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    My controller confusion the other day

    Taxi instructions for an intersection departure are supposed to include the intersection (Rwy 18L at Echo 4); however, the connecting taxiway can be omitted if it is at the end of the runway.
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    Drone ID not popular

    How much is this driven by the FAA's plans for drone air traffic management vs. the desires of the security apparatus?
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    Bogus invoice from KSMO

    Send Vantage an invoice for the value of the time it took for you to deal with their invoice.
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    not-flight-following etiquette

    According to the AIM, it's wrong. 4-1-20d. IDENT Feature Transponder/ADSB-Out equipment must be operated only as specified by ATC. Activate the "IDENT" feature only when requested by ATC.
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    What Power Does the FAA Have?

    For example: https://www.ocregister.com/2017/04/24/irvine-man-gets-10-months-in-prison-for-flying-planes-without-a-pilots-license/
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    On the runway, ready for takeoff and then...

    1. Transmit to the aircraft on final that you are in takeoff position. 2. Turn so you can see the aircraft on final,--if he is not going around or will not obviously overfly you, taxi off the side of the runway to avoid collision. 3. Change the club's moronic checklists.
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    Visual approach cloud clearance question

    Not necessarily. Sometimes it becomes Class E to the ground.
  8. K

    ‘Name That Airport’ Thread

    Anderson AFB
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    Pilot Deviation Career Ending?

    The problem is that you are only looking at events that involve a loss of surface separation (paragraph A-3). In Appendix A paragraphs A-2 through A-10 list the various criteria. Therefore, events that meet the criteria listed under paragraph A-6 (Airport Environment) must be reported.
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    Pilot Deviation Career Ending?

    Dave said he couldn't find any specific reference to crossing a hold short line. I referenced the reporting criteria regarding the presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or pedestrian in the runway safety area and explained that the hold line denotes the boundary of the RSA. I the question is where...
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    Pilot Deviation Career Ending?

    A-6. Airport Environment. a. The presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or pedestrian on any movement area or runway safety area not expected/intended by ATC. The hold line marks the boundary of the runway safety area.
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    Pilot Deviation Career Ending?

    Crossing a runway hold line without clearance is a Mandatory Occurrence Reporting item. https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/JO7210.632.pdf
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    Interesting article about DUI

    https://www.cnn.com/2015/12/31/health/auto-brewery-syndrome-dui-womans-body-brews-own-alcohol/index.html
  14. K

    Interesting Approach

    How is it "interesting"?
  15. K

    Collings B24 crew farewell to B17 crew

    That should say B-25, not B-24.
  16. K

    I'm giving a FR, to KMWH.....13,000 ft runway

    Actually, he needs tower"s approval for the subsequent landing.
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    Hurricane Relief Flight- Post Dorian

    It's not just airspace/ATC, but ramp space.
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    Hurricane Relief Flight- Post Dorian

    https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/unauthorized-aircraft-clogging-bahamian-airports/ Private relief flights to the Bahamas require prior coordination/approval because they have been getting in the way.
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    Reduce speed in an a hurry and not gain altitude

    Why was the Mooney so close?
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    Departing from taxiway

    Assuming the ramp is a non-movement area, they shouldn't be clearing them to land.. b. If landing is requested to non-movement areas, an area not authorized for helicopter use, or an area off the airport, and, in your judgment, the operation appears to be reasonable, use the following...
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