Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 219 Show Notes   Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss the finer points of departing a non-towered airport with an IFR clearance.  Why can't you just depart in VMC and skip the release?  What could this pilot have done differently to avoid upsetting the controllers and possibly violating a regulation?  We will share our thoughts and get to many more aviation questions.   Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Bravo Sierra shares details about his Class Delta/Bravo transition from last week’s show. 2. Echo Bravo shares his background and explains some of his famous audio of landing and talking to himself. 3. Patron Whiskey Tango Foxtrot explains the origin of facility IDs with numbers. 4. Patron India India shares local insight into an MVA/ODP question.   Feedback Patron Charlie Tango wants to know the best way to say hello and introduce yourself to ATC. Patron Juliet Mike shares an audio question about pireps. Charlie Alpha Mike wants some explanation on how we transition to IFR when weather deteriorates. Patro