Aviation News Talk with Director Jeff Menasco

Aug 13, 2024

Max Trescott with Aviation News Talk, general aviation podcast, interviews KTRK’s Director of Aviation, Jeff Menasco. Jeff discusses KTRK’s accident history, conditions that can make KTRK a challenging airport, the airport’s new Fly Safe Program and much more. Jeff’s podcast interview starts at 29+ mins ➤ 344 Aviation News Talk or ➤ YouTube

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KTRK 211235Z AUTO 20017G26KT 7SM -RA BKN023 OVC030 03/00 A3013 RMK AO2 P0001

Elevation: 5,901 ft MSL
City: Truckee, California
Sectional Chart: San Francisco
Flight Service: Reno FSS
Fuel: 100LL, SAF JET A +Prist

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Time: 2024.11.21 1235 UTC
Wind: from the SSW (200 degrees) at 20 MPH (17 KT) gusting to 30 MPH (26 KT)
Visibility: 7 mile(s)
Sky: Overcast
Weather: Light Rain
Temperature: 37 F (3 C)
Dew Point: 32 F (0 C)
Humidity: 80%
Pressure: 30.13 in. Hg (1020 hPa)

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