About this episode
Episode 241 Show Notes Topic of the show: After a pilot receives their PDC, how do the tower and radar controllers know where they are going? On this week's show, we revisit basic ATC procedures and the discuss the methods we use to track airplanes within our airspace. We also discuss a Class Bravo airspace bust, more feedback about missed approaches, and confusion over PIREPs. You don't want to miss this episode! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron JEC asks how we would deal with a pilot that told us to standby. 2. Juliet Sierra got his podcast ATP rating. 3. Patron CK shares thoughts on managing a missed approach. 4. Patron CH shares what center controllers can see on their magical data screens. Feedback PJ want to know about inadvertent IMC for a helicopter: what would we do? BF shares audio about a recent PIREP mixup. JP shares a story of a Class Bravo bust. Mentioned on the show: https://www.thepilotsguidetoairtrafficcontrol.com/ 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.