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Warren Webb Jr
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Feeling Forgotten? How to Jog ATC's Memory
from Warren Webb Jr
wrote 3 years 9 weeks ago
I have been flying for nearly 35 years including operations to Miami Int'l, Washington Reagan (before 9/11), all major New York City airports, Boston Logan, and many other destinations around the country. I completely disagree with this suggestion of using the ident feature to get the controller's attention when the pilot is 'feeling forgotten'. If this became a common practice, then we would have to deal with each individual pilot's definition of 'feeling forgotten'. The radar screen would start looking like a Christmas tree with twinkling lights. The unique benefit of the ident under the direction of the controller would be lost. I am disappointed that Flying Magazine published this tip.
The Day I Slalomed Through the 737s
from Warren Webb Jr
wrote 3 years 22 weeks ago
Great story. Regarding Phillip's comment about the northeast controllers, it's generally the same as anywhere else - usually first come first serve. The first time I went to JFK a 747 was held for us to taxi by left to right (I was in a King Air). Other flights in a Seneca/Cherokee 6 to JFK, LGA, and EWR were pretty routine. Coming from Memphis originally I did have to learn to talk much faster!
Bob - congratulations on your landing. One thousand foot turn-off in an SR-22, and after looking at the airport diagram, on a high-speed in the opposite direction! How about an article on short-field landings?
I saw the green circle on Bing maps. Can you fill us in on it's purpose? Thanks.
My Week Flying in the Ice
from Warren Webb Jr
wrote 2 years 17 weeks ago
I don't remember seeing an article on a flight in possible icing conditions with a detailed description of the pilot's analysis, strategy, and results. This is really good information and fits in with the FAA's recently changed definition of known icing conditions. So I think Bob is providing some very interesting information on these flying conditions and I can't wait to see how this trip progresses.
Tower En Route Control
from Warren Webb Jr
wrote 2 years 7 weeks ago
Nice article - it really pays to be familiar with TEC routes and avoid surprises because some can take some unexpected directions. Pia indicated pilots would not talk with Center - "You will never talk to ARTCC". However, if you fly a TEC route from HFD to EEN, you will be talking to ARTCC once you leave the area covered by the Bradley TRACON. The approach service at EEN, and some other airports in the Northeast that are between TRACONs, is Boston Center. You would see this in the Airport/Facility Directory for EEN - BOSTON CENTER APP/DEP CON 123.75.
What FSS Doesn’t Know about Sporting-Event TFRs
from Warren Webb Jr
wrote 1 year 38 weeks ago
The best resource I've seen so far is on DUAT.com - click 'Overlays', then 'Stadiums'. Small markers will show the position of stadiums and speedways overlaid on a contiguous US map giving an excellent orientation. One can zoom to get the names of the facilities, and routes can be overlaid. Don't assume it is 100% complete - when this feature was introduced, I found my alma mater's stadium was missing. I emailed dtcduat about the omission and they added it within a reasonable time. With internet resources, schedules of events at these locations can usually be obtained. When there is a qualifying event at the stadium near our airport, the TFR is included on the ATIS, and the tower has the authority to control aircraft routing for desired separation from the event location. Even though the stadium is less than 3 miles from the airport, the event has little effect on aircraft operations. The tower does a great job. I have no idea how these events are handled at other locations so don't assume anything from the above information. We're located in the northeast and occasionally fly the Hudson River corridor. Personally I've checked the Yankees baseball schedule online to get a heads-up on a possible conflict. As noted from the previous commenter, ATC there was a big help. But I doubt if there is any way for the FAA to ever have these events on the normal notam services - too many variables. I've found the total impact to be very minimal. Especially during the seasons, descending through or operating within 3000' agl, these venues should be pretty easy to spot. If you see one unexpectedly and you also see a lot of people at that venue, do what you have to do. Safe flying!
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