14. Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories
11/05/19 • 92 min
Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories
Max and Dylan recap their time at NBAA BACE in Las Vegas [1:38]. Traian, a recently retired New York TRACON controller joins us to talk about his career working the Newark area of N90 [7:30]. Traian explains the NY TRACON and sectors [12:10]. Traian explains why Teterboro can often experience long delays [21:30] and what weather is the worst case scenario for Teterboro [26:30]. Dylan asks what the best ‘bail out’ airport in the NYC area is [34:20]. Max questions Traian on his favorite (and least favorite) airlines to handle [37:00]. Traian talks about controlling foreign airlines and tells a funny story about having to speak Spanish to an aircraft [39:12]. Max wonders what controllers think about operators departing VFR to avoid delays [42:53]. Traian shares some of controllers’ pet peeves including radio phraseology [49:04]. The guys discuss the new Teterboro/NYC destination guide and talk about some of their favorite things to do when on a trip there [1:14:17]. Dylan and Max recount several stories of playing pranks on each other and other pilots during their time at the regional airlines [1:21:34].
Episode resources:
Something’s Got To Give - NY Times article on N90 Tracon Teterboro/NYC Destination Guide Web | Google Maps
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Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories
Max and Dylan recap their time at NBAA BACE in Las Vegas [1:38]. Traian, a recently retired New York TRACON controller joins us to talk about his career working the Newark area of N90 [7:30]. Traian explains the NY TRACON and sectors [12:10]. Traian explains why Teterboro can often experience long delays [21:30] and what weather is the worst case scenario for Teterboro [26:30]. Dylan asks what the best ‘bail out’ airport in the NYC area is [34:20]. Max questions Traian on his favorite (and least favorite) airlines to handle [37:00]. Traian talks about controlling foreign airlines and tells a funny story about having to speak Spanish to an aircraft [39:12]. Max wonders what controllers think about operators departing VFR to avoid delays [42:53]. Traian shares some of controllers’ pet peeves including radio phraseology [49:04]. The guys discuss the new Teterboro/NYC destination guide and talk about some of their favorite things to do when on a trip there [1:14:17]. Dylan and Max recount several stories of playing pranks on each other and other pilots during their time at the regional airlines [1:21:34].
Episode resources:
Something’s Got To Give - NY Times article on N90 Tracon Teterboro/NYC Destination Guide Web | Google Maps
Thanks to our friends at FindAPilot.com for extending a 21.5% discount on premium memberships. Use coupon code 21five
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
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13. 737 MAX discussion with James, Aubrey on Girls in Aviation and Collecting Copilots
737 MAX discussion with James, Aubrey on Girls in Aviation and Collecting Copilots
Max and Dylan kick off the 737 MAX discussion [1:10]. Dylan reads some recent listener feedback [14:10]. James, BBJ pilot involved with the 737 flight test program, joins us to share his perspective on the 737 MAX situation [19:40]. Aubrey, founder of Collecting Copilots, calls in to explain Girls in Aviation Day, talks about what it’s like to be a female pilot in business aviation, and shares a great story about her experience dealing with an in-flight emergency while flying single pilot [1:01:00].
Episode resources:
Link to article on Boeing Pilots Text Messages regarding MCAS
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
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15. Aspen Airport Operations with Jason
Aspen Airport operations with Jason. Max and Dylan announce their partnership with Harvey Watt Insurance [1:15]. The guys talk about the success of the NYC/Teterboro destination guide and share some listener feedback [3:30]. Jason, author of the Aspen Airport Familiarization Training and Airport Briefing, joins us to discuss Aspen operations [7:35]. Jason talks about the many different factors on the arrival into Aspen [18:27]. We ask Jason his thoughts on summer and winter departures from Aspen [50:30]. Jason explains why the COZY ONE VFR departure was created [1:19:44]. We all share our favorite things to eat, see, and do in Aspen [1:04:55]. Dylan and Max explain why the phrase “Flexibility is the key to air power” is significant to them [1:10:10].
Episode resources:
Jason’s Aspen Airport Familiarization Training and Airport Briefing
NBAA Seasonal Traffic Management Details for Rocky Mountain Airports (2018 version, 2019 version coming soon)
Video of Aspen Challenger Crash
NTSB Report on AVJET GIII crash
Article on the crazy parties at the Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro
Email Jason with questions or comments at [email protected]
For the remainder of the year, Harvey Watt is offering up to $150k of life insurance to pilots and their spouses with no medical exam and no exclusions (except suicide, which is removed after 2 years). Just answer a brief health questionnaire to enroll. Click here for all the details
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
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