OB167: Reach Out and Touch ATC

Topic of the show: What are contact approaches?  Why don't we use them more often?  AG and RH discuss this rarely used approach and discuss some examples where they may come in handy for the pilot and ATC. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. Juliet Bravo offers some thoughts on helicopter altitudes.
2. 2. PATRON Papa Victor heard some new phraseology.
3. 3. PATRON Hotel Kilo shares his night landing story.
4. 4. PATRON Bravo Juliet offers the real stealth secrets.
5. 5. Golf Mike says hello.

 

Feedback

1. Juliet Papa Charlie shares his night landing story.
2. PATRON Echo Alpha has a great way to remember to close your flight plan. Links mentioned: 1800wxbrief.com , https://www.faasteamtv.com/SafetyCenter/Leidos2018/ 
3. PATRON Echo Alpha has a story about an approach clearance to a closed runway.
4. Juliet Lima Hotel asks about using guard frequency.

 

Mentioned on the show: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/navigation/what-is-a-contact-approach-and-how-do-you-fly-it/

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