Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

"OB400: Squawk 0400, Remain This Frequency"

Released to show supporters on 8/26/2025

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OB398: Flight Plan Flip Flop

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OB397: Verifiably Visual

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OB287: Notice—AirVenture Is Approaching (Rebroadcast)

With AirVenture just days away, we’re revisiting one of our most popular prep episodes: OB287. Originally recorded in 2023, this episode walks th…

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Episode 391 Show Notes

Topic of the show: In this episode, RH and AG revisit a recent ATC radar and radio outage to explore why some facilities/pilots can’t simply "call Center" when everything f…

Episode 390 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss audio feedback from the Badger Pilot on best practices for conducting practice approaches if the tower is no longe…

Episode 389 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss recent changes in how VFR only towers provide radar approach services to pilots.  Who has responsibility for approac…

Episode 388 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss ATC communication and radar outages from the perspective of the pilot and the controller.  What are steps pilots a…

Episode 387 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Staying On Your Toes, Sponsored by Patron DF

On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss staying current and expanding your horizons in aviation.  How do you…

Episode 386 Show Notes

Topic of the show: VFR Vectors to Final. Sponsored by SGAC Patron SA On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss sequencing VFR’s to a Charlie airport and the etiquette involve…

Episode 385 Show Notes

Topic of the show: When Airways Don’t Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD.  When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren’t, what c…

Episode 384 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA’s Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary?  We…

Episode 383 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Aviation Career Day #3, sponsored by Patrons and PayPal supporters!  On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the details of a pilot or controller care…