Podcasts by Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
RH and AG are two experienced air traffic controllers and pilots that host a weekly show answering listener questions, breaking down complex aviation topics, and relating their experiences to everyday occurrences in the national airspace system.
The hosts and guests do not represent the FAA or NATCA and express their own views and opinions.
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OB309: Pushing Back on Pushing Tin from 2023-12-04T20:01:15
Episode 309 Show Notes
Topic of the show: ODP altitude selection by Patron NS
NS asks about the best altitude to file on an ODP with the knowledge that ATC may stop...
OB306: Center, Are YOU IFR Capable? from 2023-11-13T05:00
Episode 306 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss controller’s favorite approach: the c...
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OB305: Trading Places, Opposite Bases from 2023-11-06T23:18:31
Episode 305 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Simultaneous IFR approaches to non-towered airports.
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OB294: Sky Specimen Airlines on the Big Boy Arrival from 2023-08-21T17:47:06
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AirVenture 2023 Live Promo from 2023-07-26T02:08:02
Live show recording with a live audience on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at AirVenture 2023. Come out and ask a live question and meet RH and AG!
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OB274: Sun 'n Fun 2023 - Wanding With Gusto from 2023-04-04T17:43:03
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OB266: Beak to Beak With a Battle Penguin from 2023-02-06T18:59:06
Episode 266 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When approach issues a visual approach clearance to a Class Delta airport, what are the expectations w...
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OB265: I Show You as IFR Now from 2023-01-30T19:24:55
Episode 265 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Alpha Golf toured three facilities in the greater Cowboy Bravo area and shares all of his observations...
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OB264:ATC101-Basketweaving from 2023-01-23T05:00
Episode 264 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH explain why the arrivals and departures conflict, how we solve those is...
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OB263: Visual Approach Cavalcade from 2023-01-16T18:35:05
Episode 263 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Visual approaches can be one of the most poorly understood procedures for a newly certified instrument...
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OB262: Floppy Disks and Squeeze Plays from 2023-01-09T18:53:23
Episode 262 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On today’s show, we answer a question from a pilot that had a last second go-around with multiple airc...
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OB261: I Disagree With Me from 2023-01-02T18:31:05
Episode 261 Show Notes
Topic of the show: A student pilot is in busy airspace near a Class Bravo surface area without a Class B clearance. What...
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OB260: Fifth Year Terminated, Squawk Two Zero Two Three from 2022-12-29T23:54:01
Episode 260 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG celebrate the last episode of 2022 and the completion of five full years of weekly episodes!...
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Just the Tip of the Iceberg from 2022-12-26T02:10
A fun collection of sound bites from 2022. Enjoy!
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OB259: Penguiniverse Christmas Spectacular from 2022-12-19T05:00
Episode 259 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We endorse flight following! But what should you do if you can’t break the controller away long enoug...
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OB258: The Zero G Weight Loss Plan from 2022-12-12T05:00
Episode 258 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we will talk about last minute ATC amended instructions, how to handle them, and ...
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OB257: An IMC Work Hardening Plan from 2022-12-05T05:00
Episode 257 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss the filing of a flight plan to practice approaches at multiple airport...
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OB256: Jupiter Jets from 2022-11-28T05:00
Episode 256 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week, AG and RH get into the details of transitioning from an IFR approach and circling maneuver ...
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OB255: Cancel All My Flight Plans from 2022-11-21T05:00
Episode 255 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show we discuss double IFR flight plans, handling in flight malfunctions expeditiously ...
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OB254: Penguin Death NOTAMs from 2022-11-14T05:00
Episode 254 Show Notes
Topic of the show: How can pilots avoid the pitfalls of expectation bias with regards to NOTAMs? We offer some easy tips...
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OB253: Expect the ILS, Cleared for the RNAV from 2022-11-07T05:00
Episode 253 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we will discuss some of the intricacies of filing an IFR flight plan to an airpor...
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OB252: MSAW Blender, Aerobatic Offender from 2022-10-31T04:00
Episode 252 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss a pilot’s decision to go missed on an instrument approach to avoid a m...
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OB251: Invisible Boundaries from 2022-10-24T04:00
Episode 251 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We’ve talked about handoffs and airspace boundaries but today we discuss the finer points involved wit...
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OB250: No SIDS, No STARS, No Service from 2022-10-17T04:00
250th Episode! Thanks for being a part of this big milestone! Please take the time to share the show with a friend and leave us a review and five star rating so everyone hears about th...
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OB249: TRACON Dessert from 2022-10-10T04:00
Episode 249 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss ways flight schools can organize and plan their flights to help...
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OB248: I Can't Flash You Unless You Touch Me from 2022-10-03T04:00
Episode 248 Show Notes (updated audio file)
Topic of the show: You’ve heard us mention automation and handoffs and flight plan updates but...
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OB247: Speeding Inside Opposing Canyons from 2022-09-26T04:00
Episode 247 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, we discuss aircraft speed limits and dig deep into the regulations to answer a...
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OB246: Three Levels of Inception from 2022-09-19T04:00
Episode 246 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we run down a list of operational questions and explain who is working during a n...
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OB245: Twice the Tower, Ten Times the Power from 2022-09-12T04:00
Episode 245 Show Notes
Topic of the show: New tower at TRIAD is only a few weeks away! RH and AG talk about the training required to make the m...
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OB244: Constant State of Emergency from 2022-09-05T17:24:29
Episode 244 Show Notes
Topic of the show: A student pilot sounds confused and disoriented on a cross country flight so we discuss ways an instru...
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OB243: Altitude Your Discretion from 2022-08-29T17:59:40
Episode 243 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We regularly endorse the use of flight following to increase safety in the NAS and on this week’s sho...
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OB242: Visions of Performance from 2022-08-22T17:13:41
Episode 242 Show Notes
Topic of the show: A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot found a really creative, funny, and informative way to help controllers unde...
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OB241: Schrödinger's Bravo from 2022-08-15T04:00
Episode 241 Show Notes
Topic of the show: After a pilot receives their PDC, how do the tower and radar controllers know where they are going? O...
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OB240: Sleepless in Oshkosh from 2022-08-08T17:24:34
Episode 240 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On today’s show, we are digging deep into the inbox. We discuss some more feedback on missed approac...
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Live at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 from 2022-08-01T09:00
Special live episode from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022!
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OB239: Radio Calls Are Toll Free from 2022-07-25T20:59:11
Episode 239 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH give their opinion on a disagreement between pilots at a non-towered airport and discuss the...
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OB238: Standby Me from 2022-07-18T17:42:58
Episode 238 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH answer a listener’s question about when controllers should stay quiet or minimize instructio...
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OB237: 2022 AirVenture Notice-Rock Your Wings! from 2022-07-12T04:00
Episode 237 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH is joined by Dispatcher Mike to discuss the 2022 EAA AirVenture NOTICE. We share our experiences f...
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OB236: High Alert False Alarm from 2022-07-11T04:00
Episode 236 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When a pilot gets a low altitude alert, it should get their attention. And when you’re getting a low ...
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SimVenture 2022-Master the EAA AirVenture NOTICE from 2022-07-07T04:00
PilotEdge-SimVenture Oshkosh 2022
Topic of the show: AG and RH sit down with Kevin from PilotEdge to discuss SimVenture Oshkosh 2022. Do you w...
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OB235: Inadvertent VFR Flight Into IMC from 2022-07-04T04:00
Episode 235 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Inadvertent flight into IMC while operating under VFR rules can be deadly, especially for a pilot with...
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OB234: Slightly Squeezed, Not Mashed from 2022-06-27T04:00
Episode 234 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When a squeeze play looks like it can only get worse, a controller has to do something to stop it. On...
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OB233: Because . . . Chinook from 2022-06-20T17:16:33
Episode 233 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss procedures like Line Up and Wait (LUAW) and Land and Hold Short (LAHSO) that are not...
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OB232: One Touch Wonder from 2022-06-13T17:01:38
Episode 232 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week we discuss runway crossing clearances, VFR holding patterns, and a casual TCAS RA exchange. ...
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OB231: Wings Do Things from 2022-06-06T04:00
Episode 231 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s installment of Opposing Bases, AG and RH discuss what triggers a mandatory report, why ...
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OB230: Caveman ATC from 2022-05-30T16:40:59
Episode 230 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss routing additions to flight following, obstacle departure changes, reroutes, filing ...
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OB229: Bravo Bamboozled from 2022-05-23T04:00
Episode 229 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Did the controller say the magic words and clear you into the Bravo airspace? AG and RH offer their ...
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OB228: Hijacked by the Autopilot from 2022-05-16T04:00
Episode 228 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When does a botched approach cross the line into a possible pilot deviation? We will discuss our opin...
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OB227: Cancellation Cookies and Bravo Bullies from 2022-05-09T04:00
Episode 227 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH talk about life before GPS, stray visual approach paths, and forced IFR cancellation. We al...
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OB226: Reduce Speed Ten Knots Faster from 2022-05-02T04:00
Episode 226 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a listener’s text message exchange when ATC thought his radios were not working. Wh...
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OB225: Laser Event Swat Team from 2022-04-25T04:00
Episode 225 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Today’s show is all about going “down the tubes”. What is going on in the tracon to create the feelin...
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OB224: Warm and Fuzzy Wake Turbulence Avoidance from 2022-04-18T04:00
Episode 224 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH revisit wake turbulence avoidance and interactions with control towers that may be placing p...
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OB223: Shiny Aluminum Showers from 2022-04-11T04:00
Episode 223 Show Notes
Topic of the show: How do we stay off the landline and why is it an important controller skill? On this week’s show, RH ...
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OB222: Separation Bingo from 2022-04-04T14:05:32
Episode 222 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When a pilot calls up for an airborne IFR clearance and is dangerously close to an unidentified target...
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OB221: We Were on the Landline from 2022-03-28T04:00
Episode 221 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH often refer to the landlines. What do we use them for and why are they such an important p...
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Penguins and Peppers from 2022-03-21T15:28:25
AG and RH offer this fun compilation of some of our favorite moments on the show. Enjoy the mix from several previously recorded episodes!
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OB220: Airspace Blocks and Bathroom Locks from 2022-03-14T04:00
Episode 220 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss what it means when we block airspace near an adjacent sector or facility. How do we...
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OB219: Don't Rush the Release from 2022-03-07T17:41:47
Episode 219 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss the finer points of departing a non-towered airport with an IFR clearance. Why can'...
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OB218: Flying With The Big Kids from 2022-02-28T17:50:48
Episode 218 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a pilot’s denied deviation requests, Class Bravo clearances, and VFR flight followin...
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OB217: Unable, We're Inverted from 2022-02-21T17:35:43
Episode 217 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What if the controller denies your request for a weather related course deviation? How can the pilot ...
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OB216: Wake Turbulence Part 2-Creating Space from 2022-02-14T17:50:22
Episode 216 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On last week’s episode, we discussed wake turbulence separation from a controller perspective. This w...
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OB215: Wake Turbulence: Flaming Hoops of Fury from 2022-02-07T17:46:15
Episode 215 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss wake turbulence avoidance from a controller’s perspective. How can you stay away fr...
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OB214: Cookies for Aviation Enthusiasts from 2022-01-31T17:41:59
Episode 214 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We are going to discuss what happens when a pilot terminates an IFR flight plan before being handed of...
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OB213: Overflight Vectors on Opposing Frequencies from 2022-01-24T17:23:26
Episode 213 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH vectored the overflight and shares his story to save another controller from issuing the most embar...
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OB212: No Crying at This Party from 2022-01-17T18:03:50
Episode 212 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, AG and RH discuss how they determine when they’ve reached their maximum capaci...
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OB211: Forced Flight Following from 2022-01-10T05:00
Episode 211 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss what could cause a controller to deny a pilot’s request to cancel VFR flight followi...
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OB210: Wings Don't Flap from 2022-01-03T05:30
Episode 210 Show Notes
Topic of the show: The Terps Elf is back! Another week of awesome feedback and aviation questions covering unlit towers,...
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OB209: Indecent Glitter Liberties in the Devil Bravo from 2021-12-27T05:30
Episode 209 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss a pilot’s options when they encounter IMC at night and the approach they want to sho...
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OB208: Irritating Aluminum Bird Thingy from 2021-12-20T17:17:38
Episode 208 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH answer a listener question regarding the magic words to listen for in an approach clearance....
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OB207: Garbage Bags of Service from 2021-12-13T18:04:36
Episode 207 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss restricted low approaches, go-arounds, and denied IFR airborne pickups. We also ans...
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OB206: Fueled Short, Moon Clearance Denied from 2021-12-06T18:04:17
Episode 206 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss pop-up IFR requests from the controller and pilot perspective. What happens behind ...
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OB205: Lawn Dart Arrival from 2021-11-29T17:48:02
Episode 205 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH answer a listener question about a poor setup for a visual approach. What can controllers d...
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OB204: Five Star Through Flight from 2021-11-22T17:57:15
Episode 204 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH break down some audio of a medevac helicopter through flight clearance in the middle of the ...
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OB203: Unappreciated ATC Practices from 2021-11-15T05:30
Episode 203 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, we discuss a pilot’s lengthy flight up and down the west side of the United St...
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OB202: Vacation on Yaw Damper Island from 2021-11-08T17:29:46
Episode 202 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH are doing their best to catch up with all the questions. We are all over the map this week:...
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OB201: Cloud Police and Bird Murder from 2021-11-01T17:04:54
Episode 201 Show Notes
Topic of the show: VFR practice approaches and local pop-up IFR clearances are not the same thing and do not afford the p...
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OB200: Vanishing Yellow Ink, Hand Wash Only from 2021-10-25T04:30
Episode 200 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Live from Killer Taco Truck Airport in Sanford, NC, AG and RH answer audience questions, play some au...
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OB199: Cat Door Arrivals from 2021-10-18T16:37:44
Episode 199 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Wake turbulence is a flight hazard for all aircraft but especially dangerous for small, light airplane...
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OB198: NAS Charcuterie from 2021-10-11T16:50:55
Episode 198 Show Notes
Topic of the show: During an emergency, controllers have required information they must get from the pilots. Sometimes t...
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OB197: Pushing Penguins from 2021-10-04T17:02:53
Episode 197 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What does ATC expect when a pilot experiences radio failure? How closely do lost communication regula...
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OB196: Life Extending Vectors from 2021-09-27T17:28:47
Episode 196 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss MEDEVAC flights, medical emergencies, and priority handling. How do we expedite tra...
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OB195: Closer to Kah Kahs from 2021-09-20T17:08:48
Episode 195 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Low altitude alerts and collision alerts go off all the time. How do we know when they are genuine s...
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OB194: NOTAM Dustpan from 2021-09-13T17:14:09
Episode 194 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Sometimes the most important NOTAMS are either buried in a stack of words or hidden in places pilots d...
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OB193: (Ident)ity Crisis, LOA Bias from 2021-09-06T17:07
Episode 193 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH go back to ATC basics and discuss a few of our local letters of agreement with surrounding f...
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OB192: Above Average But Not Exceptional from 2021-08-30T17:04:07
Episode 192 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG heard from the listeners about techniques they use to resolve the RNAV vector to final issu...
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OB191: Too Close For Terps from 2021-08-23T18:56:55
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Episode 191 Show Notes
Topic of the show: How much room below glideslope does a pilot have until they a...
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OB190: Know When To Hold 'Em from 2021-08-16T04:00
Episode 190 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Hold for release phraseology is used every single day throughout the NAS at non-towered airports to ex...
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OB189: Inglorious ATC Arguments from 2021-08-09T14:35:26
Episode 189 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When pilots and controllers get into an argument on frequency, nobody wins. It’s a waste of time and ...
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OB188: Live at AirVenture 2021 from 2021-08-02T05:34:04
AG and RH are live at EAA AirVenture 2021! We discuss the origins of Opposing Bases, answer live questions from the audience, and hear feedback from...
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OB187: Airport Insight from 2021-07-26T04:00
Episode 187 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When a pilot has the airport in sight, sometimes a visual approach clearance is delayed. But when the...
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2021 AirVenture NOTAM from 2021-07-19T14:26:33
Bonus Episode: 2021 EAA AirVenture NOTAM
On this week’s episode, we will review some highlights of the Listen
OB186: Planes Can Never Go Bang Bang from 2021-07-19T04:00
Episode 186 Show Notes
Topic of the show: A recent video on the internet sparked a conversation about Class Delta air traffic services, a pilot’...
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OB185: Unvectored, Uncleared, and Unhinged from 2021-07-12T04:00
Episode 185 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss the importance of controllers having a basic understanding of the GPS/RNAV approach ...
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OB184: In the Bosom of the Bravo from 2021-07-05T16:34:23
Episode 184 Show Notes
Topic of the show: A pilot explains his decision-making process while experiencing an inflight emergency. We learn how h...
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OB183: Flights and Wings and Things from 2021-06-28T18:11:04
Episode 183 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We are all over the map today. We discuss through clearances, SIDs, terrain clearance, radio confiden...
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OB182: Runway Picnics and Stranger Danger from 2021-06-21T16:56:22
Episode 182 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What happens when our squeeze play doesn’t work out as we had imagined? Are we guilty of the occasion...
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OB181: Tactical Dehydration Inquisition from 2021-06-14T16:33
Episode 181 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Required readbacks of instructions can be very confusing for new pilots. On today’s show, we break d...
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OB180: Uncleared as Filed from 2021-06-07T16:43:03
Episode 180 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Can ATC help expedite IFR traffic from non-towered airports? What tools are available to controllers ...
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OB179: PIC Talk with Max Trescott from 2021-05-31T04:00
Episode 179 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Special guest co-host Max Trescott joins us today! Pilot in command (PIC) skills development begins wi...
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OB178: Radar Contracts from 2021-05-24T17:10:50
Episode 178 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What does “Radar Contact” really mean? What responsibilities does air traffic assume when a pilot hea...
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Mayday, Mayday, Mayday: Emergency Landing from 2021-05-18T07:00
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!
RH got a chance to sit down with Bravo Foxtrot and discuss a recent emergency landing. We learn all about what happened, how Bravo Foxtrot made th...
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OB177: Comfort Zone Combat from 2021-05-17T07:00
Episode 177 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Graduate level tips and tricks that will help pilots and instructors get the most out of ATC services....
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OB176: Artistically Denied Go Around from 2021-05-10T17:15:06
Episode 176 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Can tower deny a go around? Why would a controller prevent the go around? What can instructors do to...
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OB175: How to Plant a Plane from 2021-05-03T17:01:46
Episode 175 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss missed approaches to crossing runways and how controllers can mitigate the risks in ...
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OB174: Lost in Frequency Land from 2021-04-26T07:30
Topic of the show: Which air traffic instructions do we wish required mandatory readbacks? Are there any instructions that must be confirmed but are not found in the regulation...
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OB173: Family Flights, Poisonous Bites from 2021-04-19T16:55:41
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AG and RH give their opinions on how to bridge the gap between controllers and pilots on everyday flights. Don’t be shy. Tell the controllers what you want o...
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OB172: Astronaut Hats with Fix Proximity Awareness from 2021-04-12T16:31:43
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Topic of the show: This week we will address some of the pilot pet peeves. What drives you crazy? How can ATC limit the number of t...
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OB171: Number Two On The Arrival from 2021-04-05T16:44:37
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Topic of the show: Why do some center controllers give a landing direction to arrivals up at altitude and some do not? Why is this i...
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OB170: Unquenchable Flaming Magnesium from 2021-03-29T07:30
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Topic of the show: What drives us crazy from the pilot side and the controller side? AG and RH discuss their pet peeves, flame th...
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OB169: Panic Vectors, Cheesy Peppers from 2021-03-22T21:53:11
Episode 169
Topic of the show: What types of factors are taken into consideration when a tower controller is deciding the sequence? What tools are avai...
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OB168: Under There. Under Where? from 2021-03-15T16:35:59
Topic of the show: AG and RH are in catch-up mode again. We are all over the map this week with PDCs, VFR MVA warnings, Procedure Turns, ODPs, and feedback from the Terps Elf!<...
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OB167: Reach Out and Touch ATC from 2021-03-08T19:34:58
Topic of the show: What are contact approaches? Why don’t we use them more often? AG and RH discuss this rarely used approach and discuss some examples where they may come in ...
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OB166: Class Bravo Operations, Part 2 from 2021-03-01T23:50:06
Topic of the show: Class Bravo VFR Operations. AG and RH break down the responses from two experienced Class Bravo controllers regarding VFR services, air work near the boundar...
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Extra Ketchup, No Mustard from 2021-02-26T16:58:35
Extra Episode Show Notes
AG and RH spend an entire episode on listener questions. We are all over the map on this special episode. Enjoy!
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OB165: Class Bravo Operations from 2021-02-22T17:41:12
Episode 165 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week, we will share our thoughts on maximizing the use of air traffic control while flying in and...
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OB164: IMC Soup Sandwich from 2021-02-15T05:00
Episode 164 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What happens when the radar controller gives you an expected instruction and the tower controller issu...
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OB163: Can You See Me Now? from 2021-02-09T00:01:44
Episode 163 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Why are we still advertising ILS approaches when it’s VFR weather? What types of elements are include...
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OB162: Radio Sinners, Record Player Spinners from 2021-02-01T23:10:16
Episode 162 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG are all over the map this week. We discuss sequencing in the pattern, flying tracks vs. ass...
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Obstacle Departure Procedures, Part 2 from 2021-02-01T05:00
Bonus: ODP’s, Part 2
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OB161: Heading Shmeading from 2021-01-26T00:24:48
Episode 161 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week on Opposing Bases, we clear up an error we made on last week’s episode concerning VFR climbs...
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OB160: Departing VFR vs. IFR from 2021-01-18T18:34:21
Episode 160 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Your two favorite air traffic controllers discuss the difference between departing a non-towered airpo...
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Bonus: Obstacle Departure Procedures from 2021-01-15T05:00
Bonus: Obstacle Departure Procedures with Max Trescott
Topic of the show: In the first part of this bonus episode, RH interviews Max Trescott ab...
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OB159: Terps Elf's Secrets Revealed from 2021-01-11T23:57:30
Episode 159 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Why do some approaches say “NA at Night”? The Terps Elf will do his best to answer this question. We...
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OB158: ATC Strips and Spritz from 2021-01-04T20:23:44
Episode 158 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. AG and RH discuss a veritable cornucopia of aviation feedback inc...
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OB157: Better Routing, Less Pouting from 2020-12-28T20:21:24
Episode 157 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Echo Hotel wants our thoughts and opinions on handling a pilot that forgets to cancel his/her IFR flig...
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OB156: Airborne Clearances and Balloon Appearances from 2020-12-22T02:12:02
Episode 156 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week, we discuss the technique of picking up an IFR clearance in the air. What are the pitfalls?...
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OB155: Garbage Phraseology from 2020-12-15T00:28:28
Episode 155 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH dig deep into the feedback and discuss straight-in approach phraseology requirements, rerout...
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OB154: Antarctic Reroute from 2020-12-07T21:31:44
Episode 154 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week, we discuss how pilots can plan ahead for the inevitable routing complexity when operating o...
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OB153: Circular Logic from 2020-12-01T01:48:15
Episode 153 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the conversation about circling approaches. We discuss circling for sea planes, l...
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OB152: Circling Frozen Turkeys from 2020-11-24T00:19:43
Episode 152 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss the differences between circling maneuvers at a towered airport and a non-towered ai...
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OB151: Navigation Failures from 2020-11-17T04:49:24
Episode 151 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What are you required to do in the event of an equipment malfunction? Can you prepare for this event ...
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OB150: ATC Hack with a Screamer in the Back from 2020-11-11T01:39:27
Episode 150 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week we discuss a technique for getting faster flight following and help from ATC when navigating...
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OB149: Half a Million Snarky Squawks from 2020-11-02T23:18:08
Episode 149 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week we spend some time answering your aviation and air traffic questions about airspace, point o...
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OB148: No Place for Overconfidence from 2020-10-26T22:01:58
Episode 148 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week we revisit the Washington, D.C. Special Flight Rules Area, some more solo stories, and more ...
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OB147: Sector to Sector on Vectors from 2020-10-20T02:12:42
Episode 147 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Tell us about your first solo! Were you ready? Did you instructor adequately prepare you for the un...
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OB146: Feedback Fountain from 2020-10-12T20:34:54
Episode 146 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on a variety of questions from listeners: HIWAS, Radio Checks, Student Pilot Solos,...
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Lifelong Commitment to Aviation from 2020-10-09T04:00
Lifelong Commitment to Aviation with Ron Horton
-CFII, Designated Pilot Examiner (Single Engine Private, Commercial, and CFI Add-Ons)
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OB145: Student Pilot and a Stuck Mic from 2020-10-06T01:26:29
Episode 145 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On today’s show, we have a special guest: Ron Horton, CFI and Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA. ...
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OB144: Rest and Radar Required from 2020-09-28T22:50:50
Episode 144 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week, we hear from an airline pilot, a general aviation pilot, and a dispatcher that works nights...
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OB143: Fatigue and Overhead Panel Inspections from 2020-09-22T00:08:58
Episode 143 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Fatigue is an insidious danger in aviation. AG and RH discuss fatigue as it relates to some listener ...
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OB142: Emergency and Laser Reporting from 2020-09-14T22:16
Episode 142 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What happens when the emergency is over? Is the pilot detained, questioned, and forced to fill out en...
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OB141: The Great Gear Go Around from 2020-09-08T22:25:33
Episode 141 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week we will get the details of a middle of the night incident in TRIAD airspace and discuss the ...
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OB140: Interstate 90, Cleared to Land from 2020-08-31T22:38:24
Episode 140 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What’s going on in the radar room when a pilot declares and emergency and can’t make it back to an air...
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OB139: The Right Way to Bust Bravo from 2020-08-24T22:46:13
Episode 139 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week on Opposing Bases, we discuss a listener’s story when he busted Bravo accidentally. Why did...
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OB138: Class Delta Code Confusion from 2020-08-17T21:06:48
Episode 138 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week we will discuss our opinions on navigating complex airspace with several different controlli...
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OB137: The Deal on Deals from 2020-08-10T20:51:41
Episode 137 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG are going to talk about separation errors. What happens to us when we violate a rule? How ...
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OB136: Terps Elf on a Bravo Shelf from 2020-08-03T21:18:29
Episode 136 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We get a couple of different perspectives on the Class Bravo violator. What else could the controller...
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OB135: Cancel Takeoff, Take a Handoff from 2020-07-27T21:50:19
Episode 135 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week, we are going to read a story about a missed radio call and subsequent pilot initiated go a...
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OB134: Opposing Bases in the Same Places from 2020-07-21T16:05:44
Episode 134 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH give their opinion on how to handle a potential violation of airspace. How can we conduct o...
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OB133: Gunk and Funk's Farewell from 2020-07-13T04:00
Episode 133 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What happens when we file an IFR flight plan in the air but the controller has already cleared us to ...
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OB132: Approach Bingo from 2020-07-06T21:46:48
Episode 132 Show Notes
Topic of the show: This week, RH and AG discuss the differences between approach types in terms of pilot and controller ...
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OB131: Seeing is Relieving, Part 3 from 2020-06-29T16:52:32
Episode 131 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the discussion on traffic; specifically calling traffic in sight and the pilot’s re...
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OB130: Seeing is Relieving, Part 2 from 2020-06-22T04:00
Episode 130 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH explain several different types of traffic calls and situations. Do we need the pilots to s...
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OB129: Seeing is Relieving from 2020-06-15T16:15:46
Episode 129 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss ATC traffic calls. When do we issue them? What are the pilot responsibilities for r...
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OB128: The Overlap from 2020-06-08T20:55:11
Episode 128 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss how controllers all have their own way of doing things. What happens when we sit down and th...
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OB127: Slam Dunk Approach from 2020-06-01T04:00
Episode 127 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss what a pilot can do to get out of a jam when they are left high on an approach.
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OB126: Vectors To Final from 2020-05-26T02:32:09
Episode 126 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH break down the importance of timing when turning aircraft onto final and illustrate the differences b...
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OB125: Invisible Elves Holding Pattern from 2020-05-18T21:34:03
Episode 125 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG got the help of a TERPS expert answering a listener question about unpublished hold instructions on ...
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OB124: My Final Masterpiece from 2020-05-12T15:47:14
Episode 124 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss why we refer to the aircraft on approach as “my final”. Why are we so possessive of this are...
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OB123: The Next Chapter In Your Aviation Story from 2020-05-04T04:00
Episode 123 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH break down the details of an arrival with “descend via” instructions with the help of PATRON Joe the ...
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OB122: Coyote Cunctations from 2020-04-27T21:48:05
Episode 122 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What is taking that controller so long? Whiskey Charlie sent in a question on OB120 about a reroute that took ...
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OB121: Collective Friction, Class Bravo Fiction from 2020-04-20T19:26:52
Episode 121 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH got some great feedback about two topics recently: flight following in the SoCal area and the use of ...
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OB120: Creative Navigation, Deadly Operation from 2020-04-13T04:00
Episode 120 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What are "Opposing Bases"? Also, PATRON Whiskey Charlie asked about reroute selection, chart usage, and genera...
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OB119: The Best Instructors from 2020-04-06T18:35:31
Episode 119 Show Notes
Show Topic: AG and RH talk about their favorite instructors of all time! We dig deep into the inbox and get to some more of your ...
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OB118: Live and Socially Distanced from 2020-03-31T00:31:04
Episode 118 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We asked listeners about their favorite instructor and we have some great feedback. We are going to resist the...
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OB117: Checkride Cheats, Flight Check Feats from 2020-03-23T16:41:49
Episode 117 Show Notes
Topic of the show: In this week’s installment of normalcy, we discuss Listen
OB116: Climb Via The Get Out Of Here Departure from 2020-03-16T16:52:26
Episode 116 Show Notes
Topic of the show: “Climb Via SID” vs. “Climb and Maintain” phraseology present a challenge depending on how the clearance is exec...
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OB115: Radio Congestion, Airspace Digestion from 2020-03-09T04:00
Episode 115 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What if a control instruction places you close to another piece of airspace that is controlled by another facil...
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OB114: Confessions Of An Iced Up Cirrus from 2020-03-02T05:00
Episode 114 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We encourage flight following on almost every episode. But what about short flights or local training flights?...
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OB113: ATC Clears and Magnetic Fears from 2020-02-24T17:42:12
Episode 113 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss how our system gets updated approach information for airports with magnetic course changes. ...
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OB112: Broken But Readable from 2020-02-17T17:13:38
Episode 112 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Juliet Echo Charlie left another great audio question about our use of the word “Cleared”. What does ...
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OB111: ADS-B And The ATC Copilot from 2020-02-10T16:52:28
Episode 111 Show Notes
Topic of the show: ADS-B has many benefits for the general aviation pilot community and the pilots have a lot to say on the matter...
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OB110: ADS-B, Part 3 from 2020-02-03T15:43:57
Episode 110 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH continue to discuss the new Listen
OB109: ADS-B, Part 2 from 2020-01-27T05:00
Episode 109
Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss listener feedback about our episode related to ADS-B. Thank you for adding to the conversation.
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OB108: ADS-B, What Do We See? from 2020-01-20T05:00
Episode 108 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH are going to answer a listener question about ADS-B and discuss how the recent changes are impacting ...
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OB107: Landing Will Be At Your Own Risk from 2020-01-13T05:00
Episode 107 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Why do controllers say “Landing/Takeoff will be at your own risk”? AG and RH break down this phraseol...
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OB106: Coordination Station, TERPS Chirps from 2020-01-06T17:07:02
Episode 106 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Juliet Sierra asks about coordination. We talk about why we coordinate, what we coordinate, and how we do it. ...
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OB105: Last Show of the Decade from 2019-12-30T16:34:13
Episode 105 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We discuss training and how we determine when we have to step in as trainers. More feedback and more...
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OB104: Two Balloons, A Rocket, And An Irishman from 2019-12-23T05:00
Episode 104 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH would like to extend a Merry Christmas to our loyal Opposing Bases listeners. In this epis...
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OB103: VFR Radio Failure from 2019-12-16T18:34:32
Episode 103 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a VFR Lost Communication situation on the way home from Oshkosh breaking down the ...
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OB102: Aviation Geek-Speak from 2019-12-09T05:00
Episode 102 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG tackle more listener questions and feedback about ATC, Class Charlie, cloud clearances, and...
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OB101: Puzzle Pieces from 2019-12-02T16:49:43
Episode 101 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH highlight some of our show’s main messages to pilots and the aviation community, answer more...
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OB100: A Cornucopia Of Cacophonies from 2019-11-25T05:00
Episode 100 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to our listeners, our supporters, and our families fo...
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OB99: Non Radar from 2019-11-18T16:49:04
Episode 99
Topic of the show: What would happen if we lost radar at TRIAD? AG and RH catch up on feedback and your awesome questions. Listen
OB098: IFR Potpourri from 2019-11-11T05:00
OB98
Topic of the show: PATRON Bravo Delta inspired this week’s discussion about the differences between “resume own navigation”, “proceed direct”, and “...
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OB097: Digitally Remastered from 2019-11-04T17:07:37
Episode 97 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG get to 12 more listener questions and comments. This is an all feedback episode. We’d like...
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OB96: Pop Up IFR and Straight-In Approaches from 2019-10-28T04:00
Episode 96 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on a mountain of your questions and feedback!
Timely Feedback:
1. PATRON Bravo Char...
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OB95: MedEvac 9-1-1 from 2019-10-21T04:00
Episode 95 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a spike in TRIAD traffic and how we adapt to seasonal traffic. How do we keep the airspace moving safely and effi...
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OB94: NEODD SWEVEN, The Triad Bear from 2019-10-14T15:00
Episode 94 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a listener question about SIDs and STARs. Can we help design them? Who decides when a new one is necessary?
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OB93: Five Star Weekend Wonderland from 2019-10-07T04:00
Episode 93 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Listener Hotel Mike Bravo sent in a couple of great questions about readbacks and filing to IAF on IFR flights. AG and RH will brea...
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OB92: Texas Sized Delays from 2019-09-30T04:00
Episode 92 Show Notes
Topic of the show: PATRON Golf Tango is a USAF student pilot and he sent in a question about a delay on one of his flights in Texas in the T-1. We tr...
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OB91: Ask A Controller, Part 2 from 2019-09-23T17:00
Episode 91 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG get to more of your awesome questions and feedback! Congratulations to PATRONs KL and NG on their newest certific...
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OB90: Ask A Controller from 2019-09-16T04:00
Episode 90 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on some more of your awesome questions and feedback!
Timely Feedback:
- PATRON ... Listen
OB89: Bird Strike Emergency from 2019-09-09T04:00
Episode 89 Show Notes
Topic of the show: PATRON Sierra Hotel sent in some questions about how TRIAD controllers handled an emergency/bird strike back in ...
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OB88: Gotta Keep 'Em Separated from 2019-09-02T16:00
Episode 88 Show Notes
Topic of the show: PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie from Atlanta sent in a question about separation services. AG and RH explain what we do and how tower co...
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OB87: Chicago Area Flying Part 2: IFR from 2019-08-26T04:00
Episode 87 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We discuss Chicago IFR flying, ORD and MDW operations, and more of your awesome feedback/questions! A special thank you to our frien...
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OB86: Chicago Area Flying Part 1: VFR from 2019-08-19T04:00
Episode 86 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH start talking about Chicago area flying with a focus on VFR flying in the area. What should every general aviati...
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OB85: Trail Blaze In A Summer Weather Maze from 2019-08-12T05:00
Episode 85 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss weather deviations, trail blazers, holding, and diverts. We also catch up on some listener feedback/questions. ...
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OB84: B747 Heavy, Rock Your Wings from 2019-08-05T17:00
Episode 84 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH and AG are back from AirVenture and we catch up on a ton of feedback about the show! Enjoy!
Timely Feedback:
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OB83: Live From the Saturday Night Air Show Day 6 and 7 from 2019-07-29T05:00
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 is over and we had a blast! Romeo Hotel and Alpha Golf close the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 series of episodes and bonus content with one final full episode, parts ...
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Bonus #6: Fisk Flight Narrative Day 5 from 2019-07-27T06:00
Rock Your Wings!
RH and Mike from Flying and Life podcast talk about the VFR departure from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, the flight to Green ...
Bonus #5: Live OVER Fisk at AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 5 from 2019-07-26T17:00
Live OVER Fisk at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Fly-In!
Great job, NATCA! Thank you for keeping the planes moving smoothly and safely this morning. I've watched from ground and ...
Bonus #4: Live from AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 4 from 2019-07-26T04:00
Romeo Hotel is live with Mike from Flying and Life podcast broadcasting before the Twilight Flight Fest featuring EAA S.T.O.L. Invitational, the Paradigm Aerobatic Team, a demonstration by the R...
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Bonus #3: Live from FISK at AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 3 from 2019-07-24T17:00
The NATCA Air Traffic Controllers working EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 are amazing! Their professionalism, teamwork, and intensity are on full display at FISK. Great work and it was awesome wat...
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OB82: Live Audience From AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 2 from 2019-07-23T19:00
Episode 82 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Live with an audience from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, AG and RH get through some feedback while surrounded by the sights, sounds, ...
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Bonus #2: Live From AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 1 from 2019-07-22T23:00
Live from the AirShow, Day 1! Enjoy!
Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com
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Bonus #1: Live from AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 0 from 2019-07-21T22:00
The window to fly general aviation into KOSH has opened and the rain has stopped! The show is one day away and we give a live update from the flight line! We met with the APG crew at Camp Acme...
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OB81: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh NOTAM from 2019-07-15T16:00
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss the Listen
OB80: Bay Area Flying With Max Trescott from 2019-07-08T04:00
Episode 80 show notes
Topic of the Show: An interview with Max Trescott, author of Listen
OB79: English For Air Traffickers from 2019-07-01T04:00
Episode 79 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on some feedback. If you have questions about the upcoming Listen
OB78: Practice Approaches: Tips and Tricks from 2019-06-24T04:00
Episode 78 Show Notes
Topic of the show: What is the best way to accomplish practice approaches? AG and RH discuss what works in the TRIAD airspace and list 5 tips/tricks o...
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OB77: Everyone Is Cleared to Land from 2019-06-17T17:00
Episode 77 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Controller responsibilities for clearing IFR aircraft in an out of non-towered airports. Episode topic inspired by Patron Del...
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OB76: Help Wanted from 2019-06-10T04:00
Episode 76 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on feedback that has piled up again. On this episode, we play five audio feedback recordings and answer question...
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OB75: Class Delta Communication and Coordination from 2019-06-03T16:00
Episode 75 Show Notes
Did you miss our first T shirt buy opportunity? Check out your new choices and buy your Opposing Bases merchandise today! Window closes on June 10. ...
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OB74: Radio Faces Host Canadian Aces from 2019-05-27T04:00
Episode 74 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH host two Canadian listeners for our first official meetup! Thank you, CP and...
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OB73: Fun Checkrides and Fat Airplanes from 2019-05-20T04:00
Episode 73 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Patron Charlie Hotel sent in some feedback about an upcoming stage check! We are going to talk about our experiences on check rides....
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OB72: The Aviation Community from 2019-05-13T17:00
Episode 72 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We are going to dig deep into the inbox and catch up on some awesome feedback. We will also show PATRON’s perspective on air traffic...
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OB71: Potomac Approach (PCT), Part 2 from 2019-05-06T04:00
Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the discussion about the complex Potomac Approach airspace. Thank you, DV at PCT.
*Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk and our guests are provi...
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OB69: Category III Approaches and Autoland from 2019-04-22T04:00
Episode 69 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Autoland in advanced aircraft! Lima Bravo sent in some great questions about “Auto Land” and our friend Captain Nick was happy to he...
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OB68: ARTCCs vs TRACONs from 2019-04-15T04:00
Episode 68 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH read some feedback from Foxtrot Foxtrot from “Frozen Tundra Center” and discuss some of the differences between ARTCC and ...
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OB67: Center Controllers Can See The Future from 2019-04-08T04:00
Episode 67 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Feedback catch up time!
Timely Feedback: Bucket list items from Kilo Kilo! Compete my Multi-Engine Instrument Comme...
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OB66: Beechcraft Days, 100,000 Plays from 2019-04-01T04:00
Episode 66 Show Notes
Topic of the show: We are having a blast doing this show! When we started the show, neither one of us could have imagined our show being played over <...
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OB65: Atlanta TRACON (A80), Part 2 from 2019-03-25T04:00
Episode 65 Show Notes
Topic of the show: JEC sent in audio several weeks ago regarding Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) approaches at Atlanta TRACON. On today’s show, we play ...
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OB64: Atlanta TRACON (A80), Part 1 from 2019-03-18T04:00
Episode 64 Show Notes
Topic of the show: JEC sent in audio several weeks ago regarding Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) approaches at Atlanta Tracon. On today’s show, we play ...
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OB63: Speed Restrictions from 2019-03-11T04:00
*This episode was recorded immediately after we recorded Ep. 62. Thank you for your patience with timely feedback!
Episode 63 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Juliet Ro...
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OB062: Dodging Primary Targets from 2019-03-04T05:00
Episode 62 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Listener feedback inspired topic this week is transponders, beacon code assignments, and tracking unidentified primary targets aroun...
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OB061: Family Flight Night from 2019-02-25T05:00
Episode 61 Show Notes
Topic of the show:
Delta Whiskey sent in some questions regarding a recent Listen
OB060: Atlanta Tower from 2019-02-18T05:00
Episode 060 Show Notes
Topic of the show: RH interviewed an ATL Tower Air Traffic Controller and they discussed a listener question about helicopter operations in the ATL to...
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OB059: Wrong Way on a Windy Day from 2019-02-11T05:00
Episode 59 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Runway selection considerations. Captain Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show ...
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OB058: The Voice That Puts Out Fires from 2019-02-04T05:00
Episode 58 Show Notes
Topic of the show: “The Voice”. AG and RH discuss training and the dreaded “voice” when a trainer (OJTI) over-keys the trainee and starts issuing corre...
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OB057: Ten Whoppers on a Monday from 2019-01-28T05:00
Episode 57 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Catch up on emails!
Feedback Central
- DL: Do we bring our own chair to work?
- “Joe the Airbus Guy”... Listen
OB056: Miracle on the Hudson from 2019-01-21T05:00
Episode 56 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Aviation Heroes!
Miracle on the Hudson 10th Anniversary ...
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OB055: International Pizza Party from 2019-01-14T05:00
Episode 55 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Thank you for the kind words of support during the shutdown! Today, we discuss: Transponders, SVFR, Drones, and more!
Er...
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OB054: Serving Our Listeners from 2019-01-07T05:00
Episode 54 Show Notes
Topic of the show: All things feedback and news
AG and RH address some feedback that is time sensitive. We also discuss the news of the week. PD...
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OB053: Lost Letters to Airmen from 2018-12-31T05:00
Episode 53 Show Notes
Happy New Year!
RH and AG break down a resolved pilot deviation. What went right? What went wrong? What lessons can be learned? For privacy ...
OB052: Christmas Special from 2018-12-24T06:00
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk.
Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at Listen
OB051: Special VFR from 2018-12-17T18:00
Episode 51 Show Notes
Opening Chit Chat about snowpocolypse in the TRIAD area. Thank you, @avgeekandrew for the Listen
OB050: TRSA Time from 2018-12-10T17:00
Episode 50! On today’s show, we are going to talk about TRSAs with “Papa Alpha”, and of course, more feedback! AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to all the listeners this...
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OB049: Medical Emergencies from 2018-12-03T16:00
It’s Monday December 3, 2018. Welcome back, everyone. On today’s show, we talk about pilot medical issues and keep chipping away at the feedback!
“Tango Mike, The Fire Truck Guy” sent i...
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OB048: Thanksgiving Blues and Night Vision Clues from 2018-11-26T17:00
AG and RH respond to a listener question about VFR flight plans. Sierra Lima sent in some audio feedback used on the show. Thank you, SL!
What happens when you file a VFR flight p...
OB047: Feedback Frenzy, Checkride Envy from 2018-11-19T19:00
AG and RH tackle a mountain of feedback!
Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com
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OB046: Turn Up The Heat Immediately! from 2018-11-12T19:00
AG and RH discuss low IFR weather; equipment used, advertised approaches, minimums, pilot/controller responsibilities, and the differences between VFR, IFR, IMC, and VMC.
Have a g...
OB045: Sounds From The Radar Room from 2018-11-05T05:00
AG and RH discuss the transition between one controller to the next, briefing, and the overlap with the wonderful sounds of the tracon. We also play some listener feedback. See you next week!<...
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OB044: Must Go Faster from 2018-10-29T04:00
What does it mean when ATC uses the terms expedite, immediately, or no delay? How can these terms help ATC accomplish the mission of keeping airplanes separated while using their airspace effic...
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OB043: Transmission Timing and Standby Etiquette from 2018-10-22T04:00
What does it mean when a controller says "Standby"? Why is it taking him/her so long to respond to the pilot? AG and RH break down the meaning of the word and offer some tips on proper etiquet...
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OB042: Victory Vector, Come On Over to My Sector from 2018-10-15T04:00
What information do controllers use to vector and clear aircraft for instrument approaches? Position, Turn, Altitude, Clearance . . . how do they know the script to read for all 18 airports in ...
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OB041: Reroute Assignment from 2018-10-08T04:00
Where in the world do Letters of Agreement come from and how can pilots plan ahead? AG and RH discuss LOAs, their intent, and the ways we use them to cut down on coordination with surrounding a...
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OB040: Student Pilot Emergency from 2018-10-01T04:00
Great job, N96X! AG and RH discuss the pilot/instructor side of recent incident where a student pilot loses her right main landing gear on takeoff during a student solo. The controllers, the ins...
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OB039: Map Overload from 2018-09-24T04:00
What do we depict on our radar scopes? What can we see? What maps do we use to get aircraft from point A to B? What is helpful and what is a distraction? AG and RH discuss our displays and how w...
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OB038: Radar Training from 2018-09-17T04:00
AG and RH discuss training a new hire in the RADAR room! We also play some listener feedback and answer some questions! Part 2 of a 2 part series on training at TRIAD ATCT. Thank you for the gre...
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OB037: Tower Training from 2018-09-10T04:00
AG has officially flown his last flight on the Chinook! AG and RH discuss training a new hire in the tower! We also play some listener feedback and answer some questions! Part 1 of a 2 part seri...
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OB036: PIREPs from 2018-09-03T04:00
Give us your PIREPs, please! We use them to formulate plans to keep other aircraft out of hazardous weather, augment weather forecasts, and help pilots plan ahead of their flights. AG and RH dis...
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OB035: Alert 2, Bacon Fire! from 2018-08-27T04:00
AG and RH discuss aircraft emergencies, airport fire and rescue alert levels, medical emergencies, field emergencies, and listener feedback.
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OB034: Luck of the Irish from 2018-08-21T04:00
AG and RH answer listener questions about Shamrock 104 Heavy deviating for weather in New York. They also discuss the runway incursion in Springfield.
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OB033: The Great East West ATC Throwdown from 2018-08-13T04:00
We follow up on some questions regarding ODPs from last week and briefly discuss the recent accident near Seattle. RH interviews "Bravo Golf", host of Podcasting On a Plane Listen
OB032: Havoc Five Eight Crash from 2018-08-06T04:00
AG and RH discuss a fatal accident in 1996 involving obstacle departure procedures.
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OB031: Non-Towered Airports from 2018-07-30T04:00
AG and RH discuss departures from non-towered airports and listener feedback.
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OB030: Captain Al's Feedback from 2018-07-23T04:00
AG and RH address audio feedback; go arounds, missed approaches, emergency phraseology, ICAO lingo and more! Shout out to all those at Oshkosh Airventure!
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OB029: Dispatcher Lingo and Slot Time Bingo from 2018-07-16T04:00
RH and guest co-host Mike discuss airline dispatching, reroutes, release times, and interactions with traffic management and the command center. Visit Mike's ...
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OB028: NOTAM Novels from 2018-07-09T04:00
AG and RH share their opinions about the massive amount of NOTAMS that pilots and controllers are responsible for understanding, applying, and disseminating.
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OB027: Missed Approach Mountain Mayhem from 2018-07-02T04:00
RH and AG discuss missed approach procedures in mountainous terrain below the minimum descent altitude.
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OB026: How to Apply to Be an Air Traffic Controller from 2018-06-25T04:00
Time Sensitive: Apply now to be an Air Traffic Controller!
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OB025: Charted Visual Approaches and Weather Deviations from 2018-06-18T04:00
AG and RH talk about charted visual approaches, weather deviations, and the famous flying duo: Captain Mike and First Officer Jeff on their blazing Musketeer through TRIAD airspace!
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OB024: Radar Scopes from 2018-06-11T04:00
What can AG and RH see on the radar scope? It's a bird, it's a plane . . . . we don't know if it doesn't have a transponder! Great listener questions and commentary on this episode. Thank you, D...
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OB023: Endless Vectors to 18 Airports from 2018-06-04T04:00
AG and RH discuss who they control, who they don't control, and who they wish they could control. Shout out to Dr. Steph @apgcrew and Nevil @planetalkingUK Podcast! Thanks for the feedback! Than...
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OB022: New Runways from 2018-05-29T04:00
AG and RH discuss what happens when a new runway is built for a busy airport. Thank you, TS from Australia for the great questions! We also read some feedback! Fighter Pilot Podcast mentioned at...
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OB021: Starship Enterprise, Possible Pilot Deviation from 2018-05-22T04:00
Captain Kirk and Spock (AG and RH) talk about pilot deviations, NASA ASRS, new nicknames, advice to aspiring student pilots with radio challenges, and more! Enjoy AG's impression of Christopher ...
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OB020: Catalina Wine Mixer and Blue Angels from 2018-05-14T04:00
Recorded in the car, AG and RH respond to questions, revisit landing with lost communications in IMC, and talk about where TRIAD fits in the giant ATC puzzle. Thank you for your patience with so...
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OB019: Holding Hands on Finals to Parallel Runways from 2018-05-07T04:00
AG and RH explain how to apply the separation requirements for parallel runways at TRIAD. We also answer your feedback!
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OB018: The Clearance Heard Across the County from 2018-04-30T04:00
AG and RH respond to a listener's idea for a way to communicate with a NORDO aircraft in IMC and address a backlog of feedback.
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OB017: Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 from 2018-04-23T04:00
Two controller's thoughts on SWA1380. Riordan’s family has set up a memorial trust in her name to support “causes that Jennifer held dearest.” https://www.caringcent.com/sparklejennifer/ Audio: ...
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OB016: Readbacks and Shout-Outs! from 2018-04-16T04:00
AG is back! We discuss required readbacks, shout-outs to OBATT/APG listeners, and your feedback!
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OB015: International Flights and Instructing from 2018-04-09T04:00
"Zak the Seven Six Guy" guest hosts this fun episode about flight instructing, teaching scenarios, and international flight operations. We address your feedback and of course, another question o...
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OB014: Air Traffic CRM and Going Missed on a Visual Approach from 2018-04-02T04:00
AG and RH discuss crew resource management and teamwork in ATC, missed approaches on the visual, and your feedback!
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OB013: Caution Wake Turbulence from 2018-03-27T04:00
AG and RH discuss wake turbulence separation requirements, wake avoidance techniques, and real life encounters with wake turbulence.
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OB012: Lost Communications from 2018-03-20T04:00
RH and AG discuss the lost communications failure scenario: night, IFR, IMC, divert for bad weather, go missed, NORDO, now what?
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OB011: Unverified Altitudes and Mode C from 2018-03-13T04:00
RH and AG break down the the transponder and altitude readouts, listener feedback, and restate last week's question of the week!
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OB010: A Trip Down Memory Lane on a DC-10 from 2018-03-09T05:00
AG and RH discuss their earliest memories of aviation, planes, and air traffic. We share stories of our first solos, our first plane rides, and our first impressions of air traffic. music by aud...
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OB009: Zooming into Non-Towered Airports and CTAF from 2018-03-01T05:00
AG and RH interview Eric the Corporate Pilot about entry into non-towered airports, the use of CTAF, and safe operating procedures to mingle with slower traffic. We also discuss listener feedbac...
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OB008: Approach Briefings, Holds, EFC times, and Fuel Emergencies from 2018-02-21T05:00
AG flies to DCA with RH as his copilot where they brief an approach. They discuss holding, EFC times, and communicating fuel emergencies! And of course, listener feedback! Thanks for listening.<...
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OB007: Practice Approaches from 2018-02-15T05:00
AG and RH discuss APG Meetup, Falcon heavy launch, listener feedback concerning practice approaches and stabilized approaches, and "Zippy" makes his podcast debut!
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OB006: VFR Flights Matter from 2018-02-06T05:00
AG and RH discuss VFR flight following, filing VFR flight plans, and working within the NAS as a VFR pilot. We also address listener feedback.
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OB005: Reroutes, Reduced Runway Separation, and RAs from 2018-01-31T05:00
AG and RH answer listener questions about reroutes, compare US to England operations, discuss the Resolution Advisories from TCAS, and listener feedback!
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OB004: "Cleared to Land" and Solving The Mystery of "Opposing Bases" from 2018-01-23T05:00
AG and RH answer Captain Nick's question about landing clearances in the US vs. Europe, discuss the show title, and share their tips for pilots in the NAS.
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OB003: Go Around: The Controller's Perspective from 2018-01-17T05:00
"Go Around": SFO Tower controllers did a great job last week dealing with a go around! We respond to listener feedback about autopilot, pop up IFR, fish finders, reroutes, and more.
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OB002: Air Traffic Tackles the Autopilot from 2018-01-09T05:00
AG and RH discuss airplane automation, autopilot, hand flying, and what happens when the autopilot does the unexpected. Fly the plane first and then manage the automation!
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OB001: Welcome to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk from 2018-01-03T05:00
Digitally remastered since original production.
Introductions, bios, quick lesson on our airspace, the tower, radar, and what we do!
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