Episode description
Episode description
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, STARS, and navigating near busy airspace. This episode is packed with aviation information that can help you be a better user of the NAS and contribute to overall aviation safety. Thanks for keeping this show at the top of the charts for 250 episodes!
Timely Feedback:
- 1. Patron SAW sent some cool links about flying weather balloons: You can view AMDAR Soundings here https://wxster.com/acars Some additional helpful info from the NOAA https://amdar.noaa.gov
- 2. Patron WTF sent some awesome commentary on SIDS & STARS.
- 3. Patron Anonymous sent some real life Class Bravo controller feedback about speed limits under the shelf.
Feedback
- Patron AJS sent a very good question about missed approaches at non-towered airports.
- Skipped JD’s audio: moved to OB251 next week.
- Patron AA asks our opinion on a pilot’s that don’t want to participate in the system.
- Patron SA shares some kind words about efforts to preserve the Penguine population. Thank you!
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