a pirep about a screaming passenger.
3. PATRON Mike Foxtrot shared his thoughts on the Army!
4. PATRON Bravo Charlie Tango got his commercial rating! Congratulations!
5. PATRON Mike Kilo shared some great articles about straight in approaches and the traffic pattern.  https://www.ifr-magazine.com/technique/which-way-to-turn/ and https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_90-66b.pdf
6. PATRON Alpha Lima wants to know if every facility gives out IFR cookies.

 

Feedback

1. Papa Tango has a question about numerical phraseology and release times.
2. PATRON Mike November Mike (fellow controller) has a question about AG and RH using ERAM.
3. Papa Bravo sent a clip of the saga like ATIS at Triad.https://youtu.be/XwczNQDIuH8
4. Mike Charlie has equipment that will show track versus heading.

 

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