OB240: Sleepless in Oshkosh

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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. 1. Patron CP sent audio illustrating real callsign struggles. #alphabetsoup
2. 2. BC calls out RH for his slip of the tongue.
3. 3. SGAC Patron MB shares a story about a missed approach in a B767.
4. 4. Patron JM wants to know what happens if the missed approach loses radios?
5. (moved to next week, sorry JEC)
6. Patron MN shares some audio feedback about the live show and the Penguin shirt.
7. Patron MEH wants to know how we got the radio red carpet at FISK.
8. SGAC MS caught RH and AG in the wild!

Feedback

1. SD shares a tip about calm wind runway information in the Chart Supplement
2. Patron JM put his phone number in the remarks but ATC couldn’t see it. Why?
3. Patron EA has a trick to avoiding center airspace altogether!
4. Patron AD wants to know if using airports as part of a clearance route is normal.
5. Patron WO used a lot of gas and flew a long way out of the way. Why?

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