Episode 375 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Runway Change and Approach Selection RH and AG discuss who makes the decision to change landing direction, what coordination gets accomplished, and the factors that play into this change.  We also discuss an exchange with an F-15 having landing gear issues, the current ATC hiring window, and more of you aviation questions and feedback. 

Links:

https://nasstatus.faa.gov

https://www.fly.faa.gov/edct/jsp/edctLookUp.jsp

https://www.faa.gov/atc-hiring

https://generalaviationnews.com/2025/02/28/atc-hiring-supercharged/

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron KR sends info on Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCT)(pronounced edict)

2. Patron MM shares an EDCT “hack”, very sneaky!

3. Patron DJS sends a link about ATC Hiring, open until 3/17! https://www.faa.gov/atc-hiring

Feedback

1. Patron JAC sends audio about audio ringtone files

2. Patron EG sends additional info on the ONT class C airpsace

3. Patron MM asks about international phraseology

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 374 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The Opposing Bases Final Cross Maneuver, Sponsored by SGAC Patron AM On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a parallel runway situation that involves opposing bases and crossing over a final. This scenario is very tricky for controllers and we will dissect what is happening here and the various options for both pilots and controllers.  We also discuss “hidden” radar facilities near Taylor Swift’s Hometown Delta, LAX Special Flight Rules, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. 

Links:

https://nasstatus.faa.gov/

https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/publications/callback.html

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron JS has a suggestion for Archie League awards

2. Patron BK sends clarification about twin feedback and has an announcement

3. SGAC Patron SE sends a great resource about EDCTS, delays, etc.

4. Patron AM sends info about NASA’s Callback publication.

5. SGAC Patron BJS sends encouraging feedback about Ep 371

Feedback

1. Patrom CM of the frozen north asks about Sun n Fun and has a generous offer.

2. Patron ME asks about hidden and secret TRACONs.

3. Patron MK sends a Duke airspace change and asks a great question.

4. Patron JLA sent info on the LAX Special Flight Rules Area.

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 373 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Archie League and His Award. On this week’s show,  RH and AG discuss the Archie League Award for ATC, why it’s important and a quick rundown on Archie League himself, the first air traffic controller.  We also play the pilot’s prayer, discuss visual approach backups, and answer more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback. 

Links:

https://www.natca.org/2023/08/21/archie-league-and-the-genesis-of-federal-air-traffic-control/

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/flythetransition/episodes/Episode-50---Inside-the-Tower--the-Cockpit-Opposing-Bases-RH-on-ATC--Airlines--and-Career-Shifts-e2ut9kg

2018 Archie Awards: President’s Award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bgzG9SAJuY for this save: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROTcj9NkD7A

Timely Feedback:

1. Controller Charles Delta sent audio on flight following usage into Cigarette Airport

2. Patron JT sends info on CRJ climate control and warring zones

3. Patron JK sends follow up on why his students go to CCB airport

4. Patron Zulu sent audio about old radios and delayed gratification

5. Patron WM asks about backing up a visual with an RNAV

Feedback

1. Lord AJ wrote a prayer and it was read in audio by Patron BS

2. Patron ED asks about EDCT’s (expect departure clearance time)

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army.  Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor. 

Episode 372 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Wrong Runway Landing On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a wrong surface landing event and the takeaways for users of the NAS.  We also discuss non-towered operations very close to a Charlie surface area and more of your aviation questions and feedback. 

Links:

https://www.avweb.com/features/when-brevity-leads-to-levity/

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC Patron BJS takes a trip down memory lane on ASR approaches, ADF and no GPS.

Feedback

1. SGAC AMM shares a “brevity for levity” article from IFR Magazine

2. Patron JT sent an audio question about frequencies

3. Patron JK sent a question about tight class C airspace, uncontrolled fields, and ATC.

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 371 Show Notes

Topic of the show:

Off-Field Emergency Landing and CAP Response On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the excellent response of both ATC and Civil Air Patrol to an off-field emergency landing.  What can controllers learn from this story that will help them be better prepared to respond to a pilot in distress?  What can pilots learn from the event?  We also discuss amazing glider records, European flight following, and more of your awesome feedback. 

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron EK sent feedback about OB 370

2. Patron CA also sent a quick note about 370

Feedback

1. Patron LB sent feedback about flying in Belgium

2. Patron TWH sent a note about glider flying

3. Patron DGL sent audio about an emergency

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 370 Show Notes

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families that lost loved ones in the tragedy over the Potomac.  There are no words to describe the pain you’re suffering and while a thorough investigation may answer your questions, it won’t bring your loved ones back. We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know the aviation community is right beside you in your time of need.  

This accident will define the next generation responsible for maintaining the safest airspace in the world.  Your lost loved ones will serve as vivid reminders that life is precious, our time on earth is often unfairly limited, and we must always strive to be better stewards of the aviation transportation system.  

On today’s show, we will share our experience and hopefully give listeners the context they need to understand the accident and shape their safety practices moving forward. 

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 369 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Flying Through Final On this week’s episode, RH and AG discuss the complexities of parallel visual approaches from both the pilot and controller perspectives.  What separation requirements exist?  What tools are available for the pilot and the controller when things don’t go as planned?  We also discuss patience on frequency, super top secret airspace rules, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.  This was a fun episode and you don’t want to miss it!

Links: The event discussed on today’s show: https://youtu.be/vDLdCq_kAzc

A very detailed breakdown by Blancolirio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqpKjwX9Ku4

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron KS clarifies previous feedback and shows us Simon says t shirts

Feedback

1. Patron RL shares a situational awareness story

2. Patron JBD asks about supervisor preferences for the operation

3. Patron DF sent audio

4. Patron DZ sent quick audio about check in patience

5. Patron PV sent audio about controllers explaining on frequency

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 368 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Flying Through Fires, By SGAC Patron CB. RH and AG read feedback from CB about being a firefighting pilot.  What type of training is involved?  How do you get qualified to fly in this type of operation?  How does this compare to military flying? We also discuss situational awareness near Class Bravo airspace, facility tours, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.  This week’s episode is packed with nuggets of aviation gold.  You don’t want to miss it!

Links:

You Don’t Have to Put on the Red Light http://cfi.tips/red, I fly with this headlamp: https://a.co/d/9nWPMnD

Timely Feedback:

1. Patrons SH sent follow up about his home Sim setup and copilot

2. Patron RD sent headlamp feedback, see links

3. Patron SB sent Night VFR flying feedback

Feedback

1. SGAC AM sent a question about satellite airport wildlife NOTAMs

2. SGAC JK sent highlights from a recent facility tour

3. Patron 1dullgeek sent a question about bickering on frequency

4. Patron SM sent a quick note on episode 355, ATC Emergency Mode Engaged

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 367 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Overcoming “Failures” on Checkrides By Patron DF  On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss getting through mistakes on checkrides and what we can learn from DF’s experiences.  How do you regroup after a mistake?  Can ATC help?  Is the examiner looking for your response to the mistake to determine if you pass or fail?  We discuss our own checkride experiences so you can learn from our mistakes.  We also review over water flight planning tools, fun interactions with ATC, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.  This episode is packed and you don’t want to skip it.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patrons PS, MK and AS sent feedback about the sat phone topic

2. SGAC Patron RLH shares about a product for locating ships in real time over water

3. Patron AJ sent an announcement and feedback that is not short

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron SH sends a story about his granddaughters

2. SGAC Patron BJ sends a recap of his favorite 15 min of OB

3. Patron AMB sent audio about military interactions

4. Patron AD shares a photo of a recent Antarctic trip

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

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Episode 366 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: Flights of Firsts. RH and AG talk about why getting out of your comfort zone is important in GA flying, inspired by Patron CGS.  We also discuss the lessons learned in night VFR flying, the pitfalls of an unfamiliar airplane at night, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.  This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don't want to miss it!

 It's not too late to get OB MERCH: https://www.opposingbases.com/shop/

Nominations for the 2024 OBEY Awards are being accepted now!  [email protected]

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron CL talks night VFR flying

2. Patron DD sent audio feedback

3. Patron TH sent follow up feedback to 365

Feedback

1. Patron JG

2. Patron DS talks GPS phones

3. Patron TWH sent glider feedback

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 [email protected].  Music bumpers by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. 

Legal Notice The views and opinions expressed on Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk are for entertainment purposes only and do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the FAA, Penguin Airlines, or the United States Army.  Episodes shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, and regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.