OB375: Runway Changes and Landing Gear Exchanges

Episode 375 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: Runway Change and Approach Selection RH and AG discuss who makes the decision to change landing direction, what coordination gets accomplished, and the factors that play into this change.  We also discuss an exchange with an F-15 having landing gear issues, the current ATC hiring window, and more of you aviation questions and feedback. 

 

Links:

 

https://nasstatus.faa.gov

https://www.fly.faa.gov/edct/jsp/edctLookUp.jsp

https://www.faa.gov/atc-hiring

https://generalaviationnews.com/2025/02/28/atc-hiring-supercharged/

 

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron KR sends info on Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCT)(pronounced edict)

2. Patron MM shares an EDCT "hack", very sneaky!

3. Patron DJS sends a link about ATC Hiring, open until 3/17! https://www.faa.gov/atc-hiring

 

Feedback

1. Patron JAC sends audio about audio ringtone files