Episode 262 Show Notes Topic of the show: On today’s show, we answer a question from a pilot that had a last second go-around with multiple aircraft in either direction. What did ATC do right and what could they have done to improve the outcome of this traffic scenario? What can the pilot do to prepare for an imminent go around and allow adequate time for ATC to formulate a backup plan? We also discuss strange IFR taxi instructions, radio mistakes, and obstacle alerts for VFR pilots. You don’t w...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 261 Show Notes Topic of the show: A student pilot is in busy airspace near a Class Bravo surface area without a Class B clearance. What did the student say to get an immediate solution from ATC? Find out on this episode. We also discuss reroutes, listening skills, and the service provided by Angel Flight pilots. This was a really fun way to start our 6th year doing weekly episodes. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron DM actually did what we suggested and got MSAW processing on a VFR fligh...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 260 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG celebrate the last episode of 2022 and the completion of five full years of weekly episodes! On this week’s show, we discuss visual approaches into busy Class D airports, the importance of alternate airport planning, approach request etiquette, approach plate nuances, and many more of your aviation questions. We would like to wish the aviation community a Happy New Year! See you in 2023! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron WTF points out the importance...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast A fun collection of sound bites from 2022. Enjoy!
Dec 26, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 259 Show Notes Topic of the show: We endorse flight following! But what should you do if you can’t break the controller away long enough to initiate flight following? We will discuss busy airspace, conflicting traffic, and tools to ensure you get flight following services as early as possible. We also discuss lost communication, alternate airports, and more of your awesome aviation feedback. Merry Christmas from RH and AG! Fly safely and have a great week! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron Sie...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 258 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we will talk about last minute ATC amended instructions, how to handle them, and why they may be happening. We also discuss ILS Critical Areas, confusing ATC instructions, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron DR from Ireland shared some more friendly words about our American English. http://www.taytopark.ie/ 2 . Patron CKA shared a multiple airport flight story where our advice worked!...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 257 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss the filing of a flight plan to practice approaches at multiple airports in actual IMC weather. How does a pilot let ATC know what they want to do in the filed flight plan? What can the pilots do to maximize efficiency on a practice flight? We also discuss easing back in to work after some time off, navigating busy airspace VFR, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1 . SGAC Patron Sierr...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 256 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, AG and RH get into the details of transitioning from an IFR approach and circling maneuver to VMC while joining traffic at a non-towered airport. When should you cancel IFR? Should you remain IFR until reaching the ground? What other considerations should be made in determining when to cancel but remain safe. We also discuss straight in approach clearances and why an LPV can’t always be published. If you wanted to know something about the care...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 255 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show we discuss double IFR flight plans, handling in flight malfunctions expeditiously but safely, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Why was the controller trying to convince an inbound aircraft to a towered airport to cancel IFR? What happened to their outbound flight plan? And how can the pilot navigate the awkward moment on the downwind? This was another ad free, 100% Patron supported episode with all content cou...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 254 Show Notes Topic of the show: How can pilots avoid the pitfalls of expectation bias with regards to NOTAMs? We offer some easy tips to avoid some taxi instruction traps. We also discuss tower operational hours and flight following in no man’s land. RH ends the show with a rant about a rule change. Enjoy this episode made up entirely of Patron feedback! Timely Feedback: 1 . SGAC Patron MR shares his flight home story all the way back to California in his Cirrus! 2 . Patron MZ shares l...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 253 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we will discuss some of the intricacies of filing an IFR flight plan to an airport without an instrument approach procedure. What approach options exist? Do you need an alternate airport? And when you depart, what happens on the controller side of things when issuing your clearance? We also discuss checkrides, atypical phraseology, and more of your awesome aviation feedback! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron SC sent follow up to last week’...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 252 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss a pilot’s decision to go missed on an instrument approach to avoid a midair collision. What did the pilot do right and what could they have done to help avoid the situation. We also discuss Class Delta transition clearances, passive flight following, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This show is 100% Patron supported and this episode is composed entirely of Patron feedback. Thank you for supporting the sho...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 251 Show Notes Topic of the show: We’ve talked about handoffs and airspace boundaries but today we discuss the finer points involved with transferring radar control to an adjacent sector or facility. How do we accomplish this task legally and what happens between a handoff and the boundary? We also discuss ways to safeguard against the normalization of risky behavior in your airplane. This episode is jam packed with air traffic and aviation information that can help you be a safer user o...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast 250th Episode! Thanks for being a part of this big milestone! Please take the time to share the show with a friend and leave us a review and five star rating so everyone hears about the most fun you can have listening to a podcast! -RH and AG Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, AG and RH discuss the perfect amount of information for your next long VFR cross country flight. Which additional points are useful for ATC? Airport, navaids, fixes? We also discuss the bigger picture with SIDS, ST...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 249 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss ways flight schools can organize and plan their flights to help ATC and reduce unnecessary flying miles and extra back and forth exchanges of information. What techniques did our flight schools employ to keep everyone safely separated during practice missions and what did ATC do to help us reduce communications? This is a packed episode with tons of aviation gold. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1 . SGAC Patron CM sent audi...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 248 Show Notes (updated audio file) Topic of the show: You’ve heard us mention automation and handoffs and flight plan updates but, in this episode, we try to explain it in a way that makes sense to everyone. Why is flight plan routing so critical for interfacility handoffs and what can the pilot do in order to increase efficiency during deviations. We also discuss ADS-B data feeds, updated aircraft technology, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. This episode is 100...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 247 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, we discuss aircraft speed limits and dig deep into the regulations to answer a listener question. Can ATC assign a speed greater than 200 knots below a Class Bravo shelf? We also discuss following a drone, resolution advisories, and more of your awesome questions. Timely Feedback: 1 . The Badger Pilot’s public apology for a vocabulary slip. 2 . Patron India Mike shares ADS-B stories from the canyons of the back country! 3 . RBB ha...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 246 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we run down a list of operational questions and explain who is working during a normal shift, position responsibilities, and the impact of short bursts of traffic on the operation. We also discuss a radio failure in the tower, termination of radar services, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron Echo Delta shared a picture of their student preparing to enter a pattern. 2 . Patron BLJ sha...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 245 Show Notes Topic of the show: New tower at TRIAD is only a few weeks away! RH and AG talk about the training required to make the move to the new building and our thoughts on the new facility. This was a really fun episode! We also discuss VFR weather deviation tolerance and a missed approach without communication with the tower. Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron EH asked us to clarify on the “WHO” blinking on our radar scope. 2 . Patron AT has a question about VFR weather deviations . . ....
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 244 Show Notes Topic of the show: A student pilot sounds confused and disoriented on a cross country flight so we discuss ways an instructor and student can better prepare for flights to unfamiliar places. Cross country flights are one of the most important steps to becoming a safe pilot and should serve as confidence builders for the aspiring pilot. We also discuss some user tips on advising ATC of VFR altitude changes, flight following, and more awesome aviation questions. Timely Feedb...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 243 Show Notes Topic of the show: We regularly endorse the use of flight following to increase safety in the NAS and on this week’s show, we review the services provided by air traffic control when you are being watched by the ATC Gods. Why should you get flight following? Find out today! Timely Feedback: 1 . Alpha Charlie answers most of our glider tow questions from last week. 2 . Patron JG shares a story about misidentified aircraft types. 3 . JZ and his daughter are big fans of airpl...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 242 Show Notes Topic of the show: A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot found a really creative, funny, and informative way to help controllers understand the SF50’s performance capabilities. On this week’s show, we will discuss some common misconceptions about jets versus turbo prop aircraft, performance considerations, and important information pilots can share with ATC so everyone is on the same page. Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON WTF shares a fun regulation fact about who can fly the plane. 2 . A ...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 241 Show Notes Topic of the show: After a pilot receives their PDC, how do the tower and radar controllers know where they are going? On this week’s show, we revisit basic ATC procedures and the discuss the methods we use to track airplanes within our airspace. We also discuss a Class Bravo airspace bust, more feedback about missed approaches, and confusion over PIREPs. You don’t want to miss this episode! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron JEC asks how we would deal with a pilot that told us t...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 240 Show Notes Topic of the show: On today’s show, we are digging deep into the inbox. We discuss some more feedback on missed approach cockpit chaos, tricks on avoiding talking to centers altogether, and proper use of airports as part of a clearance route. This episode is packed with aviation information and entertainment! Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron CP sent audio illustrating real callsign struggles. #alphabetsoup 2 . BC calls out RH for his slip of the tongue. 3 . SGAC Patron M...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast Special live episode from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 ! RH and AG would like to thank AOPA for hosting our 3rd live show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 next to the AOPA Pavilion at the 39 Lounge. AOPA's mission is to ensure that the sky remains within reach of everyone who dreams of becoming a pilot. And our mission on the show is to share our passion for aviation while educating and entertaining our worldwide audience. And a special thanks to SGAC Sierra Echo for helping with this year's live p...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 239 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH give their opinion on a disagreement between pilots at a non-towered airport and discuss the importance of timely radio calls and announcing your position. We also discuss LPV approaches and get to more of your feedback regarding missed approach instructions. Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron CWS got a great tour! 2 . Patron TG shares some kind words about the show. Thank you! 3, 4, 5 . Patrons AW, GF, and CH share their thoughts on alternate missed ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 238 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH answer a listener’s question about when controllers should stay quiet or minimize instructions due to pilot workload and task saturation. We also discuss ways a controller can combat workload increases with the help of another set of eyes. This episode is packed with aviation gold, you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1 . JW sent a fun EFB trick where you can add pattern entry to your flight path for situational awareness. 2 . Patron WO ...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 237 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH is joined by Dispatcher Mike to discuss the 2022 EAA AirVenture NOTICE. We share our experiences flying into AirVenture so you can prepare for your arrival into the busiest airspace in the world. Follow along with the 2022 AirVenture Notice and get answers to all your questions related to the NOTICE. Timely Feedback: 1 . Juliet Sierra clarifies the runway crossing phraseology. 2 . Patron MEH shares kind words about the show. Thank you! Find the 2022 F...
Jul 12, 2022•2 hr 47 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 236 Show Notes Topic of the show: When a pilot gets a low altitude alert, it should get their attention. And when you’re getting a low altitude alert in a climb, it can be very confusing. On this week’s show, we will discuss audio feedback about low altitude alerts. When do we issue safety alerts? Why does our judgement matter when we receive unusual alarms? We also share some insight into why some tower controllers can’t issue vectors. Timely Feedback: 1 . SB wants to give a shout out t...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast PilotEdge-SimVenture Oshkosh 2022 Topic of the show: AG and RH sit down with Kevin from PilotEdge to discuss SimVenture Oshkosh 2022. Do you want to practice the EAA AirVenture NOTICE before you fly to Oshkosh? Why not master the procedures in the comfort of your own home on a flight simulator while talking to real, live Oshkosh air traffic controllers? What is SimVenture? https://www.pilotedge.net/pages/simventure Check out the 2022 PilotEdge SimVenture 2022 video : https://youtu.be/OMSoaUbERSU...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
