Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 382 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH dig deeper into the time building phase for pilots and the training marathon for air traffic controllers.  What do they …

Episode 381 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG dig deep into the application process for ATC and professional pilots.  What are the prerequisites to apply?  What shoul…

Episode 380 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the hazards of helicopter wake turbulence and rotor wash.  Patron Alpha Delta shares an awesome example of how a p…

Episode 379 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The Wake Turbulence Wait Sponsored by Patron MC. RH and AG discuss the separation for wake turbulence and the various techniques used to achieve requ…

Episode 378 Show Notes

Topic of the show: DCA NTSB Preliminary Report and Recommendations On this week’s show, RH and AG review some of the preliminary findings from the investigation and sha…

Episode 377 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  On this week’s show, RH and AG break down the differences and possible traps in picking up your IFR clearance in the air vs. getting it on the ground…

Episode 376 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  Deconflicting Satellite Approaches, Sponsored by SGAC Patron AM On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss what happens when approaches to different air…

Episode 375 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Runway Change and Approach Selection RH and AG discuss who makes the decision to change landing direction, what coordination gets accomplished, and t…

Episode 374 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The Opposing Bases Final Cross Maneuver, Sponsored by SGAC Patron AM On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a parallel runway situation that involves op…

Episode 373 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Archie League and His Award. On this week’s show,  RH and AG discuss the Archie League Award for ATC, why it’s important and a quick rundown on Archi…

Episode 372 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Wrong Runway Landing On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a wrong surface landing event and the takeaways for users of the NAS.  We also discuss no…

Episode 371 Show Notes

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Off-Field Emergency Landing and CAP Response On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the excellent response of both ATC and Civil Air Patrol to an o…

Episode 370 Show Notes

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families that lost loved ones in the tragedy over the Potomac.  There are no words to describe the pain you’re suffering and while a…

Episode 369 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Flying Through Final On this week’s episode, RH and AG discuss the complexities of parallel visual approaches from both the pilot and controller pers…

Episode 368 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Flying Through Fires, By SGAC Patron CB. RH and AG read feedback from CB about being a firefighting pilot.  What type of training is involved?  How d…

Episode 367 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Overcoming “Failures” on Checkrides By Patron DF  On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss getting through mistakes on checkrides and what we can learn …

Episode 366 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: Flights of Firsts. RH and AG talk about why getting out of your comfort zone is important in GA flying, inspired by Patron CGS.  We also discuss the le…

Episode 365 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Night VFR Flying From Patron TH On this week’s episode, RH and AG discuss the separate night VFR rating in Australia and what it means for us in the …

Episode 364 Show Notes

Topic of the show: What is Your On-course Heading? From Patron AS On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss “on course heading”.  What does it mean and why does ATC need t…

Episode 363 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss risk vs. reward in flight training and ATC on the job training. Can trainers prepare students for real life sc…