OB228: Hijacked by the Autopilot

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4.8 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2022

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Episode 228 Show Notes

Topic of the show: When does a botched approach cross the line into a possible pilot deviation? We will discuss our opinions on the use of automation during an approach, proper monitoring of the autopilot, and how to best comply with controller instructions. We also discuss speed restrictions, setting up for the runway in use on a windy day, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback!

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC Patron CM missed the meeting . . . and it’s RH’s fault!
2. Patron SMH shares information about an inflight text receiving device that is surprisingly affordable. https://goairtext.com/
3. Lima Oscar shares a fun tip on audio ducking in a Garmin product.
4. SGAC Patron Golf Whiskey shares some kind words about the show.

Feedback

Patron Charlie Hotel explains the amazing 4th line stored on a center controller’s data block.
Patron Hotel Yankee has a windy runway story from his trip to TRIAD.
Patron Echo Alpha asks about minimum speed assignments.

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0:00.0	Yeah, did you see the landing?
0:02.0	Yeah, it was better than most of mine.
0:05.1	I was thinking the same thing.
0:07.7	I've had way worse.
0:09.3	Ooh, yeah.
0:10.2	Pick a family member.
0:11.3	You can ride in the sim with them, but you're facing the other way.
0:13.9	You can't see the instruments, but they can hear you.
0:16.0	You're in the box.
0:17.7	Yeah.
0:18.6	And you have, they're at 10,000 feet, automation works, there's no malfunctions, and you have
0:24.1	to get them on the ground.
0:25.0	You have 30 minutes.
0:26.7	Oh, my gosh.
0:28.1	Who would you pick?
0:29.2	And do you think they would live?
0:35.1	Ready.
0:43.9	Okay. Ready. This is Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk.
0:47.2	Your host, Romeo Hotel and Alpha Golf have a combined 40 years of aviation experience as pilots and air traffic controllers.
0:55.6	They answer your questions and share their opinions about flying and air traffic control.
1:00.7	This show is not official guidance and should not be used as a replacement for your instructor,
1:05.7	your pilot examiner, the endless books of regulations, your favorite comedian, your neighbor, your spouse, for your cat.
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