Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 115 Show Notes

Topic of the show: What if a control instruction places you close to another piece of airspace that is controlled by another facility?  Should you call both controllers?  Shoul…

Episode 114 Show Notes

Topic of the show: We encourage flight following on almost every episode.  But what about short flights or local training flights?  What should you do?  AG and RH share their o…

Episode 113 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss how our system gets updated approach information for airports with magnetic course changes.  Can we clear the aircraft for an approach with…

Episode 112 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Juliet Echo Charlie left another great audio question about our use of the word “Cleared”.  What does it mean and what coordination is required before we c…

Episode 111 Show Notes

Topic of the show: ADS-B has many benefits for the general aviation pilot community and the pilots have a lot to say on the matter.  AG and RH continue to discuss the technolog…

Episode 110 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH continue to discuss the new ADS-B equipment requirement and we hear from our listeners about their experiences with the equipment.  We briefly dis…

Episode 109

Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss listener feedback about our episode related to ADS-B.  Thank you for adding to the conversation.

Timely Feedback:

1. The DUDE may be able to help with m…

Episode 108 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH are going to answer a listener question about ADS-B and discuss how the recent changes are impacting us in the radar room.  Please continue to ask …

Episode 107 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Why do controllers say “Landing/Takeoff will be at your own risk”?  AG and RH break down this phraseology.  We received some great stories of controllers t…

Episode 106 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Juliet Sierra asks about coordination.  We talk about why we coordinate, what we coordinate, and how we do it.  If you want to hear a mock radar session wher…

Episode 105 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  We discuss training and how we determine when we have to step in as trainers.  More feedback and more of your awesome questions!  Thank you for the great …

Episode 104 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  AG and RH would like to extend a Merry Christmas to our loyal Opposing Bases listeners.  In this episode, we are going to tackle a ton of timely feedback …

Episode 103 Show Notes

Topic of the show:   AG and RH discuss a VFR Lost Communication situation on the way home from Oshkosh breaking down the chain of events, the decision making process, and the…

Episode 102 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  RH and AG tackle more listener questions and feedback about ATC, Class Charlie, cloud clearances, and VFR on Top clearances. 

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON C…

Episode 101 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH highlight some of our show’s main messages to pilots and the aviation community, answer more questions, and brighten your Monday!  Delta Mike sen…

Episode 100 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to our listeners, our supporters, and our families for helping us reach this major milestone.  We’ve had a…

Episode 99

Topic of the show: What would happen if we lost radar at TRIAD?  AG and RH catch up on feedback and your awesome questions. Tuesday 11/19/19 is the last day to get your #TeamAG OB T-Shi…

OB98

Topic of the show: PATRON Bravo Delta inspired this week’s discussion about the differences between “resume own navigation”, “proceed direct”, and “proceed on course”.  Where does the controller…

Episode 97 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  RH and AG get to 12 more listener questions and comments.  This is an all feedback episode.  We’d like to say thank you to everyone for their patience and …

Episode 96 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  AG and RH catch up on a mountain of your questions and feedback!

Timely Feedback: 

1. PATRON Bravo Charlie Juliet sent in feedback about short hops.

2. Kilo …