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The recent story about the squawk code that included an “8” reminded me of a recent VFR clearance I got from my home base ground controller. I called for flight following with SoCal while on Ground, and the following conversation took place: GND:“Cessna 1234: After takeoff, turn right to 120; climb and maintain 3,000; squawk […]

I was on my way to a fly-in at KMPV last Saturday, VFR on flight following with Boston Center. It was quite busy. Over 60 planes from all over New England were converging (some IFR, some VFR) when I heard one pilot check on by asking whether that was the correct frequency and, “Do you […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked AVweb readers if they’ll be attending either of the major U.S. summer aviation shows (Sun ‘n Fun and AirVenture), just local air shows, or some combination of the two. We’d like to report a seismic shift in air show attendance plans from […]

This one may not have come over the radio, but it’s a priceless cockpit exchange: I was flying with a friend and his 7-year-old nephew a few weeks ago. After take-off, I was talking to departure control and was given numerous vectors and altitudes in the busy DFW airspace. After a few minutes, the youngster […]

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked if the time has come for an overhaul of the flight training system. Our informal poll revealed that most respondents are in favor of a revamp but are wary of throwing out the baby with the bath water. Accounting for 49% of […]

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]

While flying an ADS-B test around NYC, I overheard this exchange: ATC:“Airline 123, would you like the visual for 10?” Airliner 123:“Let me ask the Big Guy.” [pause] Airliner 123:“That will be fine.” ATC:“Visual 10 for the Big Guy!” B. J. Riestervia e-mail

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked about ADS-B preparedness – and a small number of AVweb readers (21 of you at press time) reported that you already have the gear and know how to use it, most of you still have a ways to go before you’ve mastered […]

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]