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OB214: Cookies for Aviation Enthusiasts

Jan 31, 2022

Episode 214 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: We are going to discuss what happens when a pilot terminates an IFR flight plan before being handed off on an approach to a Class Delta tower.  What happened to “cookies for cancellations”?  This and much more on another fun episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. PATRON EW shares some kind words about a TRIAD controller. Thank you!
  2. 2. PATRON JW3 wants forgiveness for moving big planes onto the taxiways.
  3. 3. PATRON WTF shares some thoughts about practice approaches.

 

Feedback

  1. PATRON Echo Golf wants to know about our biggest bonehead moves as controllers.
  2. Charlie Hotel asks how to get flight following without an electrical system but operable two-way radio.
  3. PATRON Echo Mike wants to get our take on flight following with multiple landings close together.
  4. PATRON JW3 received some interesting instructions near a restricted area. We share our thoughts.

 

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