Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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 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.  Music by audionautix.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,

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 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 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 g

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!  See you later! 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 Administ

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 procedures, radio frequencies, Wittman Regional Airport details, and much more.  Although many of the procedures are similar to previous years, there are updates in nearly every area to enhance safety, efficiency, and convenience for the thousands of airplanes expected at The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration. The EAA AirVenture NOTAM is required reading and should be part of a pilot's pre-flight preparation.” Fly safely and we will see you at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh!   A special thank you to Mike from The Flying and Life Podcast.  Mike sat down with RH to give some commentary on the details of the AirVenture NOTAM

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 episodes mentioned in the interview. Epiosde 087: Night IFR Electrical Failure: ATC And A Cell Phone Save A Doctor – Interview With Controller Phil Enis. On Super Bowl Sunday, Dr. Peter Edenhoffer was flying IFR at night in a Cessna Cardinal when he lost his electrical system. He’d already texted his son to say goodbye. Then he received a text message from Fort Worth Center, which gave him hope for surviving when he realized he wasn’t alone. Max interviews NATCA’S Archie League Medal Of Safety President’s Award winner controller Phil Enis about this save. To hear more about this story, listen to this episode, and watch mor

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 the Airbus Guy” sent in remarks about straight in approaches. 3. PATRON Captain Nick explains what “Obfuscate” means and addresses published holding patterns at clearance limits.  Thank you!  We love Captain Nick! 4. PATRON India Mike sends in a comment about helicopters. 5. Echo Alpha sent in feedback about alternate missed approaches. 6. PATRON Charlie Alpha sent in a comment about nicknames. 7.  “Tango Mike the Fire Truck Guy” send in a question about similar sounding callsigns!  Sorry that took so long to get on the show! Feedback 1. DOC asks about shift work.  2. Juliet Hotel asks about flying near Duke airspace a

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 maker! 3. PATRON Mike Delta sent in audio about Canadian callsigns and drone activity.  Be safe and play by the rules.  Check out this site to learn more.  Thank you! Feedback 1. BL asks about scratch pad usage on data blocks. 2. JS has a backlog of questions from binge listening. 3. Patron Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas Town sent in audio about types and levels of facilities.   4.  Patron Delta Mike asked about VFR vs IFR into a busy Class C and canceling IFR inside Class Bravo airspace. 5. CT asks about a “Clearance Limit” labeled on an arrival into EDHL (Luebeck, Germany) airport. 6. DA has a question about LOAs/S

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 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. 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

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 segment of the Airline Pilot Guy podcast.  Check them out if you haven’t heard them!  They are awesome! 2. “Catfish Willie” from twitter sent in a question about CH47 currency.   3. PATRON Golf Zulu Romeo sent in horns for Patrons!  Thank you! 4. PATRON Charlie Hotel did his first solo! Congratulations! 5. India Mike responds to OB75 about flying in the SF Bay Area. 6. PATRON Delta Mike sent in feedback about OB75. 7. PATRON Hotel Kilo went flying with his son near TRIAD to busy “SW Metroplex”. Have a great week and thanks for listening!  Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Pat

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 Delta airports. We also revisit a discussion we had on OB55 about VFR pilots contacting the underlying Class Delta controller if they are already talking to ATC. Article from Bold Method we discussed on OB55. Timely Feedback:  AT sent in some overdue feedback! Thank you, AT! India India sent in a feedback for AG! Feedback  MJL sent in an Article and NTSB report. Not all off field recoveries end well.  Please be safe!  PATRON JEC sent in audio about training. Thank you, JEC!  PATRON CM sent in audio about memory aids. Thank you, CM! “Dakota Lima Lima” sent in a question about requesting flight following at a Delta ai

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 737 Operator” Airlines comments on being ready to go! 4. JN from “The Landline” explains his experience at various facilities. 5. PATRON “Joe the Airbus Guy” sent in a story about landing without a clearance.  Thank you!   6. SP suggests playing noises to clear the path during everyday flying! Feedback 1. Controller Vlad asked about approach clearances.  FAA-8083-16B (Instrument Procedures Handbook) is a great resource for all your instrument flying questions and approach clearances are covered in Chapter 3 (page 3-22).  Available online in PDF format.  2. RK asked why United States’ ATIS content is so lengthy.  #bir

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 University of Dubuque sent in feedback about OB71. Feedback from aviation student about OB19. Feedback from aviation student about OB10. Feedback from aviation student about OB49. Patron Golf Zulu Romeo sent in a great piece from AvWeb. Thank you! Delta Tango asks what happens when a plane is too big for an airport? Check out this link to the Boeing 747-8 Airport Compatability. Hotel Mike Bravo sent in some great audio! Thank you, HMB! 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 f

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 your tail wheel endorsement! Stick and Rudder Aviation. Feedback Juliet November from NCT sent in a suggestion to visit his Facebook group: The Landline. Check it out! Juliet Delta asks about an unheard landing clearance. Thanks, JD! Romeo Golf reminds us that “Kilo” may not be completely abolished! Fellow controller, India India, sent in feedback about the show! Thank you! Tango Victor sent in an article about an airplane landing on a road, fixing it up, and flying away! EC asked about the code names for all our airports! PATRON Charlie Mike sent in audio! Thanks, CM! Twitter feedback from Mike Juliet. Delta Golf

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 CFR Part 91, 14 CFR Part 93, 14 CFR Part 61 and all training associated with the Washington, D.C. Special Flight Rules Area. Consult with a professional Certified Flight Instructor or a representative from your local Flight Standards District Office or FAA Safety Team for official guidance on the procedures discussed on this show. This podcast episode does not substitute for the required training outlined in 14 CFR Part 91.161. OB70 Feedback: Patron MEH feedback about OB70. Link to article provided by DV. Patron Kilo Lima was featured in an episode of Aviation News Talk .   “CFI Mike” provides a reminder about monito

Episode 70 Show Notes Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk T shirt!  Click now! Sale ends on May 5! Topic of the show: AG and RH will begin discussion about the complex Potomac Approach airspace, including a basic overview of the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) around Washington, D.C. and the associated Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ). Thank you to our friends at Potomac Approach (PCT) for your help answering listener questions! *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 CFR Part 91, 14 CFR Part 93, 14 CFR Part 61 and all training associated with the Washington, D.C. Special Flight Rules Area. Consult with a professional Certified Flight Instructor or a representative from your local Flight Standards District Office or FAA Safety Team for official guidance on the procedures discussed on

Episode 69 Show Notes Topic of the show: Autoland in advanced aircraft! Lima Bravo sent in some great questions about “Auto Land” and our friend Captain Nick was happy to help us out! Thank you LB for sending in those great questions! Thank you, Captain Nick for your awesome audio feedback! Triad Cat III, click here for a picture of the minimums. If anyone would like to hear Captain Nick’s weekly segment on the Airline Pilot Guy show, you can subscribe to Airline Pilot Guy podcast and/or Captain Nick’s “Plane Tales” available on your pod catcher apps, iTunes, etc. His weekly stories are about 20 minutes and the production quality and content is outstanding! Timely Feedback:  Tango Hotel sent in a great audio question about runway separation. Thank you, TH!Link to the video discussed. November Whiskey, aka “Controller with Atrocious Settings” wrote in a response to our question about “turning the boat around”. Thank you, NW! Juliet Bravo passed through TRIAD and summarizes his experience. Thank you, Canadian

Episode 68 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH read some feedback from Foxtrot Foxtrot from “Frozen Tundra Center” and discuss some of the differences between ARTCC and TRACON traffic, equipment, and controllers! Patron Feedback: Charlie Mike from Alaska left some feedback about instructing in Alaska! Timely Feedback:  "Foxtrot Foxtrot” from Frozen Tundra Center responds to Episode 67. Thank you, FF! Outstanding answers. Patron “Joe the Airbus Guy” responds to episode 67. Thank you, Joe! Captain Nick sent in audio about ARTCC (centers) vs TRACONS (terminal radar approach controls. AG and RH break down their thoughts. Thank you, Captain Nick! Captain Nick is a co-host of the Airline Pilot Guy show (a show Patron). Feedback “Tango Mike the Fire Truck Guy” sent in audio. Thank you, TM! “Delta Mike the Guy named after a Texas Town” sent in audio. Thank you, DM! Juliet Victor sent in a question about approaches near borders with other countries. Thank you, JV! Juliet Bravo from Canada flew through TRIAD air

Episode 67 Show Notes Topic of the show: Feedback catch up time!   Timely Feedback: Bucket list items from Kilo Kilo!  Compete my Multi-Engine Instrument Commercial Rating, 2nd: Get a ride in a P51, 3rd: Land an airplane in all 50 States, 4th: Fly in every type of airline aircraft currently in service, I've already got most of the easy ones, what I'm missing are the wide body's and finally visit KFFA otherwise known as First Flight in North Carolina. Feedback 1. Charlie Hotel left some kind words about the show!  Thank you, Mom. 2. Joe the Airbus Guy had a center question and FF from “Frozen Tundra Center” answered! 3. Kilo Sierra left audio feedback using SpeakPipe about transitioning to helicopters! 4. Charlie Mike from Alaska is a new CFI, congratulations.  BE18! Great audio feedback.  Thank you, CM! 5. Another Charlie Mike left kind words about the show.  Thank you, CM2! 6. Papa Lima left several questions he had been saving!  Thank you, PL! 7. Charlie Sierra has an ADS-B airspace required equipment ques

Episode 66 Show Notes Topic of the show: We are having a blast doing this show!  When we started the show, neither one of us could have imagined our show being played over 100,000 times on 6 continents in over 5,000 unique cities! Listener feedback, questions, and community interaction have kept this show growing and we work hard to improve the content and audio quality every single week!  We have our listeners to thank for our growing popularity.  Thank you for listening and sharing the show with another aviation enthusiast, pilot, controller, or family member! Today, we hit the rest of the questions for OU from A80 after our two part interview! We also address the question of the week regarding filing IFR airport with no IAP. Thank you, Mike Delta, Hotel Mike, and Delta Mike for great answers to the question of the week! We will share your thoughts today! Timely Feedback:  OU from A80 has some feedback of his own to share! Thank you, OU! JEC sends in kind words about the folks at A80! Joe the Airbus Guy se

Episode 65 Show Notes Topic of the show: JEC sent in audio several weeks ago regarding Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) approaches at Atlanta TRACON. On today’s show, we play part 2 of our interview with “OU” from Atlanta TRACON (A80). We discuss the parallel ILS PRM approaches, breakouts, missed approaches, and re-sequencing. A special thank you to “OU” for an awesome interview and answering listener questions. The professional air traffic controllers at A80 work traffic in and out of one of the busiest airports in the world and they make it look easy! Timely Feedback:   AeroDTW left twitter feedback! Thank you! JEC visited Atlanta TRACON and talks about his visit! Bravo Sierra left detailed questions for OU about Part 1 of our interview. Bravo Delta left detailed questions for OU about Part 1 of our interview. Here is the picture of the route in question on a VFR sectional map for reference. Feedback Delta Tango Mike left an audio question using our SpeakPipe button on the website. Thank you, DTM! Delta Li