Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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 CP sent in fantastic audio!  Thank you! PATRON Alpha Charlie corrects RH. It’s ASS TERR ISK! PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie sent in audio about runway changes. PATRON Golf Tango sent in audio about the Star Destroyer. Feedback Tango Sierra sent in feedback about an older episode. PATRON DZ’s speed round. Lima Delta sent a quick shout out. PATRON Alpha Sierra asked about Class C clearances. PATRON Alpha Sierra send in audio about recurrent training. PATRON RK asked about staffing and training. AH asked about landing at your own risk. Question of the Week/Month Send us your favorite episode, favorite topic, favorite qu

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 Feedback: PATRON Echo Hotel sent in audio about flight following. PATRON DG sent audio about the GA go around. PATRON AT sent in follow up to practice approaches with emergency happening. PATRON RWK follows up about straight-in approaches. Tango Sierra sent in feedback about pop-up IFR. Great video showing how fast and easy it is to File ifr in the air. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5VNJfcb6MR8 PATRON DZ sent in Class Delta coordination feedback. PATRON MT sent in audio about a Bay Area IFR hack! Thank you, MT! If you haven’t heard his awesome podcast, check it out!   Feedback ABM asks “What’s with the vectors?” P

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 Sesame Street characters?   Feedback 1.  Echo Bravo asked about 9/11 and the changes afterwards for ATC. 2. Juliet Alpha Mike the CFII sent in some Duke questions. 3. Charlie Sierra asked about straight in ILS approach clearances. 4. PATRON India Mike asked about weather information available to pilots. 5. PATRON November Golf sent in feedback about remote towers.  Link. 6. Alpha Lima Zulu asked about a strange string of events on a VFR flight plan. 7. PATRON Romeo November asked about radar coverage and in air IFR filing.   Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com or find us o

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. 3. PATRON Golf Tango talks about the military version of the Beech Jet. 4. PATRON Mike Echo Hotel is adding VFR flight plan to her to-do list! 5. Juliet Charlie Romeo has discovered how to speed up our rambling! 6. Tango Whiskey Tango Bravo has figured out how to make us last a full week! Feedback 1.  Kilo Mike tells a story about MedEvac in a busy Class Bravo area. 2. Charlie Mike sent in a picture of a cool strip with “Venus” callsign. 3. Bravo Mike asked about a frequency in the SFRA. We have a winner of the 5 Star Review Contest! Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.co

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 in a great question about a recent flight. 6. PATRON Bravo Foxtrot sent in a link to a video we will discuss. 7. Charlie Quebec sends her full support of the Star Destroyer. Feedback 1. Papa Bravo asked about the altimeter setting discrepancy with the ATIS. 2. Hotel Mike Bravo asked about animals on the runway. 3. Audio from a Pilot/Driver Whiskey Bravo that hates our siren sound! Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com or find us on Twitter @Opposing_Bases.   Send Feedback or Questions directly to our inbox using Feedback@opposingbases.com   Legal Notice: The hosts of O

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 show merchandise!  Or click "Write a Review" in your podcast player on your iOS device!   Timely Feedback:  1. PATRON Mike Bravo Sierra asked about WADOF (Wrong Altitude For Direction of Flight) 2. Juliet Bravo sent in timely feedback about Flight Aware VFR flight tracking. 3. PATRON Bravo Foxtrot sent in a mishmash of feedback.  #sectionalCharts 4. PATRON Echo Hotel sent in audio about the Star Destroyer and its possibility! 5. PATRON Mike Delta sent in follow up about his pattern entry with the “bothered” controller. 6. PATRON Whiskey Charlie asked about radar coverage when talking to the tower controller. Feedback

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 thank you! 3. PATRON Alpha Tango comments on our reading of his hilarious sarcasm. 4. PATRON Sierra Hotel inspired OB89 with his feedback and sent in follow up. 5. PATRON Charlie Mike asked about local codes. Feedback 1. PATRON Mike Echo Hotel sent in feedback about flight following in PCT area and 9/11. 2. PATRON Mike Echo Delta sent in a question about a pattern entry. 3. From Charlie Whiskey: So here are the links for the VOR test logging rule repeal Petition for Rulemaking: 1.  Here's a link to reading the Petition for Rulemaking:  https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2019-0739-0001  2.  Comment in support of

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 all about #TeamAG and the #StarDestroyer! 2. Tango Mike the Fire Truck Guy: double towers and blind spots. 3. Tango Mike the Fire Truck Guy: audio about audio! 4. PATRON AT: Cherokee of PA-28? 5. PayPal TDW audio about frequency fun! 6. PATRON “El Toro” explaines his logic behind a callsign. 7. PATRON IM: Short range IFR clearances. 8. DC: Our audio lacks the AM scratchiness. 9. PATRON JEC sent in audio about coded taxi routes in ATL. 10. DS sent in more NOTAM madness! Feedback 1. PATRON Romeo Whiskey sent in a question about airspace downgrades.  See the article here. 2. PATRON Echo Charlie asked about amending de

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 feedback. From Papa Lima regarding the intentional slip up when RH said our facility “name”. Feedback  PATRON DEW sent in a mishmash of feedback! Thank you! We read the rest of Juliet Sierra’s questions. Tango Whiskey asked why the controller needed his call sign. Bravo Sierra want to hear our advice for a new CFI building time for an airline. November Romeo wants to practice listening to clearances. Try Liveatc.net. Whiskey Charlie wants to know the best way to tell a controller what approaches they want to do. Hotel Golf from the University of Dubuque: we have an assignment for your students! Charlie Quebec wants

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 Golf sent in ORD feedback. 2. Charlie November from ORD answered our questions about the multiple towers.  Thank you, CN! 3. SB sent in a link to a chart supplement in Alaska.  Thank you! ( https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/part-93/subpart-D ) 4. Question of the Week answer from Romeo Hotel!  Great work! 5. Charlie Delta from the Flying Weatherman sent in audio!  Thank you! Feedback 1. Charlie Whiskey Sierra sent in Special VFR comments.  LOL.  Thank you. 2. PATRON Charlie Mike sent in great audio!  Thank you! 3. Juliet Sierra sent in a ton of questions.  We tackle the first half! 4. Charlie Alpha Whiskey want to

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 Alpha Tango sent in questions with his Chicago messages.  Thank you! 2. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy sent in a great question about late night staffing. 3. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy gives his take on the ORD 5 Departure. 4. PATRON Charlie Mike asked about new airports with a seemingly new ATC language. Feedback 1. Romeo Bravo sent in a story about a well performing KC-135! 2. PATRON Alpha Tango asked about precipitation levels. 3. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy sent in a story about a near divert to a busy airport. Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com or find us on Twitter @Oppos

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 accents.  2. Mike Sierra sent in a factoid about ORD.   3. SB sent in feedback about phraseology and the importance of clear communication. 4. PATRON Alpha Sierra from the UK sent in audio feedback. 5. Juliet Delta sent in audio feedback about airways. 6. PATRON Tango Fox send in feedback about missed approaches and tower enroute clearances. 7. PATRON Lima Alpha Romeo sent in feedback about airways. 8. PATRON Lima Delta Golf sent in feedback about ORD taxiways. 9. Charles Delta, yes, the Charles Delta, sent in his thoughts.  Thank you, CD! 10. PATRON Romeo Kilo sent in visual approach feedback. 11. PATRON Delta Zulu sen

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.   Timely Feedback:  1. SUPREME GALACTIC AVIATION COMMANDER Mike Golf sent in a link to his latest VLOG about one of his legs to AirVenture and he breaks down ATC with great audio, drawings, maps, and narrative.  Great work, MG!  Thank you for your continued support of the show! 2. PATRON Delta Charlie asks about the dreaded phone number and follow up.   3. PATRON Foxtrot Foxtrot sends in his ARTCC perspective on trail blazing. 4. Juliet Delta sent in audio feedback and questions about our displays. 5. PATRON Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas town sent in AirVenture feedback! 6. Mike Victor Romeo sent in feedback about A

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 you! 3. Sierra Papa tells a story about phone clearances.  Thank you! 4. PATRON Foxtrot Foxtrot sent in timely feedback from OB79.  Thank you! Feedback 1. PATRON Kilo Golf sent in feedback about the show.  Thank you! 2. Delta Mike asks about unusual clearances. Thanks! Question of the Week/Month Please submit your questions about Chicago ORD or MDW now! Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com or find us on Twitter @Opposing_Bases.   Send Feedback or Questions directly to our inbox using Feedback@opposingbases.com Legal Notice: The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk po

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!  Great job! 4. DM sent in audio feedback and Patron Max Trescott was kind enough to help out with an answer!  Thank you! 5. PATRON MEH sent in some OSH feedback.  Nice meeting you! 6. Dakota Lima Lima sent in OSH feedback about the #Fisk arrival. 7. Papa Lima sent in OSH feedback!  Thank you! 8. PATRON BF sent in a story about OSH C-5 brake fire.   9. Delta Alpha sent in OSH audio feedback!  Great meeting you, DA! 10. PATRON Charlie Mike is spreading the word about OBATT!  Thank you! 11. Romeo Kilo sent in feedback about GPS Initial Approach Fix issues.  Thank you! 12. PATRON Juliet Delta sent in great audio of UPS B74

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.  Thank you to all our Patrons and supporters of the show!  We couldn't have done any of this without you! 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf

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 controllers sequencing us inbound to the field after RIPON, and the tower controllers working us inbound to 18R with a ton of traffic!  Mike was our pilot and the controllers guided us home safely.  Thank you! 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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @

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 dedication to safety!  Well done! Romeo Hotel was invited to fly as a passenger with Mike from Flying and Life podcast and depart OSH and fly the Fisk Arrival back in!  It was awesome.  Thank you, Mike!  And a shout out to Dr. Steph from the Airline Pilot Guy show and Jenn_Niffer from Talesfromtheterminal.com.  It was awesome flying with you! 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

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. competition was moved to 8am tomorrow due to some logistical issues.  RH loved the RC demos!  They were awesome! A special thank you to Mike from Flying and Life Podcast!  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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Legal Notice The host

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 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. 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