Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 234 Show Notes   Topic of the show: When a squeeze play looks like it can only get worse, a controller has to do something to stop it.  On this week’s episode, we will break down an intersecting runway arrival/departure squeeze play that resulted in a canceled takeoff clearance instead of a go around.  Why did this happen? What types of things are being considered during a squeeze play like this one?  We also discuss situational awareness on a cross country flight to an unfamiliar airport, approach lighting, and weird radar identification practices.  This episode is packed with aviation gold nuggets.  Don’t miss it!   Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron SE shares an experience with CPDLC. Cool! 2. JS dug deep into the fine print regarding runway crossing and hold short instructions. Thank you! 3. Patron JH shares a small correction to our discussion on WAAS and GPS units. Thank you!   Feedback Patron WTF asks about a very unusual radar identification practice. Patron MG asked our opinion on approach li