Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 61 Show Notes

Topic of the show: 

Delta Whiskey sent in some questions regarding a recent show on the Aviation News Talk podcast, hosted by Max Trescott. 

Special thank you to Max Trescott f…

Episode 060 Show Notes

Topic of the show: RH interviewed an ATL Tower Air Traffic Controller and they discussed a listener question about helicopter operations in the ATL tower airspace. Thank you, J…

Episode 59 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Runway selection considerations.  Captain Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show sent in audio feedback that inspired today’s topic.  Thank you, Captain Nick!  …

Episode 58 Show Notes

Topic of the show: “The Voice”. AG and RH discuss training and the dreaded “voice” when a trainer (OJTI) over-keys the trainee and starts issuing corrected instructions. Why doe…

Episode 57 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Catch up on emails!

Feedback Central

1. DL: Do we bring our own chair to work?
2. “Joe the Airbus Guy” responds to TCAS RA question.
3. AY: Link to Reddit post we di…

Episode 56 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  Aviation Heroes!

Miracle on the Hudson 10th Anniversary Celebration. Visit Sully’s website to find his books or click here to purchase. Want a copy of the …

Episode 55 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Thank you for the kind words of support during the shutdown!  Today, we discuss: Transponders, SVFR, Drones, and more!

 Errors/Timely feedback

1. We clear up th…

Episode 54 Show Notes

Topic of the show: All things feedback and news

AG and RH address some feedback that is time sensitive. We also discuss the news of the week. PD gave us permission to post the p…

Episode 53 Show Notes

Happy New Year!  RH and AG break down a resolved pilot deviation.  What went right?  What went wrong?  What lessons can be learned?  For privacy purposes, the identity of the pi…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk. Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show…

Episode 51 Show Notes

Opening Chit Chat about snowpocolypse in the TRIAD area.  Thank you, @avgeekandrew for the great picture.

 Topic of the show 5:42

“ER” asked about Special VFR:  “There is one th…

Episode 50!  On today’s show, we are going to talk about TRSAs with “Papa Alpha”, and of course, more feedback!  AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to all the listeners this past year! …

It’s Monday December 3, 2018.  Welcome back, everyone.  On today’s show, we talk about pilot medical issues and keep chipping away at the feedback!

“Tango Mike, The Fire Truck Guy” sent in some great…

AG and RH respond to a listener question about VFR flight plans.  Sierra Lima sent in some audio feedback used on the show.  Thank you, SL! What happens when you file a VFR flight plan?  Who sees it…

AG and RH tackle a mountain of feedback! Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page …

AG and RH discuss low IFR weather; equipment used, advertised approaches, minimums, pilot/controller responsibilities, and the differences between VFR, IFR, IMC, and VMC.   Have a great week and tha…

AG and RH discuss the transition between one controller to the next, briefing, and the overlap with the wonderful sounds of the tracon.  We also play some listener feedback.  See you next week! Chec…

What does it mean when ATC uses the terms expedite, immediately, or no delay?  How can these terms help ATC accomplish the mission of keeping airplanes separated while using their airspace efficientl…

What does it mean when a controller says "Standby"?  Why is it taking him/her so long to respond to the pilot?  AG and RH break down the meaning of the word and offer some tips on proper etiquette wh…

What information do controllers use to vector and clear aircraft for instrument approaches?  Position, Turn, Altitude, Clearance . . . how do they know the script to read for all 18 airports in TRIAD…