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OB213: Overflight Vectors on Opposing Frequencies

Jan 24, 2022

Episode 213 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: RH vectored the overflight and shares his story to save another controller from issuing the most embarrassing control instructions ever given.  We also discuss an interpretation regarding flight following instructions and answer more of your aviation questions.  Enjoy the show!

 

Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie shares the video that inspired the queston on OB212. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvl4Vt0gCKE
  2. 2. PATRON Hotel Tango Victor asks some clarifying questions about VFR practice approaches.
  3. 3. PATRON Charlie Kilo Alpha passed his checkride!
  4. 4. Juliet Papa found the legal interpretation mentioned last week and Patron Mike Kilo provided some very good audio feedback on pilot compliance. Thank you!

 

Feedback

  1. Alpha Charlie shares audio on altitude assignments in an abbreviated clearance.
  2. PATRON Alpha Echo has questions about ADS-B readouts on our scopes.
  3. PATRON Echo Charlie has a question about abbreviated clearances.
  4. Mike Foxtrot has a story about slam dunk approach clearances.
  5. PATRON Golf Kilo shares some great audio.

 

Mentioned on the show: https://youtu.be/vnWfgHAdajo Great job, ATC!

 

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