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Episode 388 Show Notes
Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ATC communication and radar outages from the perspective of the pilot and the controller. What are steps pilots and controllers can take to reestablish order and predictability when critical systems go down unexpectedly? We also discuss a real-life backup handheld radio story, circling to land expectations and more of your awesome feedback. This episode is packed with information you can use to safely operate in the NAS!
Timely Feedback:
1. British Patron CGS settles the debate on pronouncing SUB MARIN ER
2. Patron CH shares a fun stat about American male's confidence
Feedback
1. SGAC Patron Mike Mike shares a great example of how a simple backup radio can be a real game changer in lost communication scenarios.
2. Patron MGG asks a question about circling to land tower expectations.
3. Patron 1DullGeek shares a story about a co-pilot.
4. Patron DTW shares some great news about flying!
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. 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 387 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Staying On Your Toes, Sponsored by Patron DF
On this week's show, RH and AG discuss staying current and expanding your horizons in aviation. How do you gain proficiency and confidence? Why is this so important in your aviation story? We also discuss a popular EFB routing issue, base entry reporting, and more of your awesome aviation questions. This week's show is packed with aviation gold! Enjoy!
Links: https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/publications/callback.html
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron 1dullgeek responds to EFB routing issues
2. The CA has words for RH
3. Army IP DS shows us what a view through the HUD looks like
4. Anonymous from ForeFlight explains the EFB error issue
5. Anonymous from ForeFlight also explains the issue
6. Patron SD sent audio on pronunciation of French chain restaurants in the UK
Feedback
1. Patron SLS asks an IFR routing question
2. Patron ES asks about pattern entry instructions
3. Patron DS shares a Class C story
4. Patron TGS, MD talks "Callback" and penguin consumption for survival
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. 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 386 Show Notes
Topic of the show: VFR Vectors to Final. Sponsored by SGAC Patron SA On this week's show, RH and AG discuss sequencing VFR's to a Charlie airport and the etiquette involved on both sides of the mic. We also discuss a real life center controller sighting, confusing late night flying mistakes, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.
Links: https://youtu.be/Dml3O6Irmt0
Timely Feedback:
1. Army IP DS answers the radar altimeter question from last week, thanks!
2. Patron SRD answers the radar altimeter question also, thank you!
3. Patron BDM asks about controllers after an incident
4. Patron JAC sends a story about his first solo cross country
Feedback
1. Patron TS discusses shift work as a submariner
2. Harrier the Bean sends several interactions with ATC
3. Patron SG sends audio about audio
4. Patron DDC talks night flying for IFR training
5. Patron DB talks about a recent Center tour
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. 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 386 Show Notes
Topic of the show: VFR Vectors to Final. Sponsored by SGAC Patron SA On this week's show, RH and AG discuss sequencing VFR's to a Charlie airport and the etiquette involved on both sides of the mic. We also discuss a real life center controller sighting, confusing late night flying mistakes, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.
Links: https://youtu.be/Dml3O6Irmt0
Timely Feedback:
1. Army IP DS answers the radar altimeter question from last week, thanks!
2. Patron SRD answers the radar altimeter question also, thank you!
3. Patron BDM asks about controllers after an incident
4. Patron JAC sends a story about his first solo cross country
Feedback
1. Patron TS discusses shift work as a submariner
2. Harrier the Bean sends several interactions with ATC
3. Patron SG sends audio about audio
4. Patron DDC talks night flying for IFR training
5. Patron DB talks about a recent Center tour
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. 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 385 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When Airways Don't Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD. When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren't, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret.
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron SRS makes a great point about flying low level helicopters with NVG's
2. Patron JB talks chain restaurants
3. SGAC JAS discusses descent planning and ATC
4. Patron RW sends audio about audio about asking ATC a question on frequency about boundary airport approaches.
Feedback
1. SGAC AM has a question about 'interesting' phraseology being used by ATC on a recent flight
2. SGAC Patron LS has questions for RH and AG
3. SGAC "Doc" sends 'radical' feedback from AME land
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. 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 385 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When Airways Don't Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD. When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren't, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret.
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron SRS makes a great point about flying low level helicopters with NVG's
2. Patron JB talks chain restaurants
3. SGAC JAS discusses descent planning and ATC
4. Patron RW sends audio about audio about asking ATC a question on frequency about boundary airport approaches.
Feedback
1. SGAC AM has a question about 'interesting' phraseology being used by ATC on a recent flight
2. SGAC Patron LS has questions for RH and AG
3. SGAC "Doc" sends 'radical' feedback from AME land
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. 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 385 Show Notes
Topic of the show: When Airways Don't Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD. When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren't, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret.
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron SRS makes a great point about flying low level helicopters with NVG's
2. Patron JB talks chain restaurants
3. SGAC JAS discusses descent planning and ATC
4. Patron RW sends audio about audio about asking ATC a question on frequency about boundary airport approaches.
Feedback
1. SGAC AM has a question about 'interesting' phraseology being used by ATC on a recent flight
2. SGAC Patron LS has questions for RH and AG
3. SGAC "Doc" sends 'radical' feedback from AME land
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. 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 384 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA's Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary? We also discuss some more career feedback for aspiring professional pilots and air traffic controllers, losing radios and using a satellite phone, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron SA offers wise advice to those early in their career search
2. Patron CSL responds to career day and gives advice for rotor heads
3. Patron AS has great info for would be CFI's
Feedback
1. Paypaller and controller PL says hello and gives advice to trainees
2. Patron RK sends questions about pilot's discretion and opening and closing towers
3. Patron JD has a story about being NORDO in a helo.
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. 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 384 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA's Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary? We also discuss some more career feedback for aspiring professional pilots and air traffic controllers, losing radios and using a satellite phone, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron SA offers wise advice to those early in their career search
2. Patron CSL responds to career day and gives advice for rotor heads
3. Patron AS has great info for would be CFI's
Feedback
1. Paypaller and controller PL says hello and gives advice to trainees
2. Patron RK sends questions about pilot's discretion and opening and closing towers
3. Patron JD has a story about being NORDO in a helo.
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. 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 384 Show Notes
Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA's Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary? We also discuss some more career feedback for aspiring professional pilots and air traffic controllers, losing radios and using a satellite phone, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.
Timely Feedback:
1. Patron SA offers wise advice to those early in their career search
2. Patron CSL responds to career day and gives advice for rotor heads
3. Patron AS has great info for would be CFI's
Feedback
1. Paypaller and controller PL says hello and gives advice to trainees
2. Patron RK sends questions about pilot's discretion and opening and closing towers
3. Patron JD has a story about being NORDO in a helo.
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. 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.
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