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Episode 197 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What does ATC expect when a pilot experiences radio failure? How closely do lost communication regulations match up with what happens in real life? We discuss a common question that many instrument pilots have and give our take on what pilots can do to be more predictable.
Timely Feedback:
- 1. PATRON Papa Victor shares an idea on a code name for the Fly-In airport.
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- 3. PATRON Juliet Golf asked Foreflight for their thoughts on the AirVenture NOTAM. https://foreflight.com/support/support-center/category/about-foreflight-mobile/360008758574)
- 4. PATRON Charlie Alpha shares some wise helicopter advice.
Feedback
- PATRON Alpha Hotel wants our thoughts on an IFR pilot/controller interaction.
- PATRON November Mike has a tip on buying time during the vector to final chaos.
- Alpha Charlie wants to know about short range clearances.
- PATRON Mike Sierra shares a bit about some phraseology used in Europe:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9?wprov=sfti1
- Juliet Zulu wants our tips on staying current from the sidelines.
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