Air Traffic Talk

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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OB020: Catalina Wine Mixer and Blue Angels 14.05.2018 1:34

Recorded in the car, AG and RH respond to questions, revisit landing with lost communications in IMC, and talk about where TRIAD fits in the giant ATC puzzle. Thank you for your patience with some audio issues in this episode. The call was a bit fuzzy at times. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting...

OB019: Holding Hands on Finals to Parallel Runways 07.05.2018 1:34

AG and RH explain how to apply the separation requirements for parallel runways at TRIAD. We also answer your feedback! 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...

OB018: The Clearance Heard Across the County 30.04.2018 1:34

AG and RH respond to a listener's idea for a way to communicate with a NORDO aircraft in IMC and address a backlog of feedback. 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...

OB017: Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 23.04.2018 1:34

Two controller's thoughts on SWA1380. Riordan's family has set up a memorial trust in her name to support "causes that Jennifer held dearest." https://www.caringcent.com/sparklejennifer/ Audio: https://youtu.be/FkVTdvcghHc SWA CEO, Gary Kelly response: https://youtu.be/fz2rC1deJd0 News and facts provided by Aviation Herald. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at Opposing...

OB016: Readbacks and Shout-Outs! 16.04.2018 1:34

AG is back! We discuss required readbacks, shout-outs to OBATT/APG listeners, and your feedback! 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 a...

OB015: International Flights and Instructing 09.04.2018 1:34

"Zak the Seven Six Guy" guest hosts this fun episode about flight instructing, teaching scenarios, and international flight operations. We address your feedback and of course, another question of the week. 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 comi...

OB014: Air Traffic CRM and Going Missed on a Visual Approach 02.04.2018 1:34

AG and RH discuss crew resource management and teamwork in ATC, missed approaches on the visual, and your feedback! 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 webs...

OB013: Caution Wake Turbulence 27.03.2018 1:34

AG and RH discuss wake turbulence separation requirements, wake avoidance techniques, and real life encounters with wake turbulence. 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" b...

OB012: Lost Communications 20.03.2018 1:34

RH and AG discuss the lost communications failure scenario: night, IFR, IMC, divert for bad weather, go missed, NORDO, now what? 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" butto...

OB011: Unverified Altitudes and Mode C 13.03.2018 1:34

RH and AG break down the the transponder and altitude readouts, listener feedback, and restate last week's question of the week! 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" butto...

OB010: A Trip Down Memory Lane on a DC-10 09.03.2018 1:34

AG and RH discuss their earliest memories of aviation, planes, and air traffic. We share stories of our first solos, our first plane rides, and our first impressions of air traffic. music by audionautix.com 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 com...

OB009: Zooming into Non-Towered Airports and CTAF 01.03.2018 1:34

AG and RH interview Eric the Corporate Pilot about entry into non-towered airports, the use of CTAF, and safe operating procedures to mingle with slower traffic. We also discuss listener feedback and ask another "Question of the Week". 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 w...

OB008: Approach Briefings, Holds, EFC times, and Fuel Emergencies 21.02.2018 1:34

AG flies to DCA with RH as his copilot where they brief an approach. They discuss holding, EFC times, and communicating fuel emergencies! And of course, listener feedback! Thanks for listening. 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 drive...

OB007: Practice Approaches 15.02.2018 1:34

AG and RH discuss APG Meetup, Falcon heavy launch, listener feedback concerning practice approaches and stabilized approaches, and "Zippy" makes his podcast debut! 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...

OB006: VFR Flights Matter 06.02.2018 1:34

AG and RH discuss VFR flight following, filing VFR flight plans, and working within the NAS as a VFR pilot. We also address listener feedback. 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...

OB005: Reroutes, Reduced Runway Separation, and RAs 31.01.2018 1:34

AG and RH answer listener questions about reroutes, compare US to England operations, discuss the Resolution Advisories from TCAS, and listener feedback! 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...

OB004: "Cleared to Land" and Solving The Mystery of "Opposing Bases" 23.01.2018 1:34

AG and RH answer Captain Nick's question about landing clearances in the US vs. Europe, discuss the show title, and share their tips for pilots in the NAS. 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 "Sen...

OB003: Go Around: The Controller's Perspective 17.01.2018 1:34

"Go Around": SFO Tower controllers did a great job last week dealing with a go around! We respond to listener feedback about autopilot, pop up IFR, fish finders, reroutes, and more. Thank you, Airline Pilot Guy ! 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 feedba...

OB002: Air Traffic Tackles the Autopilot 09.01.2018 1:34

AG and RH discuss airplane automation, autopilot, hand flying, and what happens when the autopilot does the unexpected. Fly the plane first and then manage the automation! 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 s...

OB001: Welcome to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk 03.01.2018 1:34

Digitally remastered since original production. Introductions, bios, quick lesson on our airspace, the tower, radar, and what we do! 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" b...