OB260: Fifth Year Terminated, Squawk Two Zero Two Three

Episode 260 Show Notes   Topic of the show: RH and AG celebrate the last episode of 2022 and the completion of five full years of weekly episodes!  On this week's show, we discuss visual approaches into busy Class D airports, the importance of alternate airport planning, approach request etiquette, approach plate nuances, and many more of your aviation questions.  We would like to wish the aviation community a Happy New Year!  See you in 2023!   Timely Feedback: 1. Patron WTF points out the importance of alternates and why we have to file them. 2. Patron BY shares some thoughts on non radar vs. radar areas and the importance of procedures. 3. The TERPS Elf clears the air on the obvious mistake at Antenna airport!   Feedback SGAC Patron RQ asks about filing to a nearby airport and the controller perspective on approaches that overlap facility boundaries. Patron AK peppers us with some timely feedback and an approach question. Patron EL asks us to share the ATC perspective on a visual approach into a busy Class D. Patron DZ asks what happens if he doesn't squawk VFR when radar services are terminated. Patron DM thanks us for breaking through to his non pilot wife and shares some thoughts on ATC training in the NAS. https://www.opposingbases.com/shop/ Orders of $35 or more in the United States get free shipping with coupon code FREESHIP22 (expires 12/31/2022) 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 [email protected]. 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.