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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

01:14:11

OB149: Half a Million Snarky Squawks

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/11/02

Episode 149 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we spend some time answering your aviation and air traffic questions about airspace, point outs, emergencies, large consolidated tracons, departure procedures, callsign abbreviations, and radar displays. This episode has a little of everything! Timely Feedback: PATRON Hotel Golf sent audio about his first solo! PATRON Whiskey Charlie tells his scary transponder/first solo story! PATRON Mike Echo Delta sent in a first solo video and a scary

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01:06:53

OB148: No Place for Overconfidence

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2020/10/26

Episode 148 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we revisit the Washington, D.C. Special Flight Rules Area, some more solo stories, and more of our listener’s awesome feedback and questions. Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Bravo has a question about transponders and ADS-B. PATRON Local Mike Bravo sent audio proof of his amazing call to ATC. PATRON November Romeo has some pre-solo questions. Whiskey Bravo presents another tale about shirt tails. Romeo Hotel Mike wants to know why they call it a

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01:16:21

OB147: Sector to Sector on Vectors

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2020/10/20

Episode 147 Show Notes Topic of the show: Tell us about your first solo! Were you ready? Did you instructor adequately prepare you for the unknown? Did you have fun? Were you scared? AG and RH share some listener stories and get to some more great questions and feedback. Enjoy the show! Timely Feedback: Captain Dana and RH met for dinner in the TRIAD. PATRON Juliet Hotel sent in some information about non-towered airport traffic count. PATRON Bravo Sierra sent this link about filing NASA

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01:13:32

OB146: Feedback Fountain

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/10/12

Episode 146 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on a variety of questions from listeners: HIWAS, Radio Checks, Student Pilot Solos, Fatigue, and many more. Timely Feedback: PATRON Kilo Kilo sent the rest of the open door story! #Latch SGAC PATRON Bravo Sierra sent in his solo story. PATRON Mike Kilo sent audio from TRIAD airspace. PATRON Tango Papa sends his thoughts about the lessons learned from the stuck mic. PATRONs Juliet Echo Charlie and Bravo Sierra sent in audio from

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01:07:08

Lifelong Commitment to Aviation

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/10/09

Lifelong Commitment to Aviation with Ron Horton -CFII, Designated Pilot Examiner (Single Engine Private, Commercial, and CFI Add-Ons) -Volunteer Pilot for Angel Flight and Airlift Hope -Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI) -Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Recipient -AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor -Instructor at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC (KEQY) -Find Ron on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or PlaneVisions.com AG and RH sit down with Ron Horton, a local CFII and Designated Pilot

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01:18:06

OB145: Student Pilot and a Stuck Mic

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2020/10/06

Episode 145 Show Notes Topic of the show: On today’s show, we have a special guest: Ron Horton, CFI and Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA. We will discuss student pilot solo sign offs, going missed on a visual approach, and more of your great questions and feedback. Welcome to the show, Ron! Full interview with Ron will be available later this week, stay tuned! You can learn more about our guest co-host by visiting his website, or visiting the flight school where he instructs: Aerowood

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01:12:54

OB144: Rest and Radar Required

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/09/28

Episode 144 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, we hear from an airline pilot, a general aviation pilot, and a dispatcher that works nights. Each of them has valuable feedback regarding fatigue. Thank you for sending us your stories! Timely Feedback: Guglielmo Marconi PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo passed his checkride! Congratulations! PATRON Mike Kilo sent in feedback about visual approaches. Link to AC 90-66B. 91.126 and 91.127. Delta Hotel sent in details about a gear incident at a local

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01:07:18

OB143: Fatigue and Overhead Panel Inspections

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/09/22

Episode 143 Show Notes Topic of the show: Fatigue is an insidious danger in aviation. AG and RH discuss fatigue as it relates to some listener stories. Are you monitoring your level of fitness for flight? Are you taking a much-needed break when your brain is telling you to stop? Plus more of the listener’s awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Bravo Charlie Juliet flew with the Terps Elf! 2. Charlie Mike Sierra sent a story about a gas stop on a highway followed by a police escorted

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01:03:13

OB142: Emergency and Laser Reporting

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/09/14

Episode 142 Show Notes Topic of the show: What happens when the emergency is over? Is the pilot detained, questioned, and forced to fill out endless paperwork? We hear from several pilots about their post-emergency paperwork and we think our listeners will like what they learn. Also, what does law enforcement dispatch do with a laser report? Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Golf (and fellow ATCer in the U.S.) shares his comments about a local Class Delta and VFR codes. PATRON Alpha Bravo Mike

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01:04:47

OB141: The Great Gear Go Around

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/09/08

Episode 141 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we will get the details of a middle of the night incident in TRIAD airspace and discuss the troubleshooting procedures of a solo Pilatus pilot. We also discuss the differences throughout the NAS regarding the issuance of VFR codes at Class D airports. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Kilo sent in fantastic audio feedback about Class D VFR flight following codes. PATRON Bravo Sierra discusses Class D codes under a busy Bravo on the East Coast

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01:03:38

OB140: Interstate 90, Cleared to Land

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2020/08/31

Episode 140 Show Notes Topic of the show: What’s going on in the radar room when a pilot declares and emergency and can’t make it back to an airport? AG and RH will offer their opinions on what you don’t’ hear on frequency. Links to the story: link to kathryn's report http://www.kathrynsreport.com/search?q=n4092d flight radar24 https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/n4092d https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/238465 Timely Feedback: Juliet Whiskey wrote in after hearing us talk about

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01:13:18

OB139: The Right Way to Bust Bravo

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/08/24

Episode 139 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week on Opposing Bases, we discuss a listener’s story when he busted Bravo accidentally. Why did it happen? What did they do to solve the issue with ATC? What can we learn from his story? This and more feedback and questions from the listeners. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Kilo shares his thoughts on the show and the names of his cats. PATRON Charlie Alpha is sad AG didn’t sing the ATC Sak jingle. PATRON Tango Whiskey’s brush with fame in the

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01:08:28

OB138: Class Delta Code Confusion

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/08/17

Episode 138 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we will discuss our opinions on navigating complex airspace with several different controlling agencies and airspace boundaries. Who should you call when you are approaching a Class Delta? How far above the Delta should you fly? What does the controller see when you are tagged up by another facility? Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Hotel got his instrument rating! Congratulations! PATRON Tango Foxtrot shares his thoughts on the Class B

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01:11:50

OB137: The Deal on Deals

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/08/10

Episode 137 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG are going to talk about separation errors. What happens to us when we violate a rule? How does our reporting culture encourage the sharing of data to enhance safety? Timely Feedback: PATRON Juliet Hotel is back from his long, unplanned cross country. PATRON Tango November is a private pilot! Congratulations! PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy sent in audio about approach planning. Golf Delta sent in information about ALTRVs. Feedback Juliet

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01:10:09

OB136: Terps Elf on a Bravo Shelf

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2020/08/03

Episode 136 Show Notes Topic of the show: We get a couple of different perspectives on the Class Bravo violator. What else could the controller do to make sure the pilot was not medically incapacitated? Did the pilot need special assistance? We will share our opinion and get to more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Tango Kilo is an instrument pilot! Congratulations! PATRON Kilo Whiskey sent in the article about flight following requesting handoffs. Juliet Alpha Lima sent in

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01:06:04

OB135: Cancel Takeoff, Take a Handoff

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2020/07/27

Episode 135 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, we are going to read a story about a missed radio call and subsequent pilot initiated go around. Situational awareness and prompt pilot action prevented a loss of runway separation. AG and RH will discuss what we can all learn from this story. Timely Feedback: Juliet Papa is a Private Pilot! Congratualtions! PATRON Juliet Hotel sent in a Christmas Laser Thingamajig story. Alpha November has an idea for a new shirt! #bingobangobongo PATRON

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01:07:11

OB134: Opposing Bases in the Same Places

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/07/21

Episode 134 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH give their opinion on how to handle a potential violation of airspace. How can we conduct ourselves on the radio to avoid escalating a conflict? What actions do the professionals take in situations where they may have made a mistake? Thank you to PATRONs IM, CH, and MD for your awesome answers! Timely Feedback: Juliet Oscar wants us to clarify what “low” airspace means. PATRON Mike Delta wants to know what we think about checking in on a

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01:04:14

OB133: Gunk and Funk's Farewell

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/07/13

Episode 133 Show Notes Topic of the show: What happens when we file an IFR flight plan in the air but the controller has already cleared us to our destination before we call Flight Service? Why would the pilot have to call FSS if they had a clearance already? We will cover this and more of your awesome feedback. Timely Feedback: PATRON Delta Mike asked about advertising our favorite approach instead of ILS approaches. Why not? Mike Delta sent in audio of an aircraft squawking 1 7 7 6 on July

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01:14:29

OB132: Approach Bingo

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/07/06

Episode 132 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, RH and AG discuss the differences between approach types in terms of pilot and controller workload and difficulty. What is our favorite type of approach and why? And of course, more of your awesome questions! Timely Feedback: Delta Yankee has timely feedback about the closely spaced parallel approaches and visual conditions. PATRON Delta Bravo shares a lesson in Bay Area reporting points near Valley Airport and the Pruneyard! Feedback

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01:16:56

OB131: Seeing is Relieving, Part 3

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/06/29

Episode 131 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the discussion on traffic; specifically calling traffic in sight and the pilot’s responsibilities after the call is made. What happens if you lose the traffic? What are the controller’s responsibilities after the pilot says they lost the traffic? All of that and more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander PATRON India Mike got a slam dunk clearance! PATRON Charlie Papa sent in audio about

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