Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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OB181: Tactical Dehydration Inquisition Jun 14, 2021

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

Feedback

PATRON Bravo Sierra asks about the differences between Class Delta under a center vs. a Tracon.
Mike Delta asks about required documentation for pilot's receiving the ATIS.
PATRON Sierra India shares an airport with common circling and IFR cancelation before the manuever.
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/. 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.

OB180: Uncleared as Filed Jun 07, 2021

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Episode 180 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Can ATC help expedite IFR traffic from non-towered airports? What tools are available to controllers to help inbounds avoid the dreaded hold or outbounds avoid lengthy departure delays? Find out on this week's episode!

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON November Mike sends his flight plans to his Mom, too!
2. PATRON Juliet Mike asked about headings for traffic avoidance.
3. PATRON Juliet Echo Foxtrot overflew Delta and said hello. Now what?
4. SGAC PATRON Sierra Echo shares a noise abatement story.

Feedback

PATRON November Mike asked about canceling with a tower that just closed.
Mike Lima asked about parallel pattern traffic spacing.
Romeo Whiskey has a great question about descent planning.
Juliet Mike is an instrument pilot! Congratulations!
Foxtrot Alpha Mike asks about reroutes and fuel considerations.
PATRON Papa Tango asks about a target falling off the scope.

OB179: PIC Talk with Max Trescott May 31, 2021

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Episode 179 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Special guest co-host Max Trescott joins us today! Pilot in command (PIC) skills development begins with primary training and never ends. What tips do AG, RH, and Max share to help pilots become better decision makers and safer aviators? We also discuss runway changes, noise abatement responsibilities, and some ATC phraseology.

Sad news: Pik-n-Pig restaurant at BQ1 airport burned down. If you'd like to help them out, please consider donating using this Go Fund Me link and thank you! https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-the-pik-n-pig-after-fire?qid=f9016afaed33feb25c1741cdf8da2255

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron Echo Golf shares solo military examples.
2. Patron Juliet Tango questions RH's terrible short-term memory!
3. Tango Victor shares an audio confession.
4. Patron Joe the Airbus Guy shares audio about radar contact over the ocean.

Feedback

Romeo Charlie shares audio about noise abatement.
Patron November Sierra has a question about runway changes.
Patron Romeo Mike asks about pronunciation of "contact" versus what sounds like "conact".
Patron Papa Victor shares some flip flop flub audio.
Juliet Bravo shares an example of another airport with top secret departure runways.
Echo Yankee highlights the differences between GA and Commercial go arounds in low IFR or icing.

Max's Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Check out his website here. Aviation Newstalk podcast.

Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit Handbook Max Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook Max Trescott's GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook

OB178: Radar Contracts May 24, 2021

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Episode 178 Show Notes

Topic of the show: What does "Radar Contact" really mean? What responsibilities does air traffic assume when a pilot hears those magical words? How do controllers establish radar contact and how does the relationship end? All this and more on another jam packed episode you don't want to miss!

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Bravo Whiskey provides some very detailed information about LSAs and IMC.
2. SGAC PATRON "Darth Pilot" shares a request for holding instead of delay vectors.
3. Kilo Sierra shares some commentary on the airport mentioned a few episodes ago with a busy pattern and a denied go around.

Feedback

SGAC PATRON Bravo Sierra asks about reroutes around special events airspace.
PATRON Delta Zulu shares a pirep conundrum and asks for our advice on issuing them.
Papa Whiskey wants to know if talking to a Delta controller well outside their airspace is a good idea. Spoiler alert: it's always a good idea to let air traffic know you are there!
PATRON Alpha Echo asks about controlled vs. non towered and shares a story.
Juliet Bravo shares some hilarious audio about "breaks" in the tower.

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday: Emergency Landing May 18, 2021

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Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!

RH got a chance to sit down with Bravo Foxtrot and discuss a recent emergency landing. We learn all about what happened, how Bravo Foxtrot made the decision to land in the nearby field, and how important his training was to a safe and successful outcome.

OB177: Comfort Zone Combat May 17, 2021

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Episode 177 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Graduate level tips and tricks that will help pilots and instructors get the most out of ATC services. We discuss land and hold short chaos, pop up IFR clearances, VFR altitude changes, and practice approaches to closed runways. This episode is jam packed and you don't want to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron Charlie Alpha has an idea for a new Opposing Bases T Shirt.
2. New Patron Juliet Golf shares his thoughts on the IFR reroute comments in OB176.
3. Patron Bravo Whiskey shares more insight into E-AB planes and IMC.

Feedback

Mike Echo from Australia shares a scary (but hilarious) LAHSO story. http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-084/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/media/5774670/ao-2015-084-final.pdf
Patron Alpha Bravo Mike want to know our thoughts on pop up IFR clearances.
Patron Juliet Victor shares a tip for RH and his bucket list.https://www.s-211training.com/.
Patron and fellow controller SI shares some regulations about canceling IFR.
Juliet Foxtrot want to know if he has to get permission to change VFR altitudes.
Patron Delta Papa Papa has a question about practice approaches to a runway construction area.

OB176: Artistically Denied Go Around May 10, 2021

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Episode 176 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Can tower deny a go around? Why would a controller prevent the go around? What can instructors do to accomplish the lesson in a busy pattern and what information would have been helpful for the controller and the pilots? We also discuss a busy mountain airport's IFR flow, confusing clearances, and diversions.

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Whiskey Bravo shares some thoughts on TV research departments.
2. Lima Bravo is waiting for eagle activity to show up on the ATIS.
3. Juliet Golf shares a story of getting and IFR shortcut.

Feedback

JFS shares a story of a mountain airport mess: one way in and out.
PATRON Mike Golf has questions about IFR flight plans and clearances.
Julie Charlie has a question about speed control.
PATRON Echo Whiskey wants to share a tip for holding instructions.
PATRON Juliet Papa shares a pet peeve about his company callsign.
PATRON Romeo Mike has a question about divert inquiries.

OB175: How to Plant a Plane May 03, 2021

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Episode 175 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss missed approaches to crossing runways and how controllers can mitigate the risks in simultaneous go arounds. We also discuss the typical shift at TRIAD Tower, tower traffic management techniques, and clearances below the MVA. Another fun episode you won't want to miss.

Timely Feedback:

1. Zulu Bravo uses Opposing Bases to gently lull him to sleep.
2. PATRON Mike Kilo shares the background on the DA20 and IFR/IMC.
3. PATRON Juliet Sierra gives her instructor feedback on the DA20 and IFR training.

Show Topic feedback provided by Patron Mike Whiskey. Great questions!

Feedback

PATRON JEC asked about a typical shift at TRIAD Tower.
PATRON JPJ wants the real story on the forklift accident mentioned in OB060.
NMF from the UK shares their techniques for circuit traffic management.
Juliet Foxtrot asks about clearances below MVA.

Mentioned on the show: https://fsims.faa.gov/wdocs/8900.1/v05%20airman%20cert/chapter%2002/05_002_009rev1_chg_0a.htm

Eagle audio from CBSNEWS.COM:

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch-trained-eagle-snatches-drones-from-the-sky/#x

OB174: Lost in Frequency Land Apr 26, 2021

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

Feedback

PATRON Delta Mike sent a question about disappearing runway options for IFR departures and the Terps Elf helps solve the mystery.
November Sierra wants to hear about our checkrides.
Juliet Bravo wants to know if 121.5 is recorded.
PATRON Juliet Hotel shares some more information about "expect" altitudes.
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!!

OB173: Family Flights, Poisonous Bites Apr 19, 2021

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Show Notes

AG and RH give their opinions on how to bridge the gap between controllers and pilots on everyday flights. Don't be shy. Tell the controllers what you want or need and you might be surprised at the results. We discuss incorrect assumptions and the use of plain English with ATC. We also share some timely advice from a listener about degraded pilot skills with the onset of Spring. Fly safe and enjoy this week's show!

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON CW explains the LSA IMC rule. http://www.flyrv12.com/slsa-ifr-operation-and-training/
2. PATRON Bravo Charlie explains his experience with SOFs.
3. Sierra Delta sent audio about supervisor of flying.
4. Bravo Delta explains the flights school departure/arrival procedure.
5. PATRON Bravo Delta is looking for the TRIAD gift shop. #astronauthat

Feedback

PATRON Papa Mike asks about delay vectors.
Juliet Bravo asks why we can't just make some Class Bravo's bigger.
PATRON Romeo Mike asked who is responsible for FICON reports.
PATRON Whisky Charlie shares his use of IDENT.
PATRON Romeo Mike has some timely advice for rusty pilots.

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