OB199: Cat Door Arrivals

Episode 199 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: Wake turbulence is a flight hazard for all aircraft but especially dangerous for small, light airplanes.  Do non-pilot controllers understand the implications of squeeze plays with regard to wake turbulence encounters?  On this week’s show we will break down arrival to departure wake turbulence minimums and how pilots can play a role in risk mitigation. 

 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON Julie Echo Charlie shares some final thoughts on emergency operations and coordinations.
2. 2. PATRON Charlie Hotel has a follow up on lost communications.
3. 3. PATRON Juliet Juliet shares some final thoughts on flight following in near Bravo.

 

Feedback

1. Juliet Foxtrot Sierra has a funny story about reviews/announcements.
2. PATRON Delta Papa has a question about approach availability near a busy Bravo final.
3. SGAC PATRON Juliet Sierra has a question about arrival gates.
4. Sierra Foxtrot Charlie has a question about maneuvers during a visual approach.

 

200th Episode Live at TTA on October 23, 2021

 

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