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Flow Control into Portland
#105 | MAY 2019
Who would have thought a few wildfires and a bit of runway painting could turn your destination into an all-day waiting game? Now you're pressed balancing the needs of passengers with medical issues against the intractable flow-control system. What's the best way to get the timing you want without giving up the IFR protection you need?
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Bob Nardiello
Bob Nardiello was the “Flight Instructor of the Year” in 2004 and “FAA Safety Counselor of the Year” in 2006 for the Windsor Locks Flight Standards District Office. He has over 14,000 hours of total flight experience, with more than 7,500 hours as a Flight Instructor. He currently holds CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP ratings and serves as a Designated Pilot Examiner. Bob was the Chief Flight Instructor at a Part 141 Flight School and is also a seasoned charter pilot flying a Cessna 421, Citation Ultra and Citation Excel.