Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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  • RH and AG are two experienced air traffic controllers and pilots that host a weekly show answering listener questions, breaking down complex aviation topics, and relating their experiences to everyday occurrences in the national airspace system. The hosts and guests do not represent the FAA or NATCA and express their own views and opinions.
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  • OB356: A Little Light Chop

    OB356: A Little Light Chop
    Oct 29 2024
    Episode 356 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a recent incident involving a taxiway collision between two airliners. We discuss what happened and try to add something new to the conversation as it relates to our experiences as controllers and pilots. There are many valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. We also discuss contract towers, ASR approaches, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This episode is packed and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron WTF shares some fun facts about ADS-B capabilities. 2. SGAC Patron SE shares a tip about visual climbs over the aiport. Feedback 1. Patron DZ wants to know more about contract towers. 2. Patron DD asks about VFR reporting points incorporated into a flight plan. 3. Patron SW wants to know more about survellience approaches. 4. Patron DF shares some audio that may have helped shape our introduction! Mentioned on the show: Australian ATC job posting: https://careers.airservicesaustralia.com/caw/en/job/501365/experienced-atc-international-campaign How To Fly A Surveillance Approach (ASR) https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/navigation/surveillance-approach-asr/ by Swayne Martin at Bold Method Blancolirio channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@blancolirio. Pre NTSB analysis: https://youtu.be/U95S6dQSga8?si=_koqE4hXf12eD9ra SGAC Patron Papa Golf set up a Christmas Joy GoFund Me for kids and families in NC affected by Hurricane Helene. Please consider a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christmas-joy-to-nc-flood-victim-families Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Music bumpers by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army. Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • OB355: ATC Emergency Mode Engaged

    OB355: ATC Emergency Mode Engaged
    Oct 22 2024

    Episode 355 Show Notes

    Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a recent flight in IMC where the pilot struggled and the controller kept his cool and offered the perfect mix of instruction and help which resulted in a safe landing. Great job! We also discuss invoking your OB Listener Card on a checkride, practice area frequencies, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.

    Timely Feedback:

    1. SGAC Patron AMM adds some commentary on glider flights.

    2. SGAC Patron DB shares a nice note after his supply flights to western North Carolina.

    Feedback

    1. Patron CL used the “OB card” during a checkride. Did it help?

    2. Patron SF shares some kind words about the show using audio. Thank you!

    3. Patron AF asks about our thoughts on practice area frequencies.

    SGAC Patron Papa Golf set up a Christmas Joy GoFund Me for kids and families in NC affected by Hurricane Helene. Please consider a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christmas-joy-to-nc-flood-victim-families

    Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Music bumpers by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.

    Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army. Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • OB354: Falling Ice Rocks

    OB354: Falling Ice Rocks
    Oct 15 2024

    Episode 354 Show Notes

    Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH answer a tricky terrain question from a pilot departing a controlled airport. What can pilots do to prepare for performance issues in terrain? Does the issuance of a SID require any special consideration in high terrain? And what other options existed for the tower controller to reach a safe outcome? We also discuss impeccable podcast timing, a “curiosity mindset”, and “square your base to final” phraseology.

    Timely Feedback:

    1. Patron CL puts the Sport medical discussion to bed. Thank you!

    2. Patron CL shares a story of applying lessons learned on our podcast.

    Feedback

    1. Patron SS asks about “square your base to final” phraseology.

    2. PayPaller Extraordinaire/Patron DF challenges us all to be better pilots by being curious.

    3. Patron JTL was listening to the perfect episode while flying into NYC.

    Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Music bumpers by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.

    Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army. Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.

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    1 hr and 25 mins

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Landing will be at your own risk

Once you check in with AG and RH and get your code for flight following, you may spend the rest of your time in the TRIAD airspace continually requesting delay vectors (or may an indefinate hold at girlfriend) so you can listen in to the wisdom and humor of the two best controllers on the planet. They peel back the layers of air traffic control and give pilots essential information that will help them to navigate the NAS and be better plane drivers and confident radio talkers. After digesting more than 200 episodes of Opposing Bases you will possibly never have another "piglet moment" when you fear that the next thing you hear is the Brasher Warning. So wipe the PTAC drool off of your face and standby to be entertained and informed.

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Best thing on Audible!

You want fantasy? Forget Tolkien; hear from the TERPS Elf. Legal thriller? Forget Grisham; tune in for Brasher warnings. Flying? Forget Langewiesche; hear about RH’s experience with the regionals. Military? Forget Sun Tzu; hear about AG’s training flights in army helicopters. Symbols? Forget Dan Brown; hear about the mythical Triad, the Frozen North, and the Coffee Delta. Keeping clean from dust and dirt? Forget Good Housekeeping; hear about pilotsaks. Classism? Forget Harper Lee; hear about the plight of the Center controllers. Yes, Opposing Bases truly has something for everyone!

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Thanks for teaching me the truth about air traffic

I used to think that air traffic controllers and airline pilots were almost like robots, always speaking in a cryptographic language and never flubbing anything.
Unfortunately I stumbled across this podcast and quickly my dreams were shattered as I realized AG and RH make as many or possibly even more mistakes than I do and I'm not even a pilot!
AG and RH also have the unique ability to explain complicated questions so non pilots can understand them even better than they do.

All kidding aside AG and RH have a wealth of knowledge that they freely hand over to all the listeners and all the effort they put into the show is the reason they are #1.

At this point in life I only fly RC aircraft however I have dreams of flying full scale and Opposing Bases is on the top of the list every week to increase my aviation knowledge.

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