About this episode
Episode 290 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week's show, we discuss the importance of altitude selection and routing when you are flying near busy Class Bravo airspace. Why does clearance delivery issue routing that doesn't work for your entire route? What can you do to ensure a smooth, reroute free, flight in the NAS? What happens in the background during a reroute? We discuss all of this and break down a recent IFR flight with 4 different reroutes. We also discuss preferential routing, traffic management units (TMU), and ground metering. This is an action packed episode. You don't want to miss it! Congratulations to all of the checkride passes recently! Keep up the great work! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Lima Delta shares how their airline handles intersection departure data. 2. Patron Mike Romeo is getting ready for retirement with a new rating! 3. Patron Juliet Bravo shares a checkride story. Feedback 1. SGAC Patron Alpha Mike asks about TMU and Ground Metering. What do they do? 2. Patron Mike Hotel had a reroute mystery and we think we solved it. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the "Send Audio to AG and RH" button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com . Find us on twitter @opposing_bases . Music by audionautix.com . Third party audio provided by liveatc.net . Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com . Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com /. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.