SMAC300 Demystifying Non Towered Airport Operations

SMAC300 Demystifying Non Towered Airport Operations

Author: Carl Valeri January 1, 2023 Duration: 1:10:49
Welcome to episode 300. Some pilots only fly in and out of controlled fields. For others, it may have been years since they visited an airport without a tower. Maybe you are a professional pilot getting back into general aviation and want a refresher on operating at non-towered airports. For those who operate every day out of non-towered fields maybe we can give you some tips and tricks to help you operate more efficiently and safely. Whatever your flying background, we hope you will find this episode helpful and fun. Joining me in this episode are your co-hosts Tom, Russ, and Bill. Preflight Checklist: Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Cruise Flight: Why Non-Towered operations can be a challenge. Common errors Best practices Some examples Flying IFR to a Non-Towered airport. Resources AIM 4−1−9. Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers. AIM 5−2−3. IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled Airports After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: Carl - https://youtu.be/1h_k2Zzv1EE SMAC299 Paul Entrekin Author of "Mr. MiG - The Real Story of the First MiGs in America" Bill - How to Fly the Pattern Without Making an #@$ of Yourself Russ - The Learjet Diaries by Greg Madonna https://a.co/d/2wnbAbv Tom - Sponsor: "Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out TailwindWaymakers.org " Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at: http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ Links: AC 90-66B - Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/96969/pdf

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