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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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01:24:50

OB385: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Victor Airways

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/20

Episode 385 Show Notes Topic of the show: When Airways Don’t Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD. When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren’t, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SRS makes a great point about flying low level helicopters with NVG’s 2. Patron JB talks chain

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OB385: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Victor Airways

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/20

Episode 385 Show Notes Topic of the show: When Airways Don’t Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD. When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren’t, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SRS makes a great point about flying low level helicopters with NVG’s 2. Patron JB talks chain

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OB385: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Victor Airways

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/20

Episode 385 Show Notes Topic of the show: When Airways Don’t Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD. When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren’t, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SRS makes a great point about flying low level helicopters with NVG’s 2. Patron JB talks chain

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01:24:56

OB384: Mommy, Where Do LOAs Come From?

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/13

Episode 384 Show Notes Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA’s Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary? We also discuss some more career feedback for aspiring professional pilots and air traffic controllers, losing radios and using a satellite phone, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SA offers wise advice to those early in their career search 2. Patron

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OB384: Mommy, Where Do LOAs Come From?

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/13

Episode 384 Show Notes Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA’s Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary? We also discuss some more career feedback for aspiring professional pilots and air traffic controllers, losing radios and using a satellite phone, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SA offers wise advice to those early in their career search 2. Patron

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OB384: Mommy, Where Do LOAs Come From?

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/13

Episode 384 Show Notes Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA’s Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary? We also discuss some more career feedback for aspiring professional pilots and air traffic controllers, losing radios and using a satellite phone, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SA offers wise advice to those early in their career search 2. Patron

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01:26:41

OB383: Aviation Career Day, Part 3

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/06

Episode 383 Show Notes Topic of the show: Aviation Career Day #3, sponsored by Patrons and PayPal supporters! On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the details of a pilot or controller career. We encourage everyone interested in these two career fields to ask questions, learn as much as you can about the field, and prepare for the inevitable challenges you will face in this industry. We also discuss recent ATC hiring timelines (good news), phraseology, and more of your awesome feedback.

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01:27:32

OB382: Aviation Career Day, Part 2

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/05/01

Episode 382 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH dig deeper into the time building phase for pilots and the training marathon for air traffic controllers. What do they recommend in these stages? What makes someone a standout candidate for the professional level? How can you prepare to get through this stage successfully? We also discuss hold for release, filing flight plans, and more of your awesome feedback. This was a really fun episode and you don’t want to miss

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01:30:16

OB381: Aviation Career Day, Part 1

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/04/21

Episode 381 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG dig deep into the application process for ATC and professional pilots. What are the prerequisites to apply? What should you expect in the application process? How do you choose the right flight school? How do you prepare for the Academy? We are starting a multi part series on the aviation careers we know the best. We also discuss messy finals, why flight following can be very helpful near MOAs, and more of your

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01:17:49

OB380: Flying Wake Turbulence Machines

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/04/15

Episode 380 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the hazards of helicopter wake turbulence and rotor wash. Patron Alpha Delta shares an awesome example of how a pilot can mitigate the risk and how ATC can facilitate a solution. Helicopter wake vortices present a hazard on the ground and for arriving and departing aircraft. We also have follow up feedback on IFR releases from non-towered airports, center controller’s important work, and answer more of your

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01:27:46

OB379: Heavy Wake, LUAW Fake

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2025/04/08

Episode 379 Show Notes Topic of the show: The Wake Turbulence Wait Sponsored by Patron MC. RH and AG discuss the separation for wake turbulence and the various techniques used to achieve required separation at busy airports. What can a pilot say to ATC to avoid the awkward pause while waiting on the runway? What is the tower controller doing to ensure a safe and legal distance between a heavy departure and subsequent traffic? We also discuss “ATC Zero”, descent planning, and more of your

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01:24:21

OB378: What Is Your Separation?

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/04/01

Episode 378 Show Notes Topic of the show: DCA NTSB Preliminary Report and Recommendations On this week’s show, RH and AG review some of the preliminary findings from the investigation and share our opinions on the recommendations. We also play a public service announcement regarding drones, hear an awesome idea on night flight planning, and get to a mountain of your questions and feedback. Links: https://i.imgur.com/ppGoL2q.mp4 Timely Feedback: 1. RW The TERPS Elf sends

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01:24:06

OB377: Ding Dong, The Snitch Is Dead

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/03/25

Episode 377 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG break down the differences and possible traps in picking up your IFR clearance in the air vs. getting it on the ground. What prevents a controller from issuing it immediately? Why does the weather matter? What can a pilot do to prepare for either method to get the best service? We also discuss our severe reading challenges, magical phraseology the attorneys will love, and more of your awesome feedback! This episode

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OB376: Protect For The Missed Approach

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/03/18

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01:25:56

OB376: Protect For The Missed Approach

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/03/18

Episode 376 Show Notes Topic of the show: Deconflicting Satellite Approaches, Sponsored by SGAC Patron AM On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss what happens when approaches to different airports conflict. How does ATC ensure separation? Who goes first? When is the conflict resolved? We also discuss more feedback about EDCTs, “say heading”, runway changes, and more of your awesome feedback. This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback:

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01:23:52

OB375: Runway Changes and Landing Gear Exchanges

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/03/11

Episode 375 Show Notes Topic of the show: Runway Change and Approach Selection RH and AG discuss who makes the decision to change landing direction, what coordination gets accomplished, and the factors that play into this change. We also discuss an exchange with an F-15 having landing gear issues, the current ATC hiring window, and more of you aviation questions and feedback. Links: https://nasstatus.faa.gov https://www.fly.faa.gov/edct/jsp/edctLookUp.jsp

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01:23:41

OB374: Frogger Finals and Opposing Bases

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/03/04

Episode 374 Show Notes Topic of the show: The Opposing Bases Final Cross Maneuver, Sponsored by SGAC Patron AM On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a parallel runway situation that involves opposing bases and crossing over a final. This scenario is very tricky for controllers and we will dissect what is happening here and the various options for both pilots and controllers. We also discuss “hidden” radar facilities near Taylor Swift’s Hometown Delta, LAX Special Flight Rules, and more of

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01:28:33

OB373: Archie League Heroes

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/02/25

Episode 373 Show Notes Topic of the show: Archie League and His Award. On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the Archie League Award for ATC, why it’s important and a quick rundown on Archie League himself, the first air traffic controller. We also play the pilot’s prayer, discuss visual approach backups, and answer more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. Links: https://www.natca.org/2023/08/21/archie-league-and-the-genesis-of-federal-air-traffic-control/

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01:33:42

OB372: Wrong Runways and Class Charlie Strays

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/02/18

Episode 372 Show Notes Topic of the show: Wrong Runway Landing On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a wrong surface landing event and the takeaways for users of the NAS. We also discuss non-towered operations very close to a Charlie surface area and more of your aviation questions and feedback. Links: https://www.avweb.com/features/when-brevity-leads-to-levity/ Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron BJS takes a trip down memory lane on ASR approaches, ADF and no GPS. Feedback

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01:14:51

OB371: Calmly Landing Off-Field

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2025/02/11

Episode 371 Show Notes Topic of the show: Off-Field Emergency Landing and CAP Response On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the excellent response of both ATC and Civil Air Patrol to an off-field emergency landing. What can controllers learn from this story that will help them be better prepared to respond to a pilot in distress? What can pilots learn from the event? We also discuss amazing glider records, European flight following, and more of your awesome feedback. Timely

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