OB175: How to Plant a Plane

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 175 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss missed approaches to crossing runways and how controllers can mitigate the risks in simultaneous go arounds. We also discuss the typical shift at TRIAD Tower, tower traffic management techniques, and clearances below the MVA. Another fun episode you won’t want to miss.

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. Zulu Bravo uses Opposing Bases to gently lull him to sleep.
2. 2. PATRON Mike Kilo shares the background on the DA20 and IFR/IMC.
3. 3. PATRON Juliet Sierra gives her instructor feedback on the DA20 and IFR training.

Show Topic feedback provided by Patron Mike Whiskey. Great questions!

Feedback

1. PATRON JEC asked about a typical shift at TRIAD Tower.
2. PATRON JPJ wants the real story on the forklift accident mentioned in OB060.
3. NMF from the UK shares their techniques for circuit traffic management.
4. Juliet Foxtrot asks about clearances below MVA.

Mentioned on the show: https://fsims.faa.gov/wdocs/8900.1/v05%20airman%20cert/chapter%2002/05_002_009rev1_chg_0a.htm

Eagle audio from CBSNEWS.COM:

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch-trained-eagle-snatches-drones-from-the-sky/#x

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