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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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01:15:52

OB267: Confounding Clearance Confusion

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/02/13

Episode 267 Show Notes Topic of the show: Today’s show is jam packed with valuable information every pilot can take with them on their next flight. We discuss a very complicated departure procedure and how to execute it safely considering how we would fly an ODP, managing flight plans and flight following, and lesson learned from a last second go around in IMC. You don’t want to miss this episode! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron ABM sent a cool picture of the Coffee Bravo area showing three

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01:07:55

OB266: Beak to Beak With a Battle Penguin

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/02/06

Episode 266 Show Notes Topic of the show: When approach issues a visual approach clearance to a Class Delta airport, what are the expectations when entering the flow of traffic at the towered airport? What if the pilot thinks the assigned entry is unsafe? On this week’s show, we will hear from a pilot that used their judgement to safely enter the airport traffic pattern, why ATC seemed upset, and how you can communicate with ATC to resolve the issue. We also discuss radio etiquette when you are

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01:20:04

OB265: I Show You as IFR Now

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/01/30

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 like the high volume of traffic, the complexity of the airspace, and the workload on each controller. We also discuss go arounds, ADS-B coverage and equipage, and magically making a VFR aircraft IFR. This is a really fun episode you won’t want to miss! Happy Monday! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron JEC shared some more thoughts about last week’s show. 2

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01:13:13

OB264:ATC101-Basketweaving

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/01/23

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 issues at TRIAD, and why our airspace and traffic levels make the solution different than a larger Class Bravo airport. We also discuss pop up IFR clearances and hear some audio of the world’s fastest controllers. You don’t want to miss this episode! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron HAB had their review producing device held hostage by a fake name. 2. Patron

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01:14:31

OB263: Visual Approach Cavalcade

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/01/16

Episode 263 Show Notes Topic of the show: Visual approaches can be one of the most poorly understood procedures for a newly certified instrument pilot. On this week’s show, AG and RH review some basic assumptions behind visual approaches, the timing of calling the field in sight, and understanding your position in relation to traffic off the airport. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron RM shares a story about floppy disks. 2. SGAC Patron JAS shares some more details about the “no IFR departures”

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01:18:18

OB262: Floppy Disks and Squeeze Plays

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/01/09

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 aircraft in either direction. What did ATC do right and what could they have done to improve the outcome of this traffic scenario? What can the pilot do to prepare for an imminent go around and allow adequate time for ATC to formulate a backup plan? We also discuss strange IFR taxi instructions, radio mistakes, and obstacle alerts for VFR pilots. You don’t

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01:22:08

OB261: I Disagree With Me

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2023/01/02

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 did the student say to get an immediate solution from ATC? Find out on this episode. We also discuss reroutes, listening skills, and the service provided by Angel Flight pilots. This was a really fun way to start our 6th year doing weekly episodes. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron DM actually did what we suggested and got MSAW processing on a VFR

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01:24:00

OB260: Fifth Year Terminated, Squawk Two Zero Two Three

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/12/29

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! On this week’s show, we discuss visual approaches into busy Class D airports, the importance of alternate airport planning, approach request etiquette, approach plate nuances, and many more of your aviation questions. We would like to wish the aviation community a Happy New Year! See you in 2023! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron WTF points out the

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01:44:24

Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/12/26

A fun collection of sound bites from 2022. Enjoy!

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01:20:07

OB259: Penguiniverse Christmas Spectacular

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/12/19

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 enough to initiate flight following? We will discuss busy airspace, conflicting traffic, and tools to ensure you get flight following services as early as possible. We also discuss lost communication, alternate airports, and more of your awesome aviation feedback. Merry Christmas from RH and AG! Fly safely and have a great week! Timely Feedback: 1

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01:18:58

OB258: The Zero G Weight Loss Plan

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/12/12

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 why they may be happening. We also discuss ILS Critical Areas, confusing ATC instructions, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron DR from Ireland shared some more friendly words about our American English. http://www.taytopark.ie/ 2. Patron CKA shared a multiple airport flight story where our advice

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01:07:08

OB257: An IMC Work Hardening Plan

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/12/05

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 airports in actual IMC weather. How does a pilot let ATC know what they want to do in the filed flight plan? What can the pilots do to maximize efficiency on a practice flight? We also discuss easing back in to work after some time off, navigating busy airspace VFR, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron

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01:17:30

OB256: Jupiter Jets

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/11/28

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 to VMC while joining traffic at a non-towered airport. When should you cancel IFR? Should you remain IFR until reaching the ground? What other considerations should be made in determining when to cancel but remain safe. We also discuss straight in approach clearances and why an LPV can’t always be published. If you wanted to know something about the

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01:13:07

OB255: Cancel All My Flight Plans

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/11/21

Episode 255 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show we discuss double IFR flight plans, handling in flight malfunctions expeditiously but safely, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Why was the controller trying to convince an inbound aircraft to a towered airport to cancel IFR? What happened to their outbound flight plan? And how can the pilot navigate the awkward moment on the downwind? This was another ad free, 100% Patron supported episode with all content

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01:07:42

OB254: Penguin Death NOTAMs

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/11/14

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 to avoid some taxi instruction traps. We also discuss tower operational hours and flight following in no man’s land. RH ends the show with a rant about a rule change. Enjoy this episode made up entirely of Patron feedback! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron MR shares his flight home story all the way back to California in his Cirrus! 2. Patron MZ

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01:09:17

OB253: Expect the ILS, Cleared for the RNAV

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/11/07

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 airport without an instrument approach procedure. What approach options exist? Do you need an alternate airport? And when you depart, what happens on the controller side of things when issuing your clearance? We also discuss checkrides, atypical phraseology, and more of your awesome aviation feedback! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SC sent follow up to last

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01:10:57

OB252: MSAW Blender, Aerobatic Offender

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/10/31

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 midair collision. What did the pilot do right and what could they have done to help avoid the situation. We also discuss Class Delta transition clearances, passive flight following, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This show is 100% Patron supported and this episode is composed entirely of Patron feedback. Thank you for supporting the

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01:15:52

OB251: Invisible Boundaries

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/10/24

Episode 251 Show Notes Topic of the show: We’ve talked about handoffs and airspace boundaries but today we discuss the finer points involved with transferring radar control to an adjacent sector or facility. How do we accomplish this task legally and what happens between a handoff and the boundary? We also discuss ways to safeguard against the normalization of risky behavior in your airplane. This episode is jam packed with air traffic and aviation information that can help you be a safer user

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01:12:50

OB250: No SIDS, No STARS, No Service

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/10/17

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 the most fun you can have listening to a podcast! -RH and AG Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, AG and RH discuss the perfect amount of information for your next long VFR cross country flight. Which additional points are useful for ATC? Airport, navaids, fixes? We also discuss the bigger picture with

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01:13:29

OB249: TRACON Dessert

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/10/10

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 ATC and reduce unnecessary flying miles and extra back and forth exchanges of information. What techniques did our flight schools employ to keep everyone safely separated during practice missions and what did ATC do to help us reduce communications? This is a packed episode with tons of aviation gold. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron CM sent

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