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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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  • RH and AG are two experienced air traffic controllers and pilots that host a weekly show answering listener questions, breaking down complex aviation topics, and relating their experiences to everyday occurrences in the national airspace system. The hosts and guests do not represent the FAA or NATCA and express their own views and opinions.
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  • OB328: Reaching Frequency Totality

    OB328: Reaching Frequency Totality
    Apr 16 2024
    Episode 328 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss etiquette for checking in on a new frequency, how long to wait, what things to listen for and what info ATC is looking for. Brought to you by Patron JF. We also discuss some solar eclipse flying, ADSB mismatch rules, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback! Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron DWH sent the link to his Instagram: https://instagram.com/dwhonan 2. Patron GNR sent feedback about tower tours. 3. PS sent audio about runway number changes. 4. Patron and controller BL sent feedback about Lake Hood and certifying controllers. Feedback 1. Patron MK sent audio about ADSB mismatch issues. https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/agc/practice_areas/regulations/interpretations/Data/interps/2017/Hayslett-AJM-2_2017_Legal_Interpretation.pdf 2. Patron MIK sent eclipse flying audio feedback and wanted to thank center controllers. 3. Patron JEC sent audio about pilots requesting their own missed approaches. 4. Patron SG sent audio about listening but not talking to ATC 5. Patron and controller AW sent feedback about listening to OB while flying. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Music bumpers by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army. Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • OB327: Defusing Flight Plans

    OB327: Defusing Flight Plans
    Apr 8 2024
    Episode 327 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss visiting your local facility, the things to look for, the questions to ask, who to call, and the overall benefits of why you should bring donuts. Or pizza. We also discuss timed out flight plans, TERPS and charting delays, true north, and many more of your aviation questions. Timely Feedback: 1. RW The Terps Elf sends feedback about the runway numbering discussion in 326 2. SGAC CM from the frozen north has a question on how clearances get amended. 3. Patron DC sent a link to an initiative to convert all of Aviation to true north: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toXsa7Dlq44 4. Patron MS sent audio feedback about practice approach phraseology. Feedback 1. Patron JM sent audio feedback about flight plans disappearing. 2. Patron SW sent some great stats on airport density in the US. 3. BS from Midlife Pilot Podcast sent feedback about multiple day flight plans. 4. Patron DWH sent a note on a facility tour, donuts, and taking amazing photos from 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Music bumpers 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 views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army. Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • OB326: Opposing Bases, The Musical

    OB326: Opposing Bases, The Musical
    Apr 1 2024
    Episode 326 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss ways a pilot can file and receive the right T route when flying near or around giant metroplex Class Bravo airspace. Why does it only work half the time? What constraints are the controllers under when issuing routing. And what can the pilot do after they’ve initially been denied their filed routing. We also discuss reporting unidentified objects, approaches with magnetic disparity, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. This is a really fun episode and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SCS sends a couple of timely notes on recent episodes. 2. Patron JG has a manual transmission driving story. 3. Patron JH has a story about last minute runway change techniques in the cockpit 4. Patron DZ promotes the qualities of finding a local EAA chapter. Feedback 1. Patron KA has a UFO question. 2. Patron JS has changed careers and has an international question 3. Patron SP has a brief but funny question for RH’s sim time. 4. Patron JC has an NA Story Mentioned on the show: Find an EAA chapter: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-chapters/find-an-eaa-chapter VMC Club: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/pilots/eaa-pilot-proficiency/proficiency-and-education-programs/vmc-club IMC Club: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/pilots/eaa-pilot-proficiency/proficiency-and-education-programs/imc-club Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don’t be shy, use the “Send Audio to AG and RH” button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com. Music bumpers by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 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 views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army. Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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Best thing on Audible!

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

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Landing will be at your own risk

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

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Thanks for teaching me the truth about air traffic

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

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

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

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