OB388: When ATC Stops Talking

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 388 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss ATC communication and radar outages from the perspective of the pilot and the controller. What are steps pilots and controllers can take to reestablish order and predictability when critical systems go down unexpectedly? We also discuss a real-life backup handheld radio story, circling to land expectations and more of your awesome feedback. This episode is packed with information you can use to safely operate in the NAS!

Timely Feedback:

1. British Patron CGS settles the debate on pronouncing SUB MARIN ER

2. Patron CH shares a fun stat about American male’s confidence

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron Mike Mike shares a great example of how a simple backup radio can be a real game changer in lost communication scenarios.

2. Patron MGG asks a question about circling to land tower expectations.

3. Patron 1DullGeek shares a story about a co-pilot.

4. Patron DTW shares some great news about flying!

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