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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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01:05:30

OB211: Forced Flight Following

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2022/01/10

Episode 211 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss what could cause a controller to deny a pilot’s request to cancel VFR flight following. Oftentimes pilot’s think since they are clear of Class B, C, or D airspace, they are safe to fly wherever they want. On this week’s show, we will discuss why that is not always true. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron CW shares an audio exchange with ATC regarding the best headset bag available. 2. Patron Mike Kilo sent in feedback about joining an

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01:12:48

OB210: Wings Don't Flap

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2022/01/03

Episode 210 Show Notes Topic of the show: The Terps Elf is back! Another week of awesome feedback and aviation questions covering unlit towers, early descents from fuel savings land, fire fighting heroes, and non-RVSM airplanes above flight level 290. You don’t want to miss this episode! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Delta Whiskey Sierra didn’t think it was Abraham Lincoln on the tail of Alaska Airlines planes. 2. PATRON Hotel Tango Victor shares his thoughts on low level unlit tower NOTAMs. 3

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01:15:02

OB209: Indecent Glitter Liberties in the Devil Bravo

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2021/12/27

Episode 209 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss a pilot’s options when they encounter IMC at night and the approach they want to shoot says “N/A at night”. We also go deep into the inbox with more of your awesome aviation related questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron WTF shares some PIC advice for frustrated students. 2. Tango Juliet Hotel followed the map and figured out the real TRIAD. 3. Patron Juliet Golf shares a lunar story. #dusty Feedback Patron Mike

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01:07:39

OB208: Irritating Aluminum Bird Thingy

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2021/12/20

Episode 208 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH answer a listener question regarding the magic words to listen for in an approach clearance. Are you being instructed to join the final approach course or are you being cleared for the approach? Find out what to listen for and how to make sure you are on the same page as ATC. This week is full of great questions, you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Charlie Hotel sent fantastic audio about the snowflake icon on IAPs. 2. Alpha

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01:09:32

OB207: Garbage Bags of Service

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2021/12/13

Episode 207 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss restricted low approaches, go-arounds, and denied IFR airborne pickups. We also answer more of your aviation questions, discuss the ancient technology known as a VCR, and celebrate many new listener pilot ratings. This was a really fun episode so hit play now! Timely Feedback: JW2 answers the question of the week about the snowflake on approach plates. PATRON Sierra Hotel encourages pilots to send in chart suggestions to the FAA

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01:10:03

OB206: Fueled Short, Moon Clearance Denied

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2021/12/06

Episode 206 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss pop-up IFR requests from the controller and pilot perspective. What happens behind the scenes to make this work? And how can pilots help ATC reach a common goal? We also discuss more of your awesome aviation questions. Timely Feedback: 1. Audio from Bravo Tango. 2. Audio from Charlie Sierra. 3. Golf Mike responds to our discussion about his vector to final flight from another episode. 4. Patron JG shares historical evidence of

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01:13:11

OB205: Lawn Dart Arrival

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2021/11/29

Episode 205 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH answer a listener question about a poor setup for a visual approach. What can controllers do in order to set the pilot up for success? How can pilots get the most out of ATC? We will also share some awesome listener feedback and get to some more of your aviation questions! Timely Feedback: 1. Delta Charlie sent follow up about the flight following question last week. 2.Mike Delta sent a tip on how to file a delay at an airport in your

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01:07:43

OB204: Five Star Through Flight

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2021/11/22

Episode 204 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH break down some audio of a medevac helicopter through flight clearance in the middle of the night. The controller provided outstanding service and learned something new along the way. We also discuss who to contact when entering busy Class Delta airspace and more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: 1. Apache pilot Delta Romeo sends follow up to last week’s feedback about Lakota training. 2. PATRON WTF shares the book definition of a

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01:11:07

OB203: Unappreciated ATC Practices

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2021/11/15

Episode 203 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, we discuss a pilot’s lengthy flight up and down the west side of the United States where they experienced several different air traffic control facilities’ less than desirable practices like slam dunk visual approaches, poorly setup ILS approach clearances, and center reroutes. AG and RH will add their perspective and share some insights that may help you the next time you travel outside your normal local area. Timely Feedback:

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01:09:53

OB202: Vacation on Yaw Damper Island

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2021/11/08

Episode 202 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH are doing their best to catch up with all the questions. We are all over the map this week: Magnetic vs. True wind direction, student pilot remarks, wake turbulence encounters, and pilot compliance with instructions in a timely manner. You won’t want to miss this fun episode. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: Foxtrot Romeo provided last week’s show topic and responds to our discussion. 1. Bravo Papa has an idea for the next live show. #BQ1 2. Patron

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01:10:36

OB201: Cloud Police and Bird Murder

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2021/11/01

Episode 201 Show Notes Topic of the show: VFR practice approaches and local pop-up IFR clearances are not the same thing and do not afford the pilot the same separation standards or cloud clearance latitude. RH and AG discuss why a pilot must be clear in their request to ATC and have an understanding of why these two clearances are different. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON MEH sent kind words after flying home from Taco Truck Airport. Thank you! 2. PATRON DG couldn’t make the show but sends their

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01:45:09

OB200: Vanishing Yellow Ink, Hand Wash Only

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2021/10/25

Episode 200 Show Notes Topic of the show: Live from Killer Taco Truck Airport in Sanford, NC, AG and RH answer audience questions, play some audio from listeners that couldn’t make the show, and discuss the podcast’s history. We are humbled by the turnout and so thankful for our listeners and show supporters. Thank you to our host: Wings of Carolina Flying Club and the delicious taco truck: Taqueria El Azteca. Captain Jeff drove all the way from Atlanta to watch today’s show and surprise AG

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01:11:56

OB199: Cat Door Arrivals

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/10/18

Episode 199 Show Notes Topic of the show: Wake turbulence is a flight hazard for all aircraft but especially dangerous for small, light airplanes. Do non-pilot controllers understand the implications of squeeze plays with regard to wake turbulence encounters? On this week’s show we will break down arrival to departure wake turbulence minimums and how pilots can play a role in risk mitigation. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Julie Echo Charlie shares some final thoughts on emergency operations and

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01:13:40

OB198: NAS Charcuterie

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/10/11

Episode 198 Show Notes Topic of the show: During an emergency, controllers have required information they must get from the pilots. Sometimes that gets done repeatedly. On this week’s show, we will discuss why that happens and ways to reduce the redundant communications. Timely Feedback: 1. Bravo Zulu shares a new take on lost communications. 2. PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo got his CFI rating! 3. Whiskey Bravo reminds us we missed the DaVinci reference

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01:04:36

OB197: Pushing Penguins

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2021/10/04

Episode 197 Show Notes Topic of the show: What does ATC expect when a pilot experiences radio failure? How closely do lost communication regulations match up with what happens in real life? We discuss a common question that many instrument pilots have and give our take on what pilots can do to be more predictable. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Papa Victor shares an idea on a code name for the Fly-In airport. 2. removed 3. PATRON Juliet Golf asked Foreflight for their thoughts on the AirVenture

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01:14:42

OB196: Life Extending Vectors

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2021/09/27

Episode 196 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss MEDEVAC flights, medical emergencies, and priority handling. How do we expedite traffic with time sensitive cargo on board? We also discuss tips and tricks for planning on weather reroutes, traffic avoidance, and international overflights. Timely Feedback: 1. Sierra Sierra offers some more insights into international overflights. 2. Juliet Kilo responds to our discussion about Class B shelf speed limits. 3. SGAC Patron Sierra Echo

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01:10:51

OB195: Closer to Kah Kahs

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/09/20

Episode 195 Show Notes Topic of the show: Low altitude alerts and collision alerts go off all the time. How do we know when they are genuine safety alerts or nuisance alarms? AG and RH explain the two safety alerts and how we process the information to keep the pilots safe! This week, our show topic was inspired by SGAC Patron Mike Mike. Thank you! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio about updated TFR information using ADS-B In. 2. PATRON Tango Sierra sent feedback

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01:13:00

OB194: NOTAM Dustpan

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/09/13

Episode 194 Show Notes Topic of the show: Sometimes the most important NOTAMS are either buried in a stack of words or hidden in places pilots don’t even know to look before making a flight. AG and RH share some pilot feedback about the AirVenture NOTAM and discuss Domestic Notices on this week’s episode. Timely Feedback: 1. Kilo Mike Charlie sent in hold for release audio. 2. The Terps Elf got the secret sign from Mike Kilo and has answers! 3.Bravo Tango shared kind words about episode 56

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01:16:16

OB193: (Ident)ity Crisis, LOA Bias

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/09/06

Episode 193 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH go back to ATC basics and discuss a few of our local letters of agreement with surrounding facilities, how that changes your flight path, and how those reroutes relate to airspace. We also discuss merging target procedures with a duplicate target, flight following, and more of your aviation questions. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Alpha Charlie shares an audio example of “hold for release”. 2. PATRON Delta Tango gives us an update on private

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01:17:01

OB192: Above Average But Not Exceptional

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/08/30

Episode 192 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG heard from the listeners about techniques they use to resolve the RNAV vector to final issue with ATC. We also discuss local flight following, emergency airspace, and clearances to unknown fixes. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Kilo sent audio about unmonitored navaids. 2. Dr. Kilo Bravo shares a medical opinion on the hypoxia case we spoke about. 3. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy sent some awesome audio. Feedback Long lost PATRON Captain

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