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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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01:26:25

OB316: Thirsty Chinooks and Penguin Riots

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

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

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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

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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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01:15:42

OB306: Center, Are YOU IFR Capable?

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2023/11/13

Episode 306 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss controller’s favorite approach: the contact approach! Why does this procedure confuse controllers when it’s actually very simple? What can you expect when you request this rarely used procedure? We also discuss STARs, “I love ATC”, and more aviation questions. This was a fun episode and you don’t want to miss it! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show

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01:22:02

OB305: Trading Places, Opposite Bases

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/11/06

Episode 305 Show Notes Topic of the show: Simultaneous IFR approaches to non-towered airports. Timely Feedback: 1. Frozen North Center controller on VFR release of IFR and more. 2. Patron JP on VFR release of IFR departures. 3. Congrats on 305 episodes. Feedback 1. Modest deviations on IFR FP by Patron EL 2. Patron KK on victor airway descents on IFR approaches. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or

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01:26:43

OB304: Tickles and Stick Wiggles

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/10/30

Episode 304 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH get into the details of a rare type of approach clearance. What would we do as pilots if we received this clearance? How would we issue the clearance as controllers? And is there a regulation to establish an argument that it’s not only safe, but legal? We also discuss pilot punishments, PIREP holds, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This is a packed episode and you don’t want to miss it! Timely

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01:17:54

OB303: The Next Chapter

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/10/24

Episode 303 Show Notes Topic of the show: On today’s show, AG and RH share some very exciting news! We also discuss controller contrived missed approach instructions, med-evac call signs, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron HTB shares the results of their ATSAP report. 2. Patron JM shares an idea on how the arrival deviation should have sounded. 3. Patron WTF files to a nearby VOR and continues VFR. Feedback 1. Patron AW wants to buy a

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01:10:03

OB302: Descent Before LAMMB is BAAAD

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/10/16

Episode 302 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a complicated approach in mountainous terrain. Why is the controller leaving the pilot high? What routing may help the pilot comply with the approach using normal descent maneuvers? We share our thoughts and some ideas on what this pilot can do next time. We also discuss vectors to final at the last second, wandering luggage tugs, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. You don’t want to miss this

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01:20:11

OB301: Classic Extreme Overcomplication

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/10/09

Episode 301 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a shortcut through a very busy Class Bravo area on an IFR flight. Why was the original routing assigned? How is it possible to fly directly over a busy airport? And what can the pilot to do to plan for this type of routing? We also discuss departing VFR looking for your IFR flight plan, remarks, and much more. You don’t want to miss this fun episode! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron Alpha Kilo asks about

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01:32:16

OB300: Penguin Playground of Pavement

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/10/02

Episode 300 Show Notes Topic of the show: Episode 300!!! On this milestone episode, AG and RH take a stroll down memory lane while answering listener questions about aviation, flying, and air traffic control. We discuss flight plans, flight following, landing at a busy Class Bravo airport, emergencies, and much, much more. This is a fun, entertaining, and educational episode you won’t want to miss. Thank you to all our loyal Patrons, listeners, family, and friends for helping Opposing Bases

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01:14:38

OB299: The Most TWAFL Arrival

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/09/25

Episode 299 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss “descend via” clearances and the confusion caused by taking an aircraft off vertical guidance early in the procedure. What could the pilots do differently to avoid any confusion? How can the controller mitigate the risks involved in issuing new altitudes? We also discuss missing aircraft after flight following and more of your aviation questions and feedback. You don’t want to miss this episode! Timely Feedback:

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01:22:32

OB298: Emergency Inbound

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/09/18

Episode 298 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a recent TRIAD emergency inbound flight. What happened? What advice to we have for the pilots and ATC? How did prompt pilot decision making lead to a safe outcome? We also discuss phraseology, clearances, and aircraft identification. This is a packed episode and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron TBP sent some clarifying comments about traffic direction. 2. Patron HTB shared more insight into the BT-13

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01:13:51

OB297: Opposing Lanes, Car Traffic Talk

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/09/11

Episode 297 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the striking similarities between our jobs as air traffic controllers and real life police officers directing traffic. Squeeze plays, confused drivers, violators, and those that simply don’t pay attention make for an interesting comparison to air traffic. We also share our opinion on general aviation landers at Class Bravo airports, rant about PIREPs, and hear more of your awesome aviation feedback. This is a fun

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