Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 303 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On today’s show, AG and RH share some very exciting news!  We also discuss controller contrived missed approach instructions, med-evac call signs, and mo…

Episode 302 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a complicated approach in mountainous terrain.  Why is the controller leaving the pilot high?  What routing may he…

Episode 301 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a shortcut through a very busy Class Bravo area on an IFR flight.  Why was the original routing assigned?  How is …

Episode 300 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Episode 300!!!  On this milestone episode, AG and RH take a stroll down memory lane while answering listener questions about aviation, flying, and air tr…

Episode 299 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss “descend via” clearances and the confusion caused by taking an aircraft off vertical guidance early in the procedure.  Wh…

Episode 298 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a recent TRIAD emergency inbound flight.  What happened?  What advice to we have for the pilots and ATC?  How did prompt pilot decision…

Episode 297 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the striking similarities between our jobs as air traffic controllers and real life police officers directing traf…

Episode 296 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss controller hiring and location selection. AG and RH share their opinion on the process and offer some perfect world sugge…

Episode 295 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss the rarely used “through clearance” and run a thorough cost benefit analysis of using this technique.  What about search …

Episode 294 Show Notes

Topic of the show: When a general aviation propeller driven aircraft is assigned an arrival (STAR) into a giant Class Bravo airport, what should the pilot know ahead of tim…

Episode 293 Show Notes

Topic of the show: RH took a solo trip in the mighty Skyhawk from TRIAD to NYC to fly the Hudson Skyline route with Newark and LaGuardia Tower controllers!  Special thanks …

Episode 292 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we try to dispel some myths about Class Charlie airspace.  How can pilots position themselves to remain safely separated from airpla…

Episode 291 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Live from EAA AirVenture 2023 #OSH23!  AG and RH are joined by AirVenture ATC expert Bravo Kilo (his views and opinions are his own and he does not officia…

Live show recording with a live audience on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at AirVenture 2023.  Come out and ask a live question and meet RH and AG! 

See you on Saturday!  10am, July 29, AOPA 39 Lounge acro…

Episode 290 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss the importance of altitude selection and routing when you are flying near busy Class Bravo airspace.  Why does clearance …

Episode 289 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss a listener’s “possible pilot deviation”.  Why did they receive the Brasher warning?  Who is waiting for the phone call?  …

Episode 288 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss general aviation operations at busy Class Bravo airports.  Flying to a big airport can be intimidating so we offer some t…

Episode 287 Show Notes

Topic of the show: 2023 AirVenture Notice with Bravo Kilo.  BK is a highly experienced team lead for air traffic controllers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and shares his pro ti…

Episode 286 Show Notes

Topic of the show: If we had $1 for every time someone asked if our job was stressful, we’d be billionaires.   On this week’s show, we will discuss the elements of this pro…

Episode 285 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss a recent double go around and share our opinions on what caused the issue, how it could have been handled, and the red ca…