Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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 scenarios if they protect the trainee from difficult and challenging scenarios?   Does the risk of spins outweigh the benefits of learning how to recover?   Does watching a student work a complex/busy scenario...

Episode 362 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the dreaded flashing red light from the control tower indicating it was unsafe to land.   The pilot was experiencing an emergency and determined landing was the safest way to conclude the flight.   Why would a tower controller deny a landing?   What other options does the pilot have during a no-radio emergency?    ...

Episode 361 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, RH and AG share their thoughts about an airport sending a letter of admonishment to a pilot for not following a voluntary noise abatement procedure.   Are noise abatement procedures required or voluntary?   How can an IFR pilot comply with a noise abatement procedure while complying with an ATC instruction?   Why do neighbors complai...

Episode 360 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, RH and AG will make their pitch to the powers above to make Universal Flight Following Light a real safety feature in the NAS.   Why would both pilots and controllers benefit from this product?   How would we roll it out in the NAS?   We also discuss how sectors are divided, traffic alerts, and more of your fantastic aviation feedbac...

Episode 359 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, we discuss ASR/PAR approaches at TRIAD, filing instrument flight plans for local practice approaches, and best practices for VFR pilots that operate near any airport in the NAS.   This episode is packed with important aviation tips and tricks to keep you safe!     Timely Feedback: 1. TRIAD Vet/Cigarette Rookie Charles Delta shares so...

Episode 358 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss a very well prepared pilot's plan and his backup to the plan during questionable weather.   What can pilot's learn from this story that will help them better prepare for their next IFR flight?   What considerations are the controllers making during inclement weather that can have a positive outcome on the flight?  ...

Episode 357 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Not Getting Flight Following and Why It's Bad. On this week's show, AG and RH discuss how a flight following request would have prevented a near midair collision at a busy Class C airport.   Why is remaining outside the Charlie legal but not necessarily safe?   Can pilots get better service by simply calling ATC?   This incident got a lot of attention an...

Episode 356 Show Notes     Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss a recent incident involving a taxiway collision between two airliners.   We discuss what happened and try to add something new to the conversation as it relates to our experiences as controllers and pilots.   There are many valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. We also discuss contract towers, ASR...

Episode 355 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss a recent flight in IMC where the pilot struggled and the controller kept his cool and offered the perfect mix of instruction and help which resulted in a safe landing.   Great job!   We also discuss invoking your OB Listener Card on a checkride, practice area frequencies, and more of your aviation questions and feed...

Episode 354 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH answer a tricky terrain question from a pilot departing a controlled airport.   What can pilots do to prepare for performance issues in terrain?   Does the issuance of a SID require any special consideration in high terrain?   And what other options existed for the tower controller to reach a safe outcome?   We also discuss...

Episode 353 Show Notes Topic of the show: More Helene Response Discussion from Patron AJ and Podcaster AC- On this week's show, AG and RH share some first-hand stories of the hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina.   Without general aviation and the volunteers on the ground, lifesaving supply delivery would have been delayed several days.   Great job, GA! We want to thank all the volunteer pil...

Episode 352 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Disaster Response by General Aviation with BK On this week's show, we spend time speaking with Bravo Kilo and the response from general aviation during the most recent natural disaster.   Hurricane Helene has devasted our home state and general aviation is playing a huge role in delivering critical supplies to a community that has been completely isolate...

Episode 351 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss more feedback about aviation medical exams, peer-to-peer support programs for general aviation pilots, and a real-life emergency that had a good outcome due to aviation training.   This episode is full of valuable aviation intel and you don't want to miss it!   Links:   https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide   Timely Feedbac...

Episode 350 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Medical Shouldn't be Scary by Patron DDC On this week's show, RH and AG read feedback from Patron DDC about why your FAA Flight Physical shouldn't be as scary as we all make it out to be.   We also discuss RH's ability to predict the future, global computer meltdowns, and more of your awesome aviation feedback! Enjoy!   Links: https://www.koin.com/news/f...

Episode 349 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Incorrect Altimeters by Patron SE On this week's show, RH and AG discuss the findings of a report about an incident involving an incorrect altimeter setting and a near miss with terrain. We discuss techniques for controllers and pilots to prevent this from happening and illustrate how important altimeter inputs are for modern avionics.   We also discuss...

Episode 348 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Relief Briefings by Patron JEC On this week's show, AG and RH discuss pilot and controller overlaps and the briefings involved in making a safe transition from one person to another.   What items are discussed?   When is the best time to do an overlap briefing?   What if something happens after the briefing; who is to blame?   We also discuss real life p...

Episode 347 Show Notes   Topic of the show: More on Universal FLIGHT FOLLOWING from Patrons JH and MB   Links: Flying Midwest Podcast episode 63 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-63-opposing-bases-parallel-approaches-with-ag/id1601680150?i=1000664300528   https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/flying-midwest-podcast-flying-midwest-media-mqBC8RWcH-4/#google_vignette   FAA Transponder Code...

Episode 346 Show Notes     Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ADS-C and the information available to non-US controllers, busy tracon controller communication issues, and a mountain of Patron feedback.   We also share our views and opinions about a recent interaction between ATC and a pilot that should serve as a reminder we are all human, mistakes happen, and it's our job to...

Episode 345 Show Notes Topic of the show: Putting "Proceed on Course" to Bed. On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the ambiguity of "proceed on course" for both VFR and IFR pilots.   We also discuss clearances to join radials, electrical issues at night, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.   This episode is packed with nuggets of aviation gold and you don't want to miss it!   Links...

Episode 344 Show Notes   Topic of the show: The Benefits of Simulation in Aviation On this week's show, AG and RH discuss how simulators played a part in both the flying side of the mic and the air traffic side of the operation.   For general aviation and aspiring controllers, there is a world of online simulation that can provide a practical and realistic training environment.   We also discuss v...

Episode 343 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Lessons from Flight Following "Light" On this week's show, RH and AG discuss what can be learned from dissecting the procedures used in flight following light operations.   Could this procedure be used across the NAS to improve safety?    What can be done while we wait?   We also discuss special ops helicopters, our experience at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2...

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 about airspace, communication with ATC, and flying!   This was a really fun episode and we want to thank Patron JP ("JEF" from O-Bingo), AOPA for hosting the live show in their giant venue, all of our amazing...

Join us on Saturday, July 27th at 10am at the AOPA Pavillion for a live show! This episode is a promotion for the live show at AirVenture with some fun audio clips from previous live shows at Oshkosh.  Enjoy!

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 while changes are made to the medical qualification process.   We heard from many of you and cannot thank you enough for sharing your stories.   We are doing our best to normalize the conversation and he...

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 this topic and want to normalize the conversation to help remove the stigma associated with mental health issues in aviation.   The FAA formed a mental health and aviation medical clearances rulemaking co...