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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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01:16:56

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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01:10:21

OB130: Seeing is Relieving, Part 2

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/06/22

Episode 130 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH explain several different types of traffic calls and situations. Do we need the pilots to see one another? What happens if you have them in sight? What happens if you don’t see them? Timely Feedback: India Lima walks us down his memory lane and his amazing career in air traffic. PATRON Bravo Sierra has a great story about traffic in sight! Romeo Mike got some terrible vectors from RH last week. Alpha Uniform has some advice for applicants

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01:15:35

OB129: Seeing is Relieving

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/06/15

Episode 129 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss ATC traffic calls. When do we issue them? What are the pilot responsibilities for reporting traffic in sight? What can controllers do knowing pilots have other aircraft in sight. We answer all these questions and much more. Timely Feedback: Delta Alpha from Big Apple asks about staffing and training. PATRON Alpha Whiskey asks about a strange approach clearance. Delta Bravo Charlie calls for an end to PTAC drool! Bravo Whiskey

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01:14:46

OB128: The Overlap

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2020/06/08

Episode 128 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss how controllers all have their own way of doing things. What happens when we sit down and the previous controller created a situation we don’t like? How do we make the problem run our way? Timely Feedback: Delta Victor from the approach control mentioned last week responds to our discussion about an arrival to a Class Delta being left to high. Thank you, DV! Charlie Whiskey Sierra want to know why pilots are using up frequency time to

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01:10:01

OB127: Slam Dunk Approach

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/06/01

Episode 127 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss what a pilot can do to get out of a jam when they are left high on an approach. Timely Feedback: PATRON Tango Hotel sent in a great audio question! Bravo Foxtrot got selected to take the air traffic test. Congratulations! Feedback Echo Romeo asks about “approved as requested” phraseology. Charlie Alpha asks for our take on partially reopening a closed runway. Juliet Lima is training to become a CFI and has some AIM interpretations

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01:06:34

OB126: Vectors To Final

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2020/05/26

Episode 126 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH break down the importance of timing when turning aircraft onto final and illustrate the differences between aircraft with widely different speeds. Timely Feedback: Air Traffic Controllers are an integral part of the aviation safety system! PATRON Charlie Mike left audio about aircraft equipment knowledge. Whiskey Echo Bravo left feedback about the Blue Angles comm use. PATRON Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas Town left feedback about the

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01:09:39

OB125: Invisible Elves Holding Pattern

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/05/18

Episode 125 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG got the help of a TERPS expert answering a listener question about unpublished hold instructions on a missed approach. Links referenced in the Terps Elf answer: FAA's Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway , FAA Form 8260-2 , CRQ ILS 24 Timely Feedback: PATRON helped us answer a question about the Blue Angels and frequency usage. Kilo Kilo sent in answers to a few questions of the week. PATRON Alpha Tango commented on the new show

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01:16:40

OB124: My Final Masterpiece

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/05/12

Episode 124 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss why we refer to the aircraft on approach as “my final”. Why are we so possessive of this area of airspace and why do we celebrate when we do it well? Mentioned in the opening: Race City Flight Operations at 14A Airport (Lake Norman Airport). Stop by on May 16th for some food trucks, airplanes, and a reminder of “normal”. Also, check out opposingbases.com/shop to get the first official OB merchandise sold in the Opposing Bases store!

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01:02:15

OB123: The Next Chapter In Your Aviation Story

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/05/04

Episode 123 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH break down the details of an arrival with “descend via” instructions with the help of PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy. We also find out what our listeners want to do in aviation when we get back to the new normal. Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Golf sent in audio feedback about the show. PATRON Whiskey Charlie sent a confession. PATRON Sierra Hotel sent a link about a local company helping the fight against the pandemic. Feedback PATRON Echo Hotel is

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01:15:06

OB122: Coyote Cunctations

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/04/27

Episode 122 Show Notes Topic of the show: What is taking that controller so long? Whiskey Charlie sent in a question on OB120 about a reroute that took a little while in the tower. On this episode, we will hear from two of the controllers that work at the facility providing the outstanding service. We find out why the reroute took so long, what obstacles are in the controller’s way, and how the controller tried his best using paper charts! Timely Feedback: PATRON Tango Foxtrot sent some more

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01:01:56

OB121: Collective Friction, Class Bravo Fiction

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2020/04/20

Episode 121 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH got some great feedback about two topics recently: flight following in the SoCal area and the use of autopilot on checkrides. We will share our thoughts and you can hear what our listeners think! RH and AG were recently interviewed by Carl Valeri on the Stuck Mic AvCast episode 237! Timely Feedback: Part 1: PATRONS Bravo Sierra, Delta Bravo, and Echo Alpha, and Romeo Lima Hotel sent in feedback about the use of autopilot on check-rides. Great

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01:03:41

OB120: Creative Navigation, Deadly Operation

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/04/13

Episode 120 Show Notes Topic of the show: What are "Opposing Bases"? Also, PATRON Whiskey Charlie asked about reroute selection, chart usage, and general controller/pilot type of knowledge in the tower. AG and RH will give our opinions on the disconnect between two sides of the microphone. Timely Feedback: PATRON Juliet Bravo sent in some local VFR feedback for SoCal area. Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander Charlie Hotel provides some fun facts about practice areas and frequency usage. PATRON

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01:15:29

OB119: The Best Instructors

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/04/06

Episode 119 Show Notes Show Topic: AG and RH talk about their favorite instructors of all time! We dig deep into the inbox and get to some more of your awesome questions and feedback! Happy Monday! Feedback Romeo Whiskey the “Terps Elf” sent in his confessions. PATRON Juliet Bravo sent in a question about equipment suffixes. Alpha Foxtrot sent audio about practice areas. Charlie Mike sent a quick thank you. Mike Delta asked how to self-announce or get flight following in busy Class B in

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01:05:18

OB118: Live and Socially Distanced

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/03/31

Episode 118 Show Notes Topic of the show: We asked listeners about their favorite instructor and we have some great feedback. We are going to resist the urge to talk about current events. Please use this show as a momentary escape from reality and stay safe, healthy, and happy. We will get through this time and we will be stronger for it! Timely Feedback: PayPal Supporter Juliet Foxtrot sent audio about his field and non-towered operations during the temporary closure of a large Class B airport

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01:15:05

OB117: Checkride Cheats, Flight Check Feats

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/03/23

Episode 117 Show Notes Topic of the show: In this week’s installment of normalcy, we discuss Flight Checks. What are they? Who does them? How do controllers safely handle these critically important missions? AG and RH share our experiences and answer more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas Town asked what happens when we have to adapt to dynamic challenges in the NAS. PATRON Delta Zulu sends in feedback about Big Apple Tracon. Supreme Galactic

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01:08:53

OB116: Climb Via The Get Out Of Here Departure

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/03/16

Episode 116 Show Notes Topic of the show: “Climb Via SID” vs. “Climb and Maintain” phraseology present a challenge depending on how the clearance is executed on departure. We break down the difference and illustrate some techniques for pilots that aren’t sure exactly what clearance they have been issued. Last day to get the latest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Click now to purchase before it’s too late! The Fly-In will not be canceled but we are going to postpone the event. Stay tuned for a new

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01:17:25

OB115: Radio Congestion, Airspace Digestion

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/03/09

Episode 115 Show Notes Topic of the show: What if a control instruction places you close to another piece of airspace that is controlled by another facility? Should you call both controllers? Should you be monitoring both frequencies? AG and RH try to clear up some of the confusion and give their opinions on best practices to stay safe! Great questions from PATRON Bravo Yankee! Get the latest and greatest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Only open until 3/15. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Romeo, fellow

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01:23:06

OB114: Confessions Of An Iced Up Cirrus

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/03/02

Episode 114 Show Notes Topic of the show: We encourage flight following on almost every episode. But what about short flights or local training flights? What should you do? AG and RH share their opinion on the use of flight following in these types of scenarios. We also get to more of your awesome questions. Thank you, PATRON Local Mike Bravo! Click here to get the latest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Available until 3/15! Are you coming to the April 18, 2020 Fly-In @ BQ1 Airport? Let us know

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01:21:31

OB113: ATC Clears and Magnetic Fears

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/02/24

Episode 113 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss how our system gets updated approach information for airports with magnetic course changes. Can we clear the aircraft for an approach with the old runway numbers still on the approach plate? Thank you, Mike. Check out Flying and Life Podcast! Timely Feedback: Tango Sierra sent in a solution to the EFB dilemma. Check it out here. PATRON Tango Foxtrot sent in a story about rockets! PATRON Romeo Whiskey Kilo sent in some benefits of ADS-B

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01:15:14

OB112: Broken But Readable

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk ·

2020/02/17

Episode 112 Show Notes Topic of the show: Juliet Echo Charlie left another great audio question about our use of the word “Cleared”. What does it mean and what coordination is required before we can issue control instructions? Opposing Bases will be at the BQ1 Airport on April 18, 2020 to meet AG and RH? If you can make it, click here so we can try to get a head count. We hope to see everyone there for great food, an awesome view of the runway, and a chance to meet other Opposing Bases

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