Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 327 Show Notes   Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss visiting your local facility, the things to look for, the questions to ask, who to call, and the overall benefits of why you should bring donuts. Or pizza.  We also discuss timed out flight plans, TERPS and charting delays, true north, and many more of your aviation questions.   Timely Feedback:    1. RW The Terps Elf sends fe...

Episode 326 Show Notes     Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ways a pilot can file and receive the right T route when flying near or around giant metroplex Class Bravo airspace. Why does it only work half the time? What constraints are the controllers under when issuing routing. And what can the pilot do after they've initially been denied their filed routing. We also discu...

Episode 325 Show Notes     Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss practice approaches, controller separation responsibility during the approaches, and how instructors can maximize efficiency while being a good user of the NAS.  We also answer listener questions about late tower handoffs, ADS-B callsign matching, controller training, and much more!  You don't want to miss this ep...

Episode 324 Show Notes     Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the risks associated with departing from a non towered airport without a published instrument approach procedure.   What should every pilot understand about the departure?   How will they maintain terrain and obstruction clearance?   Can ATC provide them with an IFR clearance if they depart VFR but are below the m...

Episode 323 Show Notes   Topic of the show :  On this week's show, AG and RH share more listener feedback on how to stay at the top of your game in aviation. Pilots have so many different opportunities to stay focused and continue learning and we highlight just a few ways you can enhance safety in your everyday flying. We also discuss pilot deviations, initial callups, and more of your aviation qu...

Episode 322 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss a complicated missed approach procedure in mountainous terrain.   How can a pilot prepare to safely navigate terrain during a missed approach initiated beyond the missed approach point?   Can the pilot fly the obstacle departure procedure?   What happens if they are too low to speak to ATC?   We share our opinion on...

Episode 321 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ways to stay sharp in aviation. How do you make sure you're engaged and always improving?   What methods do you use to stay on top of your game?   We also discuss STEM flights for young aviators, IFR flights at VFR altitudes, and tower/tracon point outs.   This episode was fun to record! Enjoy!   Timely Feedback: 1....

Episode 320 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the danger in scud running as it relates to other traffic.   How can the IFR airplane safely navigate in airspace with other traffic that isn't in contact with ATC or CTAF?   We also discuss a great way to introduce kids to ATC, traffic advisories, and more of you aviation questions and feedback.   This episode is p...

Episode 319 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Kids in Aviation and ATC On this week's show, AG and RH discuss their ideas on getting kids interested in careers in aviation. Do you have an aspiring young adult and you are trying to find ways to introduce them to aviation?   Does you kids stare out the window and wonder at the magic of aviation like we did when we were young?   We also discuss trip pl...

Episode 318 Show Notes Topic of the show: Controller Recurrent Training What topics and scenarios do controllers train on annually or semi-annually?   And how does it compare to airline/commercial pilot recurrent training?   On this week's episode, AG and RH will discuss the differences in training and how controllers and pilots benefit from regular interval training.   We also discuss AG's Manual...

Episode 317 Show Notes Topic of the show: Finding Community in Aviation Listeners respond to our request for how they find community within aviation.   RH also shares updates on his training progression at Penguin Airlines.  If you want to learn more about the training and the checkride, head over to patreon.com/opposingbases   Timely Feedback : 1. Patron Echo Sierra responded to our request in 31...

Episode 316 Show Notes   Topic of the show:   On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ways for a newly minted private pilot to engage with the aviation community.   We also share our thoughts on safely expanding your skills while maintaining a safety first approach to flying.   This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don't want to miss it!   Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC JAS asks about control...

Episode 315 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Time to get pushed out of the nest!   On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the transition from trainee to certified controller and the stages of development as a professional controller.   We also share our thoughts on how a pilot should mature into a safe, risk reducing airman after they complete training.   The listener feedback on CPDLC and gliders...

Episode 314 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Reroutes in Troubled Airspace SGAC Patron JAS provides the show topic this week about getting routing around weather in difficult airspace.   How can pilots prepare for deviations in busy airspace?   We also discuss denied flight following and using flight plans to keep you safe.   This episode is packed, you don't' want to miss it!   Timely Feedback: 1...

Episode 313 Show Notes   Topic of the show:   On this week's show, AG and RH discuss why some controllers cannot issue radar vectors. Why are they suggesting headings?   What should the pilot do in order to safely comply with the instructions?   We also discuss IFR shortcuts, an airport in desperate need of metering, and more aviation questions and feedback.   Timely Feedback: 1.   We set the reco...

Episode 312 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Santa's Glider Goes Missed On this year's Christmas show, we dig deep into Santa's bag of feedback and discuss gliders, weight and balance, flight following, missed approaches and much much more.   Merry Christmas!   Holiday/Christmas audio used during this special episode: Music: Deck the Halls – Jingle Punks (No Copyright Music)   Timely Feedback: 1. P...

Episode 311 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH answer a question about filed and expected altitudes while flying an ODP.   What is the safest way to navigate a lost comms scenario while executing the ODP?   How can you plan ahead to be a safer and more prepared pilot?   We also discuss shift work, opposite direction operation rules, and more of your awesome aviation que...

Episode 310 Show Notes   Bears Need Not Apply   Patron Romeo Sierra returns to the airlines after a long absence.   RH answers some questions on how he landed at Penguin Airlines, what stars aligned to make the move possible, and advice for up-and-coming aviators that want to be an airline pilot.   We also discuss airport wildlife stories, Alaska flight service, and more of your awesome aviation f...

Episode 309 Show Notes Topic of the show: ODP altitude selection by Patron NS NS asks about the best altitude to file on an ODP with the knowledge that ATC may stop you below that anyway. Timely Feedback:  1. Patron JB sent an advisory circular that defines short approaches. 2. Patron TS tells us that once again we put our feet in our mouths about the experimental remarks remarks we made. 3. Patro...

Episode 308 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Tricky Go-Arounds by Patron Oscar Golf: A completely made up, fictitious event having no connection to any real events that ever happened before. . . .AG and RH discuss a squeeze play that went terribly wrong resulting in a double go around and at least one pilot responding to a TCAS Resolution Advisory.   Find out what the pilot could have done to prepa...

Episode 307 Show Notes Topic of the show: More Feedback! 1. Patron BY discusses a proposed FAR for OB Listeners 2. Patron MTW talks about glider ops near the Triad       https://www.piedmontsoaring.net/   Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron SE discusses a great technique using contact approaches. 2 . Patron BE gives us the history of descents on airways for approaches. 3 . CG finds a CFR about descending...

Episode 306 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, we discuss controller's favorite approach: the contact approach!   Why does this procedure confuse controllers when it's actually very simple?   What can you expect when you request this rarely used procedure?   We also discuss STARs, "I love ATC", and more aviation questions.   This was a fun episode and you don't want to miss it! H...

Episode 305 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Simultaneous IFR approaches to non-towered airports.   Timely Feedback: 1 . Frozen North Center controller on VFR release of IFR and more. 2 . Patron JP on VFR release of IFR departures. 3 . Congrats on 305 episodes.     Feedback 1. Modest deviations on IFR FP by Patron EL 2. Patron KK on victor airway descents on IFR approaches .   Have a great week and...

Episode 304 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH get into the details of a rare type of approach clearance.   What would we do as pilots if we received this clearance?   How would we issue the clearance as controllers?   And is there a regulation to establish an argument that it's not only safe, but legal?   We also discuss pilot punishments, PIREP holds, and more of your...

Episode 303 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On today's show, AG and RH share some very exciting news!   We also discuss controller contrived missed approach instructions, med-evac call signs, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.     Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron HTB shares the results of their ATSAP report.   2 . Patron JM shares an idea on how the arrival deviation should have sounded....