OB159: Terps Elf's Secrets Revealed
OB159: Terps Elf's Secrets Revealed  
Podcast: Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
Published On: Mon Jan 11 2021
Description: Episode 159 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Why do some approaches say “NA at Night”?  The Terps Elf will do his best to answer this question.  We also discuss the use of aircraft types in ATC instructions, minimum vectoring altitudes, flight following in a practice area, and more of your awesome questions and feedback!    Timely Feedback: 1. A P2012 expert sent feedback about the replacement of the C402. 2. Kilo Kilo shares a story about IFR cancelation.   Feedback PATRON Bravo Bravo sent an audio question about callsigns with aircraft type. PATRON Golf Tango sent his super amazing bucket list via audio. PATRON Charlie Mike sent an MVA question. PATRON Tango Charlie asks about UHF frequencies. PATRON Bravo Bravo has a question about flight following in a practice area.     Mentions: PATRON November Tango sent https://ablecompany502pir.org/files/FM_24-6_June_1945.pdf with page 18 being the one that shows the 5 x 5 methodology to describe radio signal strength. https://ablecompany502pir.org/files/FM_24-6_June_1945.pdf (Page 18).  Also PATRON Charlie Hotel sent https://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/summer07articles/a-brief-history.html about history of aeronautical charting. 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.