Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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OB146: Feedback Fountain Oct 12, 2020

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Episode 146 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on a variety of questions from listeners: HIWAS, Radio Checks, Student Pilot Solos, Fatigue, and many more.

Timely Feedback:

PATRON Kilo Kilo sent the rest of the open door story! #Latch
SGAC PATRON Bravo Sierra sent in his solo story.
PATRON Mike Kilo sent audio from TRIAD airspace.
PATRON Tango Papa sends his thoughts about the lessons learned from the stuck mic.
PATRONs Juliet Echo Charlie and Bravo Sierra sent in audio from their flying meet-up!

Feedback

Romeo Juliet Whisky has a question about facility identifiers.
PATRON Delta Tango Whiskey sent a link to Fly Girl Kelly's emergency landing story. https://youtu.be/HaeOHWxs6tY
3. Romeo Bravo Bravo, local pilot from TCAS Harbor, sends his thoughts.
3.5. PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie sent in an audio questions about wind readouts on takeoff.

4. TERPS Elf RW has a comment and question about HIWAS.
5. Hotel Bravo shares a general aviation fatigue story.
6. PATRON Charlie Alpha Whiskey shares a link to an inflight marriage proposal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pc7VjJatM8&feature=youtu.be Congratulations!
Sierra Yankee shares his advice for his students on radio testing before takeoff.

Question of the Week/Month Were you adequately prepared for your first solo? Or do you think you needed more time? Send an email to feedback@opposingbases.com and share your story.

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. 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.

Lifelong Commitment to Aviation Oct 09, 2020

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Lifelong Commitment to Aviation with Ron Horton

-CFII, Designated Pilot Examiner (Single Engine Private, Commercial, and CFI Add-Ons)

-Volunteer Pilot for Angel Flight and Airlift Hope

-Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI)

-Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Recipient

-AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor

-Instructor at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC (KEQY)

-Find Ron on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or PlaneVisions.com

AG and RH sit down with Ron Horton, a local CFII and Designated Pilot Examiner. Ron has an aviation background spanning nearly six decades and he has been recognized for his safe flying and outstanding flight instruction. Ron currently instructs at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC at the EQY airport and conducts checkrides as a DPE. We discussed checkride preparation, ground and oral scenarios, common pitfalls on the flight portion, and Ron's advice on how to set students up for success on their next examination. Ron discusses what he thinks are the two biggest changes in general aviation in the last 50 years and reminisces about his brightest students.

Thank you, Ron! Your lifelong commitment to aviation is a gift to the pilot community!

* 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.

OB145: Student Pilot and a Stuck Mic Oct 06, 2020

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Episode 145 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On today's show, we have a special guest: Ron Horton, CFI and Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA. We will discuss student pilot solo sign offs, going missed on a visual approach, and more of your great questions and feedback. Welcome to the show, Ron! Full interview with Ron will be available later this week, stay tuned!

You can learn more about our guest co-host by visiting his website, or visiting the flight school where he instructs: Aerowood Aviation located in Monroe, NC at the EQY airport. If you'd like to email Ron, click here. You can find Ron on Instagram @skyhawk328 and on YouTube under "Leo Horton".

Timely Feedback:

Mike Victor Romeo sent in some data about Florida mountain ranges.
Mike Romeo asks about getting into the ATC career path. Start here: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/students/schools/
PATRON Sierra Echo asks about the missed approach on a visual approach clearance.
PATRON Mike Kilo is one step closer to his instrument rating. Congratulations!

Feedback

Delta Yankee is using our show to escape the real world and take a trip down memory lane.
November Hotel wants to know more about tight turns to final. Why can't we do it all the time?
PATRON Juliet Delta has a story involving today's special co-host!

Question of the Week/Month For the pilots out there, did you feel overly prepared for your first solo or do you realize looking back that you could have benefited from more preparation? Tell us by clicking here!

OB144: Rest and Radar Required Sep 28, 2020

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Episode 144 Show Notes

Topic of the show: This week, we hear from an airline pilot, a general aviation pilot, and a dispatcher that works nights. Each of them has valuable feedback regarding fatigue. Thank you for sending us your stories!

Timely Feedback:

Guglielmo Marconi

PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo passed his checkride! Congratulations!
PATRON Mike Kilo sent in feedback about visual approaches. Link to AC 90-66B. 91.126 and 91.127.
Delta Hotel sent in details about a gear incident at a local airport.

Feedback

PATRON Echo Golf asked the Terps Elf a very good question about wording on an approach plate. Thank you for your help, Mr. Terps Elf! http://cfiruss.blogspot.com/2018/05/goodbye-dme-hello-equipment.html
Juliet Oscar asked about continuous authorization in closed traffic.
PATRON Echo Hotel has taxiway confusion and name recognition.
Mike Sierra has a question about Class Bravo and Class C instructions that aim them right at it.
Whiskey Whiskey sent in a correction to RH's blunder.
PATRON Tango November has some rapid fire questions and is seeking help or support after running out of episodes.

OB143: Fatigue and Overhead Panel Inspections Sep 22, 2020

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Episode 143 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Fatigue is an insidious danger in aviation. AG and RH discuss fatigue as it relates to some listener stories. Are you monitoring your level of fitness for flight? Are you taking a much-needed break when your brain is telling you to stop? Plus more of the listener's awesome feedback!

Timely Feedback:

PATRON Bravo Charlie Juliet flew with the Terps Elf!
2. Charlie Mike Sierra sent a story about a gas stop on a highway followed by a police escorted departure. http://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/police-escort-for-tennessee-takeoff/
Mike Victor Romeo shares his story about the water equivalent of landing at a military bases unannounced. Also, this great video about RH like robots:https://youtu.be/fJrw6imp7f8

Feedback

PATRON Alpha Whiskey asked about maneuvering during a visual approach.
PATRON Delta Mike sent a story about a Delta tower getting some new radar capabilities thanks to ADS-B. https://truckeetahoeairport.com/aviation/ads-b
Alpha Hotel asks about speeding on the taxiway.
Delta Papa is staring his career in ATC. #bear #TRIAD

OB142: Emergency and Laser Reporting Sep 14, 2020

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Episode 142 Show Notes

Topic of the show: What happens when the emergency is over? Is the pilot detained, questioned, and forced to fill out endless paperwork? We hear from several pilots about their post-emergency paperwork and we think our listeners will like what they learn. Also, what does law enforcement dispatch do with a laser report?

Timely Feedback:

PATRON Echo Golf (and fellow ATCer in the U.S.) shares his comments about a local Class Delta and VFR codes.
PATRON Alpha Bravo Mike gives props to Romeo Hotel for his amazing pronunciation of hard words.
PATRON Delta Mike shares his thoughts on NorCal Class Delta and VFR codes.

Feedback

PATRON Tango Mike the Fire Truck Guy shares audio about laser events.
PATRON Bravo Charlie Juliet asks about "option radar" phraseology.
Lima Foxtrot asks our advice on what to do when reception is terrible.
PATRON Bravo Whiskey asks about TFRs over empty stadiums.

OB141: The Great Gear Go Around Sep 08, 2020

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Episode 141 Show Notes

Topic of the show: This week we will get the details of a middle of the night incident in TRIAD airspace and discuss the troubleshooting procedures of a solo Pilatus pilot. We also discuss the differences throughout the NAS regarding the issuance of VFR codes at Class D airports.

Timely Feedback:

PATRON Mike Kilo sent in fantastic audio feedback about Class D VFR flight following codes.
PATRON Bravo Sierra discusses Class D codes under a busy Bravo on the East Coast.
PATRON Juliet Sierra discusses Class D codes under a busy Bravo on the West Coast.
PATRON Delta Charlie discusses his experience with VFR codes at his busy Class D airport.

Feedback

PATRON Charlie Hotel asks about the pilot death penalty and offers insights into the best trainers.
PATRON Charlie Hotel loves the P3 Orion!
PATRON Charlie Mike sent in a picture of the APG crew showing off their OB Swag!
PATRON Romeo Whiskey Kilo wants to know what we mean when we say "splat T".

OB140: Interstate 90, Cleared to Land Aug 31, 2020

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Episode 140 Show Notes

Topic of the show: What's going on in the radar room when a pilot declares and emergency and can't make it back to an airport? AG and RH will offer their opinions on what you don't' hear on frequency. Links to the story: link to kathryn's report http://www.kathrynsreport.com/search?q=n4092d flight radar24 https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/n4092d

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/238465

Timely Feedback:

Juliet Whiskey wrote in after hearing us talk about his gear issue in TRIAD airspace last week.
Unnamed PATRON shares some more details about the Class Bravo bust including ways to reduce the chances of that ever happening again.
PATRON Echo Hotel wants to thank two awesome contributors to the show for their detailed and curious questions.

Feedback

PATRON Delta Zulu shares a flight following experience and handoff issues.
Papa Bravo asked about visual approaches and sent this link to a video: See link—-https://youtu.be/2baIwgGlZ5c.
Juliet Sierra shares his thoughts about flight following and codes from a Class Delta controller.
ATC Ben works airplanes in the Land of Amazing with far better radio technology than the U.S.

Question of the Week/Month Tell us a story about fatigue and how it affected your decision making skills. Send us a message by clicking here.

OB139: The Right Way to Bust Bravo Aug 24, 2020

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Episode 139 Show Notes

Topic of the show: This week on Opposing Bases, we discuss a listener's story when he busted Bravo accidentally. Why did it happen? What did they do to solve the issue with ATC? What can we learn from his story? This and more feedback and questions from the listeners.

Timely Feedback:

PATRON Mike Kilo shares his thoughts on the show and the names of his cats.
PATRON Charlie Alpha is sad AG didn't sing the ATC Sak jingle.
PATRON Tango Whiskey's brush with fame in the TRIAD airspace.

Feedback

PATRON Charlie Alpha asks about conflicting departures and missed approaches.
PATRON Foxtrot Kilo shared some information about fatigue and degrading performance.
PATRON Mike Kilo shares his thoughts on TAA RNAV clearances.
Tango Sierra shares an update on his airport and final B747 flights. Check it out: https://www.bne.com.au/blog/behind-scenes/runway-begins
Tango Mike asks about RNAV vs GNSS equipped planes.
PATRON Local Mike Bravo shares a story about flight following.
Charlie Bravo asks about transponder codes.

Question of the Week/Month Do you have a story you'd like to share regarding fatigue? It could be with work, driving, flying, anything. Did your decision making skills suffer from a lack of sleep? Would you repeat the incident knowing what you know now? Tell us by clicking this link.

OB138: Class Delta Code Confusion Aug 17, 2020

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Episode 138 Show Notes

Topic of the show: This week we will discuss our opinions on navigating complex airspace with several different controlling agencies and airspace boundaries. Who should you call when you are approaching a Class Delta? How far above the Delta should you fly? What does the controller see when you are tagged up by another facility?

Timely Feedback:

PATRON Echo Hotel got his instrument rating! Congratulations!
PATRON Tango Foxtrot shares his thoughts on the Class B violator.
Delta Golf comments on the Terps Elf's response to his original feedback 2 years ago!
PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie provides audio feedback regarding OB136.
PATRON Tango Papa shares his thoughts on non standard phraseology during approaches.
PATRON Alpha Whiskey declares a national day of mourning for the loss of several VOR approaches in TRIAD airspace. Link mentioned: https://bluelineaviationllc.com/our-future/

Feedback

PATRON Alpha Lima asked about wake turbulence restrictions and his low approach behind a departing large aircraft.
PATRON Juliet Hotel wants to talk about Canadian airspace.
PATRON Juliet Delta has a question about getting improved equipment when there are known issues with certain radios.

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