Episode 318 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Controller Recurrent Training

What topics and scenarios do controllers train on annually or semi-annually?  And how does it compare to airline/commercial pilot recurrent training?  On this week’s episode, AG and RH will discuss the differences in training and how controllers and pilots benefit from regular interval training.  We also discuss AG’s Manual Transmission School, snarky tower controllers, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.   

Timely Feedback: 

1. SGAC DB talks about his son flying and his daughter requesting a spot at the RH and AG stick driving school.

2. Controller RL shares more info on how Center controllers enter flight following into the keyboard

3. Patron BM sends feedback about driving a stick in Europe.

Feedback:

1. Patron MKI sent audio feedback about flight plan remarks.

2. Patron DS sent feedback about the ODP episodes

3. Patron OMH sends a question about surface based E vs G for part time D airports.

4. SGAC Sierra Hotel sends a question about being cleared for the visual approach and a snarky tower controller.

5. Patron Sierra Bravo asks a question about differences between the US and Australian procedures for alternate missed approaches.

 

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