78 - Christmas week storm from an airline operations perspective

In this episode, Gregg, Joe, and Mike talk about the impacts of Rocket launches on aviation and the effects of volcanic ash from the eruption of Sheveluch in Russia.  Links: USGS Volcano Hazards Speedbird 9 KLM867

  Joe and Mike pick random topics from the ops manual in this episode and share knowledge and stories. 

In this episode, Mike, Gregg , and Joe discuss the Christmas week IROP and how they needed to manage the airline operation and  Joe talks about the customer perspective. Photo of the high chart discussed about Jacksonville Center.

Dispatcher Gregg and Dispatcher Mike talk about our week at OSH, Interviews with: -Hydroplane -Aviation Weather Center -EAA Jack Pelton Opening and Closing remarks

Sites mentioned in the episode: FAA Traffic Management Manual FAA OIS FAA Tier Info

An episode about a few topics from feedback: -Dispatching regional vs mainline -Mexico City airport changes -IROPs (irregular operations)

Mentioned on the show:   NYC traffic animation – (could not find)   TVC Airside dog   Runway lights and spacing   AARF Index  

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Show Notes: Intentionally Left Blank   Remembering Glen Towler at OSH Fund

This episode contains all of the interviews that we did at EAA AirVenture 2021.  Gregg, Dan and Mike all conducted interview of things that they were interested in.  Many of these interviews are with non-profit organizations that use aviation for good.  They are linked below.  Also there are some of the photos that I took during the week. Tuskegee Next -  "Our Mission: Honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee NEXT seeks to transform the lives of at-risk youth through aviation education and career path opportunities, so they can transform their communities. Our Strategy: Tuskegee NEXT seeks to provide role models and a clear path toward aviation careers through: Flight Training, Life Skills, and Educational Assistance. United Aviate- Aviate is United's industry-leading pilot career development program offering aspiring and established pilots the most direct path to a United flight deck. Orbis International- "We are an international non-profit that brings people together to fight avoidable blindness. With our network of partners we mentor, train and inspire local teams to fight blindness in their communities." TV in the classroom where Surgery is shown. The room has microphones to allow for interaction between the OR and the classroom Orbis MD-10 Flight Deck 46 seat classroom and passenger cabin when aircraft is in flight. Operating room of the MD-10 The recovery room. All child patients receive an Orbis Teddy Bear with an eyepatch over the same eye they were operated on. High School Homebuilt - (Eagles Nest Projects)   Jennifer Duffer and her Students RV-12 Samaritan Aviation- OUR MISSION: To demonstrate God’s love by providing aviation and medical services in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea. Samaritan Aviation's C206 on Floats Right Footed Foundation- Mission & Vision- RFI endeavors to create an enabling environment for individuals to overcome their disabilities and live to their full potential to become empowered and responsible citizens. Jessica Cox - Right Footed Foundation Press Conference FlightAware Aviator- Other Photos from OSH: