Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
368 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 733 ratingsRH 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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OB150: ATC Hack with a Screamer in the Back
November 11, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBEpisode 150 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we discuss a technique for getting faster flight following and help from ATC when navigating in the NAS. We also get to more of your great questions about phraseology, strange requests from pilots, tracks vs. headings, and a short list of things we wish center controllers knew about low level TRACONS. Timely Feedback: PATRON Romeo Lima Hotel shares and article from http://www.mastery-flight-training.com/ PATRON Mike Foxtrot...
OB149: Half a Million Snarky Squawks
November 02, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBEpisode 149 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we spend some time answering your aviation and air traffic questions about airspace, point outs, emergencies, large consolidated tracons, departure procedures, callsign abbreviations, and radar displays. This episode has a little of everything! Timely Feedback: PATRON Hotel Golf sent audio about his first solo! PATRON Whiskey Charlie tells his scary transponder/first solo story! PATRON Mike Echo Delta sent in a first solo...
OB148: No Place for Overconfidence
October 26, 2020 22:01 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBEpisode 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 of our listener’s awesome feedback and questions. Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Bravo has a question about transponders and ADS-B. PATRON Local Mike Bravo sent audio proof of his amazing call to ATC. PATRON November Romeo has some pre-solo questions. Whiskey Bravo presents another tale about shirt tails. Romeo Hotel Mike wants to...
OB147: Sector to Sector on Vectors
October 20, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBEpisode 147 Show Notes Topic of the show: Tell us about your first solo! Were you ready? Did you instructor adequately prepare you for the unknown? Did you have fun? Were you scared? AG and RH share some listener stories and get to some more great questions and feedback. Enjoy the show! Timely Feedback: Captain Dana and RH met for dinner in the TRIAD. PATRON Juliet Hotel sent in some information about non-towered airport traffic count. PATRON Bravo Sierra sent this li...
OB146: Feedback Fountain
October 12, 2020 20:34 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBEpisode 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, Fatigue, and many more. Timely Feedback: PATRON Kilo Kilo sent the rest of the open door story! #Latch SGAC PATRON Bravo Sierra sent in his solo story. PATRON Mike Kilo sent audio from TRIAD airspace. PATRON Tango Papa sends his thoughts about the lessons learned from the stuck mic. PATRONs Juliet Echo Charlie and Bravo Sierr...
Lifelong Commitment to Aviation
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBLifelong Commitment to Aviation with Ron Horton -CFII, Designated Pilot Examiner (Single Engine Private, Commercial, and CFI Add-Ons) -Volunteer Pilot for Angel Flight and Airlift Hope -Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI) -Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Recipient -AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor -Instructor at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC (KEQY) -Find Ron on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or PlaneVisions.com AG and RH sit down with Ron Horton, a local CF...
OB145: Student Pilot and a Stuck Mic
October 06, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBEpisode 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. We will discuss student pilot solo sign offs, going missed on a visual approach, and more of your great questions and feedback. Welcome to the show, Ron! Full interview with Ron will be available later this week, stay tuned! You can learn more about our guest co-host by visiting his website, or visiting the flight school where he instru...
OB144: Rest and Radar Required
September 28, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBEpisode 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. Each of them has valuable feedback regarding fatigue. Thank you for sending us your stories! Timely Feedback: Guglielmo Marconi PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo passed his checkride! Congratulations! PATRON Mike Kilo sent in feedback about visual approaches. Link to AC 90-66B. 91.126 and 91.127. Delta Hotel sent in details about a gear...
OB143: Fatigue and Overhead Panel Inspections
September 22, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBEpisode 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 stories. Are you monitoring your level of fitness for flight? Are you taking a much-needed break when your brain is telling you to stop? Plus more of the listener’s awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Bravo Charlie Juliet flew with the Terps Elf! 2. Charlie Mike Sierra sent a story about a gas stop on a highway followed by a ...
OB142: Emergency and Laser Reporting
September 14, 2020 22:16 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBEpisode 142 Show Notes Topic of the show: What happens when the emergency is over? Is the pilot detained, questioned, and forced to fill out endless paperwork? We hear from several pilots about their post-emergency paperwork and we think our listeners will like what they learn. Also, what does law enforcement dispatch do with a laser report? Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Golf (and fellow ATCer in the U.S.) shares his comments about a local Class Delta and VFR codes. PATRON A...
OB141: The Great Gear Go Around
September 08, 2020 22:25 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBEpisode 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 troubleshooting procedures of a solo Pilatus pilot. We also discuss the differences throughout the NAS regarding the issuance of VFR codes at Class D airports. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Kilo sent in fantastic audio feedback about Class D VFR flight following codes. PATRON Bravo Sierra discusses Class D codes under a busy Bravo on t...
OB140: Interstate 90, Cleared to Land
August 31, 2020 22:38 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBEpisode 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 airport? AG and RH will offer their opinions on what you don’t’ hear on frequency. Links to the story: link to kathryn's report http://www.kathrynsreport.com/search?q=n4092d flight radar24 https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/n4092d https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/238465 Timely Feedback: Juliet Whiskey wrote in after hear...
OB139: The Right Way to Bust Bravo
August 24, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBEpisode 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 it happen? What did they do to solve the issue with ATC? What can we learn from his story? This and more feedback and questions from the listeners. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Kilo shares his thoughts on the show and the names of his cats. PATRON Charlie Alpha is sad AG didn’t sing the ATC Sak jingle. PATRON Tango Whiskey’s brus...
OB138: Class Delta Code Confusion
August 17, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBEpisode 138 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we will discuss our opinions on navigating complex airspace with several different controlling agencies and airspace boundaries. Who should you call when you are approaching a Class Delta? How far above the Delta should you fly? What does the controller see when you are tagged up by another facility? Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Hotel got his instrument rating! Congratulations! PATRON Tango Foxtrot shares his thoughts on ...
OB137: The Deal on Deals
August 10, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBEpisode 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 does our reporting culture encourage the sharing of data to enhance safety? Timely Feedback: PATRON Juliet Hotel is back from his long, unplanned cross country. PATRON Tango November is a private pilot! Congratulations! PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy sent in audio about approach planning. Golf Delta sent in information about ALTRVs. ...
OB136: Terps Elf on a Bravo Shelf
August 03, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBEpisode 136 Show Notes Topic of the show: We get a couple of different perspectives on the Class Bravo violator. What else could the controller do to make sure the pilot was not medically incapacitated? Did the pilot need special assistance? We will share our opinion and get to more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Tango Kilo is an instrument pilot! Congratulations! PATRON Kilo Whiskey sent in the article about flight following requesting handoffs. Julie...
OB135: Cancel Takeoff, Take a Handoff
July 27, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 68 MBEpisode 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 around. Situational awareness and prompt pilot action prevented a loss of runway separation. AG and RH will discuss what we can all learn from this story. Timely Feedback: Juliet Papa is a Private Pilot! Congratualtions! PATRON Juliet Hotel sent in a Christmas Laser Thingamajig story. Alpha November has an idea for a new shirt! #bi...
OB134: Opposing Bases in the Same Places
July 21, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBEpisode 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 ourselves on the radio to avoid escalating a conflict? What actions do the professionals take in situations where they may have made a mistake? Thank you to PATRONs IM, CH, and MD for your awesome answers! Timely Feedback: Juliet Oscar wants us to clarify what “low” airspace means. PATRON Mike Delta wants to know what we think about c...
OB133: Gunk and Funk's Farewell
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBEpisode 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 our destination before we call Flight Service? Why would the pilot have to call FSS if they had a clearance already? We will cover this and more of your awesome feedback. Timely Feedback: PATRON Delta Mike asked about advertising our favorite approach instead of ILS approaches. Why not? Mike Delta sent in audio of an aircraft squawki...
OB132: Approach Bingo
July 06, 2020 21:46 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBEpisode 132 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, RH and AG discuss the differences between approach types in terms of pilot and controller workload and difficulty. What is our favorite type of approach and why? And of course, more of your awesome questions! Timely Feedback: Delta Yankee has timely feedback about the closely spaced parallel approaches and visual conditions. PATRON Delta Bravo shares a lesson in Bay Area reporting points near Valley Airport and the Prune...
OB131: Seeing is Relieving, Part 3
June 29, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 78 MBEpisode 131 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the discussion on traffic; specifically calling traffic in sight and the pilot’s responsibilities after the call is made. What happens if you lose the traffic? What are the controller’s responsibilities after the pilot says they lost the traffic? All of that and more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander PATRON India Mike got a slam dunk clearance! PATRON Charlie Papa sent ...
OB130: Seeing is Relieving, Part 2
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBEpisode 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 see one another? What happens if you have them in sight? What happens if you don’t see them? Timely Feedback: India Lima walks us down his memory lane and his amazing career in air traffic. PATRON Bravo Sierra has a great story about traffic in sight! Romeo Mike got some terrible vectors from RH last week. Alpha Uniform has some ...
OB129: Seeing is Relieving
June 15, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBEpisode 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 reporting traffic in sight? What can controllers do knowing pilots have other aircraft in sight. We answer all these questions and much more. Timely Feedback: Delta Alpha from Big Apple asks about staffing and training. PATRON Alpha Whiskey asks about a strange approach clearance. Delta Bravo Charlie calls for an end to PTAC drool!...
OB128: The Overlap
June 08, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 77 MBEpisode 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 the previous controller created a situation we don’t like? How do we make the problem run our way? Timely Feedback: Delta Victor from the approach control mentioned last week responds to our discussion about an arrival to a Class Delta being left to high. Thank you, DV! Charlie Whiskey Sierra want to know why pilots are using up fr...
OB127: Slam Dunk Approach
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBEpisode 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. Timely Feedback: PATRON Tango Hotel sent in a great audio question! Bravo Foxtrot got selected to take the air traffic test. Congratulations! Feedback Echo Romeo asks about “approved as requested” phraseology. Charlie Alpha asks for our take on partially reopening a closed runway. Juliet Lima is training to become a CFI and has ...
OB126: Vectors To Final
May 26, 2020 02:32 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBEpisode 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 between aircraft with widely different speeds. Timely Feedback: Air Traffic Controllers are an integral part of the aviation safety system! PATRON Charlie Mike left audio about aircraft equipment knowledge. Whiskey Echo Bravo left feedback about the Blue Angles comm use. PATRON Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas Town left feedback...
OB125: Invisible Elves Holding Pattern
May 18, 2020 21:34 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBEpisode 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 a missed approach. Links referenced in the Terps Elf answer: FAA's Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway , FAA Form 8260-2 , CRQ ILS 24 Timely Feedback: PATRON helped us answer a question about the Blue Angels and frequency usage. Kilo Kilo sent in answers to a few questions of the week. PATRON Alpha Tango commente...
OB124: My Final Masterpiece
May 12, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBEpisode 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 area of airspace and why do we celebrate when we do it well? Mentioned in the opening: Race City Flight Operations at 14A Airport (Lake Norman Airport). Stop by on May 16th for some food trucks, airplanes, and a reminder of “normal”. Also, check out opposingbases.com/shop to get the first official OB merchandise sold in the Opposing Bases...
OB123: The Next Chapter In Your Aviation Story
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBEpisode 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 Airbus Guy. We also find out what our listeners want to do in aviation when we get back to the new normal. Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Golf sent in audio feedback about the show. PATRON Whiskey Charlie sent a confession. PATRON Sierra Hotel sent a link about a local company helping the fight against the pandemic. Feedback PATRO...
OB122: Coyote Cunctations
April 27, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBEpisode 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 a little while in the tower. On this episode, we will hear from two of the controllers that work at the facility providing the outstanding service. We find out why the reroute took so long, what obstacles are in the controller’s way, and how the controller tried his best using paper charts! Timely Feedback: PATRON Tango Foxtrot sent s...
OB121: Collective Friction, Class Bravo Fiction
April 20, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBEpisode 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 autopilot on checkrides. We will share our thoughts and you can hear what our listeners think! RH and AG were recently interviewed by Carl Valeri on the Stuck Mic AvCast episode 237! Timely Feedback: Part 1: PATRONS Bravo Sierra, Delta Bravo, and Echo Alpha, and Romeo Lima Hotel sent in feedback about the use of autopilot on check-ri...
OB120: Creative Navigation, Deadly Operation
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBEpisode 120 Show Notes Topic of the show: What are "Opposing Bases"? Also, PATRON Whiskey Charlie asked about reroute selection, chart usage, and general controller/pilot type of knowledge in the tower. AG and RH will give our opinions on the disconnect between two sides of the microphone. Timely Feedback: PATRON Juliet Bravo sent in some local VFR feedback for SoCal area. Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander Charlie Hotel provides some fun facts about practice areas and frequency ...
OB119: The Best Instructors
April 06, 2020 18:35 - 1 hour - 78 MBEpisode 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 awesome questions and feedback! Happy Monday! Feedback Romeo Whiskey the “Terps Elf” sent in his confessions. PATRON Juliet Bravo sent in a question about equipment suffixes. Alpha Foxtrot sent audio about practice areas. Charlie Mike sent a quick thank you. Mike Delta asked how to self-announce or get flight following in busy...
OB118: Live and Socially Distanced
March 31, 2020 00:31 - 1 hour - 52 MBEpisode 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 urge to talk about current events. Please use this show as a momentary escape from reality and stay safe, healthy, and happy. We will get through this time and we will be stronger for it! Timely Feedback: PayPal Supporter Juliet Foxtrot sent audio about his field and non-towered operations during the temporary closure of a large Clas...
OB117: Checkride Cheats, Flight Check Feats
March 23, 2020 16:41 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBEpisode 117 Show Notes Topic of the show: In this week’s installment of normalcy, we discuss Flight Checks. What are they? Who does them? How do controllers safely handle these critically important missions? AG and RH share our experiences and answer more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas Town asked what happens when we have to adapt to dynamic challenges in the NAS. PATRON Delta Zulu sends in feedback about Big Apple Tracon. ...
OB116: Climb Via The Get Out Of Here Departure
March 16, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBEpisode 116 Show Notes Topic of the show: “Climb Via SID” vs. “Climb and Maintain” phraseology present a challenge depending on how the clearance is executed on departure. We break down the difference and illustrate some techniques for pilots that aren’t sure exactly what clearance they have been issued. Last day to get the latest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Click now to purchase before it’s too late! The Fly-In will not be canceled but we are going to postpone the event. Stay tuned for...
OB115: Radio Congestion, Airspace Digestion
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBEpisode 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 facility? Should you call both controllers? Should you be monitoring both frequencies? AG and RH try to clear up some of the confusion and give their opinions on best practices to stay safe! Great questions from PATRON Bravo Yankee! Get the latest and greatest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Only open until 3/15. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike...
OB114: Confessions Of An Iced Up Cirrus
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBEpisode 114 Show Notes Topic of the show: We encourage flight following on almost every episode. But what about short flights or local training flights? What should you do? AG and RH share their opinion on the use of flight following in these types of scenarios. We also get to more of your awesome questions. Thank you, PATRON Local Mike Bravo! Click here to get the latest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Available until 3/15! Are you coming to the April 18, 2020 Fly-In @ BQ1 Airport? ...
OB113: ATC Clears and Magnetic Fears
February 24, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBEpisode 113 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss how our system gets updated approach information for airports with magnetic course changes. Can we clear the aircraft for an approach with the old runway numbers still on the approach plate? Thank you, Mike. Check out Flying and Life Podcast! Timely Feedback: Tango Sierra sent in a solution to the EFB dilemma. Check it out here. PATRON Tango Foxtrot sent in a story about rockets! PATRON Romeo Whiskey Kilo sent in some be...
OB112: Broken But Readable
February 17, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBEpisode 112 Show Notes Topic of the show: Juliet Echo Charlie left another great audio question about our use of the word “Cleared”. What does it mean and what coordination is required before we can issue control instructions? Opposing Bases will be at the BQ1 Airport on April 18, 2020 to meet AG and RH? If you can make it, click here so we can try to get a head count. We hope to see everyone there for great food, an awesome view of the runway, and a chance to meet other Opp...
OB111: ADS-B And The ATC Copilot
February 10, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBEpisode 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. AG and RH continue to discuss the technology and how pilots can improve safety with smart integration of the new informational displays. Timely Feedback: Great audio from Hotel Golf about asking for what you want in busy airspace. CFI Echo Alpha discusses how he gradually introduces students to different technology as they progres...
OB110: ADS-B, Part 3
February 03, 2020 15:43 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBEpisode 110 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH continue to discuss the new ADS-B equipment requirement and we hear from our listeners about their experiences with the equipment. We briefly discuss helicopter operations, ATC communications during a critical incident, and more of your awesome feedback! For more information about ADS-B, check out the following links: Wikipedia or the FAA site. Timely Feedback: Timely feedback from a SW Metroplex controller. Thank you! Audio from...
OB109: ADS-B, Part 2
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBEpisode 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. Timely Feedback: The DUDE may be able to help with military rating/civilian conversion. PATRON Mike Charlie clears up the “Woo Pig Sooie” question. Delta Bravo Charlie sent in audio about traffic and ADS-B. PATRON Romeo Whiskey Kilo sent in ADS-B feedback. PATRON Charlie Alpha Whiskey sent in ADS-B feedback and some handy links: AOPA ...
OB108: ADS-B, What Do We See?
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBEpisode 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 us in the radar room. Please continue to ask for flight following, continue to visually scan for other aircraft, and as always, fly safely! Timely Feedback: PATRON Charlie Papa sent in audio about lessons learned! Juliet Foxtrot sent in a correction! We made an error! #Bronco PATRON Charlie Alpha Whiskey sent in audio about positio...
OB107: Landing Will Be At Your Own Risk
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBEpisode 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 phraseology. We received some great stories of controllers taking the plane and lessons you wish you learned before they presented themselves in real life. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Echo Delta sent a link (https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/ )to help support our Australian friends under a blanket of heat and fire. PATRON Delta Golf sent in ...
OB106: Coordination Station, TERPS Chirps
January 06, 2020 17:07 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBEpisode 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. If you want to hear a mock radar session where we do some coordination, check out OB045: Sounds From The Radar Room. Great questions, JS. Thank you! Timely Feedback: PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie sent in a link http://airportviewer.com/airport/KATL SGAC PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo answers the question of the week! PATRON Alpha Tango ha...
OB105: Last Show of the Decade
December 30, 2019 16:34 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBEpisode 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 of your awesome questions! Thank you for the great audio, PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie! Audio provided by a listener from LiveATC.net. Timely Feedback: PATRON Bravo Sierra want to meet at BQ1 for a live show. Juliet Hotel also wants to meet for a live show. Lima Lima discusses his nav/audio setup and wifi. Audio from DBC about cal...
OB104: Two Balloons, A Rocket, And An Irishman
December 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBEpisode 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 episode, we are going to tackle a ton of timely feedback and get to some more great aviation questions. RH and BG from Podcasting on a Plane podcast did an interview a few weeks ago. Click here to listen to the entire interview. Thank you, BG! It was a blast! Thank you, PATRON Kilo Lima for inspiring the conversation. Seasonal mu...
OB103: VFR Radio Failure
December 16, 2019 18:34 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBEpisode 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 chain of events, the decision making process, and the safe conclusion. Timely Feedback: Charlie Golf says thanks to Opposing Bases! Bravo Foxtrot has a questions about requisite work experience for becoming a controller. PATRON Captain Nick has some suggestions for renaming “Compulsory” reporting points. November Alpha responds to...
OB102: Aviation Geek-Speak
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBEpisode 102 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG tackle more listener questions and feedback about ATC, Class Charlie, cloud clearances, and VFR on Top clearances. Timely Feedback: PATRON Charlie Papa sent in some Canadian knowledge! Thank you! Hotel Hotel got kicked to the couch for listening to the robots! PATRON CW sent in a picture of his panel and some show ideas. PATRON HM sent in SoCal Class Charlie feedbacks. JAM the CFII asked about EMPs and its effects on ...