Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 342 Show Notes

Topic of the show: We are live from EAA AirVenture 2024 and hosted by AOPA!  On this episode, we introduce ourselves to our live audience and answer their questions abo…

Episode 341 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we continue our conversation about mental health and offer some practical advice on how to move forward in a peer-to-peer environment …

Episode 340 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Mental Health in Aviation by SGAC CB On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the giant Penguin in the room: mental health.  We have strong feelings about…

Episode 339 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss another legal interpretation about lost communications.  We offer our simple to follow advice on how to avoid …

Episode 338 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The End of Flight Following by Controller Charles Delta On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the differences between flight following and the perce…

Episode 337 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, AG and RH try to figure out why a tower controller was issuing confusing VOR radial intercepts after takeoff.  What can the p…

Episode 336 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Brashering Air Force 1: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss what would happen if Air Force One didn’t follow ATC instructions.  Would we issue a b…

Episode 333 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Responding to Emergencies, OB Style On this week's show, AG and RH discuss a pilot's emergency when they lost all electrical power.  The pilot was pre…

Episode 334 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The Sky Police

Patron DG sponsors this weeks show topic about ATC policing the skies. RH and AG discuss what ATC actually does and cares about in mainta…

Episode 333 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Frequency Tips and Tricks

On this week's show, RH and AG discuss feedback from Center Controller NP about tips and tricks for pilots on using ATC freque…

Episode 332 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On today’s show, AG and RH discuss the missed approach from both the pilot and controller side.  What can each side learn about the other to maximize eff…

Episode 331 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Weather

RH and AG discuss weather as it relates to ATC. Patron EG sent feedback about a resource she has created for increasing pilot safety! Bravo! http…

Episode 330 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss IFR departures off of non towered airports near airspace boundaries.  Does it make sense to call the adjacent facility airborn…

Episode 329 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss Single Engine Escape maneuvers and making your own missed approaches. This show topic brought to us by Patron JEC.  

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Episode 328 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss etiquette for checking in on a new frequency, how long to wait, what things to listen for and what info ATC is looking for. Br…

Episode 327 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss visiting your local facility, the things to look for, the questions to ask, who to call, and the overall benefits of why you s…

Episode 326 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss ways a pilot can file and receive the right T route when flying near or around giant metroplex Class Bravo air…

Episode 325 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss practice approaches, controller separation responsibility during the approaches, and how instructors can maxim…

Episode 324 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the risks associated with departing from a non towered airport without a published instrument approach procedur…