Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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OB097: Digitally Remastered
November 04, 2019 17:07 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBEpisode 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 to say thank you to everyone for their patience and a special thank you to all our show PATRONS! We are having a blast with this show and the questions keep getting better each week! NEW OB SWAG! Get your new Opposing Bases T-Shirt today! Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Hotel sent in audio about flight following. PATRON DG sent ...
OB96: Pop Up IFR and Straight-In Approaches
October 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBEpisode 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 Charlie Juliet sent in feedback about short hops. 2. Kilo Mike the MedEvac helicopter driver sent in details about is operation. 3. PATRON Alpha Tango sent in some audio about emergency operation priority. 4. PATRON Delta Romeo Golf thinks we resemble the Sesame Street characters? Feedback 1. Echo Bravo asked about 9/11 and the chan...
OB95: MedEvac 9-1-1
October 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBEpisode 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 efficiently? We also discuss “Med Evac” operations and how we prioritize that type of operation. Timely Feedback: 1. MVR asks about vacation bidding and short jet hops. 2. PATRON India Mike has a Bay Area IFR operational short cut. 3. PATRON Golf Tango talks about the military version of the Beech Jet. 4. PATRON ...
OB94: NEODD SWEVEN, The Triad Bear
October 14, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBEpisode 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? Timely Feedback: 1. ATC story from PATRON Papa Lima. 2. ATC story from PATRON Delta Golf. 3. Juliet Romeo with great feedback about the NOSE rule in Florida. 4. IFR See and Avoid? Check out this article. 5. PATRON Alpha Kilo sent in a great question about a recent flight. 6. PATRON Bravo Foxtrot sent in a l...
OB93: Five Star Weekend Wonderland
October 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBEpisode 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 break down their thoughts to help keep you informed, safe, and having fun while flying! Have you given us a review on iTunes? Click here and leave us a Five Star Review. We will pick the best five star review and send you some show merchandise! Or click "Write a Review" in your podcast player on your iOS device! ...
OB92: Texas Sized Delays
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBEpisode 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 try to explain what could have been happening while his plane guzzled gas! Thank you for your service, GT! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Kilo Lima sent in feedback about her ground instructor rating. 2. Juliet Sierra sent in a thank you! 3. PATRON Alpha Tango comments on our reading of his hilarious sarcasm. 4. P...
OB91: Ask A Controller, Part 2
September 23, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBEpisode 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 certificates and also a shout out to TW for becoming a new private pilot! Great job! *Today’s show was recorded while AG drove to base. Please accept our apologies for some minor audio issues.* Enjoy the show! Timely Feedback: 1. CQ is all about #TeamAG and the #StarDestroyer! 2. Tango Mike the Fire Truck Guy: double ...
OB90: Ask A Controller
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBEpisode 90 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on some more of your awesome questions and feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Alpha Tango sent in Chicago feedback! Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander/PATRON 7.Zero Productions just did an awesome video on the Fisk Arrival. This is outstanding and we highly recommend checking it out! Lima Delta Fox sent in Dallas departure procedures feedback. From Papa Lima regarding the intentional slip up when RH said our facility “n...
OB89: Bird Strike Emergency
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBEpisode 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 2015. AG and RH discuss the incident and talk about reacting quickly during an emergency. Thank you, SH for sharing your son’s story and we are happy it ended with a safe landing at a published airport. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Lima Delta Golf sent in ORD feedback. 2. Charlie November from ORD answered our questions about the m...
OB88: Gotta Keep 'Em Separated
September 02, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBEpisode 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 controllers keep airplanes apart. Thank you to another great air trafficker for his/her help answering some questions about Chicago Tower ground operations, standard taxi instructions, and training! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Alpha Tango sent in questions with his Chicago messages. Thank you! 2. PATRON Joe the Ai...
OB87: Chicago Area Flying Part 2: IFR
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBEpisode 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 friend "MDW" from Chicago Tracon! We got nothing but positive feedback and praise for the hard work you all do at C90! We really appreciate all your help! Thank you! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Echo from the U talks about US accents. 2. Mike Sierra sent in a factoid about ORD. 3. SB sent in feedback about phra...
OB86: Chicago Area Flying Part 1: VFR
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBEpisode 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 aviation pilot know before flying in the Chicago area? Find out on this episode. A special thanks to “MDW”, a controller at Chicago Tracon for all your help! We will continue our Chicago series next week with a focus on IFR flights. Timely Feedback: 1. SUPREME GALACTIC AVIATION COMMANDER Mike Golf sent in a link to his l...
OB85: Trail Blaze In A Summer Weather Maze
August 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBEpisode 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. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Romeo Whiskey (@JBalloonist) sent in some videos about arriving and departing MCO in a GA aircraft. Thank you! 2. PATRON Echo Charlie has a great question about going missed approach in VMC. Thank you! 3. Sierra Papa tells a story about phone clearances. Thank you! 4. PATRON Foxtr...
OB84: B747 Heavy, Rock Your Wings
August 05, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBEpisode 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: 1. PATRON CP sent in audio and video. Thanks, CP! 2. PATRON TF sent in ODP feedback. Cool! 3. PATRON NG sent in a story about his flight the other day and the awesome work of the controllers at Kansas City Center and Kansas City Approach! Great job! 4. DM sent in audio feedback and Patron Max Trescott was kind enough to hel...
OB83: Live From the Saturday Night Air Show Day 6 and 7
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBEAA 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 recorded during the Saturday night air show. We talk about what made this week special and what AirVenture means to us. Listener feedback drives our show. But our Patron's support made this week possible. Thank you to all our Patrons and supporters of the show! We couldn't have done any of thi...
Bonus #6: Fisk Flight Narrative Day 5
July 27, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBRock Your Wings! RH and Mike from Flying and Life podcast talk about the VFR departure from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, the flight to Green Lake, and the Fisk Arrival. Thank you, Mike, for taking me along for the most memorable flight I've ever had! You flew like a pro and it was awesome! A special shout out to the NATCA Air Traffic Controllers working the departure off of Runway 18R, the Fisk controllers sequencing us inbound to the field after RIPON, and the tower controllers wor...
Bonus #5: Live OVER Fisk at AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 5
July 26, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBLive 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 now I've heard it from the air. The professional Air Traffic Controllers are the heartbeat of this great show and we want to say it loud and clear: GREAT JOB and THANK YOU for your hard work, professionalism, and dedication to safety! Well done! Romeo Hotel was invited to fly as a passenger with Mike from ...
Bonus #4: Live from AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 4
July 26, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBRomeo 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 Red Bull Air Force, and 3D RC demos which includes large-scale RC aircraft with lights, lasers, and smoke effects! What a great day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019! The show was amazing but . . . the S.T.O.L. competition was moved to 8am tomorrow due to some logistical issues. RH loved the RC demos...
Bonus #3: Live from FISK at AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 3
July 24, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThe 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 watching you do such an outstanding job today at FISK! Rock Your Wings! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t...
OB82: Live Audience From AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 2
July 23, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBEpisode 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, and people of AirVenture! A special thank you to all the listeners and show supporters that came for our first ever live recording with an audience! What a blast! Thank you! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting ...
Bonus #2: Live From AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 1
July 22, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBLive from the AirShow, Day 1! Enjoy! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Legal Notice The hos...
Bonus #1: Live from AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Day 0
July 21, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBThe 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 APG, did an interview with Patron Golf Tango and got a visit from Patron Bravo Foxtrot! We are on our way to pick up AG from APW. RH's Dad, DH, helps with live updates! Fly safely and enjoy the show! See you later! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases...
OB81: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh NOTAM
July 15, 2019 16:00 - 2 hours - 86.4 MBEAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss the EAA AirVenture NOTAM; specifically, arrival procedures. We want everyone flying to EAA AirVenture to thoroughly read the NOTAM and be familiar with the details. According to the EAA “The free 32-page booklet is an absolute must if you're flying an aircraft to Oshkosh. It outlines all arrival/departure procedures, radio frequencies, Wittman Regional Airport details, and much more. Although many ...
OB80: Bay Area Flying With Max Trescott
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBEpisode 80 show notes Topic of the Show: An interview with Max Trescott, author of Max Trescott's G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook, 2008 CFI Of The Year, and a Cirrus Platinum CSIP. We discuss general aviation flying in the San Francisco Bay Area and VFR vs IFR practice approaches. Afterwards, AG and RH get to some more listener feedback and answer your questions! Aviation News Talk podcast episodes mentioned in the interview. Epiosde 087: Night IFR Electrical Failure: ATC And A Cell P...
OB79: English For Air Traffickers
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBEpisode 79 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on some feedback. If you have questions about the upcoming EAA AirVenture 2019 NOTAM, flying in Class Bravo airspace near Chicago, or flying in the San Francisco Bay Area, send them in now by clicking on each of those topics. Timely Feedback: 1. Great audio from Hillel about flying into a busy Class B airport! 2. PATRON “Joe the Airbus Guy” sent in remarks about straight in approaches. 3. PATRON Captain Nick exp...
OB78: Practice Approaches: Tips and Tricks
June 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBEpisode 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 on how to accomplish the training mission in your home airspace. Timely Feedback: 1. MSM sent in his favorite twin: The PA23 Apache. Thanks, MSM from Australia! 2. NW has a question about practice approaches. Show topic maker! 3. PATRON Mike Delta sent in audio about Canadian callsigns and drone activity. Be...
OB77: Everyone Is Cleared to Land
June 17, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBEpisode 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 Delta Echo Whiskey’s questions. Thank you, DEW! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on...
OB76: Help Wanted
June 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBEpisode 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 questions/comments from seven other listeners. Your feedback drives the show and we want to get to all of it . . . thank you for your patience. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Captain Nick made the news! Plane Tales podcast is an awesome segment of the Airline Pilot Guy podcast. Check them out if you haven’t heard them! The...
OB75: Class Delta Communication and Coordination
June 03, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBEpisode 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. Two design choices, each with two colors available. Click here to buy your shirt today! Topic of the show: PATRON Juliet Romeo asked a great question about coordination between ATC facilities regarding sequence to Class Delta airports. We also revisit a discussion we had on OB55 about VFR pilots contacting the under...
OB74: Radio Faces Host Canadian Aces
May 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBEpisode 74 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH host two Canadian listeners for our first official meetup! Thank you, CP and JB for flying all the way to the TRIAD and helping us record a great episode! Timely Feedback: 1. “MDW” from C90 comments on hitting gaps in ORD and MDW. Thank you, MDW! 2. JDJ explains the wingspan issues with the B747 “dash” 8! Thank you, JDJ! 3. DG from “Boeing 737 Operator” Airlines comments on being ready to go! 4. JN from “The Landline” expla...
OB73: Fun Checkrides and Fat Airplanes
May 20, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBEpisode 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. Timely Feedback: Hotel Golf responds to OB71. Thank you, HG! Patron JR sent a link to an episode of Podcasting On A Plane. Thank you, JR! Feedback ABM asked if filing IFR bogs down controllers? Thank you, ABM! HG from University of Dubuque sent in feedback about OB71. Feedback from aviation student about ...
OB72: The Aviation Community
May 13, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBEpisode 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 control, her experience during an emergency, and what advice she has for the flying community. Thank you, Kilo Lima! Timely Feedback: NedATC sent in feedback about the Mosquito engines! Thank you! Congratulations, DRM, on your tail wheel endorsement! Stick and Rudder Aviation. Feedback Juliet November from NCT...
OB71: Potomac Approach (PCT), Part 2
May 06, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBTopic 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 providing this information for entertainment purposes only*. This podcast, the website, and the views expressed by the show hosts and guests are not a replacement for applicable laws, rules, and regulations; specifically 14 CFR Part 91, 14 CFR Part 93, 14 CFR Part 61 and all training associated with the Washington, D.C. ...
OB70: Potomac Approach (PCT), Part 1
April 29, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBEpisode 70 Show Notes Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk T shirt! Click now! Sale ends on May 5! Topic of the show: AG and RH will begin discussion about the complex Potomac Approach airspace, including a basic overview of the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) around Washington, D.C. and the associated Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ). Thank you to our friends at Potomac Approach (PCT) for your help answering listener questions! *Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk and our guests are providing t...
OB69: Category III Approaches and Autoland
April 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBEpisode 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 help us out! Thank you LB for sending in those great questions! Thank you, Captain Nick for your awesome audio feedback! Triad Cat III, click here for a picture of the minimums. If anyone would like to hear Captain Nick’s weekly segment on the Airline Pilot Guy show, you can subscribe to Airline Pilot Guy podcast and/or...
OB68: ARTCCs vs TRACONs
April 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBEpisode 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 TRACON traffic, equipment, and controllers! Patron Feedback: Charlie Mike from Alaska left some feedback about instructing in Alaska! Timely Feedback: "Foxtrot Foxtrot” from Frozen Tundra Center responds to Episode 67. Thank you, FF! Outstanding answers. Patron “Joe the Airbus Guy” responds to episode 67. Thank ...
OB67: Center Controllers Can See The Future
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBEpisode 67 Show Notes Topic of the show: Feedback catch up time! Timely Feedback: Bucket list items from Kilo Kilo! Compete my Multi-Engine Instrument Commercial Rating, 2nd: Get a ride in a P51, 3rd: Land an airplane in all 50 States, 4th: Fly in every type of airline aircraft currently in service, I've already got most of the easy ones, what I'm missing are the wide body's and finally visit KFFA otherwise known as First Flight in North Carolina. Feedback 1. Charlie Hotel left s...
OB66: Beechcraft Days, 100,000 Plays
April 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBEpisode 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 100,000 times on 6 continents in over 5,000 unique cities! Listener feedback, questions, and community interaction have kept this show growing and we work hard to improve the content and audio quality every single week! We have our listeners to thank for our growing popularity. Thank you for listening and sharing the s...
OB65: Atlanta TRACON (A80), Part 2
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBEpisode 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 part 2 of our interview with “OU” from Atlanta TRACON (A80). We discuss the parallel ILS PRM approaches, breakouts, missed approaches, and re-sequencing. A special thank you to “OU” for an awesome interview and answering listener questions. The professional air traffic controllers at A80 work traffic in and out of one...
OB64: Atlanta TRACON (A80), Part 1
March 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBEpisode 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 part 1 of our interview with “OU” from Atlanta Tracon (A80). We discuss the radar room at A80, standard procedures, personnel, arrival rates, and set up for instrument approaches. A special thank you to “OU” for an awesome interview. The professional air traffic controllers at A80 work traffic in and out of one of the b...
OB63: Speed Restrictions
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB*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 Romeo Golf sent in a question about aircraft speed restrictions and assignments. We break down speed limits, speed restrictions, and why we use speed assignments in the TRIAD airspace. Great question, JRG. Thank you! Timely Feedback: Cricket audio from Captain Nick. Thank you for the wonderful explanation! Local pilot, ...
Episode 062: Dodging Primary Targets
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBEpisode 62 Show Notes Topic of the show: Listener feedback inspired topic this week is transponders, beacon code assignments, and tracking unidentified primary targets around Class Bravo airspace. Timely Feedback: Flying and Life podcast audio. Thank you, Mike! Max Trescott sent in feedback about Episode 61: Family Flight Night TT the Venus C-40 Pilot sent in some more follow up feedback. Feedback Tango Hotel is working on his private pilot license and asked if we needed help with so...
OB062: Dodging Primary Targets
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBEpisode 62 Show Notes Topic of the show: Listener feedback inspired topic this week is transponders, beacon code assignments, and tracking unidentified primary targets around Class Bravo airspace. Timely Feedback: Flying and Life podcast audio. Thank you, Mike! Max Trescott sent in feedback about Episode 61: Family Flight Night TT the Venus C-40 Pilot sent in some more follow up feedback. Feedback Tango Hotel is working on his private pilot license and asked if we needed help wi...
OB061: Family Flight Night
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBEpisode 61 Show Notes Topic of the show: Delta Whiskey sent in some questions regarding a recent show on the Aviation News Talk podcast, hosted by Max Trescott. Special thank you to Max Trescott for allowing us to use some of his audio for our show. Check out his podcast: Aviation News Talk. It’s a must listen for anyone that loves aviation! Feedback RH2 sent in questions for the show. Thank you, RH2! What flight was she talking about? Delta Hotel sent in comments about the ho...
Episode 061: Family Flight Night
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBEpisode 61 Show Notes Topic of the show: Delta Whiskey sent in some questions regarding a recent show on the Aviation News Talk podcast, hosted by Max Trescott. During their discussion about ForeFlight, Master CFI Gary Reeves made some remarks relevant to air traffic and we try to relate them to the TRIAD. RH and AG also discuss filing IFR flight plans, alternates, weather minimums required at your destination, and good practices using arrival and departure procedures. Thanks for the grea...
Episode 060: Buzzing The Tower
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBEpisode 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 tower airspace. Thank you, JEC! Great audio feedback. And a special thank you to my anonymous contact in the Atlanta Tower! Your airport is a factory of airplanes and ATC keeps the machine running at full capacity! Thank you, ATL! How does this compare to TRIAD helicopter operations? How does a facility layout and airspace...
OB060: Atlanta Tower
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBEpisode 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 tower airspace. Thank you, JEC! Great audio feedback. And a special thank you to my anonymous contact in the Atlanta Tower! Your airport is a factory of airplanes and ATC keeps the machine running at full capacity! Thank you, ATL! How does this compare to TRIAD helicopter operations? How does a facility layout and airspac...
OB059: Wrong Way on a Windy Day
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBEpisode 59 Show Notes Topic of the show: Runway selection considerations. Captain Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show sent in audio feedback that inspired today’s topic. Thank you, Captain Nick! A special thank you to our anonymous source at Boston Tower that helped give me some clues regarding runway selection on the day Captain Nick arrived! RH loves BOS, loved flying there as a pilot, and has fond memories of that airport. We really appreciate your help! Have a great week and tha...
Episode 059: Wrong Way on a Windy Day
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBEpisode 59 Show Notes Topic of the show: Runway selection considerations. Captain Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show sent in audio feedback that inspired today’s topic. Thank you, Captain Nick! A special thank you to our anonymous source at Boston Tower that helped give me some clues regarding runway selection on the day Captain Nick arrived! RH loves BOS, loved flying there as a pilot, and has fond memories of that airport. We really appreciate your help! Timely Feedback: 1. KM ...
OB058: The Voice That Puts Out Fires
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBEpisode 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 corrected instructions. Why does this happen? Is it safe? Thank you, KM! Audio sent in by "Joe the Airbus Guy" rounds out the topic. Timely Feedback: *We are still working on feedback from Captain Nick! Stay tuned. Captain Nick produces an awesome podcast called Plane Tales. *CK sent in information and picture about ...