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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

By: 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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  • OB334: Penguin Police, ATC Masterpiece
    May 28 2024

    Episode 334 Show Notes

    Topic of the show: The Sky Police

    Patron DG sponsors this weeks show topic about ATC policing the skies. RH and AG discuss what ATC actually does and cares about in maintaining order in the wild blue yonder.

    Timely Feedback:

    1. Patron AM asks about checking in with a controller working multiple frequencies

    2. Patron JR responds to our feedback on his feedback from 333 and Antarctic Missions

    3. Patron AR has additional insight into Fairbanks flying

    Feedback

    1. Patron AMB has additional feedback on their instrument ride

    2. Patron NC has a Terps Elf question that gets answered https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/ifp_initiation/

    3. Patron DG shares a screen shot of a timely pause on Penguin Airlines recently

    4. Patron RR shares about starting again in aviation.

    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 15 mins
  • OB333: Frequency Awareness Day
    May 21 2024

    Episode 333 Show Notes

    Topic of the show: Frequency Tips and Tricks

    On this week's show, RH and AG discuss feedback from Center Controller NP about tips and tricks for pilots on using ATC frequencies. Pilots of all experience levels can benefit from these lessons. We also discuss forced IFR cancelation, clearance limits, and keeping up with others in aviation.

    Timely Feedback:

    1. Patron SB sends feedback about the unusual configuration of Cambridge, Australia YCBG and Hobart YMHB

    2. Patron ZW has feedback about clearance limits

    3. Patron MH has a question and feedback about clearance limits

    4. Patrom AMB discusses circling to land for part 121 operators

    Feedback

    1. Patron BAS sent audio feedback about unexpected pattern work

    2. Patron BK has a couple questions about instrument training

    3. Patron JL asks about our initial training in OKC vs current training

    4. Patron CT asks about comparing personal progress to others in aviation

    5. Patron JR shares about a recent trip to Antarctica!

    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 34 mins
  • OB332: Cockpit Chaos Creation
    May 14 2024

    Episode 332 Show Notes

    Topic of the show: On today’s show, AG and RH discuss the missed approach from both the pilot and controller side. What can each side learn about the other to maximize efficiency and safety when a missed approach or go around is required? We also discuss holding phraseology, safely executing missed approaches, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don’t to miss it!

    Timely Feedback:

    1. Patron AM shares more details about the speed record between SFO and LAS. Great job!

    2. Patron MK shared a diversion story. https://youtu.be/_Blkt6w9Q1o?si=2WFmHQV7NeV5Zvod

    3. Patron CO shared a link to a new feature on ForeFlight: https://blog.foreflight.com/2024/04/22/a-reported-turbulence-map-layer-us-lowest-tilt-radar-and-more-in-foreflights-latest-release/#reported-turbulence

    4. Patron CO shares his advice for parents and the life skills your children must possess!

    Feedback

    1. PayPal supporter EF shared some insight into missed approaches.

    2. Patron JH asks about flight following etiquette in busy airspace.

    3. Patron RML asks about holding instructions and pilot/controller confusion.

    4. Patron AD shared a cool aviation book: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Air-Race-American-Aviation/dp/1631496379

    5. Audio from CC about jumpseats.

    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 NoticeThe 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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Sierra Mike Hotel

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