OB153: Circular Logic

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 153 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the conversation about circling approaches. We discuss circling for sea planes, large jets into TEB, and airplanes without GPS. Mentioned in the discussion: https://news.aviation-safety.net/2019/03/13/ntsb-continuation-of-unstabilized-approach-stall-caused-learjet-crash-near-teterboro/ What does this approach look like from the flight deck when flown properly? Check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UZG3sjeYgI&t=211s

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Juliet Mike encountered a busy controller in the SFRA.
2. PATRON Tango Sierra Charlie clarifies some points about our discussion of circling approaches.
3. PATRON November Tango and Papa Tango are helping solve our Antarctica issue. Thank you! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_LC-130
4. PATRON Oscar Charlie sent in some circling feedback.
5. PATRON Tango Mike sent in an article about establishing new towers. https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/mission_support/faa_contract_tower_program/media/Establishment_Discontinuance_Criteria_for_Airport_Traffic_Control_Towers_APO-90-7.pdf

Feedback

1. PATRON Bravo Foxtrot sent a video playback of a pilot that squawked 7700 on takeoff. What would we do? https://youtu.be/uDJHMF7x9jU
2. Charlie Whiskey flies gliders and wants to know how they impact ATC.
3. PATRON Mike Foxtrot sent a link https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2017/october/pilot/turbine-pro-pilot and wants our opinion on “ready in sequence”.
4. Bravo Lima asks about “blocking” airspace.

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