Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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 E…

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’…

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 …

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 …

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 som…

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, a…

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 f…

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 we…

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…

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 …

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,…

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…

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 nea…

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 cl…

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 inf…

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…

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 …

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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 surpr…

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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 cod…

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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…