SMAC065 – Braking Action Reports, Runway Condition NOTAMs, & Experimenting With ADS-B

 

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Welcome to this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast! Victoria wishes she could’ve been here but she was feeling a little under the weather so we gave her the episode off to recover. Today, we have a lot of information to share. Everything from IACRA to ADS-B as well as some tips for snowy-weather flying including a handy PDF reference card for your kneeboard.

Strap in, cuz here we go!

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Pre-Flight

  • The US Navy Blue Angels will be performing at Thunder Over Louisville on April 12th. Here’s your chance to see one of the greatest aerial demonstration teams work their magic in your back yard.
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Show Notes

  • Reviewing IACRA and what NOT to do when filling out your paperwork
  • Deciphering braking action reports
  • Understanding runway condition NOTAMs
  • Download the Stuck Mic AvCast Braking Action & Runway Condition NOTAMs Quick Reference Card (PDF)
  • Quick refresher on airport operations in wintery conditions
  • Experimental ADS-B flight testing
  • ADS-B In and Out

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