OB349: Dazzling DPEs Since 2018

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 349 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Incorrect Altimeters by Patron SE On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the findings of a report about an incident involving an incorrect altimeter setting and a near miss with terrain. We discuss techniques for controllers and pilots to prevent this from happening and illustrate how important altimeter inputs are for modern avionics. We also discuss northeast ATC escape routes, altitude filing on zigzag flights, and more of your awesome feedback. This episode is packed with important information and you don’t want to miss it!

Links:

Reason for Routing:

https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_otherdis.jsp?advn=51&adv_date=05242024&facId=DCC&title=ATCSCC%26nbsp%3BADVZY%26nbsp%3B051%26nbsp%3BDCC%26nbsp%3B05%2F24%2F24%26nbsp%3BROUTE+RQD+%2FFL%3CBR%3ENAME%3A+SERMN_SOUTH_PARTIAL%3CBR%3ECONSTRAINED+AREA%3A+ZNY%3CBR%3EVALID%3A+ETD+241245+TO+241700&titleDate=05/24/24

More info on “weather” escape routes:

Northbound: https://www.fly.faa.gov/Operations/playbook/playbook_html/palybook022003-64.htm

Southbound: https://www.fly.faa.gov/Operations/playbook/playbook_html/palybook022003-65.htm

Near CFIT incident report:

https://bea.aero/en/investigation-reports/notified-events/detail/serious-incident-to-the-airbus-a320-registered-9h-emu-operated-by-airhub-on-23-05-2022-at-paris-charles-de-gaulle-ad/

Video:

https://youtu.be/7wev6VGg-2M

I Tried ATC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hiegWGUDjU

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron PS provides some info on weather routes used in the Northeast US

2. Patron SD shares an important story

3. Patron SW still wants to listen to OB whilst flying

Feedback

1. Patron DF uncovers a shocking conspiracy inside Spotify

2. Patron IM shares the view of “Airport in the Sky”

3. Patron DBC sent audio feedback about busting over the border

4. Patron TW has a question about filed enroute altitudes for direction of flight

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