Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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...

The window to fly general aviation into KOSH has opened and the rain has stopped!  The show is one day away and we give a live update from the flight line!  We met with the APG crew at Camp Acme APG, did an interview with Patron Golf Tango and got a visit from Patron Bravo Foxtrot!  We are on our way to pick up AG from APW.  RH's Dad, DH, helps with live updates!  Fly safely and enjoy the show!  S...

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss the EAA AirVenture NOTAM ; specifically, arrival procedures.  We want everyone flying to EAA AirVenture to thoroughly read the NOTAM and be familiar with the details. According to the EAA "The free 32-page booklet is an absolute must if you're flying an aircraft to Oshkosh. It outlines all arrival/departure p...

Episode 80 show notes Topic of the Show: An interview with Max Trescott , author of Max Trescott's G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook , 2008 CFI Of The Year, and a Cirrus Platinum CSIP.  We discuss general aviation flying in the San Francisco Bay Area and VFR vs IFR practice approaches.  Afterwards, AG and RH get to some more listener feedback and answer your questions! Aviation News Talk podcast episod...

Episode 79 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on some feedback.  If you have questions about the upcoming EAA AirVenture 2019 NOTAM , flying in Class Bravo airspace near Chicago , or flying in the San Francisco Bay Area , send them in now by clicking on each of those topics.   Timely Feedback:  1.  Great audio from Hillel about flying into a busy Class B airport!   2. PATRON  "Joe th...

Episode 78 Show Notes Topic of the show: What is the best way to accomplish practice approaches?  AG and RH discuss what works in the TRIAD airspace and list 5 tips/tricks on how to accomplish the training mission in your home airspace. Timely Feedback:  1.  MSM sent in his favorite twin: The PA23 Apache .  Thanks, MSM from Australia! 2. NW has a question about practice approaches.  Show topic mak...

Episode 77 Show Notes Topic of the show: Controller responsibilities for clearing IFR aircraft in an out of non-towered airports. Episode topic inspired by Patron Delta Echo Whiskey's questions. Thank you, DEW! 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...

Episode 76 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on feedback that has piled up again.  On this episode, we play five audio feedback recordings and answer questions/comments from seven other listeners.  Your feedback drives the show and we want to get to all of it . . . thank you for your patience. Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON Captain Nick made the news!  Plane Tales podcast is an awesome...

Episode 75 Show Notes Did you miss our first T shirt buy opportunity?  Check out your new choices and buy your Opposing Bases merchandise today!  Window closes on June 10 .  Two design choices, each with two colors available.    Click here to buy your shirt today ! Topic of the show: PATRON Juliet Romeo asked a great question about coordination between ATC facilities regarding sequence to Class De...

Episode 74 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH host two Canadian listeners for our first official meetup!  Thank you, CP and JB for flying all the way to the TRIAD and helping us record a great episode!   Timely Feedback:  1. "MDW" from C90 comments on hitting gaps in ORD and MDW.  Thank you, MDW! 2. JDJ explains the wingspan issues with the B747 "dash" 8!  Thank you, JDJ! 3. DG from "Boeing 7...

Episode 73 Show Notes Topic of the show: Patron Charlie Hotel sent in some feedback about an upcoming stage check! We are going to talk about our experiences on check rides. Timely Feedback:  Hotel Golf responds to OB71. Thank you, HG! Patron JR sent a link to an episode of Podcasting On A Plane . Thank you, JR!  Feedback ABM asked if filing IFR bogs down controllers? Thank you, ABM! HG from Unive...

Episode 72 Show Notes Topic of the show: We are going to dig deep into the inbox and catch up on some awesome feedback. We will also show PATRON's perspective on air traffic control, her experience during an emergency, and what advice she has for the flying community.  Thank you, Kilo Lima! Timely Feedback:  NedATC sent in feedback about the Mosquito engines! Thank you! Congratulations, DRM, on yo...

Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the discussion about the complex Potomac Approach airspace. Thank you, DV at PCT. *Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk and our guests are providing this information for entertainment purposes only *. This podcast, the website , and the views expressed by the show hosts and guests are not a replacement for applicable laws, rules, and regulations; specifically 14 CF...