William Douglass Turner (Doug)
Published Material
"Cruising with the Twentysomethings", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 2, 2002. An article for pilots of turboprop aircraft that explains the benefits of operating aircraft in the altitude range of Flight Level 200 through Flight Level 290, especially at or above Flight Level 240.
"How ATC Views Your Altitude Information", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 3, 2002. An article that describes to pilots, in lay terms, what altitude information is displayed to the air traffic controller for a particular aircraft operating in both terminal and enroute airspace.
"More Than One Way to Be Vectored to Final", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 4, 2002. An article that explains to pilots what procedures (in general) an air traffic controller will use in varying weather conditions to provide radar vectors to aircraft executing instrument approaches.
"Cancelling IFR at Non-towered Airports", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Fall, 2003. An article that explains to pilots the procedures that may be used to cancel their Instrument Flight Rules clearance upon arrival at an airport that does not have an operating air traffic control tower.
"On an Instrument Approach, Let There be Lights", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 1, 2003. An article that describes to pilots what to expect in the way of runway and approach lighting when conducting an instrument approach. The article explains different settings under differing visibility conditions, and how the controller controls the light settings.
"Contact-An Uncommon, But Useful Approach", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 3, 2003. An article that describes to pilots the procedures used to request and execute a contact approach.
"Before Crossing a Runway, Look Both Ways", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 5, 2003, and reprinted with permission in Managing the Skies, March/April 2004. An article that encourages pilots to insure the runway is actually clear of traffic before crossing.
"Let's Not Make a Deal With Air Traffic Control", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 1, 2004. An article that highlights the importance of altitude awareness during busy periods of flight, and the possible implications of altitude deviations in the air traffic system.
"Expand Your Options with a Cruise Clearance", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Winter, 2004. This article describes the options available to the pilot through the use of the cruise clearance. The article highlights the rules observed and provides practical information to the pilot on how to use the cruise clearance within the air traffic system.
"Points of Origin", by Doug Turner and Barry K. Shuster, Restaurant Startup & Growth, a monthly publication, from April, 2003 to present. This column is published monthly as a two page presentation in this business and consumer periodical and provides statistical data regarding new restaurant openings to professionals in the industry.
"How Much Runway Separation Does ATC Consider Enough", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Issue 2, 2005. An article explaining the basic rules controllers use to insure adequate separation exists between two airplanes using the same runway.
"Who's Minding the Precision Approach Equipment Store", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Fall, 2005. This article explains the procedures and equipment available at various air traffic facilities used to monitor instrument approach navigational aids. Discussed are various techniques and procedures used by air traffic control personnel to restore equipment after failures and actions taken to minimize the impact of outages
"Complying with ATC's 'Cleared to Hold, as Published.'", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Winter, 2006. An article explaining the basic rules controllers use to assign holding instructions to aircraft.
"Pilot and Controller: Let's Shake on Arrival Procedures", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Spring, 2006. Describes some of the information exchanged between pilot and controller when entering the final phases of flight leading to landing.
"Kansas City Center, I Have a Request", by Doug Turner, Flight Levels, Fall, 2006. A discussion of techniques a pilot can use to increase the chances of getting approval for a delayed descent.
"High or low, which way to go", by Doug Turner, AOPA Pilot, February, 2008. A discussion covering the pros and cons of choosing different altitudes for enroute operations in turbine powered aircraft.
"Flying High", by Doug Turner, AOPA Pilot, June, 2008. An article about an instrument approach to the Eagle County airport near Vail, Colorado.
"Gear Down, Two Green", by Doug Turner, AOPA Pilot, January, 2009. An article about a landing gear anomaly while landing at Colorado Springs, Colorado.