Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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OB164: IMC Soup Sandwich Feb 15, 2021

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Episode 164 Show Notes

Topic of the show: What happens when the radar controller gives you an expected instruction and the tower controller issues you a different instruction? Which instruction should the pilot follow? AG and RH will offer their opinion on how to handle this situation as a pilot and offer some explanation on what may be happening in the background. We also discuss departing under VFR when the weather is IFR, Class Bravo boundaries, and more of your awesome questions and feedback!

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Kilo Whiskey shares his thoughts on wasted words over the radio.
2. Kilo Sierra offers a funny analogy on wasted radio calls.
3. PATRON Tango Kilo Hotel is curious about stealth technology on the Super Bowl flights.
4. PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie explains his regional pilot comment in last week's episode.

Feedback

SGAC PATRON Alpha Bravo Charlie wants to know how to pass on important messages to pilots.
PATRON Bravo Foxtrot shared this video:https://youtu.be/-xjbvz-vE2E
PATRON Delta Echo Whiskey asks about Victor airways and skirting Class Bravo airspace.
Charlie Kilo wants to know how to handle a unique weather issue departing a non-towered airport and sent this link:(https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/regulations/imc-reported-with-vmc-weather-seen-first-hand/).

Mentioned: https://wingswoodswaters.com/ Wings, Woods & Waters is a scenic flight and Maine guide service owned and operated by Thomas Coleman. Born and raised in the Kennebec Valley and Moosehead Lake region, Thomas will fly you and your family above north western Maine giving you a tour of the area's natural features and history. Book a customized trip to see your own special areas or book a remote fly fishing experience into areas seldom fished.

Question of the Week/Month Can a pilot legally depart an airport at night using a runway with no runway lights? Send your answer to feedback@opposingbases.com

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.

OB163: Can You See Me Now? Feb 09, 2021

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Episode 163 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Why are we still advertising ILS approaches when it's VFR weather? What types of elements are included in the decision to switch to visual approaches? We discuss what factors are in play including forecasted weather, sequencing, tower visibility, and pilot's ability to see the airport. Video mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/3aNckvzhbFU

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC PATRON Bravo Juliet shares a fatigue story and safety elves.
2. SGAC PATRON Bravo Sierra shares his bucket list. One of them is the VFR corridor up the Hudson which another Patron did recently: https://youtu.be/aqqpjiLRUsM
3. PATRON Juliet Bravo shares his thoughts on the ODP episodes.
4. We share some feedback related to the radio sin of all radio sins: "Any traffic in the area, please advise". And this article drives the point home: https://bruceair.wordpress.com/2014/09/29/2151/
5. PATRON Juliet Charlie offers a new perspective on the lack of training on ODPs.

Feedback

PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie shares an awesome audio question about persistent deviance from required readback phraseology.
PATRON Juliet Sierra got fooled by our hateful sound effects.
Papa Bravo shared audio about a balked missed approach at TRIAD. We share our thoughts.

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.

OB162: Radio Sinners, Record Player Spinners Feb 01, 2021

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Episode 162 Show Notes

Topic of the show: RH and AG are all over the map this week. We discuss sequencing in the pattern, flying tracks vs. assigned headings, go arounds, VFR callup phraseology, and much more!

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Juliet Hotel shares his thoughts on ODPs and mountain flying.
2. PATRON Juliet Charlie Delta defends the solo RH episode.
3. PATRON Mike Bravo shares a story highlighted in a recent episode of AOPA's "There I was" https://aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/there-i-was Episode 26.
4. PATRON Charlie Alpha thinks we can make a great side show about old technology and shared https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/loose-units-the-podcast/id1445344726?i=1000424947339 (around minute 8:30).

Feedback

SGAC PATRON Delta Golf sent audio feedback about his Cheratoga PA-32, ADS-B, and O2 systems. Check out these articles: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aircraft-systems/oxygen-systems/ https://www.risingup.com/fars/info/part23-1447-FAR.shtml
PATRON Delta Charlie wants to clarify the VFR callup order of information.
PATRON Juliet Victor understands about cats and asks about go-arounds.
Sierra Delta Sierra explains what the meaning is behind his name for an airport in PA.
Lima Whiskey Foxtrot wants to know our thoughts on flying a track versus a heading.
PATRON Juliet Hotel shares his thoughts on "Ready in Sequence".
November Quebec asks about transponder inop in Bravo airspace.
Lima Golf has a good reason to use "Ready in Sequence".

Obstacle Departure Procedures, Part 2 Feb 01, 2021

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Bonus: ODP's, Part 2

This episode is a follow up to our first bonus episode on Obstacle Departure Procedures (released on 1/12/2021). If you haven't listened to that episode, go do that first! All feedback is specific to ODPs. We review some errors and discuss elements of the procedures which led to some dialogue with our listeners. Enjoy!

OB161: Heading Shmeading Jan 26, 2021

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Episode 161 Show Notes

Topic of the show: This week on Opposing Bases, we clear up an error we made on last week's episode concerning VFR climbs on an IFR flight plan. We also discuss a myriad of topics and dig deep into the inbox. You won't want to miss this week's episode!

Timely Feedback:

PATRON Charlie Whiskey shares his thoughts on an RH solo episode. We need more AG!
PATRON Charlie Mike shares his thoughts on the ODP bonus episode.
PATRON Mike Kilo illustrates the phraseology we can use as controllers to approve a VFR climb request on an IFR flight plan. Outstanding! Thank you. See it in action on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl9wPFAYbcQ&t=55s
PATRON Juliet Hotel points out you can climb in VFR on an IFR flight plan.
PATRON Echo Golf has a way to get the MVA maps into ForeFlight. Thank you! https://youtu.be/WNU4fWA8BBw If you have any questions about loading this data into ForeFlight, his email address is listed on the video. *This is for informational purposes only and should not be used for navigation.*

Feedback

Alpha Kilo shares a video of the circling approach at LGA. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!https://youtu.be/eyyZKsOMW9o
PATRON Juliet Juliet shares his feedback on the show and long runs.
PATRON Papa Victor has a question about clearance readbacks and use of some different phraseology.
PATRON Tango Sierra Charlie shares some information on landing on water.
PATRON Echo Hotel shares a circling approach into a busy NJ airport.
The Terps Elf answers a listener question. If you have a specific question about a procedure in your area, click https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/.

Mentions on the show: Flight of Four F15's out of JFK: https://youtu.be/a8PLwFtPllk

OB160: Departing VFR vs. IFR Jan 18, 2021

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Episode 160 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Your two favorite air traffic controllers discuss the difference between departing a non-towered airport VFR in VMC looking to pick up your IFR clearance in the air versus an IFR departure with a clearance issued on the ground. Do you know the difference in procedures?

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Sierra Bravo shares his thoughts on our ODP episode.
2. PATRON Bravo Hotel shared a link to some helpful, big picture MVA maps (not for navigation).

Feedback

Delta Sierra asks about climbing VFR on an IFR flight plan.
PATRON Juliet Papa shares audio about circling and low weather.
Sierra Bravo shares two video links to highlight runway directional lights and beacons:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qxydd7k6047qm61/RW28SnowyNorth.mov?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7byzjosibe6zu3l/RW10SnowyNorth.mov?dl=0

Foxtrot Charlie shares another reason to use the LOC for departure.
PATRON Mike Echo Hotel shares her flight following story with a busy controller.
Mike Zulu shares thoughts on the show and offers some advice to RH.
PATRON Alpha Bravo Mike shared a circling in low weather video. See link below.
Kilo Whiskey compliments our superior pronunciation skills.

Mentioned on today's show: MVA Maps: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/mva_mia/mva/

Plane Tales about Israel flight: http://airlinepilotguy.com/operation-yonatan/

PATRON ABM missed on a circling approach video: https://youtu.be/df1esUDkvQA

Bonus: Obstacle Departure Procedures Jan 15, 2021

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Bonus: Obstacle Departure Procedures with Max Trescott

Topic of the show: In the first part of this bonus episode, RH interviews Max Trescott about Obstacle Departure Procedures and 14 CFR Part 91 regulations regarding the application and use of these vital procedures. In the second part of the episode, we break down the comments made by a listener regarding Obstacle Departure Procedures, Part 91 compliance, and personal departures off of airports with no instrument approaches or ODPs. We also discuss the importance of preflight planning to determine aircraft performance as it relates to surrounding terrain. The audio only version will be available in all podcast players. PATRONS have access to a video version with a visual narrative of the discussion. If you'd like to follow along and support the show, click here.

Mentioned on the show:

"Aviation News Talk" podcast hosted by our guest Max Trescott

"Not Enough Departures" by Mark Kolber

"Departing IFR Without Guidance" by Jeff Van West "What Are Standard Takeoff Minimums" by Sarah Fritts

FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook

OB159: Terps Elf's Secrets Revealed Jan 11, 2021

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Episode 159 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Why do some approaches say "NA at Night"? The Terps Elf will do his best to answer this question. We also discuss the use of aircraft types in ATC instructions, minimum vectoring altitudes, flight following in a practice area, and more of your awesome questions and feedback!

Timely Feedback:

1. A P2012 expert sent feedback about the replacement of the C402.
2. Kilo Kilo shares a story about IFR cancelation.

Feedback

PATRON Bravo Bravo sent an audio question about callsigns with aircraft type.
PATRON Golf Tango sent his super amazing bucket list via audio.
PATRON Charlie Mike sent an MVA question.
PATRON Tango Charlie asks about UHF frequencies.
PATRON Bravo Bravo has a question about flight following in a practice area.

Mentions: PATRON November Tango sent https://ablecompany502pir.org/files/FM_24-6_June_1945.pdf with page 18 being the one that shows the 5 x 5 methodology to describe radio signal strength. https://ablecompany502pir.org/files/FM_24-6_June_1945.pdf (Page 18). Also PATRON Charlie Hotel sent https://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/summer07articles/a-brief-history.html about history of aeronautical charting.

OB158: ATC Strips and Spritz Jan 04, 2021

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Episode 158 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. AG and RH discuss a veritable cornucopia of aviation feedback including canceling flight plans, gaming the system for release times, old school nav aids, leaky towers, and aviation bucket list items. This week's episode will be a lot of fun. Enjoy!

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON Echo Hotel sent a link about the cement/beacon system used over 100 years ago. https://www.messynessychic.com/2013/11/15/the-forgotten-giant-arrows-that-guide-you-across-america/
2. Sierra Golf sent in some more feedback about how pilots used the lights and arrows to navigate at night.
3. PATRON Juliet Hotel asks about flight plans timing out or falling out of the sytem.
4. PATRON Delta Papa is a CFII. Congratulations!
5. Juliet Mike shared his tips on remembering to close your flight plan/cancel IFR.
PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy shared a story of how pilots used to manage their own release times creatively.

Feedback

PATRON Echo Sierra shares his aviation bucket list using audio.
PATRON Charlie Whiskey crossed this item off his list and hopes it never happens again.
PATRON Charlie Hotel has a question about VFR codes.
PATRON Charlie Mike sent an audio question about tower spray/chem trails?
Romeo Kilo wants to thank some center controllers and aks a question about frequency bleed over.

Mentions: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/charts-plates/a-visual-in-imc/

OB157: Better Routing, Less Pouting Dec 28, 2020

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Episode 157 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Echo Hotel wants our thoughts and opinions on handling a pilot that forgets to cancel his/her IFR flight plan at a non-towered airport. Is a Brasher Warning and possible pilot deviation/violation necessary? What do we suggest to avoid this issue and prevent the discussion from even happening? A special thanks to PATRON Max Trescott, host of Aviation News Talk podcast for producing such an amazing show. If you'd like to hear the episode in question, check it out here! Thank you, PATRON Echo Charlie for the show title idea!

Timely Feedback:

1. PATRON RWK offers his input on departing IFR/VFR from a Class D when it's busy or they are delayed.
2. PATRON Mike Kilo offers some context to the "cleared straight-in" phraseology.
3. PATRON Sierra Bravo answer the Question of the Week about ODPs. Please refer to FAR 14 CFR 91.123 Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions. We will follow up on items in this feedback in a future show. Stay tuned.
4. November Hotel offers an alternate plan to get around the busy NE corridor. Use caution, results may vary. #WestVirginiaReroute

Feedback

PATRON Charlie Mike sent an audio question about SPECI weather.
PATRON Golf Tango sends kind words from really far away!
PATRON Lobster Charlie Hotel asks about punishment clearances to places that sound terrible.
Delta November wants us to decipher some phraseology. What is "app req"?
Kilo Sierra wants to share kind words with Vietnam approach. Thank you!

Mentions: https://thesurveystation.com/map-of-ngs-airway-beacons/

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