Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 101 Show Notes   Topic of the show: AG and RH highlight some of our show's main messages to pilots and the aviation community, answer more questions, and brighten your Monday!  Delta Mike sent in some reminders of what this show is all about.  Thank you!   Timely Feedback: PATRON Papa Lima sent in a menagerie of feedback that's timely! PATRON Whiskey Bravo sent in some advice on our phrase...

Episode 100 Show Notes   Topic of the show: AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to our listeners, our supporters, and our families for helping us reach this major milestone.  We've had a blast making 100 episodes and look forward to many, many more!  Thank you for listening and enjoy the show!   Special OB100 shout outs.  Some of you sent in a quick note about the show and the latest...

Episode 99   Topic of the show: What would happen if we lost radar at TRIAD?  AG and RH catch up on feedback and your awesome questions. Tuesday 11/19/19 is the last day to get your #TeamAG OB T-Shirt.  Click here to get yours now!     Timely Feedback: TSW suggested local squawk codes. PATRON EC mentions two way comms when departing Delta towards Charlie. PATRON MBS has a phraseology question. Hot...

OB98 Topic of the show: PATRON Bravo Delta inspired this week's discussion about the differences between "resume own navigation", "proceed direct", and "proceed on course".  Where does the controller expect you to go after a course deviation for traffic or weather? Last week to get a new, amazing, blue Opposing Bases T Shirt!  #TeamAG.  Click here to purchase now! Timely Feedback: PATRONs JB and C...

Episode 97 Show Notes   Topic of the show:   RH and AG get to 12 more listener questions and comments.  This is an all feedback episode.  We'd like to say thank you to everyone for their patience and a special thank you to all our show PATRONS!  We are having a blast with this show and the questions keep getting better each week!   NEW OB SWAG!  Get your new Opposing Bases T-Shirt today!   Timely...

Episode 96 Show Notes Topic of the show:  AG and RH catch up on a mountain of your questions and feedback! Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON Bravo Charlie Juliet sent in feedback about short hops. 2. Kilo Mike the MedEvac helicopter driver sent in details about is operation. 3. PATRON Alpha Tango sent in some audio about emergency operation priority. 4. PATRON Delta Romeo Golf thinks we resemble the Ses...

Episode 95 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a spike in TRIAD traffic and how we adapt to seasonal traffic.  How do we keep the airspace moving safely and efficiently? We also discuss "Med Evac" operations and how we prioritize that type of operation. Timely Feedback:  1. MVR asks about vacation bidding and short jet hops. 2. PATRON India Mike has a Bay Area IFR operational short cut...

Episode 94 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a listener question about SIDs and STARs.  Can we help design them?  Who decides when a new one is necessary? Timely Feedback:  1. ATC story from PATRON Papa Lima. 2. ATC story from PATRON Delta Golf. 3. Juliet Romeo with great feedback about the NOSE rule in Florida. 4. IFR See and Avoid?  Check out this article. 5. PATRON Alpha Kilo sent...

Episode 93 Show Notes Topic of the show: Listener Hotel Mike Bravo sent in a couple of great questions about readbacks and filing to IAF on IFR flights.  AG and RH will break down their thoughts to help keep you informed, safe, and having fun while flying! Have you given us a review on iTunes?  Click here and leave us a Five Star Review .  We will pick the best five star review and send you some s...

Episode 92 Show Notes Topic of the show:  PATRON Golf Tango is a USAF student pilot and he sent in a question about a delay on one of his flights in Texas in the T-1.  We try to explain what could have been happening while his plane guzzled gas!  Thank you for your service, GT! Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON Kilo Lima sent in feedback about her ground instructor rating. 2. Juliet Sierra sent in a tha...

Episode 91 Show Notes Topic of the show:  RH and AG get to more of your awesome questions and feedback!  Congratulations to PATRONs KL and NG on their newest certificates and also a shout out to TW for becoming a new private pilot!  Great job!   *Today's show was recorded while AG drove to base.  Please accept our apologies for some minor audio issues.*   Enjoy the show! Timely Feedback:  1. CQ is...

Episode 90 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on some more of your awesome questions and feedback! Timely Feedback:   PATRON Alpha Tango sent in Chicago feedback! Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander/ PATRON 7.Zero Productions just did an awesome video on the Fisk Arrival . This is outstanding and we highly recommend checking it out! Lima Delta Fox sent in Dallas departure procedures...

Episode 89 Show Notes Topic of the show: PATRON Sierra Hotel sent in some questions about how TRIAD controllers handled an emergency/bird strike back in 2015.  AG and RH discuss the incident and talk about reacting quickly during an emergency.  Thank you, SH for sharing your son's story and we are happy it ended with a safe landing at a published airport.  Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON Lima Delta Go...

Episode 88 Show Notes Topic of the show: PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie from Atlanta sent in a question about separation services.  AG and RH explain what we do and how tower controllers keep airplanes apart.  Thank you to another great air trafficker for his/her help answering some questions about Chicago Tower ground operations, standard taxi instructions, and training! Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON A...

Episode 87 Show Notes Topic of the show: We discuss Chicago IFR flying, ORD and MDW operations, and more of your awesome feedback/questions! A special thank you to our friend "MDW" from Chicago Tracon!  We got nothing but positive feedback and praise for the hard work you all do at C90!   We really appreciate all your help!  Thank you! Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON Echo from the U talks about US acc...

Episode 86 Show Notes   Topic of the show: AG and RH start talking about Chicago area flying with a focus on VFR flying in the area.  What should every general aviation pilot know before flying in the Chicago area?  Find out on this episode.  A special thanks to "MDW", a controller at Chicago Tracon for all your help!  We will continue our Chicago series next week with a focus on IFR flights.   Ti...

Episode 85 Show Notes Topic of the show:  RH and AG discuss weather deviations, trail blazers, holding, and diverts.  We also catch up on some listener feedback/questions.   Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Romeo Whiskey ( @JBalloonist ) sent in some videos about arriving and departing MCO in a GA aircraft. Thank you! 2. PATRON Echo Charlie has a great question about going missed approach in VMC.  Thank...

Episode 84 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG are back from AirVenture and we catch up on a ton of feedback about the show!  Enjoy! Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON CP sent in audio and video .  Thanks, CP!  2. PATRON TF sent in ODP feedback.  Cool! 3. PATRON NG sent in a story about his flight the other day and the awesome work of the controllers at Kansas City Center and Kansas City Approach!  G...

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 is over and we had a blast!  Romeo Hotel and Alpha Golf close the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 series of episodes and bonus content with one final full episode, parts recorded during the Saturday night air show.  We talk about what made this week special and what AirVenture means to us. Listener feedback drives our show.  But our Patron's support made this week possible....

Rock Your Wings! RH and Mike from Flying and Life podcast talk about the VFR departure from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, the flight to Green Lake, and the Fisk Arrival.  Thank you, Mike, for taking me along for the most memorable flight I've ever had!  You flew like a pro and it was awesome!  A special shout out to the NATCA Air Traffic Controllers working the departure off of Runway 18R, the Fisk...

Live OVER Fisk at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Fly-In! Great job, NATCA!  Thank you for keeping the planes moving smoothly and safely this morning.  I've watched from ground and now I've heard it from the air.  The professional Air Traffic Controllers are the heartbeat of this great show and we want to say it loud and clear: GREAT JOB and THANK YOU for your hard work, professionalism, and dedic...

Romeo Hotel is live with Mike from Flying and Life podcast broadcasting before the Twilight Flight Fest featuring EAA S.T.O.L. Invitational, the Paradigm Aerobatic Team, a demonstration by the Red Bull Air Force, and 3D RC demos which includes large-scale RC aircraft with lights, lasers, and smoke effects!  What a great day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019! The show was amazing but . . . the S.T.O.L...

The NATCA Air Traffic Controllers working EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 are amazing!  Their professionalism, teamwork, and intensity are on full display at FISK.  Great work and it was awesome watching you do such an outstanding job today at FISK!  Rock Your Wings!  Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visit...

Episode 82 Show Notes Topic of the show: Live with an audience from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, AG and RH get through some feedback while surrounded by the sights, sounds, and people of AirVenture!  A special thank you to all the listeners and show supporters that came for our first ever live recording with an audience!  What a blast!  Thank you! Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit...

Live from the AirShow, Day 1!  Enjoy! Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the "Send Audio to AG and RH" button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to f...