Recent content by Quinn Banas

You are correct, however, some atc facilities do have approval by the administrator under pilot programs. This is to test, how giving controllers the authority to delete the restriction impacts the system. Also, while not in accordance with regs, atc will sometimes look the other way when an...

There is a lot of good history on this subject. How the various countries got their codes.

I second this. The RV has pretty descent speed, and like mentioned above, most are aero capable.

FAR 91.117 mentions aircraft speed. ATC can supersede the speed limit set forth in class D/C/B airspace. Meaning, you can fly faster than the "speed limit" but only if ATC approves it.

I have had that happen too. ALl you can really do is what you mentioned. Oh the joys of the ATC system lol

I remember hearing this on Facebook. Awesome job, he was able to keep her calm as she dealt with the brake issue. I think this shows a testament to the value of controllers also being pilots.