OB354: Falling Ice Rocks

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 354 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH answer a tricky terrain question from a pilot departing a controlled airport. What can pilots do to prepare for performance issues in terrain? Does the issuance of a SID require any special consideration in high terrain? And what other options existed for the tower controller to reach a safe outcome? We also discuss impeccable podcast timing, a “curiosity mindset”, and “square your base to final” phraseology.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron CL puts the Sport medical discussion to bed. Thank you!

2. Patron CL shares a story of applying lessons learned on our podcast.

Feedback

1. Patron SS asks about “square your base to final” phraseology.

2. PayPaller Extraordinaire/Patron DF challenges us all to be better pilots by being curious.

3. Patron JTL was listening to the perfect episode while flying into NYC.

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