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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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All Episodes

01:09:53

OB202: Vacation on Yaw Damper Island

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

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

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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

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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

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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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OB191: Too Close For Terps

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/08/23

Revised addition Episode 191 Show Notes Topic of the show: How much room below glideslope does a pilot have until they are too close to obstacles? We hear from the Terps Elf about obstacle clearance on the ILS and the importance of maintaining your vertical path on the glideslope to avoid hitting the ground or obstacles. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC PATRON SE sent information about the dual transmitters. 2. PATRON Zulu Zulu sent in a menagerie of older, lost feedback. Feedback PATRON Papa

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01:16:28

OB190: Know When To Hold 'Em

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/08/16

Episode 190 Show Notes Topic of the show: Hold for release phraseology is used every single day throughout the NAS at non-towered airports to expedite IFR clearances. How should a pilot handle it when they run into a brick wall trying to get their IFR on the ground so they can load up the FMS/GPS? We discuss our ideas and explain what it means when we use this technique. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Juliet Mike had an interesting exchange with ATC on his way home from AirVenture. 2. PATRON

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01:06:48

OB189: Inglorious ATC Arguments

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/08/09

Episode 189 Show Notes Topic of the show: When pilots and controllers get into an argument on frequency, nobody wins. It’s a waste of time and can most likely be solved on the ground using a phone. AG and RH explain what they consider before engaging in an argument or heated discussion on frequency. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Bravo sent a video of his departure from AirVenture on Saturday. 2. Mike Kilo lives in the middle finger of the mitten state and has a comment. 3. PATRON Romeo

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01:40:28

OB188: Live at AirVenture 2021

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/08/02

AG and RH are live at EAA AirVenture 2021! We discuss the origins of Opposing Bases, answer live questions from the audience, and hear feedback from our most valuable show supporters. The sounds of EAA AirVenture in the background will make you feel like you were at the live show! Thank you for attending and see you next year! To learn more about EAA, click here. Thank you for allowing us to record a show at the Forums! #OSH21 A special thanks to all our Patreon supporters and our volunteer sound

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01:16:04

OB187: Airport Insight

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/07/26

Episode 187 Show Notes Topic of the show: When a pilot has the airport in sight, sometimes a visual approach clearance is delayed. But when the controllers point out the airport and the pilot can’t find the field, it can create problems for ATC. Find out when super vision helps and when it hurts. We also discuss law enforcement flights, hazardous missed approaches, and more of your awesome aviation questions. Timely Feedback: PATRON Alpha Mike Bravo is curious about the recent TRIAD ATC

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01:12:20

2021 AirVenture NOTAM

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/07/19

Bonus Episode: 2021 EAA AirVenture NOTAM On this week’s episode, we will review some highlights of the 2021 EAA AirVenture NOTAM. Print the NOTAM and follow along as Romeo Hotel and Mike from the Flying and Life podcast review important changes to this year’s arrival procedures. As always, fly safely and see you at AirVenture! Helpful links: RH and Mike’s first NOTAM episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opposingbases/1412947-ob81-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-notam.mp3 NOTAM:

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01:15:30

OB186: Planes Can Never Go Bang Bang

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/07/19

Episode 186 Show Notes Topic of the show: A recent video on the internet sparked a conversation about Class Delta air traffic services, a pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other traffic, and the primary job of air traffic controllers. In this week’s episode, we will add our thoughts to the conversation. A link to the video can be found in the show notes. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron Darth Pilot responds to OB185 and vectors to final for an RNAV approach. 2. PATRON Sierra India

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01:17:16

OB185: Unvectored, Uncleared, and Unhinged

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/07/12

Episode 185 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss the importance of controllers having a basic understanding of the GPS/RNAV approach and vectors versus initial fix usage. We discuss some easy tips for pilots and controllers to avoid confusion when executing RNAV approaches and issuing clearances. All feedback episode! Feedback *moved to OB186* PATRON Echo Charlie wants to know why he didn’t get a “hold for release” clearance. PATRON Romeo Whiskey shares his solo story! Tango Mike

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01:07:21

OB184: In the Bosom of the Bravo

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/07/05

Episode 184 Show Notes Topic of the show: A pilot explains his decision-making process while experiencing an inflight emergency. We learn how he dealt with air traffic control, flying the plane, and briefing his passengers. Great job, Mike Bravo! We also get an update on the “Mayday Mayday Mayday” episode from earlier this summer. Timely Feedback: 1. Charlie Charlie asked for an update on the engine emergency we discussed on our bonus episode earlier this summer. Audio update! 2. Lima Alpha

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