OB145: Student Pilot and a Stuck Mic
OB145: Student Pilot and a Stuck Mic  
Podcast: Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
Published On: Tue Oct 06 2020
Description: Episode 145 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On today’s show, we have a special guest: Ron Horton, CFI and Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA.  We will discuss student pilot solo sign offs, going missed on a visual approach, and more of your great questions and feedback.  Welcome to the show, Ron!  Full interview with Ron will be available later this week, stay tuned!   You can learn more about our guest co-host by visiting his website, or visiting the flight school where he instructs: Aerowood Aviation located in Monroe, NC at the EQY airport.  If you’d like to email Ron, click here.  You can find Ron on Instagram @skyhawk328 and on YouTube under “Leo Horton”.   Timely Feedback: Mike Victor Romeo sent in some data about Florida mountain ranges. Mike Romeo asks about getting into the ATC career path. Start here: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/students/schools/ PATRON Sierra Echo asks about the missed approach on a visual approach clearance. PATRON Mike Kilo is one step closer to his instrument rating. Congratulations!   Feedback Delta Yankee is using our show to escape the real world and take a trip down memory lane. November Hotel wants to know more about tight turns to final. Why can’t we do it all the time? PATRON Juliet Delta has a story involving today’s special co-host!   Question of the Week/Month For the pilots out there, did you feel overly prepared for your first solo or do you realize looking back that you could have benefited from more preparation?  Tell us by clicking here! 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. 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.