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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk 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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Reaching Frequency Totality
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. -
Defusing Flight Plans
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. -
Opposing Bases, The Musical
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. -
Practice Approach Refresher Training
Episode 325 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss practice approaches, controller separation responsibility during the approaches, and how instructors can maximize efficiency while being a good user of the NAS. We also answer listener questions about late tower handoffs, ADS-B callsign matching, controller training, and much more! You don't want to miss this episode!
We revisit some techniques and tips on VFR practice approaches.
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron RW provides an alternative to Angel Flight for lower time pilots.
2. Patron DF sent audio feedback about approaches to airports not intended for landing.
3. Patron KS agrees with the DIY timeline and also sent a link to a video that aired back in the 90s on PBS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSNzF-KSGiw
Feedback
1. Patron DC has a question about ATC training.
2. Patron GR has an ATC Anomaly question.
3. Patron AMM has feedback on stick shift driving.
4. Patron DC shares how the show has helped him through his career.
5. Patron MC has a question about being asked to squawk 1200.
6. Patron GG has a question about not being switched to the tower in a timely manner.
7. Patron ABM has a question about compassion flights and ADS-B out.
Mentioned on the show: The Airline Pilot Guy Show- http://airlinepilotguy.com/
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/. -
No Approach Means No ODP
Episode 324 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the risks associated with departing from a non towered airport without a published instrument approach procedure. What should every pilot understand about the departure? How will they maintain terrain and obstruction clearance? Can ATC provide them with an IFR clearance if they depart VFR but are below the minimum vectoring altitude? We discuss this complex issue and many more of your aviation questions and feedback. You don’t want to miss this episode.
Timely Feedback:
1. The TERPS Elf sends feedback about feedback he already sent and we forgot about. Also sent a link to another related conversation:
https://stuckmicavcast.com/ifr/smac287-beyond-the-ifr-checkride-part-2/
2. Patron PD shares a technique on cold call procedures
3. Patron SG talk about NorCal flight following call ups
4. Patron AF asks about AI, German controllers and long feedback.
Feedback
1. Patron DW provides a DIYers timeline.
2. Patron SG shares a great technique for airborne IFR cancellation and discusses circling minimums.
3. Patron HTB expresses dismay over ILS critical area disruptions.
4. Patron MTW asks about AI in ATC.
5. Patron BD provides more insight into Angel Flight flying.
Mentioned on the show: Terps Elf response to our missed approach question on OB136 (8/3/2020), starting at about 52:28 where we discuss his response: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob136-terps-elf-on-a-bravo-shelf
Angel Flight West: https://angelflightwest.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 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. -
Iceberg Enhancing Drugs
Episode 323 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH share more listener feedback on how to stay at the top of your game in aviation. Pilots have so many different opportunities to stay focused and continue learning and we highlight just a few ways you can enhance safety in your everyday flying. We also discuss pilot deviations, initial callups, and more of your aviation questions. This is a packed episode and you don’t want to miss it!
Timely Feedback:
1. SGAC Patron JS shares their methods for staying current and sharp.
2. Patron EM used some tips shared on this show to save a controller.
3. Patron SRD shared their continuing eduction plan for both GA and Part 121.
4. Patron DH reminds us to thank ATC!
Feedback
1. Patron DE shares advice on the FAA Wings Program.
2. Patron TK asks about foreign pilot deviations.
3. Patron SG shares a local procedure on initial callups.
4. Patron SY asks about “words twice” usage.
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. 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 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.
Customer Reviews
FIFE STARs….? No…. Five STARS!!
I’m celebrating 350 days of aviation sobriety with the Opposing Bases podcast! Hi…. I’m Pap Abravo & I was addicted to ignorance (pausing while the group replies “Hiiiii Pap!”)…
I first obtained a pilot certificate around the turn of the century (this century, not last century). Like many others, I was addicted to (and often intoxicated by) my own ignorance & didn’t know it….
After years of flying occasionally, and without much thought to my lack of knowledge, a friend (we’ll call him Romeo Mike) asked me if I’d heard of the Opposing Bases Podcast. Sighing to myself, I gave a half-hearted reply “ummm, I don’t think I have.” With a sense of denial, I thought to myself “I don’t have time for another podcast in my life, but that nagging feeling that I should follow the advice of a trusted friend & fellow aviator persisted……. So, I took a chance & listened to an episode.
Immediately, something like scales fell from my eyes… My ears were opened & my awareness awakened! Colors seemed brighter & more brilliant! Sounds were crisp & clear! Fragrances filled the atmosphere!!! What was happening to me!? I began to see, hear & feel things pertaining to aviation that I had never observed!!! It was ignorance leaving my body! I was being HEALED!!
My iceberg began to build at a dramatic rate, and penguins started to populate the previously nonexistent and unoccupied spaces!
I owe a debt gratitude to my sponsors, Mr. Hotel & Mr. Phagolf (in meetings we refer to them as RH & AG).
These two are bastions of aviation!!! A dynamic duo of the NAS, they use humor, intuition, knowledge, practical experience & something called the Sven Dee Jaun Tin (or maybe it’s 7110…?) to eradicate the toxins of ignorance, and bolster their listeners census of spheniscidaes (flightless aquatic birds)! With my new found insight, I have even been able to sponsor another fellow aviator (DZ)!!!
So, whether you’re a flyer or not…, If you’re not sure whether you TOO, are afflicted by ignorance, come on in & behold a life change! And, possibly even a life-SAVING experience!
Don’t be fearful! We change our identities (Pap is not my real name)…. We use our initials, so no one will know who we really are! You’ll hear about EFB’s and FMS’s… LPV’s and ILS’s…. No one will be “with you”…. We don’t use “fish finders” or the letter “K”…. And, we all have the obvious awareness that birds exist “on and in the vicinity of planet Earth”, so there’s no need to say it…. You’ll quickly be put to ease in this community. You’ll be recovering while not even knowing you were sick!
This informative podcast is filled with details presented in a thoughtful & engaging way, that hijack the listener’s interest (be sure to squak 7500).
Regardless of your skill or experience level, regardless of your depth of interest in aviation, these guys will capture your attention more efficiently than the localizer! You’ll find yourself reprioritizing your day to catch the latest musings. To AG & RH…. A sincere thank you for an incredible source of weekly education!
Sincerely,
SGAC Patron PB
P.S. Want to know what an SGAC is….? You’ll have to listen.
If you *like* aviation then turn to someone else
This show is for the pilots done in a way that any die hard aviation geek can enjoy. They have somehow taken the absurd world of abbreviations and acronyms and made it even more enjoyably absurd. RH and AG are wildly amusing, brutally hilarious, and you will get the zoomies as you prepare to jump into your bug smashers, fast movers, or screensavers. If you dream of growing wings, being an airborne DJ or wowing your friends with useless information about the NAS then this is a show for you. -Patron GNR-
Pilots and Penguins
Did you know penguins mate for life? Neither did I! Until I started looking up fun penguin facts to write a review about an aviation podcast……. shortly followed by an in depth evaluation of my life and what lead me to this point.
Hosts AG and RH’s crooning, robotic voices deliver in-depth and important aviation knowledge on a weekly basis that makes everyone safer, more knowledgeable pilots. The hosts’ humor is perfectly paced and keeps some of the less enthralling topics from being coma inducing.
The information I gleaned from the podcast was invaluable to my instrument rating, made me more comfortable talking to controllers for my private, and has helped me have a much greater understanding of the NAS overall for commercial onward.
Wether you are a 0 time student pilot or 20,000 hour airline pilot, you have something to gain by giving this podcast a listen. Thank you AG and RH for being assets to the aviation community. Your contributions are appreciated more than you know. Patron JP