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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Air Traffic Talk

Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk ✈ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎧 Want early access and full archives? Join the crew at opposingbases.supercast.com. 🛩️ Listener-supported. No ads. Just aviation conversations that matter. 📸 Instagram: @opposing_bases 🌍 Show site: opposingbases.com

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01:17:42

OB326: Opposing Bases, The Musical

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2024/04/01

Episode 326 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss ways a pilot can file and receive the right T route when flying near or around giant metroplex Class Bravo airspace. Why does it only work half the time? What constraints are the controllers under when issuing routing. And what can the pilot do after they’ve initially been denied their filed routing. We also discuss reporting unidentified objects, approaches with magnetic disparity, and more of your awesome

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01:32:10

OB325: Practice Approach Refresher Training

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2024/03/26

Episode 325 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss practice approaches, controller separation responsibility during the approaches, and how instructors can maximize efficiency while being a good user of the NAS. We also answer listener questions about late tower handoffs, ADS-B callsign matching, controller training, and much more! You don't want to miss this episode! We revisit some techniques and tips on VFR practice approaches. Timely Feedback: 1

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01:21:34

OB324: No Approach Means No ODP

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2024/03/19

Episode 324 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the risks associated with departing from a non towered airport without a published instrument approach procedure. What should every pilot understand about the departure? How will they maintain terrain and obstruction clearance? Can ATC provide them with an IFR clearance if they depart VFR but are below the minimum vectoring altitude? We discuss this complex issue and many more of your aviation questions and

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01:20:54

OB323: Iceberg Enhancing Drugs

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2024/03/11

Episode 323 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH share more listener feedback on how to stay at the top of your game in aviation. Pilots have so many different opportunities to stay focused and continue learning and we highlight just a few ways you can enhance safety in your everyday flying. We also discuss pilot deviations, initial callups, and more of your aviation questions. This is a packed episode and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC

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01:25:53

OB322: A Slippery Mountain Missed

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2024/03/04

Episode 322 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a complicated missed approach procedure in mountainous terrain. How can a pilot prepare to safely navigate terrain during a missed approach initiated beyond the missed approach point? Can the pilot fly the obstacle departure procedure? What happens if they are too low to speak to ATC? We share our opinion on this complicated procedure and try our best to provide some tips on safely dealing with the scenario in

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01:25:08

OB321: Emphasized Arrivals, A Chiropractor's Dream

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2024/02/29

Episode 321 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss ways to stay sharp in aviation. How do you make sure you’re engaged and always improving? What methods do you use to stay on top of your game? We also discuss STEM flights for young aviators, IFR flights at VFR altitudes, and tower/tracon point outs. This episode was fun to record! Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron RW sent feedback about “this page intentionally left blank” 2. SGAC ED sent feedback about

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01:23:41

OB320: Cloud Surfing on the Published Mist

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2024/02/19

Episode 320 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the danger in scud running as it relates to other traffic. How can the IFR airplane safely navigate in airspace with other traffic that isn’t in contact with ATC or CTAF? We also discuss a great way to introduce kids to ATC, traffic advisories, and more of you aviation questions and feedback. This episode is packed and you don’t want to miss any of it! Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1. Many Patrons sent feedback on

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01:27:14

OB319: Kids in Aviation and ATC

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2024/02/12

Episode 319 Show Notes Topic of the show: Kids in Aviation and ATC On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss their ideas on getting kids interested in careers in aviation. Do you have an aspiring young adult and you are trying to find ways to introduce them to aviation? Does you kids stare out the window and wonder at the magic of aviation like we did when we were young? We also discuss trip planning with important passengers, non-towered operations, and more of you aviation questions and

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01:24:44

OB318: Real Life in Fantasyland

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2024/02/05

Episode 318 Show Notes Topic of the show: Controller Recurrent Training What topics and scenarios do controllers train on annually or semi-annually? And how does it compare to airline/commercial pilot recurrent training? On this week’s episode, AG and RH will discuss the differences in training and how controllers and pilots benefit from regular interval training. We also discuss AG’s Manual Transmission School, snarky tower controllers, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.

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01:16:52

OB317: Stick Shift Type Ratings

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2024/01/31

Episode 317 Show Notes Topic of the show: Finding Community in Aviation Listeners respond to our request for how they find community within aviation. RH also shares updates on his training progression at Penguin Airlines. If you want to learn more about the training and the checkride, head over to patreon.com/opposingbases Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Echo Sierra responded to our request in 316 2. BH responded to our request in 316 3. Patron AC sent a list of ideas for finding fellow fliers 4

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01:26:25

OB316: Thirsty Chinooks and Penguin Riots

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2024/01/22

Episode 316 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss ways for a newly minted private pilot to engage with the aviation community. We also share our thoughts on safely expanding your skills while maintaining a safety first approach to flying. This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC JAS asks about controller training timeline. 2. SGAC AM talks about wireless headsets and controller actions during an

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01:14:38

OB315: Pet the Jet, Flee the Nest

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2024/01/15

Episode 315 Show Notes Topic of the show: Time to get pushed out of the nest! On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the transition from trainee to certified controller and the stages of development as a professional controller. We also share our thoughts on how a pilot should mature into a safe, risk reducing airman after they complete training. The listener feedback on CPDLC and gliders is also discussed on this episode. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Juliet Golf comments on

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01:22:37

OB314: This CAN Work in America

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2024/01/08

Episode 314 Show Notes Topic of the show: Reroutes in Troubled Airspace SGAC Patron JAS provides the show topic this week about getting routing around weather in difficult airspace. How can pilots prepare for deviations in busy airspace? We also discuss denied flight following and using flight plans to keep you safe. This episode is packed, you don’t’ want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Controller/Patron MK responded to questions about a capitol arrival being restricted. 2. Patron DC

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01:19:04

OB313: Dark Side of the Hot Garbage Charlie

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2024/01/02

Episode 313 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss why some controllers cannot issue radar vectors. Why are they suggesting headings? What should the pilot do in order to safely comply with the instructions? We also discuss IFR shortcuts, an airport in desperate need of metering, and more aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. We set the record straight on altitude selection during an IFR departure near terrain. 2. Patron AMM wants to know when

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01:16:22

OB312: Santa's Glider Goes Missed

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/12/25

Episode 312 Show Notes Topic of the show: Santa's Glider Goes Missed On this year’s Christmas show, we dig deep into Santa’s bag of feedback and discuss gliders, weight and balance, flight following, missed approaches and much much more. Merry Christmas! Holiday/Christmas audio used during this special episode: Music: Deck the Halls – Jingle Punks (No Copyright Music) Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Juliet Golf sent a note about weight and balance. 2. SGAC Patron Bravo Sierra sent an

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01:17:27

OB311: Shift Sandwich and Avoiding Earth

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/12/18

Episode 311 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH answer a question about filed and expected altitudes while flying an ODP. What is the safest way to navigate a lost comms scenario while executing the ODP? How can you plan ahead to be a safer and more prepared pilot? We also discuss shift work, opposite direction operation rules, and more of your awesome aviation questions. This is a packed episode and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron EF

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01:22:22

OB310: Bears Need Not Apply

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/12/11

Episode 310 Show Notes Bears Need Not Apply Patron Romeo Sierra returns to the airlines after a long absence. RH answers some questions on how he landed at Penguin Airlines, what stars aligned to make the move possible, and advice for up-and-coming aviators that want to be an airline pilot. We also discuss airport wildlife stories, Alaska flight service, and more of your awesome aviation feedback. This was a really fun episode, you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron

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01:26:30

OB309: Pushing Back on Pushing Tin

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/12/04

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 you below that anyway. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron JB sent an advisory circular that defines short approaches. 2. Patron TS tells us that once again we put our feet in our mouths about the experimental remarks remarks we made. 3. Patron BC has a question about speed reduction on final 4. SGAC Patron RF adds to the theme of his 5 star

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01:22:20

OB308: Double Go Around Burger

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/11/27

Episode 308 Show Notes Topic of the show: Tricky Go-Arounds by Patron Oscar Golf: A completely made up, fictitious event having no connection to any real events that ever happened before. . . .AG and RH discuss a squeeze play that went terribly wrong resulting in a double go around and at least one pilot responding to a TCAS Resolution Advisory. Find out what the pilot could have done to prepare for a possible go around and increase their situational awareness in a tricky environment. We also

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01:32:28

OB307: Paper Tigers at Penguin Airlines

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/11/20

Episode 307 Show Notes Topic of the show: More Feedback! 1. Patron BY discusses a proposed FAR for OB Listeners 2. Patron MTW talks about glider ops near the Triad https://www.piedmontsoaring.net/ Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SE discusses a great technique using contact approaches. 2. Patron BE gives us the history of descents on airways for approaches. 3. CG finds a CFR about descending on airways for approaches Feedback 1. Patron CM on how the 737 descends so beautifully. 2. Patron LR

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