We are taking Michael, an FAA Air Traffic Controller, up in the Bonanza to give some insight and pointers for radio communication at towered airport. After that, we'll see how he does at an uncontrolled field. We are flying from Cedar Rapids (KCID) to Des Moines (KDSM), and from there to Pella (KPEA) in Iowa.

0:00 Start
1:35 Radio overview
2:24 Picking up clearance
3:29 Tips for an initial call to ATC
6:38 Ready for takeoff
8:25 Contacting Departure and the word "to"/"two"
9:51 When is it helpful to call the Tower by phone before the flight
13:47 Contact approaches, and FAA Order 7110.65 ("the Bible")
19:14 Pilot workload and approach clearances
20:55 Planning out approach into Des Moines
22:38 Use of IDENT when picking up a clearance
24:26 Take a tour of the ATC Tower
26:49 Airport in sight
27:34 "Got him in the box/fish finder" DON'T!
29:58 Landing in Des Moines
31:26 Pilatus PC24 sighting
31:52 Can a tower controller go to an uncontrolled field?
34:04 About spotting other traffic
35:20 CTAF announcement
35:36 Be brief with your traffic calls
38:52 Landing in Pella

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