Podcasts about pireps

Winter flying brings its own set of challenges, from icy runways to turbulent skies, and we're here to help you navigate them safely. In this live solo episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast, Jim, Badger, and Madi dive into the cold-weather topics that every pilot should know. We break down the types of icing (clear, rime, and mixed), how to spot conditions conducive to icing, and what to do if you encounter it mid-flight. Learn about frozen precipitation hazards like freezing rain, drizzle, and snow, and how they impact both flight operations and ground safety. Plus, we share real-world stories of winter weather gone wrong—and what we learned from them. We also discuss runway conditions with a FICON (Field Condition) primer, tips for handling gusty winter crosswinds, and the challenges of visibility during snow and freezing fog. Finally, don't miss our listener comments and advice, shared live during this recording. Grab your favorite warm drink and join us for this in-depth winter weather episode, designed to keep you informed and inspired for the season ahead! Episode Topics: Icing: Understanding clear, rime, and mixed icing; how to interpret PIREPs and weather products to avoid ice accumulation. Frozen Precipitation: The impact of freezing rain, drizzle, fog, and snow on in-flight and ground operations. Runway Safety: A guide to FICON reporting and braking action considerations for winter landings. Crosswinds and Gusty Winds: How winter jet stream shifts create unique challenges for crosswind landings and handling gusts. Real Stories: Tales from the hosts and listeners about their most memorable winter flying moments. Additional Resources: AOPA: Cold Weather Operations AOPA: Winter Flying FAA Advisory Circular: Cold Weather Flying Weather.gov Icing Guide Our Other Content: Badger Pilot on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot⁠⁠ AeroExploration: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠⁠ Fly the Transition Podcast: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-the-transition/id1657873290⁠⁠Subscribe and Follow: Don't miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • ⁠⁠https://flyingmidwest.com/⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/flyingmidwest⁠⁠ Your support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content! • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.Three design and Badger Gear at our merchstore. ⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠ • Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and links to LIVE episode recordings ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠ • Affiliate links & discounts: • Flying Eyes: Get 10% off with code FlyingMidwest10 – ⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/FLYINGMIDWEST10⁠⁠ • Lightspeed Aviation: Discover premium pilot headsets. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Engage with Us: Connect with us on social media or drop us an email at ⁠⁠FlyingMidwestPodcast@gmail.com.

Episode 316 Show Notes   Topic of the show:  On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ways for a newly minted private pilot to engage with the aviation community.   We also share our thoughts on safely expanding your skills while maintaining a safety first approach to flying.  This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don't want to miss it!   Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC JAS asks about controller training timeline. 2. SGAC AM talks about wireless headsets and controller actions during an emergency. 3. NB has a question about IFR cancellation. 4. Patron TF has a new proposed FAR.   Feedback 1. Patron AD sent audio feedback. 2. SGAC JS sends feedback about Pireps 3. Patron JD sent feedback on maintaining SA 4. SGAC BS sent a terps question. 5. Patron CH sent timely feedback about OB 315 show topic   Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website.  Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com.  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army.  Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor. 

Episode 300 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Episode 300!!!  On this milestone episode, AG and RH take a stroll down memory lane while answering listener questions about aviation, flying, and air traffic control.  We discuss flight plans, flight following, landing at a busy Class Bravo airport, emergencies, and much, much more.  This is a fun, entertaining, and educational episode you won't want to miss.  Thank you to all our loyal Patrons, listeners, family, and friends for helping Opposing Bases make it this far in the podcast universe!   Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron Sierra Hotel shares thoughts on the show after completing the full back catalog. 2. Patron Charlie Charlie says FIS-B does include PIREPS https://support.foreflight.com/hc/en-us/articles/205482988-What-weather-is-provided-by-ADS-B-   Feedback 1. SGAC Juliet Alpha Sierra asks about ADS-B and radar identification protocol. 2. Patron Echo Hotel asks about flight following codes at non towered airports. 3. SGAC Patron Bravo Delta has some questions about minimum fuel and emergencies. 4. SGAC Patron Alpha Mike shared a Class Bravo experience and the videos may help you when deciding if you want to land at a big, scary airport: "I Landed at O'Hare" - https://youtu.be/b66E9SyaY5w?si=aY7EHlfuzdO1oQmP "Preparing for landing at O'Hare - Seven steps I took" - https://youtu.be/H1lwOcvd7Mk?si=NT8nverRBxsXZLq1 Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website.  Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 297 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the striking similarities between our jobs as air traffic controllers and real life police officers directing traffic.  Squeeze plays, confused drivers, violators, and those that simply don't pay attention make for an interesting comparison to air traffic.  We also share our opinion on general aviation landers at Class Bravo airports, rant about PIREPs, and hear more of your awesome aviation feedback.  This is a fun episode and you don't want to miss it.  Enjoy!   Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Mike Oscar shares some kind words about the AirVenture appearance.  Thank you!   Feedback 1. Patron Mike Oscar want to know our thoughts on general aviation landing at Class Bravo airports. 2. Patron Juliet Hotel asks about his PC-12 being ready at the end of the runway. 3. Patron Alpha Delta sent audio and a PIPEP question. Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website.  Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is expensive. But every student pilot knows this and budgets for it when they decide to do it. The actual #1 reason a student pilot fails is because they do not have a good, fundamental understanding of the private pilot knowledge they are meant to learn in ground school. You see when a student does not have a good grasp of this knowledge they get to a point in their flight training where their mind just can't keep up. They start making mistakes and having to redo lessons. And THAT is when it starts getting too expensive. This audio ground school is meant for the modern day student pilot... aka the part time student pilot. Let's face it, the majority of us have full time responsibilities on top of flight training. Whether it is a job, kids, family, school, etc. we all keep ourselves busy with the things that are important to us. And with today's economy we have to maintain that job just to pay for the training. The modern day student pilot is busy, on the go and always trying to find time throughout his or her day to stay up on their studies. The audio ground school allows them to consume high quality content while walking, running, working out, sitting in traffic, traveling, or even just a break from the boring FAR/AIM or ground school lecture. Did I meant high quality content? The audio ground school is taken straight out of the 5-star rated Part Time Pilot Online Ground School that has had over 350 students take and pass their Private Pilot exams without a SINGLE STUDENT FAILING. We do this by keeping ground school engaging, fun, light and consumable. We have written lessons, videos, audio lessons, live video lessons, community chats, quizzes, practice tests, flash cards, study guides, eBooks and much more. Part Time Pilot was created to be a breath of fresh air for student pilots. To be that flight training provider that looks out for them and their needs. So that is just what we are doing with this podcast.   Episode 24: In this episode I talk about Pilot Reports or PIREPs and why they are important pieces of information for general aviation. I also tell you how to read a PIREP! Then, I get into the AviationWeather.gov GFA tool to discuss graphical area forecasts and all the great info you can get from them!   Links mentioned in the episode: Ultimate Private Pilot Test Prep Book: https://amzn.to/3CQsapD Online Ground School: https://parttimepilot.com/private-pilot-online-ground-school/?utm_source=podcast Aviation Weather: https://aviationweather.gov/ Free How to Become a Pilot & Save Money course: https://parttimepilot.com/free-how-to-become-a-pilot/   Aviation Headsets Discount: Part Time Pilot Students & Listeners can now receive 10% off & Free Shipping on Kore Aviation Headsets using the coupon code 'parttimepilot' : https://www.koreheadset.com/discount/parttimepilot

Do controllers like to get PIREPs? Do you need to read back a Class B clearance? What is a Brasher warning? Experienced air traffic controller (and active GA pilot) RJ Ratliff answers these questions and many more in this wide-ranging episode that's packed with practical advice. In addition to answering common pilot questions, he also explains how technology like ADS-B and datalink communications is changing the job of ATC, and whether remote towers are here to stay. In the Ready to Copy segment, RJ shares what "on the landline" means, what pilot mistake is guaranteed to upset a controller, and what the best college basketball rivalry is. ATC hiring: https://www.faa.gov/be-atc Shop aviation headsets: https://www.sportys.com/aviation-headsets.html

Episode 241 Show Notes   Topic of the show: After a pilot receives their PDC, how do the tower and radar controllers know where they are going?  On this week's show, we revisit basic ATC procedures and the discuss the methods we use to track airplanes within our airspace.  We also discuss a Class Bravo airspace bust, more feedback about missed approaches, and confusion over PIREPs.  You don't want to miss this episode!   Timely Feedback: 1. Patron JEC asks how we would deal with a pilot that told us to standby. 2. Juliet Sierra got his podcast ATP rating. 3. Patron CK shares thoughts on managing a missed approach. 4. Patron CH shares what center controllers can see on their magical data screens.   Feedback PJ want to know about inadvertent IMC for a helicopter: what would we do? BF shares audio about a recent PIREP mixup. JP shares a story of a Class Bravo bust.   Mentioned on the show: https://www.thepilotsguidetoairtrafficcontrol.com/ Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website.  Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

This week in airplane news: Boeing has invested another half a billion dollars into eVTOLs, a taxiing China air ran into some parked baggage carts, the FAA is looking to curb illegal charters and part 135 operations, and a new app that shows PIREPs. Boeing has invested 495 million into Wisk Aero Wisk is a collaboration of Boeing and Kitty Hawk. The Cora electric aircraft is in its 6th iteration and is flying regularly. The Cora has flown 1500 times. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/boeing-invests-another-495-million-in-evtol/ A China Airlines 747 hit parked baggage carts while taxiing at Chicago O'Hare. There were no injuries reported. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/taxiing-airplane-crashes-into-baggage-cart-at-ohare The FAA is facing an increase in illegal flights that involve compensation for the transport of passengers. Unauthorized part 135 operations are “putting the flying public in danger, diluting safety in the national airspace system, and undercutting the business of legitimate operators.” Sharing of expenses clarification. Only if the purpose of the flight is “common purpose”. Also, remember that CPL certificate is not the same as Part 119 or part 135 certificate. An app called Virga is looking to simplify PIREPs. Virga allows a pilot to open and view PIREPs, including pictures. Virga also allows pilots to file PIREPs and include a picture. Alerts can be created to notify the user about changes in weather at a certain area. https://generalaviationnews.com/2022/01/31/what-if-filing-pireps-were-easy/ An app called Virga is looking to simplify PIREPs. Virga allows a pilot to open and view PIREPs, including pictures. Virga also allows pilots to file PIREPs and include a picture. Alerts can be created to notify the user about changes in weather at a certain area. https://generalaviationnews.com/2022/01/31/what-if-filing-pireps-were-easy/

216 Learjet Crash update, PIREPS made simple with Virga App + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary 216 Max discusses the San Diego Learjet crash and how Garmin and ForeFlight Visual Approaches could have been used by the pilots for better situation awareness. He also talks with Matt Lane about using the Virga App to enter PIREPS with the Aviation Weather Center. A listener talks about his experience with flash evaporation, which prevented anti-icing fluid from covering his wings. News Stories EPA to assess health impacts of leaded aircraft fuel Helicopter pilot in fatal crash had been ordered not to fly, faces federal indictment What Caused The FAA To Issue A Brief Ground Stop On Monday? FedEx Seeks Permission to Install Missile Downing Lasers to Some Aircraft Delta airlines' pilot shortage prompts cuts to regional service FAA Publishes 1,400 5G NOTAMs FAA Exempts Helicopter Medevacs From 5G Restrictions Canada commences ADS B trials Reliable Robotics launches new cargo airline Crows takeover Sunnyvale; how city is dealing with the nuisance Mentioned in the ShowForeFlight Video: Visual Approaches And Traffic Pattern Altitude Fly Virga App on iPhone App Store Max's Books - Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook Max Trescott's GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon - Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself! Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium Max Trescott is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Aviation weather is a key decision making factor in your go-no-go decisions. Weather can change in an instant, but if you have a complex understanding, you can be better prepared to make informed decisions! Questions or comments? Email me at - simon.isidore53@gmail.com A link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/squawk5353 My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/squawk5353/ A special thanks to bensound.com from providing music for this episode! Looking for a link for the resources? Click here! METAR, TAF, and PIREPS, can be found here!

182 PIREP Issues and Automated Ways to Submit PIREPs, FAR 61.57(c) Review: Instrument Currency + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary182 Pilots Reports (PIREPs). What you need to know about PIREPs and issues with them. Also ways to submit PIREPs electronically from the cockpit, including the Aerovie app (now Stratus Insight) and via the aviationweather.gov website. The Virga app lets you share your PIREPS with friends, though they aren’t distributed through the national system. We also review FAR 61.57(c) on Instrument currency. News Stories Textron Stands Up eAviation Division Textron Kicks Off Special Olympics Airlift iFlightPlanner to Update Fuel Prices Daily FAA Updates Bank of Sample Knowledge Test Questions AOPA Seeks 1202 Squawk for Gliders for All VFR Ops No LPV approaches in the UK after June MySky Launches Aircraft Ownership Cost Prediction Tool Three Kalahari lions on board a Pilatus PC-12 Mentioned in the Show ILS on the Chopping Block - IFR MagazineFAR 61.57(c) Instrument Currency FAA AC00-45H Weather Services 2016 AOPA PIREP Survey 2017 NTSB Special Investigation Report (PIREPS) 2020 AOPA Weather Survey FAA’s Pilot Reports (PIREPs) Summit NASA ASRS Report on PIREPS AOPA ASI PIREP Course Appareo Stratus Insight EFB Aviationweather.gov PIREP Entry Access Request Fly Virga PIREP App Max's Books - Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook Max Trescott's GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon - Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself! Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max’s Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium Max Trescott is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

The weather conditions in Alaska are often poor, but they're highly changeable. This can lead to situations where a pilot can encounter difficulty, especially if they're not able to fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Alaskan Region air traffic controllers are keenly aware of this each time they plug in for a shift. “I've seen situations where a pilot gets IMC for 30 seconds, they call up needing help, and they're out of it in 15 to 20 seconds,” said Anchorage TRACON (A11) member John Newcomb (pictured at left above), a second-generation controller who was a member of the 235th Air National Guard ATC Squadron before starting his Federal Aviation Administration career in 2014. “Other times, like this situation where it's prolonged, you're getting PIREPs from other airplanes and ground facilities, or from other pilots who are climbing out, descending in, or in level flight. But it's not uncommon up here.” On this particular Sunday morning, the VFR-rated pilot of a Cessna 172, N758XS, encountered IMC after departing Soldotna Airport (SXQ), headed to Birchwood Airport (BCV). Worse, the initial transmissions from the aircraft were garbled. Newcomb and his colleague from Anchorage Center (ZAN), Matthew Freidel (pictured at right above), worked with assistance from their respective facility teams to aid the pilot, including vectors and recommended altitudes. In an area as vast as Alaska, controllers have lots of frequencies, but lots of limitations on their frequencies, such as line of sight. Mountains are everywhere.

This episode is about observations of climate change in Alaska, which is known for its' challenging weather for pilots and remote airports. The FAA webcam program that was once a graduate student's dissertation has become a cornerstone to increasing safety and efficiency for pilots in Alaska and Canada. The data used from airports also has become reliable information for the study of climate. Climatologists, pilots and aviation are working together to better understand how to efficiently forecast weather and understand trends of climate changes. An edited version of this story has been published in AOPA Pilot Magazine October 2020 issue called, "Witness to Change~General Aviation's Role in documenting climate change in Alaska".Here is a link to the story.https://bit.ly/3kyUbr7Thank you for tuning into All Cooped Up Alaska.You can find more of my art and aerial photography of this topic on my website. https://www.katiewritergallery.comLet me know what your observations of climate change are in your corner of the world.Sincerely, Katie WriterJournalist/Pilot/Podcaster/PhotographerAll Cooped Up Alaskaktphotowork@gmail.com

News: Fatal Atlas Air Flight 3591 Cargo Plane Crash Subject of Board Meeting Complex NAT planning due to alternate airport restrictions Faa Safety warnings Accident: Dynamic B762 at Fort Lauderdale on Oct 29th 2015, fuel leak results in engine fire (Final Report) Topic: Pireps: Dispatchers role in pirep reporting  14 CFR 121.561 What is  a PIREP? Where do they come from?  What are the different types of PIREPS?  How are they submitted? How do dispatchers  communicate PIREPS? How do dispatchers ‘see’ PIREPS?  The struggle to get a useful pirep. Objective PIREPS Vs Subjective  PIREPS Different Airlines, Different Policies Future of PIREPS / Discussion Life: How do you deal with stress? How do you manage rotating schedules AKA night shift to dayshift and vice versa changes. 

This weeks episode covers steep turns. Both Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot maneuvers. I go in depth on two different ways to complete the maneuver. Learn about properly switching fuel tanks in flight. Talk about changes to Sun N' Fun. Bolmethod with Apple TV. Sporty's release a limited edition die cast model.  Also this is the last week of our weekly METAR. Moving forward it will be Weekly Weather and we will cover PIREPS, TAFs and METARs but not one each week. FLY SAFE! NEWS:     WEEKLY METAR: KCHD 292147Z 27004KT 10SM CLR 38/00 A2988 YouTube Channel:  Thank you to Barbell Apparel Code C2C at check out for 10% off your entire order.

How can we get better at issuing Pilot Reports?

Cessna/Beechcraft Sales Director, Commercial Pilot and CFI Mindy Lindheim explains her passion for flying, emphasizes the importance of PIREPs, and explains the dynamic of flying during the winter.© 2018 All Rights Reserved

Give us your PIREPs, please! We use them to formulate plans to keep other aircraft out of hazardous weather, augment weather forecasts, and help pilots plan ahead of their flights. AG and RH discuss PIREP reporting requirements, solicitation, and dissemination. We also hear from Captain Nick, read listener feedback, and respond to some questions! Happy Labor Day! Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications. Support the show

Pilot reports – or PIREPs – are vital for safe operations, said John Kosak, program manager, weather, NBAA Air Traffic Services. The real-time weather updates … Continued

With the turn of the calendar, Al and Marc kick off 2014 in style by reintroducing you to Aleks Udris and Colin Cutler from BoldMethod (boldmethod.com).  Aleks and Colin bring a new look and a new energy to helping people achieve their aviation education goals.  Listen in as the conversation centers around keeping students interested and focused on moving forward in aviation training, by leveraging Blogs, CFI Tools, and their on-line courses.  Aleks and Colin also talk about strategies for keeping costs down. After a two week break, Marc rejoins Al and spends some Hangar Talk time discussing Cold Weather Ops, PIREPS, the 100 year anniversary of Commercial Flight, and New Year Resolutions that will make all #avgeeks smile! Thanks for all your support in 2013.  We have a great line-up for you this year and look forward to your input and support for 2014!!!  Wishing you and yours a Healthy, Happy 2014, with lots of Flying !!! Blue Skies & Tailwinds!

Learning how to give Pireps is a critical part of flying and is often overlooked in Flight Training. This week on TFP we review the procedure for giving Pireps in flight. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason Check out "The Aviation Video Podcast by On The Flight Line" in itunes and on youtube.

It's the season for icing here in the midwest. As some instrument-rated and other pilots can tell you, few things have higher pucker factor than looking out at your wings while you're in the clouds and seeing ice begin to form. Most general aviation aircraft don't have de-icing equipment on board and even those that do often aren't certified for flight into known icing conditions.For most GA pilots, that means avoiding icing in the first place - and that requires the development and use of the most effective anti-icing tool you have. Your noggin.Few are more qualified to provide authoritative information about icing than the professionals on the Icing Team and in the Flight Operations team at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. We had the opportunity recently to talk to NASA Glenn pilots Kurt Blankenship and Bill Rieke and researcher Dr. Judy Van Zante, a contractor with ASRC Aerospace.Bill Rieke is chief of aircraft operations at the NASA Glenn. He began his flying career with the U. S. Navy in 1966 and flew with Fighter Squadron 74 aboard the USS Forrestal and later flew tactical aircraft with the U. S. Air Force (Air National Guard). He also flew as a captain for the Standard Oil Company before joining NASA. He has flown research and test missions for NASA since 1981.During his time at NASA he has been the lead project pilot for numerous projects ranging from zero-gravity flight to advanced cockpit technology for the U. S. Air Force. He has also been deeply involved in airborne icing research since 1982.Bill has an airline transport certificate, five type ratings and 12,000 hours of flight time. His military flight experience was almost exclusively in tactical jet aircraft.Kurt Blankenship is an NASA Icing Research Tunnel Operator, NASA Glenn Research Center Pilot and the Centerâ??s Aviation Safety Officer. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a CH-53 Helicopter Crew Chief from 1981 to 1985 and then worked for Continental Air Lines as a mechanic. He then attended Bowling Green State University and was a flight instructor and director of maintenance for the schoolâ??s flight department during that time. He was a corporate pilot and mechanic from 1990 to 1994 and has been with NASA Glenn since 1994. He holds commercial, flight instructor, and airline transport pilot certificates and, in addition to flying NASA Glennâ??s icing research aircraft, he is type rated in Learjets and has over 1,000 hours of flight research time.Judy Van Zante is a researcher and project lead for the pilot training aids at NASA Glenn and has also done flight test engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. She flew on the icing research aircraft and did substantial other research as part of the NASA/FAA Tailplane Icing Program.NASA Glenn's icing research aircraft is a modified DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter. It is powered by two 550 hp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20A turbine engines that drive three-bladed Hartzel constant speed propellers. Its relatively large size makes this aircraft a versatile test bed for in-flight icing research reaching speeds of 150 knots with a range of 500 nautical miles with a maximum fuel load. The Twin Otter has been modified to carry a full complement of sophisticated instruments that measure and record important properties of icing clouds. A stereoscopic camera system documents ice accretion characteristics of the aircraft in flight.Most test flights are conducted below 10,000 ft., but the Otter has an oxygen system onboard for flight up to 16,000 ft. Research flights are performed with two pilots and up to three research personnel on-board. The ice protection system on the Otter is a combination of pneumatic boots, electrothermal anti-icing, and electrothermal de-icing. NASA has added pneumatic de-icing boots to the vertical tail, wing struts, and main gear struts. The high level of ice protection allows safe flight into known icing conditions, as well as the ability to selectively de-ice aircraft surfaces. By selectively de-icing, it is possible to evaluate the performance, stability, and control effects of ice on various surfaces. The Twin Otter supports the Icing Research Tunnel research and new icing protection systems. It has two experimental sites, the overhead hatch and the wing cuff, that subject test models to the icing environment while the aircraft remains clear of ice through de-icing. This aircraft is currently being used to acquire extensive experimental data about icing effects on aircraft flight. The aircraft has been used for, and is adaptable to other flight research projects.Those who aren't pilots or who haven't undertaken instrument training might be a little mystified by some of the terminology that you're about to hear, so here's a quick glossary.MEA: Minimum Enroute Altitude ( or "MEA") is the recommended minimum altitude that an aircraft should fly on a segment of an airway in instrument meteorological conditions. Flying at or above the MEA ensures clearance from terrain and obstacles, ensures reception of signals from ground-based navigation aids and, in a radar environment, makes it so that relevant air traffic controlfacilities can see the aircraft on radar.Pirep: A pilot report. It is a report of weather conditions given by a pilot of an aircraft that is aloft. Pireps for turbulence, icing, and visibility are considered particularly valuable pireps.STC: A supplemental type certificate. Aircraft that have type certificates (such as most production airplanes) must conform to the specifications in their type certificates or be registered as experimental or not flown. You can't mess much with an aircraft without losing the type certificate. An STC issued by the FAA permits the owner of an aircraft to make the covered modifications while maintaining the aircraft's type certificate. Frequent subjects of STCs are engine modifications and de-icing systems. There are also several STCs that allow installation of ballistic recovery parachutes in various production aircraft.So on to the interview with NASA Glenn pilots Kurt Blankenship and Bill Rieke and researcher Dr. Judy Van Zante.[Interview audio.]Thanks to Bill Rieke, Kurt Blankenship, and Judy Van Zante and thanks to NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio!With all this talk of icing, it might be easy to forget that NASA Glenn does a lot more than icing research. Space exploration systems, microgravity science, bioscience, aeronautic propulsion, instrumentation, and turbomachinery all form a part of the program at NASA Glenn. For example, many shuttle and space station science missions have an experiment managed by Glenn. The Center also designs power and propulsion systems for space flight systems in support of NASA programs such as the International Space Station, Mars Pathfinder, and Deep Space 1. Glenn also leads NASA' Space Communications Program which included the operation of the ACTS satellite and systems for Cassini. The general public benefits from NASA's investment in the future through the knowledge gained, the inspiration provided and often technology dividends. NASA Glenn has won many awards including an Emmy, a Collier Trophy, and the 1996 Invention of the Year.Thanks also to Dave Schwartz, an Otter pilot and one of the hosts of Skydive Radio for his contrinbution of background information about flying Otters. You can hear Dave, Stump, and Cory on Skydive Radio by subscribing through your favorite podcatcher or visiting Skydive Radio's website at www.skydiveradio.com.More information about the Icing Branch of NASA Glenn Research Center: http://icebox-esn.grc.nasa.gov/More information about Kurt Blankenship: http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ltc/special/ltp/kurt.htmlMore information about Judy Van Zante: http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/people/bios/aero/vanzante.htmlNASA print resources: http://aircrafticing.grc.nasa.gov/resources/reading.htmlInformation about the icing videos: http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2002/02-2-214x.html or http://aircrafticing.grc.nasa.gov/.Information about the Otter: http://facilities.grc.nasa.gov/hangar/hangar_desc.htmlImage address: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/images/content/156287main_C-89-7713.jpg.Image used per NASA's policy entitled Using NASA Imagery and Linking to NASA Web Sites (October 13, 2005) located at http://www.nasa.gov/audience/formedia/features/MP_Photo_Guidelines.html.