Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 199 Show Notes Topic of the show: Wake turbulence is a flight hazard for all aircraft but especially dangerous for small, light airplanes. Do non-pilot controllers understand the implications of squeeze plays with regard to wake turbulence encounters? On this week's show we will break down arrival to departure wake turbulence minimums and how pilots can play a role in risk mitigation. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Julie Echo Charlie shares some final thoughts on emergency operations and coordinations. 2. PATRON Charlie Hotel has a follow up on lost communications. 3. PATRON Juliet Juliet shares some final thoughts on flight following in near Bravo. Feedback Juliet Foxtrot Sierra has a funny story about reviews/announcements. PATRON Delta Papa has a question about approach availability near a busy Bravo final. SGAC PATRON Juliet Sierra has a question about arrival gates. Sierra Foxtrot Charlie has a question about maneuvers during a visual approach. 200th Episode Live at TTA on October 23, 2021 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 198 Show Notes Topic of the show: During an emergency, controllers have required information they must get from the pilots. Sometimes that gets done repeatedly. On this week's show, we will discuss why that happens and ways to reduce the redundant communications. Timely Feedback: 1. Bravo Zulu shares a new take on lost communications. 2. PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo got his CFI rating! 3. Whiskey Bravo reminds us we missed the DaVinci reference! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo%27s_aerial_screw 4. Juliet Zulu says thanks for the tips and tricks for staying current while on the sidelines. Feedback SGAC PATRON Sierra Echo shares some fun information about ForeFlight. PATRON Bravo Mike passed his MEI checkride! Juliet Hotel wants to know why a controller asked him to squawk 1200 arriving into a Delta. PATRON Juliet Juliet wants to know our thoughts on VFR flight following under Bravo in a practice area. Charlie Foxtrot wants to know how he can get air traffic services if he is without a transponder and ADS-B. The 200th episode Fly in at TTA is on October 23, 2021! 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 197 Show Notes Topic of the show: What does ATC expect when a pilot experiences radio failure? How closely do lost communication regulations match up with what happens in real life? We discuss a common question that many instrument pilots have and give our take on what pilots can do to be more predictable. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Papa Victor shares an idea on a code name for the Fly-In airport. 2. removed 3. PATRON Juliet Golf asked Foreflight for their thoughts on the AirVenture NOTAM. https://foreflight.com/support/support-center/category/about-foreflight-mobile/360008758574) 4. PATRON Charlie Alpha shares some wise helicopter advice. Feedback PATRON Alpha Hotel wants our thoughts on an IFR pilot/controller interaction. PATRON November Mike has a tip on buying time during the vector to final chaos. Alpha Charlie wants to know about short range clearances. PATRON Mike Sierra shares a bit about some phraseology used in Europe:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9?wprov=sfti1 Juliet Zulu wants our tips on staying current from the sidelines. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 196 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss MEDEVAC flights, medical emergencies, and priority handling. How do we expedite traffic with time sensitive cargo on board? We also discuss tips and tricks for planning on weather reroutes, traffic avoidance, and international overflights. Timely Feedback: 1. Sierra Sierra offers some more insights into international overflights. 2. Juliet Kilo responds to our discussion about Class B shelf speed limits. 3. SGAC Patron Sierra Echo shares a pro tip for planning your route around weather. Feedback Terps Elf shares a traffic avoidance story. Charlie Foxtrot has a question about confusing phraseology. Patron Delta Zulu shares a feature of an EFB. Mentioned in the show: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/how-creedence-clearwater-revival-became-the-soundtrack-to-every-vietnam-movie/ https://www.opposingbases.com/200th-episode-fly-in-at-tta/ 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 195 Show Notes Topic of the show: Low altitude alerts and collision alerts go off all the time. How do we know when they are genuine safety alerts or nuisance alarms? AG and RH explain the two safety alerts and how we process the information to keep the pilots safe! This week, our show topic was inspired by SGAC Patron Mike Mike. Thank you! Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio about updated TFR information using ADS-B In. 2. PATRON Tango Sierra sent feedback about FIS-B. Feedback SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio about flight following leaving a VFR Class Delta tower. SGAC Patron Romeo Bravo has a question about IFR clearances near Bravo. Charlie Hotel wants to know about the most famous helicopter theme song of all time. Juliet Kilo wants to know why he has to slow down under Class Bravo. Patron Golf Mike has a question about ELTs. Mentioned on the Show: Opposing Bases TTA Fly-In on October 23, 2021. If you plan on coming, let us know! Airline Pilot Guy/Opposing Bases meet up in Fargo on 10/9. (RH and AG are unable to attend this event but please send pictures with your fellow listeners) 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 194 Show Notes Topic of the show: Sometimes the most important NOTAMS are either buried in a stack of words or hidden in places pilots don't even know to look before making a flight. AG and RH share some pilot feedback about the AirVenture NOTAM and discuss Domestic Notices on this week's episode. Timely Feedback: 1. Kilo Mike Charlie sent in hold for release audio. 2. The Terps Elf got the secret sign from Mike Kilo and has answers! 3.Bravo Tango shared kind words about episode 56 "Miracle on the Hudson" https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opposingbases/927872-ob056-miracle-on-the-hudson.mp3 4. Patron Alpha Yankee passed his checkride! 5. Patron India India from ATC Saks. COM sent some center audio feedback. Feedback SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent flight following audio. Patron Mike November Kilo sent audio and has RH going down memory lane. Patron Whiskey Charlie sent a weather reroute question. Patron Echo Mike shares some great advice that applies to ATC too. Patron Mike Kilo shares his Triad fly over story. Mentioned on the show: Domestic Notices 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 193 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH go back to ATC basics and discuss a few of our local letters of agreement with surrounding facilities, how that changes your flight path, and how those reroutes relate to airspace. We also discuss merging target procedures with a duplicate target, flight following, and more of your aviation questions. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Alpha Charlie shares an audio example of "hold for release". 2. PATRON Delta Tango gives us an update on private pilot training. 3. PATRON RWK shares some clarifications on vector to final chat. 4. PATRON Mike Kilo shares his thoughts on the GPS/Vector to final discussion. Feedback SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio feedback about graphical TFRs. PATRON Golf Mike sent questions about re establishing comms. PATRON India Hotel got flip flopped so many times it made him dizzy. PATRON Alpha Alpha Charlie has a question about internation overflights. PATRON Juliet Bravo sent audio about a traffic alert (of himself). 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 192 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG heard from the listeners about techniques they use to resolve the RNAV vector to final issue with ATC. We also discuss local flight following, emergency airspace, and clearances to unknown fixes. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Kilo sent audio about unmonitored navaids. 2. Dr. Kilo Bravo shares a medical opinion on the hypoxia case we spoke about. 3. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy sent some awesome audio. Feedback Long lost PATRON Captain Nick shares some audio about emergency airspace. PATRON Charlie Hotel shared audio about his painful push to talk button. PATRON Whiskey Oscar shared some audio about a local flight. PATRON Juliet Bravo has a question about a local pop up IFR. PATRON November Hotel asks about local flight following to and from same airport. PATRON Juliet Golf sheds light on a confusing clearance. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Revised addition Episode 191 Show Notes Topic of the show: How much room below glideslope does a pilot have until they are too close to obstacles? We hear from the Terps Elf about obstacle clearance on the ILS and the importance of maintaining your vertical path on the glideslope to avoid hitting the ground or obstacles. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC PATRON SE sent information about the dual transmitters. 2. PATRON Zulu Zulu sent in a menagerie of older, lost feedback. Feedback PATRON Papa Tango has a question about emergency tags. PATRON Juliet Mike sent vector to final feedback. Bravo Delta is back in the airplane after a long break! Juliet Kilo sent audio feedback. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 190 Show Notes Topic of the show: Hold for release phraseology is used every single day throughout the NAS at non-towered airports to expedite IFR clearances. How should a pilot handle it when they run into a brick wall trying to get their IFR on the ground so they can load up the FMS/GPS? We discuss our ideas and explain what it means when we use this technique. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Juliet Mike had an interesting exchange with ATC on his way home from AirVenture. 2. PATRON Mike November shares his thoughts about the show. Thank you! Feedback SGAC PATRON Charlie Hotel sent in Coffee Class Bravo comments. PATRON Papa Kilo thought he was hypoxic. What did he tell ATC? Echo Yankee sent an audio question about flight plan information. Echo Yankee sent an audio comment about NOTAMS and acronyms. PATRON Bravo Bravo asked about getting a flight following squawk on the ground at a non-towered airport. Sierra Golf got an IFR clearance but the information wasn't passed to the next sector properly. What happened? Mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/KKUQ9-zujoc 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 189 Show Notes Topic of the show: When pilots and controllers get into an argument on frequency, nobody wins. It's a waste of time and can most likely be solved on the ground using a phone. AG and RH explain what they consider before engaging in an argument or heated discussion on frequency. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Bravo sent a video of his departure from AirVenture on Saturday. 2. Mike Kilo lives in the middle finger of the mitten state and has a comment. 3. PATRON Romeo Mike talked with the controller with atrocious settings. Feedback PATRON Whiskey Bravo has a question about Bravo transitions and transponder ID flashes. PATRON Papa Victor has a question about transmitters. Mentioned on the show: OB188 Live From AirVenture, EAA AirVenture NOTAM 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

AG and RH are live at EAA AirVenture 2021! We discuss the origins of Opposing Bases, answer live questions from the audience, and hear feedback from our most valuable show supporters. The sounds of EAA AirVenture in the background will make you feel like you were at the live show! Thank you for attending and see you next year! To learn more about EAA, click here. Thank you for allowing us to record a show at the Forums! #OSH21 A special thanks to all our Patreon supporters and our volunteer sound guy Alpha Hotel. You are the best! 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 187 Show Notes Topic of the show: When a pilot has the airport in sight, sometimes a visual approach clearance is delayed. But when the controllers point out the airport and the pilot can't find the field, it can create problems for ATC. Find out when super vision helps and when it hurts. We also discuss law enforcement flights, hazardous missed approaches, and more of your awesome aviation questions. Timely Feedback: PATRON Alpha Mike Bravo is curious about the recent TRIAD ATC situation. Sierra Papa has some feedback about "when able, cleared direct . . ." phraseology. SGAC PATRON Sierra Echo shares some tips on PDC and last minute flight plan changes. Feedback SGAC PATRON MRM shares thoughts on the show. Welcome to Patreon! Hotel Bravo seeks some clarification on proper readbacks with altimeter settings. Tango Sierra is back in the saddle and doing their best to keep up! PATRON Charlie Alpha has a feedback catchup session: missed approaches and internal pep talks. Golf Hotel asks our thoughts on company policies that don't work with our plans. Tango Alpha has questions about being a good team player while performing emergency and law enforcement flights. Mentioned on the show: (https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2019/aair/ao-2019-041/ ) 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Bonus Episode: 2021 EAA AirVenture NOTAM On this week's episode, we will review some highlights of the 2021 EAA AirVenture NOTAM. Print the NOTAM and follow along as Romeo Hotel and Mike from the Flying and Life podcast review important changes to this year's arrival procedures. As always, fly safely and see you at AirVenture! Helpful links: RH and Mike's first NOTAM episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opposingbases/1412947-ob81-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-notam.mp3 NOTAM: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-fly-in-flying-to-oshkosh/eaa-airventure-oshkosh-notam NTSB Safety Alert: http://ntsb.gov/safety/safety-alerts/Documents/SA_053.pdf Watch all 5 videos: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-fly-in-flying-to-oshkosh/vfr-airventure-arrival-and-departure 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 186 Show Notes Topic of the show: A recent video on the internet sparked a conversation about Class Delta air traffic services, a pilot's responsibility to see and avoid other traffic, and the primary job of air traffic controllers. In this week's episode, we will add our thoughts to the conversation. A link to the video can be found in the show notes. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron Darth Pilot responds to OB185 and vectors to final for an RNAV approach. 2. PATRON Sierra India (fellow controller) shares audio on what his center does everyday. 3. Romeo Alpha shares some audio about a random run in with ATC. Feedback PATRON Echo Mike sent audio about facility changes and how it effects controllers. PATRON Juliet Echo Foxtrot asks about atrocious settings on the radar scope. PATRON Delta Hotel asks about non-ADSB radar identification and traffic alerts. Mentioned on the show: AvWeb's Paul Bertorelli: https://youtu.be/FM3dmaC4z8E. A reminder to our listeners: AG and RH do not speak on behalf of the FAA, Department of Transportation, or NATCA. AG and RH are both rated flight instructors and air traffic controllers. The hosts of this show express their own opinions. The follow up blog can be found here. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 185 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss the importance of controllers having a basic understanding of the GPS/RNAV approach and vectors versus initial fix usage. We discuss some easy tips for pilots and controllers to avoid confusion when executing RNAV approaches and issuing clearances. All feedback episode! Feedback *moved to OB186* PATRON Echo Charlie wants to know why he didn't get a "hold for release" clearance. PATRON Romeo Whiskey shares his solo story! Tango Mike asked about dual tower frequencies at busier airports. Juliet Bravo shares more fun facts about military solo operations. PATRON Tango Bravo asks about IFR route filing with fixes inside center airspace. PATRON Romoe November wants to know who is who and what is what in the TRACON. PATRON Echo Bravo want to learn about same runway separation. No new question of the week 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 184 Show Notes Topic of the show: A pilot explains his decision-making process while experiencing an inflight emergency. We learn how he dealt with air traffic control, flying the plane, and briefing his passengers. Great job, Mike Bravo! We also get an update on the "Mayday Mayday Mayday" episode from earlier this summer. Timely Feedback: 1. Charlie Charlie asked for an update on the engine emergency we discussed on our bonus episode earlier this summer. Audio update! 2. Lima Alpha shares some feedback about Pan Pan usage. 3. PATRON Echo Charlie shares some feedback about his recent simulator training. 4. Mike Kilo shares audio regarding another controller's efforts to keep planes from colliding. Feedback PATRON Kilo Foxtrot says thanks for the show! PATRON Delta Romeo Hotel asks about remote radio backup battery failures. Romeo Mike wants to know our thoughts on what his non pilot passengers can do in order to get help if the pilot becomes incapacitated. Can ATC help? Kilo Charlie is working in congested and complicated airspace. What can they do to help ATC? Mentioned on the show: https://fixingnotams.org/reel-of-telegrams/ https://www.change.org/p/the-aviation-community-help-pilots-get-critical-flight-information-fix-the-notam-system 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 asks about "resume own navigation". 4. PATRON Sierra India shares the center point of view on Class Delta operations. Feedback PATRON Echo Charlie does his best to get under RLH's skin with some fancy phraseology. SGAC PATRON Darth Pilot loves a through clearance! Bravo Tango shares audio. PATRON Bravo Yankee asks about low and slow guys getting SIDs in their clearance. PATRON MZ wants to know some more about Center's work. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDGQshynEKA&t=2790s and one about fuel planning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydogesjgmzU 4. PATRON Juliet Golf shared a funny story about correcting a controller's phraseology. 5. PATRON Echo Hotel shares thoughts on OB181 and gives us a chance to clear something up. Feedback PATRON Golf Mike, the "Unicorn Guy" shared a story about Clam Chowder Bravo ATC. Bravo Delta explains the visual separation on takeoffs at his airport. Delta Kilo asks about non formation "group" flying. Tango Delta asks what we have memorized. We forget. PATRON Juliet Mike wants to know if "Pan Pan" is still a thing.Spoiler alert, it's still a thing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-pan Mentioned on the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taDgOeu1Ac0 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 Juliet Mike shares a TCAS story. 5. Juliet Hotel shares thoughts on the ATSB investigation into the LAHSO operation discussed a few episodes ago. Feedback PATRON Bravo Sierra asks about the differences between Class Delta under a center vs. a Tracon. Mike Delta asks about required documentation for pilot's receiving the ATIS. PATRON Sierra India shares an airport with common circling and IFR cancelation before the manuever. Tango Kilo asks about flight following in a TRSA. Mentioned on the show: Wings of Carolina Flying Club at TTA airport: http://wingsofcarolina.org/ 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 Sierra Echo shares a noise abatement story. Feedback PATRON November Mike asked about canceling with a tower that just closed. Mike Lima asked about parallel pattern traffic spacing. Romeo Whiskey has a great question about descent planning. Juliet Mike is an instrument pilot! Congratulations! Foxtrot Alpha Mike asks about reroutes and fuel considerations. PATRON Papa Tango asks about a target falling off the scope. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 this Go Fund Me link and thank you! https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-the-pik-n-pig-after-fire?qid=f9016afaed33feb25c1741cdf8da2255 Timely Feedback: 1. Patron Echo Golf shares solo military examples. 2. Patron Juliet Tango questions RH's terrible short-term memory! 3. Tango Victor shares an audio confession. 4. Patron Joe the Airbus Guy shares audio about radar contact over the ocean. Feedback Romeo Charlie shares audio about noise abatement. Patron November Sierra has a question about runway changes. Patron Romeo Mike asks about pronunciation of "contact" versus what sounds like "conact". Patron Papa Victor shares some flip flop flub audio. Juliet Bravo shares an example of another airport with top secret departure runways. Echo Yankee highlights the differences between GA and Commercial go arounds in low IFR or icing. Max's Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Check out his website here. Aviation Newstalk podcast. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook Max Trescott's GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 vectors. 3. Kilo Sierra shares some commentary on the airport mentioned a few episodes ago with a busy pattern and a denied go around. Feedback SGAC PATRON Bravo Sierra asks about reroutes around special events airspace. PATRON Delta Zulu shares a pirep conundrum and asks for our advice on issuing them. Papa Whiskey wants to know if talking to a Delta controller well outside their airspace is a good idea. Spoiler alert: it's always a good idea to let air traffic know you are there! PATRON Alpha Echo asks about controlled vs. non towered and shares a story. Juliet Bravo shares some hilarious audio about "breaks" in the tower. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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.

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 OB176. 3. Patron Bravo Whiskey shares more insight into E-AB planes and IMC. Feedback Mike Echo from Australia shares a scary (but hilarious) LAHSO story. http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-084/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/media/5774670/ao-2015-084-final.pdf Patron Alpha Bravo Mike want to know our thoughts on pop up IFR clearances. Patron Juliet Victor shares a tip for RH and his bucket list.https://www.s-211training.com/. Patron and fellow controller SI shares some regulations about canceling IFR. Juliet Foxtrot want to know if he has to get permission to change VFR altitudes. Patron Delta Papa Papa has a question about practice approaches to a runway construction area. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 on the ATIS. 3. Juliet Golf shares a story of getting and IFR shortcut. Feedback JFS shares a story of a mountain airport mess: one way in and out. PATRON Mike Golf has questions about IFR flight plans and clearances. Julie Charlie has a question about speed control. PATRON Echo Whiskey wants to share a tip for holding instructions. PATRON Juliet Papa shares a pet peeve about his company callsign. PATRON Romeo Mike has a question about divert inquiries. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 Sierra gives her instructor feedback on the DA20 and IFR training. Show Topic feedback provided by Patron Mike Whiskey. Great questions! Feedback PATRON JEC asked about a typical shift at TRIAD Tower. PATRON JPJ wants the real story on the forklift accident mentioned in OB060. NMF from the UK shares their techniques for circuit traffic management. Juliet Foxtrot asks about clearances below MVA. Mentioned on the show: https://fsims.faa.gov/wdocs/8900.1/v05%20airman%20cert/chapter%2002/05_002_009rev1_chg_0a.htm Eagle audio from CBSNEWS.COM: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch-trained-eagle-snatches-drones-from-the-sky/#x 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 Mike Kilo illustrates user defined waypoint entry: https://youtu.be/Jj73rKDyBhg 4. PATRON Oscar Charlie has a simple ask for ATC. 5. PATRON Echo Golf sent audio about PDC and CPDLC. Feedback PATRON Delta Mike sent a question about disappearing runway options for IFR departures and the Terps Elf helps solve the mystery. November Sierra wants to hear about our checkrides. Juliet Bravo wants to know if 121.5 is recorded. PATRON Juliet Hotel shares some more information about "expect" altitudes. PATRON Captain Nick sent some old audio backlog. We missed his humor! Mentioned on the show: http://www.racecityfo.com/ Come join us for a pancake breakfast fly-in on—- Saturday, May 1, 2021 @ 14A (Lake Norman Airpark), 9-12pm Talk to professional pilots & air traffic controllers to see what it takes to make this a career!! 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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. http://www.flyrv12.com/slsa-ifr-operation-and-training/ 2. PATRON Bravo Charlie explains his experience with SOFs. 3. Sierra Delta sent audio about supervisor of flying. 4. Bravo Delta explains the flights school departure/arrival procedure. 5. PATRON Bravo Delta is looking for the TRIAD gift shop. #astronauthat Feedback PATRON Papa Mike asks about delay vectors. Juliet Bravo asks why we can't just make some Class Bravo's bigger. PATRON Romeo Mike asked who is responsible for FICON reports. PATRON Whisky Charlie shares his use of IDENT. PATRON Romeo Mike has some timely advice for rusty pilots. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 week's episode. 4. PATRON Tango Papa shares some audio about military towers. 5. PATRON Echo Golf shares his military tower experience. SGAC Patron VAB shares his thoughts on the show. Thank you! Feedback Audio feedback from an anonymous listener. Thanks! Mike Whiskey wants to know if we can detect audio signatures. PATRON Bravo Bravo wants to know what to do at the IAF if the controller didn't issue an approach clearance. Mentioned: https://youtu.be/EXEuG-MqZtI 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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! Congratulations! 2. SGAC Patron BS shared his thoughts on OB170. 3. PATRON KW sent some cool links about Bonanzas with flares: C35 Price list and specifications – See item 18 https://www.vintagebonanza.com/C35%20Brochure.pdf Bonanza 35 Series Shop Manual – See page164 until heading FLARES (OPTIONAL) https://aircraftassociates.com/_files/200003154-b7c72b7c74/Bonanza%2035%20Shop%20Manual-compressed.pdf Flippant referral to the flares like it's totally normal at the top of the seventh page https://aeroresourcesinc.com/proj98-ci/WebContent/uploads/198506-1947-82%20Beech%20V-Tail%20Bonanza.pdf Feedback PATRON Charlie Hotel sent in audio when a controller ruined the surprise. PATRON Delta Sierra wants to know the differences between civilian and military facilities. Bravo Echo sent his first solo audio. SGAC PATRON MC asks about busy pattern work and solo controller work. PATRON Bravo Whiskey asked about using "experimental" in the remarks section. Juliet Charlie asked about "ident" without being told to first. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 Tango enjoyed OB169 and "ATC 101" PATRON CA is showcasing our Opposing Bases merchandise on her world tour. Feedback PATRON DM asks about noise abatement versus assigned headings. PATRON MG shares audio about the last show and his ability to understand some aviation lingo after hearing our banter. PATRON PM wonders if we have ever heard of this type of departure procedure. PATRON JM got a terrible clearance and wants to know if he is missing anything. JC asks about equipment suffix changes and routing changes as a result. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 of ForeFlight. 4. PATRON Alpha Bravo Mike provides a very good example of a contact approach. Feedback PATRON Hotel Golf has a complaint! Romeo Sierra takes us back to a comment we made a long time ago. PATRON TSC sent audio feedback about ODPs. Delta Charlie asked about contract towers and quality control. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 Mike has a question about losing comms before terminating radar service. Feedback Sierra Bravo asks about tower assigned headings versus ODPs. PATRON Mike Mike From Under the Clam Chowder Bravo asks the Terps Elf for some help understanding a note on a procedure. Romeo Lima has an IFR clearance story on floats. Mentioned: MVA Maps to ForeFlight: https://github.com/dark/faa-mva-kml 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 shares his night landing story. PATRON Echo Alpha has a great way to remember to close your flight plan. Links mentioned: 1800wxbrief.com , https://www.faasteamtv.com/SafetyCenter/Leidos2018/ PATRON Echo Alpha has a story about an approach clearance to a closed runway. Juliet Lima Hotel asks about using guard frequency. Mentioned on the show: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/navigation/what-is-a-contact-approach-and-how-do-you-fly-it/ 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 Bonanza. 3. Alpha Charlie heard RH on radar a couple weeks ago and shared his thoughts. Feedback SGAC Delta Charlie Whiskey has a question about terminating radar services when the controller is busy. SGAC PATRON Darth Pilot shared a story about VFR services in a busy Class Bravo! PATRON Charlie Sierra has a question about missed approaches on a visual at a non towered airport. https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/regulations/how-to-fly-go-arounds-from-visual-approaches-atc/ Mentions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_Valiant_Shield 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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Episode 165 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, we will share our thoughts on maximizing the use of air traffic control while flying in and around Class Bravo airspace. We also discuss using airports at night without runway lights and our tips on how to be a successful air traffic trainee. Thanks to Patrons DCW and EH for the great questions. Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON MZ shares some information about the stealth planes seen during the Super Bowl. Links below. 2. PATRON JS shares his thoughts on landing on an unlit field. 3. PATRON KW shares some interesting facts about early model Bonanzas and flares. 4. PATRON MK shares his thoughts on using unlit fields. Feedback PATRON MSS works in a different world of managing traffic. Mike Sierra is control in training and asks for our advice on being a successful trainee. Tango Victor recently soloed! PATRON DCW wants to know if there is standard phraseology for getting flight following and a code starting on the ground at a Class D airport. Mentioned on the show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_F-117A_shootdown, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luneburg_lens, 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 164 Show Notes Topic of the show: What happens when the radar controller gives you an expected instruction and the tower controller issues you a different instruction? Which instruction should the pilot follow? AG and RH will offer their opinion on how to handle this situation as a pilot and offer some explanation on what may be happening in the background. We also discuss departing under VFR when the weather is IFR, Class Bravo boundaries, and more of your awesome questions and feedback! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Kilo Whiskey shares his thoughts on wasted words over the radio. 2. Kilo Sierra offers a funny analogy on wasted radio calls. 3. PATRON Tango Kilo Hotel is curious about stealth technology on the Super Bowl flights. 4. PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie explains his regional pilot comment in last week's episode. Feedback SGAC PATRON Alpha Bravo Charlie wants to know how to pass on important messages to pilots. PATRON Bravo Foxtrot shared this video:https://youtu.be/-xjbvz-vE2E PATRON Delta Echo Whiskey asks about Victor airways and skirting Class Bravo airspace. Charlie Kilo wants to know how to handle a unique weather issue departing a non-towered airport and sent this link:(https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/regulations/imc-reported-with-vmc-weather-seen-first-hand/). Mentioned: https://wingswoodswaters.com/ Wings, Woods & Waters is a scenic flight and Maine guide service owned and operated by Thomas Coleman. Born and raised in the Kennebec Valley and Moosehead Lake region, Thomas will fly you and your family above north western Maine giving you a tour of the area's natural features and history. Book a customized trip to see your own special areas or book a remote fly fishing experience into areas seldom fished. Question of the Week/Month Can a pilot legally depart an airport at night using a runway with no runway lights? Send your answer to [email protected] 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 163 Show Notes Topic of the show: Why are we still advertising ILS approaches when it's VFR weather? What types of elements are included in the decision to switch to visual approaches? We discuss what factors are in play including forecasted weather, sequencing, tower visibility, and pilot's ability to see the airport. Video mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/3aNckvzhbFU Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC PATRON Bravo Juliet shares a fatigue story and safety elves. 2. SGAC PATRON Bravo Sierra shares his bucket list. One of them is the VFR corridor up the Hudson which another Patron did recently: https://youtu.be/aqqpjiLRUsM 3. PATRON Juliet Bravo shares his thoughts on the ODP episodes. 4. We share some feedback related to the radio sin of all radio sins: "Any traffic in the area, please advise". And this article drives the point home: https://bruceair.wordpress.com/2014/09/29/2151/ 5. PATRON Juliet Charlie offers a new perspective on the lack of training on ODPs. Feedback PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie shares an awesome audio question about persistent deviance from required readback phraseology. PATRON Juliet Sierra got fooled by our hateful sound effects. Papa Bravo shared audio about a balked missed approach at TRIAD. We share our thoughts. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 162 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG are all over the map this week. We discuss sequencing in the pattern, flying tracks vs. assigned headings, go arounds, VFR callup phraseology, and much more! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Juliet Hotel shares his thoughts on ODPs and mountain flying. 2. PATRON Juliet Charlie Delta defends the solo RH episode. 3. PATRON Mike Bravo shares a story highlighted in a recent episode of AOPA's "There I was" https://aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/there-i-was Episode 26. 4. PATRON Charlie Alpha thinks we can make a great side show about old technology and shared https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/loose-units-the-podcast/id1445344726?i=1000424947339 (around minute 8:30). Feedback SGAC PATRON Delta Golf sent audio feedback about his Cheratoga PA-32, ADS-B, and O2 systems. Check out these articles: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aircraft-systems/oxygen-systems/ https://www.risingup.com/fars/info/part23-1447-FAR.shtml PATRON Delta Charlie wants to clarify the VFR callup order of information. PATRON Juliet Victor understands about cats and asks about go-arounds. Sierra Delta Sierra explains what the meaning is behind his name for an airport in PA. Lima Whiskey Foxtrot wants to know our thoughts on flying a track versus a heading. PATRON Juliet Hotel shares his thoughts on "Ready in Sequence". November Quebec asks about transponder inop in Bravo airspace. Lima Golf has a good reason to use "Ready in Sequence". 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Bonus: ODP's, Part 2 This episode is a follow up to our first bonus episode on Obstacle Departure Procedures (released on 1/12/2021). If you haven't listened to that episode, go do that first! All feedback is specific to ODPs. We review some errors and discuss elements of the procedures which led to some dialogue with our listeners. Enjoy! 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 161 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week on Opposing Bases, we clear up an error we made on last week's episode concerning VFR climbs on an IFR flight plan. We also discuss a myriad of topics and dig deep into the inbox. You won't want to miss this week's episode! Timely Feedback: PATRON Charlie Whiskey shares his thoughts on an RH solo episode. We need more AG! PATRON Charlie Mike shares his thoughts on the ODP bonus episode. PATRON Mike Kilo illustrates the phraseology we can use as controllers to approve a VFR climb request on an IFR flight plan. Outstanding! Thank you. See it in action on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl9wPFAYbcQ&t=55s PATRON Juliet Hotel points out you can climb in VFR on an IFR flight plan. PATRON Echo Golf has a way to get the MVA maps into ForeFlight. Thank you! https://youtu.be/WNU4fWA8BBw If you have any questions about loading this data into ForeFlight, his email address is listed on the video. *This is for informational purposes only and should not be used for navigation.* Feedback Alpha Kilo shares a video of the circling approach at LGA. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!https://youtu.be/eyyZKsOMW9o PATRON Juliet Juliet shares his feedback on the show and long runs. PATRON Papa Victor has a question about clearance readbacks and use of some different phraseology. PATRON Tango Sierra Charlie shares some information on landing on water. PATRON Echo Hotel shares a circling approach into a busy NJ airport. The Terps Elf answers a listener question. If you have a specific question about a procedure in your area, click https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/. Mentions on the show: Flight of Four F15's out of JFK: https://youtu.be/a8PLwFtPllk 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 160 Show Notes Topic of the show: Your two favorite air traffic controllers discuss the difference between departing a non-towered airport VFR in VMC looking to pick up your IFR clearance in the air versus an IFR departure with a clearance issued on the ground. Do you know the difference in procedures? Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Sierra Bravo shares his thoughts on our ODP episode. 2. PATRON Bravo Hotel shared a link to some helpful, big picture MVA maps (not for navigation). Feedback Delta Sierra asks about climbing VFR on an IFR flight plan. PATRON Juliet Papa shares audio about circling and low weather. Sierra Bravo shares two video links to highlight runway directional lights and beacons: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qxydd7k6047qm61/RW28SnowyNorth.mov?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/7byzjosibe6zu3l/RW10SnowyNorth.mov?dl=0 Foxtrot Charlie shares another reason to use the LOC for departure. PATRON Mike Echo Hotel shares her flight following story with a busy controller. Mike Zulu shares thoughts on the show and offers some advice to RH. PATRON Alpha Bravo Mike shared a circling in low weather video. See link below. Kilo Whiskey compliments our superior pronunciation skills. Mentioned on today's show: MVA Maps: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/mva_mia/mva/ Plane Tales about Israel flight: http://airlinepilotguy.com/operation-yonatan/ PATRON ABM missed on a circling approach video: https://youtu.be/df1esUDkvQA 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Bonus: Obstacle Departure Procedures with Max Trescott Topic of the show: In the first part of this bonus episode, RH interviews Max Trescott about Obstacle Departure Procedures and 14 CFR Part 91 regulations regarding the application and use of these vital procedures. In the second part of the episode, we break down the comments made by a listener regarding Obstacle Departure Procedures, Part 91 compliance, and personal departures off of airports with no instrument approaches or ODPs. We also discuss the importance of preflight planning to determine aircraft performance as it relates to surrounding terrain. The audio only version will be available in all podcast players. PATRONS have access to a video version with a visual narrative of the discussion. If you'd like to follow along and support the show, click here. Mentioned on the show: "Aviation News Talk" podcast hosted by our guest Max Trescott "Not Enough Departures" by Mark Kolber "Departing IFR Without Guidance" by Jeff Van West "What Are Standard Takeoff Minimums" by Sarah Fritts FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 159 Show Notes Topic of the show: Why do some approaches say "NA at Night"? The Terps Elf will do his best to answer this question. We also discuss the use of aircraft types in ATC instructions, minimum vectoring altitudes, flight following in a practice area, and more of your awesome questions and feedback! Timely Feedback: 1. A P2012 expert sent feedback about the replacement of the C402. 2. Kilo Kilo shares a story about IFR cancelation. Feedback PATRON Bravo Bravo sent an audio question about callsigns with aircraft type. PATRON Golf Tango sent his super amazing bucket list via audio. PATRON Charlie Mike sent an MVA question. PATRON Tango Charlie asks about UHF frequencies. PATRON Bravo Bravo has a question about flight following in a practice area. Mentions: PATRON November Tango sent https://ablecompany502pir.org/files/FM_24-6_June_1945.pdf with page 18 being the one that shows the 5 x 5 methodology to describe radio signal strength. https://ablecompany502pir.org/files/FM_24-6_June_1945.pdf (Page 18). Also PATRON Charlie Hotel sent https://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/summer07articles/a-brief-history.html about history of aeronautical charting. 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 158 Show Notes Topic of the show: Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. AG and RH discuss a veritable cornucopia of aviation feedback including canceling flight plans, gaming the system for release times, old school nav aids, leaky towers, and aviation bucket list items. This week's episode will be a lot of fun. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Echo Hotel sent a link about the cement/beacon system used over 100 years ago. https://www.messynessychic.com/2013/11/15/the-forgotten-giant-arrows-that-guide-you-across-america/ 2. Sierra Golf sent in some more feedback about how pilots used the lights and arrows to navigate at night. 3. PATRON Juliet Hotel asks about flight plans timing out or falling out of the sytem. 4. PATRON Delta Papa is a CFII. Congratulations! 5. Juliet Mike shared his tips on remembering to close your flight plan/cancel IFR. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy shared a story of how pilots used to manage their own release times creatively. Feedback PATRON Echo Sierra shares his aviation bucket list using audio. PATRON Charlie Whiskey crossed this item off his list and hopes it never happens again. PATRON Charlie Hotel has a question about VFR codes. PATRON Charlie Mike sent an audio question about tower spray/chem trails? Romeo Kilo wants to thank some center controllers and aks a question about frequency bleed over. Mentions: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/charts-plates/a-visual-in-imc/ 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 157 Show Notes Topic of the show: Echo Hotel wants our thoughts and opinions on handling a pilot that forgets to cancel his/her IFR flight plan at a non-towered airport. Is a Brasher Warning and possible pilot deviation/violation necessary? What do we suggest to avoid this issue and prevent the discussion from even happening? A special thanks to PATRON Max Trescott, host of Aviation News Talk podcast for producing such an amazing show. If you'd like to hear the episode in question, check it out here! Thank you, PATRON Echo Charlie for the show title idea! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON RWK offers his input on departing IFR/VFR from a Class D when it's busy or they are delayed. 2. PATRON Mike Kilo offers some context to the "cleared straight-in" phraseology. 3. PATRON Sierra Bravo answer the Question of the Week about ODPs. Please refer to FAR 14 CFR 91.123 Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions. We will follow up on items in this feedback in a future show. Stay tuned. 4. November Hotel offers an alternate plan to get around the busy NE corridor. Use caution, results may vary. #WestVirginiaReroute Feedback PATRON Charlie Mike sent an audio question about SPECI weather. PATRON Golf Tango sends kind words from really far away! PATRON Lobster Charlie Hotel asks about punishment clearances to places that sound terrible. Delta November wants us to decipher some phraseology. What is "app req"? Kilo Sierra wants to share kind words with Vietnam approach. Thank you! Mentions: https://thesurveystation.com/map-of-ngs-airway-beacons/ 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 156 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, we discuss the technique of picking up an IFR clearance in the air. What are the pitfalls? Why doesn't this always work? What can pilots do to increase efficiency and remain safe under IFR? Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Mike Romeo/controller explains the balloons: https://loon.com/ 2. PATRON Juliet Hotel clarifies the reroute altitude from OB155. 3. PATRON Delta Mike sent his answer to the question of the week (NA ODP). 4. PATRON Oscar Charlie sent his answer to the question of the week (NA ODP). 5. PATRON Golf Mike sent a selfie in the new hoodie. Merry Christmas! Feedback Kilo Quebec sent audio about reporting points in Class Bravo. PATRON Mike November sent a story about a controller's technique for increasing safety in a chaotic session. PATRON Golf Down Under sent in audio about his first balloon solo! 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 [email protected]. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.