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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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01:10:28

OB183: Flights and Wings and Things

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/06/28

Episode 183 Show Notes Topic of the show: We are all over the map today. We discuss through clearances, SIDs, terrain clearance, radio confidence, and non-towered airport pet peeves! This was a fun show that you won’t want to miss. Congratulations to everyone that got new ratings, this was a huge week for listener announcements! Timely Feedback: 1. Juliet Oscar shares the metrics for a formation flight. Thank you! 2. PATRON Papa Victor wants some intel on strip scanners. 3. PATRON Papa Mike

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01:10:27

OB182: Runway Picnics and Stranger Danger

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2021/06/21

Episode 182 Show Notes Topic of the show: What happens when our squeeze play doesn’t work out as we had imagined? Are we guilty of the occasional snarky response on frequency? Find out on this week’s episode. Timely Feedback: 1. Juliet Foxtrot Sierra shares thoughts on top of descent planning. 2. PATRON Juliet Bravo shares his thoughts on the Mayday Mayday Mayday episode. 3. PATRON ABM shared two links for your viewing pleasure. One about mental math for descent planning:

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01:09:57

OB181: Tactical Dehydration Inquisition

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/06/14

Episode 181 Show Notes Topic of the show: Required readbacks of instructions can be very confusing for new pilots. On today’s show, we break down some common exchanges between air traffic control and pilots and discuss what we need to hear and how you can be efficient in your readbacks. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Kilo shares a non-radar story. 2. Delta Charlie Papa passed the instrument check ride! Congratulations! 3. PATRON Juliet Golf shares a story about CTAF and TCAS. 4. PATRON

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01:16:41

OB180: Uncleared as Filed

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2021/06/07

Episode 180 Show Notes Topic of the show: Can ATC help expedite IFR traffic from non-towered airports? What tools are available to controllers to help inbounds avoid the dreaded hold or outbounds avoid lengthy departure delays? Find out on this week’s episode! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON November Mike sends his flight plans to his Mom, too! 2. PATRON Juliet Mike asked about headings for traffic avoidance. 3. PATRON Juliet Echo Foxtrot overflew Delta and said hello. Now what? 4. SGAC PATRON

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01:16:01

OB179: PIC Talk with Max Trescott

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2021/05/31

Episode 179 Show Notes Topic of the show: Special guest co-host Max Trescott joins us today! Pilot in command (PIC) skills development begins with primary training and never ends. What tips do AG, RH, and Max share to help pilots become better decision makers and safer aviators? We also discuss runway changes, noise abatement responsibilities, and some ATC phraseology. Sad news: Pik-n-Pig restaurant at BQ1 airport burned down. If you’d like to help them out, please consider donating using

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01:14:47

OB178: Radar Contracts

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2021/05/24

Episode 178 Show Notes Topic of the show: What does “Radar Contact” really mean? What responsibilities does air traffic assume when a pilot hears those magical words? How do controllers establish radar contact and how does the relationship end? All this and more on another jam packed episode you don’t want to miss! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Bravo Whiskey provides some very detailed information about LSAs and IMC. 2. SGAC PATRON “Darth Pilot” shares a request for holding instead of delay

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01:02:14

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday: Emergency Landing

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/05/18

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday! RH got a chance to sit down with Bravo Foxtrot and discuss a recent emergency landing. We learn all about what happened, how Bravo Foxtrot made the decision to land in the nearby field, and how important his training was to a safe and successful outcome.

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01:04:47

OB177: Comfort Zone Combat

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/05/17

Episode 177 Show Notes Topic of the show: Graduate level tips and tricks that will help pilots and instructors get the most out of ATC services. We discuss land and hold short chaos, pop up IFR clearances, VFR altitude changes, and practice approaches to closed runways. This episode is jam packed and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Charlie Alpha has an idea for a new Opposing Bases T Shirt. 2. New Patron Juliet Golf shares his thoughts on the IFR reroute comments in

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01:10:49

OB176: Artistically Denied Go Around

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/05/10

Episode 176 Show Notes Topic of the show: Can tower deny a go around? Why would a controller prevent the go around? What can instructors do to accomplish the lesson in a busy pattern and what information would have been helpful for the controller and the pilots? We also discuss a busy mountain airport's IFR flow, confusing clearances, and diversions. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Whiskey Bravo shares some thoughts on TV research departments. 2. Lima Bravo is waiting for eagle activity to show up

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01:13:19

OB175: How to Plant a Plane

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/05/03

Episode 175 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss missed approaches to crossing runways and how controllers can mitigate the risks in simultaneous go arounds. We also discuss the typical shift at TRIAD Tower, tower traffic management techniques, and clearances below the MVA. Another fun episode you won’t want to miss. Timely Feedback: 1. Zulu Bravo uses Opposing Bases to gently lull him to sleep. 2. PATRON Mike Kilo shares the background on the DA20 and IFR/IMC. 3. PATRON Juliet

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01:16:13

OB174: Lost in Frequency Land

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/04/26

Topic of the show: Which air traffic instructions do we wish required mandatory readbacks? Are there any instructions that must be confirmed but are not found in the regulations? We also discuss a recent change at a towered airport which stopped allowing IFR departures off a runway that has been used safely for many years. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Tango Sierra shared our show with a couple list servers. Thank you! 2. PATRON Hotel Golf sent audio about bonehead instruction from ATC. 3. PATRON

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01:05:04

OB173: Family Flights, Poisonous Bites

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/04/19

Show Notes AG and RH give their opinions on how to bridge the gap between controllers and pilots on everyday flights. Don’t be shy. Tell the controllers what you want or need and you might be surprised at the results. We discuss incorrect assumptions and the use of plain English with ATC. We also share some timely advice from a listener about degraded pilot skills with the onset of Spring. Fly safe and enjoy this week's show! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON CW explains the LSA IMC rule.

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01:04:20

OB172: Astronaut Hats with Fix Proximity Awareness

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/04/12

Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we will address some of the pilot pet peeves. What drives you crazy? How can ATC limit the number of things that drive you crazy? We also discuss ICAO codes, busy frequencies, and more of your awesome questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Kilo shares audio on equipment suffixes. 2. PATRON Juliet Kilo sent some audio about litigation in aviation. https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/cases/5550/export. 3. PATRON Delta Sierra comments on last

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01:11:07

OB171: Number Two On The Arrival

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/04/05

Show Notes Topic of the show: Why do some center controllers give a landing direction to arrivals up at altitude and some do not? Why is this information critical on some arrivals? AG and RH will explain some of the differences between two large Class Bravo airports and how pilots prepare for descent. We answer your questions and feedback every week on this show. If you haven’t sent in a question, do it now and we may read it on the show! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON AY soloed

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01:13:51

OB170: Unquenchable Flaming Magnesium

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/03/29

Episode Notes Topic of the show: What drives us crazy from the pilot side and the controller side? AG and RH discuss their pet peeves, flame throwing airplanes, noise abatement headings, and much more. Timely Feedback: SGAC PATRON BS shares his thoughts about tower sequencing plans. SGAC PATRON DE enjoyed the contact approach episode. PATRON CW showed a Stinson SR-5A from the 1930s with a flare launching control panel. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy has solved the equipment suffix issue. Papa

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01:10:54

OB169: Panic Vectors, Cheesy Peppers

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/03/22

Episode 169 Topic of the show: What types of factors are taken into consideration when a tower controller is deciding the sequence? What tools are available to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently? AG and RH will discuss their methods for organizing aircraft at the TRIAD. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Kilo has a question about equipment suffixes for pop up IFR clearances. 2. PATRON Echo Hotel comments on our Class Bravo flying series. 3. PATRON Sierra Echo comments on PDC and his use

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01:03:34

OB168: Under There. Under Where?

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/03/15

Topic of the show: AG and RH are in catch-up mode again. We are all over the map this week with PDCs, VFR MVA warnings, Procedure Turns, ODPs, and feedback from the Terps Elf! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC PATRON Juliet Oscar was doing “Mach 135” on the way to TRIAD. 2. SGAC PATRON Papa Charlie has caught up on episodes but still has some questions. 3. SGAC PATRON Sierra Echo has a question about PDCs. 4. SGAC Local Mike Bravo got a strange MVA warning on his VFR flight around the TRIAD. SGAC Charlie

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OB167: Reach Out and Touch ATC

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/03/08

Topic of the show: What are contact approaches? Why don’t we use them more often? AG and RH discuss this rarely used approach and discuss some examples where they may come in handy for the pilot and ATC. Timely Feedback: 1. Juliet Bravo offers some thoughts on helicopter altitudes. 2. PATRON Papa Victor heard some new phraseology. 3. PATRON Hotel Kilo shares his night landing story. 4. PATRON Bravo Juliet offers the real stealth secrets. 5. Golf Mike says hello. Feedback Juliet Papa Charlie

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01:11:17

OB166: Class Bravo Operations, Part 2

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/03/01

Topic of the show: Class Bravo VFR Operations. AG and RH break down the responses from two experienced Class Bravo controllers regarding VFR services, air work near the boundaries, and visibility on the ground in underlying non-towered airports. This is the second episode in our Class Bravo airspace discussion. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC PATRON Bravo Juliet shared a first-hand story of Exercise Valiant Shield. Link below. 2. Papa Tango shared his ideas on the creative use of flares on the

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01:13:01

Extra Ketchup, No Mustard

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2021/02/26

Extra Episode Show Notes AG and RH spend an entire episode on listener questions. We are all over the map on this special episode. Enjoy! Link mentioned in today’s show: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2471177/air-traffic-controller-at-kirtland-afb-credited-with-saving-cv-22-crew-aircraft/fbclid/IwAR1dmXhR0mWdZDedff3E6q8H9qHHvSORGUlpi973qDpoMICQXd6kBdg2VMU/ Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show

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