flightfollowing

Episode 203 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, we discuss a pilot’s lengthy flight up and down the west side of the United States where they experienced several different air traffic control facilities’ less than desirable practices like slam dunk visual approaches, poorly setup ILS approach clearances, and center reroutes.  AG and RH will add their perspective and share some insights that may help you the next time you travel outside your normal local area. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. Delta Romeo shares his Army flight training experience.
2. 2. PATRON Golf Kilo shared an inspiring story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc1SzgGhMKc
3. 3. Whiskey Oscar sent a brief summary of the Cirrus de-icing system. https://wikiwings.com/heres-a-summary-of-cirrus-aircraft-tks-de-icing-systems/

Feedback

1. PATRON Whiskey Oscar sent audio about contact approaches.
2. Echo Yankee sent in audio feedback about this video: https://youtu.be/ZsSJqPdMpd4 (25:30 into the video for the audio described).
3. PayPal contributor Delta Charlie asks about VFR round robin flights and informing ATC.
4. Romeo Tango asks about filing multiple flight plans OR round robin flight plans.
5. Alpha Sierra asks if we watch VFR tags for flying ability prior to providing flight following.

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 202 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH are doing their best to catch up with all the questions.  We are all over the map this week: Magnetic vs. True wind direction, student pilot remarks, wake turbulence encounters, and pilot compliance with instructions in a timely manner.  You won’t want to miss this fun episode.  Enjoy!

Timely Feedback:

1. Foxtrot Romeo provided last week’s show topic and responds to our discussion.
2. 1. Bravo Papa has an idea for the next live show. #BQ1
3. 2. Patron Romeo Mike heard a possible misstep in our explanation of magnetic variation.
4. 3. Patron DRH shares a snippet about TAFs and wind direction.
5. 4. Romeo Mike asked about deviation compared to boat headings.
6. 5. Patron Juliet Charlie provides a pretty good summary of magnetic vs. true. Thank you!
7. Patron Tango Delta Whiskey shares some audio congratulations and a question or two.
8. Patron Bravo Charlie Juliet shares some kind words to keep us going for another 200 episodes.

Feedback

1. Mike Mike asks about lost procedures and student remarks.
2. Juliet Sierra shares some kind words about the show. Thank you!
3. SGAC Patron Sierra Echo shares a wake turbulence encounter on a speed restricted RNAV SID.
4. Patron Charlie Foxtrot has a question about compliance speed. How long until we are asking questions?

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 200 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Live from Killer Taco Truck Airport in Sanford, NC,  AG and RH answer audience questions, play some audio from listeners that couldn’t make the show, and discuss the podcast’s history.   We are humbled by the turnout and so thankful for our listeners and show supporters. 

Thank you to our host: Wings of Carolina Flying Club and the delicious taco truck: Taqueria El Azteca.  Captain Jeff drove all the way from Atlanta to watch today’s show and surprise AG and RH.  Check out his amazing podcast: Airline Pilot Guy! If you are in the Wilmington area and want to fly with the best flight instructor RH has ever had, ask for Kelli at the Cape Fear Flying Club.

We’d also like to thank:  Max Trescott at Aviation Newstalk podcast, BG at Podcasting on a Plane , Mike From Flying and Life podcast, Stuck Mic Avcast, Jason Miller at the Finer Points, DPE/CFI/and friend Ron Horton, AG’s Mom, RH1 (the announcer), our families, and of course, our Patrons and our loyal listeners.

Mentioned on the show: Kilo Kilo sent a very nice message, thank you! https://youtu.be/mlt6Hf7KRaQ

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 198 Show Notes

Topic of the show: During an emergency, controllers have required information they must get from the pilots.  Sometimes that gets done repeatedly.  On this week’s show, we will discuss why that happens and ways to reduce the redundant communications. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. Bravo Zulu shares a new take on lost communications.
2. 2. PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo got his CFI rating!
3. 3. Whiskey Bravo reminds us we missed the DaVinci reference! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo%27s_aerial_screw
4. 4. Juliet Zulu says thanks for the tips and tricks for staying current while on the sidelines.

Feedback

1. SGAC PATRON Sierra Echo shares some fun information about ForeFlight.
2. PATRON Bravo Mike passed his MEI checkride!
3. Juliet Hotel wants to know why a controller asked him to squawk 1200 arriving into a Delta.
4. PATRON Juliet Juliet wants to know our thoughts on VFR flight following under Bravo in a practice area.
5. Charlie Foxtrot wants to know how he can get air traffic services if he is without a transponder and ADS-B.

The 200th episode Fly in at TTA is on October 23, 2021!

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 195 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  Low altitude alerts and collision alerts go off all the time.  How do we know when they are genuine safety alerts or nuisance alarms?  AG and RH explain the two safety alerts and how we process the information to keep the pilots safe!  This week, our show topic was inspired by SGAC Patron Mike Mike.  Thank you!

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio about updated TFR information using ADS-B In.
2. 2. PATRON Tango Sierra sent feedback about FIS-B.

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio about flight following leaving a VFR Class Delta tower.
2. SGAC Patron Romeo Bravo has a question about IFR clearances near Bravo.
3. Charlie Hotel wants to know about the most famous helicopter theme song of all time.
4. Juliet Kilo wants to know why he has to slow down under Class Bravo.
5. Patron Golf Mike has a question about ELTs.

Mentioned on the Show:

Opposing Bases TTA Fly-In on October 23, 2021.  If you plan on coming, let us know!

Airline Pilot Guy/Opposing Bases meet up in Fargo on 10/9.  (RH and AG are unable to attend this event but please send pictures with your fellow listeners)

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 194 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Sometimes the most important NOTAMS are either buried in a stack of words or hidden in places pilots don’t even know to look before making a flight.  AG and RH share some pilot feedback about the AirVenture NOTAM and discuss Domestic Notices on this week’s episode.

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. Kilo Mike Charlie sent in hold for release audio.
2. 2. The Terps Elf got the secret sign from Mike Kilo and has answers!

3.Bravo Tango shared kind words about episode 56 “Miracle on the Hudson” https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opposingbases/927872-ob056-miracle-on-the-hudson.mp3

4. 4. Patron Alpha Yankee passed his checkride!
5. 5. Patron India India from ATC Saks. COM sent some center audio feedback.

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent flight following audio.
2. Patron Mike November Kilo sent audio and has RH going down memory lane.
3. Patron Whiskey Charlie sent a weather reroute question.
4. Patron Echo Mike shares some great advice that applies to ATC too.
5. Patron Mike Kilo shares his Triad fly over story.

Mentioned on the show: Domestic Notices

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 193 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH go back to ATC basics and discuss a few of our local letters of agreement with surrounding facilities, how that changes your flight path, and how those reroutes relate to airspace.  We also discuss merging target procedures with a duplicate target, flight following, and more of your aviation questions. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON Alpha Charlie shares an audio example of “hold for release”.
2. 2. PATRON Delta Tango gives us an update on private pilot training.
3. 3. PATRON RWK shares some clarifications on vector to final chat.
4. 4. PATRON Mike Kilo shares his thoughts on the GPS/Vector to final discussion.

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio feedback about graphical TFRs.
2. PATRON Golf Mike sent questions about re establishing comms.
3. PATRON India Hotel got flip flopped so many times it made him dizzy.
4. PATRON Alpha Alpha Charlie has a question about internation overflights.
5. PATRON Juliet Bravo sent audio about a traffic alert (of himself).

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 190 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Hold for release phraseology is used every single day throughout the NAS at non-towered airports to expedite IFR clearances.  How should a pilot handle it when they run into a brick wall trying to get their IFR on the ground so they can load up the FMS/GPS?  We discuss our ideas and explain what it means when we use this technique. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON Juliet Mike had an interesting exchange with ATC on his way home from AirVenture.
2. 2. PATRON Mike November shares his thoughts about the show. Thank you!

Feedback

1. SGAC PATRON Charlie Hotel sent in Coffee Class Bravo comments.
2. PATRON Papa Kilo thought he was hypoxic. What did he tell ATC?
3. Echo Yankee sent an audio question about flight plan information.
4. Echo Yankee sent an audio comment about NOTAMS and acronyms.
5. PATRON Bravo Bravo asked about getting a flight following squawk on the ground at a non-towered airport.
6. Sierra Golf got an IFR clearance but the information wasn’t passed to the next sector properly. What happened?

Mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/KKUQ9-zujoc

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 189 Show Notes

Topic of the show: When pilots and controllers get into an argument on frequency, nobody wins.  It’s a waste of time and can most likely be solved on the ground using a phone.  AG and RH explain what they consider before engaging in an argument or heated discussion on frequency. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON Mike Bravo sent a video of his departure from AirVenture on Saturday.
2. 2. Mike Kilo lives in the middle finger of the mitten state and has a comment.
3. 3. PATRON Romeo Mike talked with the controller with atrocious settings.

Feedback

1. PATRON Whiskey Bravo has a question about Bravo transitions and transponder ID flashes.
2. PATRON Papa Victor has a question about transmitters.

Mentioned on the show: OB188 Live From AirVenture, EAA AirVenture NOTAM

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

AG and RH are live at EAA AirVenture 2021! We discuss the origins of Opposing Bases, answer live questions from the audience, and hear feedback from our most valuable show supporters. The sounds of EAA AirVenture in the background will make you feel like you were at the live show! Thank you for attending and see you next year!

To learn more about EAA, click here.  Thank you for allowing us to record a show at the Forums! #OSH21

A special thanks to all our Patreon supporters and our volunteer sound guy Alpha Hotel.  You are the best!

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 184 Show Notes

Topic of the show: A pilot explains his decision-making process while experiencing an inflight emergency.  We learn how he dealt with air traffic control, flying the plane, and briefing his passengers.  Great job, Mike Bravo!  We also get an update on the “Mayday Mayday Mayday” episode from earlier this summer. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. Charlie Charlie asked for an update on the engine emergency we discussed on our bonus episode earlier this summer. Audio update!
2. 2. Lima Alpha shares some feedback about Pan Pan usage.
3. 3. PATRON Echo Charlie shares some feedback about his recent simulator training.
4. 4. Mike Kilo shares audio regarding another controller’s efforts to keep planes from colliding.

Feedback

1. PATRON Kilo Foxtrot says thanks for the show!
2. PATRON Delta Romeo Hotel asks about remote radio backup battery failures.
3. Romeo Mike wants to know our thoughts on what his non pilot passengers can do in order to get help if the pilot becomes incapacitated. Can ATC help?
4. Kilo Charlie is working in congested and complicated airspace. What can they do to help ATC?

Mentioned on the show: https://fixingnotams.org/reel-of-telegrams/

https://www.change.org/p/the-aviation-community-help-pilots-get-critical-flight-information-fix-the-notam-system

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 183 Show Notes

Topic of the show: We are all over the map today.  We discuss through clearances, SIDs, terrain clearance, radio confidence, and non-towered airport pet peeves!  This was a fun show that you won’t want to miss.  Congratulations to everyone that got new ratings, this was a huge week for listener announcements!

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. Juliet Oscar shares the metrics for a formation flight. Thank you!
2. 2. PATRON Papa Victor wants some intel on strip scanners.
3. 3. PATRON Papa Mike asks about “resume own navigation”.
4. 4. PATRON Sierra India shares the center point of view on Class Delta operations.

Feedback

1. PATRON Echo Charlie does his best to get under RLH’s skin with some fancy phraseology.
2. SGAC PATRON Darth Pilot loves a through clearance!
3. Bravo Tango shares audio.
4. PATRON Bravo Yankee asks about low and slow guys getting SIDs in their clearance.
5. PATRON MZ wants to know some more about Center’s work.

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 181 Show Notes

Topic of the show:  Required readbacks of instructions can be very confusing for new pilots.  On today’s show, we break down some common exchanges between air traffic control and pilots and discuss what we need to hear and how you can be efficient in your readbacks. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON Mike Kilo shares a non-radar story.
2. 2. Delta Charlie Papa passed the instrument check ride! Congratulations!
3. 3. PATRON Juliet Golf shares a story about CTAF and TCAS.
4. 4. PATRON Juliet Mike shares a TCAS story.
5. 5. Juliet Hotel shares thoughts on the ATSB investigation into the LAHSO operation discussed a few episodes ago.

Feedback

1. PATRON Bravo Sierra asks about the differences between Class Delta under a center vs. a Tracon.
2. Mike Delta asks about required documentation for pilot’s receiving the ATIS.
3. PATRON Sierra India shares an airport with common circling and IFR cancelation before the manuever.
4. Tango Kilo asks about flight following in a TRSA.

Mentioned on the show: Wings of Carolina Flying Club at TTA airport: http://wingsofcarolina.org/

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

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Topic of the show: Which air traffic instructions do we wish required mandatory readbacks?  Are there any instructions that must be confirmed but are not found in the regulations?  We also discuss a recent change at a towered airport which stopped allowing IFR departures off a runway that has been used safely for many years. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON Tango Sierra shared our show with a couple list servers. Thank you!
2. 2. PATRON Hotel Golf sent audio about bonehead instruction from ATC.
3. 3. PATRON Mike Kilo illustrates user defined waypoint entry: https://youtu.be/Jj73rKDyBhg
4. 4. PATRON Oscar Charlie has a simple ask for ATC.
5. 5. PATRON Echo Golf sent audio about PDC and CPDLC.

Feedback

1. PATRON Delta Mike sent a question about disappearing runway options for IFR departures and the Terps Elf helps solve the mystery.
2. November Sierra wants to hear about our checkrides.
3. Juliet Bravo wants to know if 121.5 is recorded.
4. PATRON Juliet Hotel shares some more information about “expect” altitudes.
5. PATRON Captain Nick sent some old audio backlog. We missed his humor!

Mentioned on the show: http://www.racecityfo.com/ Come join us for a pancake breakfast fly-in on—- Saturday, May 1, 2021 @ 14A (Lake Norman Airpark), 9-12pm
Talk to professional pilots & air traffic controllers to see what it takes to make this a career!!

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

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Show Notes

Topic of the show: This week we will address some of the pilot pet peeves.  What drives you crazy?  How can ATC limit the number of things that drive you crazy?  We also discuss ICAO codes, busy frequencies, and more of your awesome questions and feedback.   

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON Mike Kilo shares audio on equipment suffixes.
2. 2. PATRON Juliet Kilo sent some audio about litigation in aviation. https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/cases/5550/export.
3. 3. PATRON Delta Sierra comments on last week’s episode.
4. 4. PATRON Tango Papa shares some audio about military towers.
5. 5. PATRON Echo Golf shares his military tower experience.
6. SGAC Patron VAB shares his thoughts on the show. Thank you!

Feedback

1. Audio feedback from an anonymous listener. Thanks!
2. Mike Whiskey wants to know if we can detect audio signatures.
3. PATRON Bravo Bravo wants to know what to do at the IAF if the controller didn’t issue an approach clearance.

Mentioned: https://youtu.be/EXEuG-MqZtI

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

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Episode Notes

Topic of the show: What drives us crazy from the pilot side and the controller side?  AG and RH discuss their pet peeves, flame throwing airplanes, noise abatement headings, and much more. 

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC PATRON BS shares his thoughts about tower sequencing plans.
2. SGAC PATRON DE enjoyed the contact approach episode.
3. PATRON CW showed a Stinson SR-5A from the 1930s with a flare launching control panel.
4. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy has solved the equipment suffix issue.
5. Papa Tango enjoyed OB169 and “ATC 101”
6. PATRON CA is showcasing our Opposing Bases merchandise on her world tour.

Feedback

1. PATRON DM asks about noise abatement versus assigned headings.
2. PATRON MG shares audio about the last show and his ability to understand some aviation lingo after hearing our banter.
3. PATRON PM wonders if we have ever heard of this type of departure procedure.
4. PATRON JM got a terrible clearance and wants to know if he is missing anything.
5. JC asks about equipment suffix changes and routing changes as a result.

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Topic of the show: AG and RH are in catch-up mode again.  We are all over the map this week with PDCs, VFR MVA warnings, Procedure Turns, ODPs, and feedback from the Terps Elf!

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. SGAC PATRON Juliet Oscar was doing “Mach 135” on the way to TRIAD.
2. 2. SGAC PATRON Papa Charlie has caught up on episodes but still has some questions.
3. 3. SGAC PATRON Sierra Echo has a question about PDCs.
4. 4. SGAC Local Mike Bravo got a strange MVA warning on his VFR flight around the TRIAD.
5. SGAC Charlie Mike has a question about losing comms before terminating radar service.

Feedback

1. Sierra Bravo asks about tower assigned headings versus ODPs.
2. PATRON Mike Mike From Under the Clam Chowder Bravo asks the Terps Elf for some help understanding a note on a procedure.
3. Romeo Lima has an IFR clearance story on floats.

Mentioned: MVA Maps to ForeFlight: https://github.com/dark/faa-mva-kml

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Topic of the show: Class Bravo VFR Operations.  AG and RH break down the responses from two experienced Class Bravo controllers regarding VFR services, air work near the boundaries, and visibility on the ground in underlying non-towered airports.  This is the second episode in our Class Bravo airspace discussion. 

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. SGAC PATRON Bravo Juliet shared a first-hand story of Exercise Valiant Shield. Link below.
2. 2. Papa Tango shared his ideas on the creative use of flares on the Bonanza.
3. 3. Alpha Charlie heard RH on radar a couple weeks ago and shared his thoughts.

Feedback

1. SGAC Delta Charlie Whiskey has a question about terminating radar services when the controller is busy.
2. SGAC PATRON Darth Pilot shared a story about VFR services in a busy Class Bravo!
3. PATRON Charlie Sierra has a question about missed approaches on a visual at a non towered airport. https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/regulations/how-to-fly-go-arounds-from-visual-approaches-atc/

Mentions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_Valiant_Shield

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Extra Episode Show Notes

AG and RH spend an entire episode on listener questions.  We are all over the map on this special episode.  Enjoy!

Link mentioned in today’s show: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2471177/air-traffic-controller-at-kirtland-afb-credited-with-saving-cv-22-crew-aircraft/fbclid/IwAR1dmXhR0mWdZDedff3E6q8H9qHHvSORGUlpi973qDpoMICQXd6kBdg2VMU/

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

Episode 165 Show Notes

Topic of the show: This week, we will share our thoughts on maximizing the use of air traffic control while flying in and around Class Bravo airspace.  We also discuss using airports at night without runway lights and our tips on how to be a successful air traffic trainee.  Thanks to Patrons DCW and EH for the great questions.

Timely Feedback:

1. 1. PATRON MZ shares some information about the stealth planes seen during the Super Bowl. Links below.
2. 2. PATRON JS shares his thoughts on landing on an unlit field.
3. 3. PATRON KW shares some interesting facts about early model Bonanzas and flares.
4. 4. PATRON MK shares his thoughts on using unlit fields.

Feedback

1. PATRON MSS works in a different world of managing traffic.
2. Mike Sierra is control in training and asks for our advice on being a successful trainee.
3. Tango Victor recently soloed!
4. PATRON DCW wants to know if there is standard phraseology for getting flight following and a code starting on the ground at a Class D airport.

Mentioned on the show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_F-117A_shootdown, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luneburg_lens,

Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.