172 How to Choose an Instrument Approach, RH of Opposing Bases, Syringe Pilot Shares Details +...

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Summary172 Max talks about factors you should consider when choosing an instrument approach. Plus, we talk with Samy Kramer, the German pilot in the news for drawing a syringe. Air traffic controller RH of the Opposing Bases podcast answers listener questions.

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