In a recent flight, I received the handoff, "27D change to Chicago Center on xxx.xx" Next call, "Chicago Center, Arrow 27D, 3000" Response: "Arrow 27D, this is not Chicago Center, this is Chicago Approach". Me "Arrow 27D, correction noted" Is this an issue of sufficient importance to waste the...

I'd like some input from those of you who are familiar with the working ATC environment. In a situation where a transmission to/from ATC is "interfered with" by a second transmission I've always believed that it is useful to let all parties know that the tranmission was blocked, even if I...

A few questions about fast (by spamcan standards) approaches in busy terminal environments: 1) Is there any point in practicing any "best forward speed" approaches besides the ILS? 2) How fast is fast enough? Obviously 120kts is better than 90kts (maybe 1.5m less time after you turn onto the...