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08/17/2026

Does ATC hate a pilot who doesn’t get flight following?

08/17/2026

“N123, climb and maintain FL260, leaving FL190, fly heading 040.” Why does ATC do that? It seems complicated.
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08/15/2026

Why are pilots left on headings when they depart the New Orleans TRACON?

08/15/2026
08/15/2026

I’ve been tagged in the American Airlines Flight 2482 duplicate Callsign video so many times today. Here’s my abbreviated take… 😂

08/14/2026

I’m not sure why they would verify the pilot was IFR rated - especially in flight. That’s not ATCs responsibility.

08/13/2026

Can ATC tell a pilot to go faster than 250knots below 10,000ft?

08/12/2026

When ATC tells a pilot to Descend via, except maintain (altitude). What speed should the pilots do?!

08/10/2026

The FAA hired gamers. But the Air Traffic Control facilities certified Controllers.

08/10/2026

How often do pilots do holds? Are they rare for Air Traffic Controllers?

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