OB299: The Most TWAFL Arrival

Episode 299 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: On this week's show, we discuss "descend via" clearances and the confusion caused by taking an aircraft off vertical guidance early in the procedure.  What could the pilots do differently to avoid any confusion?  How can the controller mitigate the risks involved in issuing new altitudes?  We also discuss missing aircraft after flight following and more of your aviation questions and feedback.   You don't want to miss this episode!

 

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron CV shares the rule allowing students into Class A airspace.

2. Patron JM shared their NYC Skyline experience.

 

Feedback

1. Patron BP asks about how to report near misses in towered airspace.

2. SGAC Patron IC sent some questions about a recent trip in the Cirrus.

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