Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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OB247: Speeding Inside Opposing Canyons Sep 26, 2022

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Episode 247 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week's episode, we discuss aircraft speed limits and dig deep into the regulations to answer a listener question. Can ATC assign a speed greater than 200 knots below a Class Bravo shelf? We also discuss following a drone, resolution advisories, and more of your awesome questions.

Timely Feedback:

1. The Badger Pilot's public apology for a vocabulary slip.
2. Patron India Mike shares ADS-B stories from the canyons of the back country!
3. RBB had a stuck mic and figured it out before takeoff.
4. Patron Alpha India provides some evidence of nice center controller behavior.

Feedback

Patron DW was told to follow a Reaper drone!
Uniform Hotel Charlie shares his techniques for teaching students to mix with traffic after an approach.
Patron TJM asked about an RA and what happens on the controller side of things afterwords.

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.

OB246: Three Levels of Inception Sep 19, 2022

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Episode 246 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week's show, we run down a list of operational questions and explain who is working during a normal shift, position responsibilities, and the impact of short bursts of traffic on the operation. We also discuss a radio failure in the tower, termination of radar services, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron Echo Delta shared a picture of their student preparing to enter a pattern.
2. Patron BLJ shares some career news and also got a tower of TRIAD.
3. Charlie Golf has a theory on the placement of static discharge chains on our new tower chairs.
4. Kilo Hotel sent a great site to find out if a MOA/SUA is hot.

Feedback

Patron Alpha Foxtrot asks about the CIC's role in the pit.
Patron Kilo Whiskey asks about a tower radio failure.
The Badger Pilot shares a story about termination of radar services going into a towered airport with cookies.

Mentioned on the show:

www.sua.faa.gov

OB245: Twice the Tower, Ten Times the Power Sep 12, 2022

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Episode 245 Show Notes

Topic of the show: New tower at TRIAD is only a few weeks away! RH and AG talk about the training required to make the move to the new building and our thoughts on the new facility. This was a really fun episode! We also discuss VFR weather deviation tolerance and a missed approach without communication with the tower.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron EH asked us to clarify on the "WHO" blinking on our radar scope.
2. Patron AT has a question about VFR weather deviations . . . when do we start to care?
3. Patron JS figured out how to upset the simulator instructor and cause multiple system failures.

Feedback

Patron GB shares a story about a missed approach with the wrong frequency keyed up.
Charlie Sierra from the mitten state shares some stories about yesteryear.
Patron JKT shares thoughts about the show and a story about planning a mission with ATC.

OB244: Constant State of Emergency Sep 05, 2022

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Episode 244 Show Notes

Topic of the show: A student pilot sounds confused and disoriented on a cross country flight so we discuss ways an instructor and student can better prepare for flights to unfamiliar places. Cross country flights are one of the most important steps to becoming a safe pilot and should serve as confidence builders for the aspiring pilot. We also discuss some user tips on advising ATC of VFR altitude changes, flight following, and more awesome aviation questions.

Timely Feedback:

1. AC shares on more piece of the glider puzzle.
2. SGAC Patron SE found a fun piece of ATC trivia about circling approach clearances.
3. Patron DRH shares some tips on advising ATC of VFR altitude changes.

Feedback

Patron JKG is a flight following believer now!
Patron WTF wonders if certain equipment allows flight following codes from Delta airports.

OB243: Altitude Your Discretion Aug 29, 2022

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Episode 243 Show Notes

Topic of the show: We regularly endorse the use of flight following to increase safety in the NAS and on this week's show, we review the services provided by air traffic control when you are being watched by the ATC Gods. Why should you get flight following? Find out today!

Timely Feedback:

1. Alpha Charlie answers most of our glider tow questions from last week.
2. Patron JG shares a story about misidentified aircraft types.
3. JZ and his daughter are big fans of airplane livery and Abraham Lincoln.
4. Patron JEF shares the audio from AG's ATC Birthday Party.

Feedback

Patron WTF shares some ADS-B insight.
Patron JEC sent in a great audio question about a mysterious aircraft in our airspace.
Patron BS shares a story from a long solo cross country.

OB242: Visions of Performance Aug 22, 2022

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Episode 242 Show Notes

Topic of the show: A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot found a really creative, funny, and informative way to help controllers understand the SF50's performance capabilities. On this week's show, we will discuss some common misconceptions about jets versus turbo prop aircraft, performance considerations, and important information pilots can share with ATC so everyone is on the same page.

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON WTF shares a fun regulation fact about who can fly the plane.
2. A Center Controller shares information about what information is displayed on their fancy screen.

Feedback

SD wants to know our thoughts on how a pilot should respond when ATC asks them to do an unusual maneuver to land quickly.
PATRON GK shares audio about a glider tow operation.
PATRON AW has a question about pilot discretion descents.
LIH is ready to move into a flying career!

OB241: Schrödinger's Bravo Aug 15, 2022

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Episode 241 Show Notes

Topic of the show: After a pilot receives their PDC, how do the tower and radar controllers know where they are going? On this week's show, we revisit basic ATC procedures and the discuss the methods we use to track airplanes within our airspace. We also discuss a Class Bravo airspace bust, more feedback about missed approaches, and confusion over PIREPs. You don't want to miss this episode!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron JEC asks how we would deal with a pilot that told us to standby.
2. Juliet Sierra got his podcast ATP rating.
3. Patron CK shares thoughts on managing a missed approach.
4. Patron CH shares what center controllers can see on their magical data screens.

Feedback

PJ want to know about inadvertent IMC for a helicopter: what would we do?
BF shares audio about a recent PIREP mixup.
JP shares a story of a Class Bravo bust.

Mentioned on the show: https://www.thepilotsguidetoairtrafficcontrol.com/

OB240: Sleepless in Oshkosh Aug 08, 2022

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Episode 240 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On today's show, we are digging deep into the inbox. We discuss some more feedback on missed approach cockpit chaos, tricks on avoiding talking to centers altogether, and proper use of airports as part of a clearance route. This episode is packed with aviation information and entertainment! Enjoy!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron CP sent audio illustrating real callsign struggles. #alphabetsoup
2. BC calls out RH for his slip of the tongue.
3. SGAC Patron MB shares a story about a missed approach in a B767.
4. Patron JM wants to know what happens if the missed approach loses radios?
(moved to next week, sorry JEC)
Patron MN shares some audio feedback about the live show and the Penguin shirt.
Patron MEH wants to know how we got the radio red carpet at FISK.
SGAC MS caught RH and AG in the wild!

Feedback

SD shares a tip about calm wind runway information in the Chart Supplement
Patron JM put his phone number in the remarks but ATC couldn't see it. Why?
Patron EA has a trick to avoiding center airspace altogether!
Patron AD wants to know if using airports as part of a clearance route is normal.
Patron WO used a lot of gas and flew a long way out of the way. Why?

Live at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 Aug 01, 2022

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Special live episode from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022!

RH and AG would like to thank AOPA for hosting our 3rd live show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 next to the AOPA Pavilion at the 39 Lounge. AOPA's mission is to ensure that the sky remains within reach of everyone who dreams of becoming a pilot. And our mission on the show is to share our passion for aviation while educating and entertaining our worldwide audience.

And a special thanks to SGAC Sierra Echo for helping with this year's live production!

Another special shout out to Bravo Kilo, the ATC controller that watched us during the arrival and gave us a very special "Rock Your Wings" over FISK! That audio is a special memory. Thank you!

And finally, thank you to our fantastic network of supporters on Patreon. Our community of show supporters is what made this trip to AirVenture possible and without our Patrons, this show would never have made it this far with such a strong listener base. Thank you!

Enjoy this special live episode for bios, background, and awesome AirVenture specific questions and answers. If you couldn't make it to AirVenture, put it on your list of places to go. You won't regret it!

OB239: Radio Calls Are Toll Free Jul 25, 2022

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Episode 239 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH give their opinion on a disagreement between pilots at a non-towered airport and discuss the importance of timely radio calls and announcing your position. We also discuss LPV approaches and get to more of your feedback regarding missed approach instructions.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron CWS got a great tour!
2. Patron TG shares some kind words about the show. Thank you!

3, 4, 5. Patrons AW, GF, and CH share their thoughts on alternate missed approach instructions.

KG got to send his first student to solo and watch from the tower!

Feedback

Patron DW asked about LPV approaches in Hawaii and we got some feedback from the Terps Elf!https://www.nstb.tc.faa.gov/RT_VerticalProtectionLevel.htm
MN shares her thoughs on the show using audio feedback! #savethepenguins
Patron SH asks about active MOAs and how to plan for them along your route of flight. Check this article out: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/airspace/flying-through-military-operations-area-moa-vfr/

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