Readback: December 2018

Im known to get my murds wixed up when talking to ATC, but try not to mix up inbound course headings. I know this was just a typo, but some 9th grade English teacher turned pilot will point this out to Fred. By the way, I am not that teacher, as I graduated in the 1/3 of the class that made the upper 2/3 possible! But then again, this could have been a test to see who could spot the error in this months magazine and for finding the error, that person will be awarded a brand new airplane. If thats the case, then my address is…

Key Takeaways:

• A text message service allows pilots to quickly retrieve METAR and TAF data for airports, proving especially useful in areas with limited cell service.
• Lightning strike detection through ADS-B (FIS-B) provides an earlier warning for convective weather than NEXRAD, as it detects intra-cloud lightning which precedes cloud-to-ground lightning.
• The article clarifies that flying a DME arc is no longer a mandatory requirement in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), and reiterates that flight following does not automatically grant clearance into Class Bravo airspace, requiring pilots to actively request and confirm it.
• Concerns are raised about the safety of departing into low ceilings from Class G airports if multiple aircraft are in the area, increasing hazard levels despite individual clearances.

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