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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk


Welcome to Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk.  Our aviation podcast is delivered by two experienced pilots that work as air traffic controllers.  We fly in the NAS and we interact with the community through our podcast.  Our show is driven by your feedback and questions.  Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!

Mar 1, 2021

Topic of the show: Class Bravo VFR Operations.  AG and RH break down the responses from two experienced Class Bravo controllers regarding VFR services, air work near the boundaries, and visibility on the ground in underlying non-towered airports.  This is the second episode in our Class Bravo airspace discussion. 

 

Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. SGAC PATRON Bravo Juliet shared a first-hand story of Exercise Valiant Shield. Link below.
  2. 2. Papa Tango shared his ideas on the creative use of flares on the Bonanza.
  3. 3. Alpha Charlie heard RH on radar a couple weeks ago and shared his thoughts.

 

Feedback

  1. SGAC Delta Charlie Whiskey has a question about terminating radar services when the controller is busy.
  2. SGAC PATRON Darth Pilot shared a story about VFR services in a busy Class Bravo!
  3. PATRON Charlie Sierra has a question about missed approaches on a visual at a non towered airport. https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/regulations/how-to-fly-go-arounds-from-visual-approaches-atc/

 

Mentions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_Valiant_Shield

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