OB356: A Little Light Chop

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 356 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a recent incident involving a taxiway collision between two airliners. We discuss what happened and try to add something new to the conversation as it relates to our experiences as controllers and pilots. There are many valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. We also discuss contract towers, ASR approaches, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This episode is packed and you don’t want to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron WTF shares some fun facts about ADS-B capabilities.

2. SGAC Patron SE shares a tip about visual climbs over the aiport.

Feedback

1. Patron DZ wants to know more about contract towers.

2. Patron DD asks about VFR reporting points incorporated into a flight plan.

3. Patron SW wants to know more about survellience approaches.

4. Patron DF shares some audio that may have helped shape our introduction!

Mentioned on the show: Australian ATC job posting: https://careers.airservicesaustralia.com/caw/en/job/501365/experienced-atc-international-campaign

How To Fly A Surveillance Approach (ASR) https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/navigation/surveillance-approach-asr/ by Swayne Martin at Bold Method

Blancolirio channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@blancolirio. Pre NTSB analysis: https://youtu.be/U95S6dQSga8?si=_koqE4hXf12eD9ra

SGAC Patron Papa Golf set up a Christmas Joy GoFund Me for kids and families in NC affected by Hurricane Helene. Please consider a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christmas-joy-to-nc-flood-victim-families

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