Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

OB406: ATC—A Pilot's Best Friend Released to show supporters on 10/7/2025 Public release scheduled for 10/21/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show...

OB405: The Matter of a Mile Released to show supporters on 9/30/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com   for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com   or visit...

OB404: The Spirit of Separation Released to show supporters on 9/22/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit...

OB403: Lindbergh's Legacy: Twins vs. Quads Released to show supporters on 9/16/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com   for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast....

OB402: A Few Good aMENdments Released to show supporters on 9/9/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com   for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com   or visit...

OB401: Currency Camp Debrief Released to show supporters on 9/1/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the...

"OB400: Squawk 0400, Remain This Frequency" Released to show supporters on 8/26/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com   for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast...

OB399 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to  Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk ! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com   for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com   or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the s...

OB398: Flight Plan Flip Flop Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk ! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com —or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your f...

OB397: Verifiably Visual Have a great week, and thanks for listening to  Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk ! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com   for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at  opposingbases.supercast.com —or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your f...

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙 ️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣 ️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use t...

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use the...

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use the...

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙 ️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣 ️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use t...

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙 ️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣 ️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use t...

OB287: Notice—AirVenture Is Approaching (Rebroadcast) With AirVenture just days away, we're revisiting one of our most popular prep episodes: OB287. Originally recorded in 2023, this episode walks through the Fisk Arrival, AirVenture planning tips, common pilot mistakes, and practical reminders for anyone flying into OSH. ✈️ 2025 Changes to Know: ATIS on 125.9 now reaches out ~60 miles at 3,000 fe...

Episode 391 Show Notes   Topic of the show: In this episode, RH and AG revisit a recent ATC radar and radio outage to explore why some facilities/pilots can't simply "call Center" when everything fails. They break down the structural differences between co-located and remote sectors and why redundancy didn't work as expected. We also discussed a listener's question about what happens when multiple...

Episode 390 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, RH and AG discuss audio feedback from the Badger Pilot on best practices for conducting practice approaches if the tower is no longer participating in radar like services.   We also discuss parallel ILS/RNAV approaches, tons of checkride announcements, and more of your amazing aviation feedback/questions.     Feedback 1. Patron EM as...

Episode 389 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss recent changes in how VFR only towers provide radar approach services to pilots.   Who has responsibility for approaches in the airspace, what facilities can provide radar services, and why is the change important for pilots to understand?   We also discuss VFR vectors, pinch hitter courses, and how a malfunctioning i...

Episode 388 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ATC communication and radar outages from the perspective of the pilot and the controller.   What are steps pilots and controllers can take to reestablish order and predictability when critical systems go down unexpectedly?   We also discuss a real-life backup handheld radio story, circling to land expectations and m...

Episode 387 Show Notes Topic of the show: Staying On Your Toes, Sponsored by Patron DF On this week's show, RH and AG discuss staying current and expanding your horizons in aviation.   How do you gain proficiency and confidence?   Why is this so important in your aviation story?    We also discuss a popular EFB routing issue, base entry reporting, and more of your awesome aviation questions.   Thi...

Episode 386 Show Notes Topic of the show: VFR Vectors to Final. Sponsored by SGAC Patron SA On this week's show, RH and AG discuss sequencing VFR's to a Charlie airport and the etiquette involved on both sides of the mic.   We also discuss a real life center controller sighting, confusing late night flying mistakes, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.   Links: https://youtu.be/Dml3O6Irmt0...

Episode 386 Show Notes Topic of the show: VFR Vectors to Final. Sponsored by SGAC Patron SA On this week's show, RH and AG discuss sequencing VFR's to a Charlie airport and the etiquette involved on both sides of the mic.   We also discuss a real life center controller sighting, confusing late night flying mistakes, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.   Links: https://youtu.be/Dml3O6Irmt0...

Episode 385 Show Notes   Topic of the show: When Airways Don't Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD .   When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren't, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret.   Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SRS m...

Episode 385 Show Notes   Topic of the show: When Airways Don't Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD .   When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren't, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret.   Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SRS m...