OB359: Mystical Land Pirates

Episode 359 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, we discuss ASR/PAR approaches at TRIAD, filing instrument flight plans for local practice approaches, and best practices for VFR pilots that operate near any airport in the NAS.  This episode is packed with important aviation tips and tricks to keep you safe!     Timely Feedback: 1. TRIAD Vet/Cigarette Rookie Charles Delta shares some information about no gyro approaches at TRIAD back in 1954. 2. SGAC Patron ED explains how you can get experience flying a PAR/ASR approach. 3. Patron SP points out that pilots need to trust but verify when it comes to terrain and radar services. https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-alerts/Documents/SA-013.pdf 4. Patron MCB asks about treating an aircraft as an emergency without a specific request from the pilot. 5. Patron SW shares some cool EFB tips. https://notams.aim.faa.gov/fnsprintservice/cndServlet   Feedback   1. SCAG Patron AM asks the best way to file an IFR flight plan for a local flight and practice approaches.  2. Patron RR shares stories about their pipeline patrol days and their hesitancy to call ATC.   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].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army.  Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.