jetcareers - View Single Post - The importance of staying ahead of the game

granlistillo · February 5th, 2008, 16:05

Ok,
My two cents.The FAA strongly advises against making a straight in approach, to an uncontrolled airport. Sounds like you were doing everything you could to make calls, but there are a lot of weekend warriors who shouldnt be flying that dont.
Guys making a straight in, have caused a lot of accidents. Also, you being solo, you may not be able to scan as much for other traffic.

When you are rated and can file, ATC can often (depending on their radar coverage)give you a good picture before terminating radar services. If there are other aircraft (especially weekend warriors) around, i would want to enter the pattern in the recommended manner.

Good call on breaking off.

February 5th, 2008, 16:05	#21
granlistillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Unfortunately not Hispania Posts: 407	Re: The importance of staying ahead of the game Ok, My two cents.The FAA strongly advises against making a straight in approach, to an uncontrolled airport. Sounds like you were doing everything you could to make calls, but there are a lot of weekend warriors who shouldnt be flying that dont. Guys making a straight in, have caused a lot of accidents. Also, you being solo, you may not be able to scan as much for other traffic. When you are rated and can file, ATC can often (depending on their radar coverage)give you a good picture before terminating radar services. If there are other aircraft (especially weekend warriors) around, i would want to enter the pattern in the recommended manner. Good call on breaking off.