Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk – Details, episodes & analysis

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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Air Traffic Talk

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 476

Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk ✈ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎧 Want early access and full archives? Join the crew at opposingbases.supercast.com. 🛩️ Listener-supported. No ads. Just aviation conversations that matter. 📸 Instagram: @opposing_bases 🌍 Show site: opposingbases.com

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OB411: Too Close For Lasers . . .

Season 1 · Episode 411

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • Duration 01:20:39

OB411: Too Close for Lasers

Released to show supporters on 11/10/2025

Public release scheduled for 11/25/2025

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk!

✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk.

🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more.

🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access?

Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website.

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OB410: Essential Volunteers

Season 1 · Episode 410

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 01:23:24

OB410: Essential Volunteers

Released to show supporters on 11/4/2025
Public release scheduled for 11/18/2025

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk!
✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk.

🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more.

🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access?
Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website.

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OB401: Currency Camp Debrief

Season 1 · Episode 401

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration 01:21:36

OB401: Currency Camp Debrief

Released to show supporters on 9/1/2025

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk!

✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk.

🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more.

🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access?

Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website.

🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show!

Use the "Send Audio to AG and RH" button on our site to record a message, or email us using the tier-specific address found on your Supercast dashboard.

🎵 Music bumpers by audionautix.com

📻 Third-party audio provided by liveatc.net

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OB319: Kids in Aviation and ATC

Season 1 · Episode 319

Monday, February 12, 2024 • Duration 01:34

Episode 319 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Kids in Aviation and ATC On this week's show, AG and RH discuss their ideas on getting kids interested in careers in aviation. Do you have an aspiring young adult and you are trying to find ways to introduce them to aviation? Does you kids stare out the window and wonder at the magic of aviation like we did when we were young? We also discuss trip planning with important passengers, non-towered operations, and more of you aviation questions and feedback. This was a really fun show. Enjoy! https://www.faa.gov/education/programs

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron ABM sent a story about an emergency and thanks to ATC after picking up their new plane

2. Patron JU sends feedback about listening to better understand her son's job in the ARTCC.

3. Patron KA sends timely feedback about towered airports reverting to E/G airspace.

4. Patron JY sends timely feedback on towered airport airspace after closure.

Feedback

1. Patron CV has a question about VFR targets not in contact near non towered airports.

2. Patron AJS sends a novel of a feedback :) about a situation he and his family found themselves in.

Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our 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 and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to . Music bumpers by . Third party audio provided by . Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: . Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: /.

OB318: Real Life in Fantasyland

Season 1 · Episode 318

Monday, February 5, 2024 • Duration 01:34

Episode 318 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Controller Recurrent Training

What topics and scenarios do controllers train on annually or semi-annually? And how does it compare to airline/commercial pilot recurrent training? On this week's episode, AG and RH will discuss the differences in training and how controllers and pilots benefit from regular interval training. We also discuss AG's Manual Transmission School, snarky tower controllers, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC DB talks about his son flying and his daughter requesting a spot at the RH and AG stick driving school.

2. Controller RL shares more info on how Center controllers enter flight following into the keyboard

3. Patron BM sends feedback about driving a stick in Europe.

Feedback:

1. Patron MKI sent audio feedback about flight plan remarks.

2. Patron DS sent feedback about the ODP episodes

3. Patron OMH sends a question about surface based E vs G for part time D airports.

4. SGAC Sierra Hotel sends a question about being cleared for the visual approach and a snarky tower controller.

5. Patron Sierra Bravo asks a question about differences between the US and Australian procedures for alternate missed approaches.

OB317: Stick Shift Type Ratings

Season 1 · Episode 317

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 01:34

Episode 317 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Finding Community in Aviation

Listeners respond to our request for how they find community within aviation. RH also shares updates on his training progression at Penguin Airlines. If you want to learn more about the training and the checkride, head over to patreon.com/opposingbases

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron Echo Sierra responded to our request in 316

2. BH responded to our request in 316

3. Patron AC sent a list of ideas for finding fellow fliers

4. Patron RW likes the idea of visiting many airports

5. Patron DE recommends public service flying

Feedback

1. Patron AM sent a question about entering controlled airspace.

2. APD sent feedback about driving a manual transmission.

3. SGAC SE sent a link to be your own Terps Elf

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/?event=directory&directory=1AB33CD90A9F40688549AB2B13B6EC50-AAF-NDBR&type=ndbr&nasrId=AAF

4. DH recommends finding an EAA chapter.

5. The TERPS Elf responds to questions about more NA at night issues.

Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at You can our show using or visiting our 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 and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to . Music bumpers by . Third party audio provided by . Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: . Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: /.

OB316: Thirsty Chinooks and Penguin Riots

Season 1 · Episode 316

Monday, January 22, 2024 • Duration 01:34

Episode 316 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ways for a newly minted private pilot to engage with the aviation community. We also share our thoughts on safely expanding your skills while maintaining a safety first approach to flying. This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don't want to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC JAS asks about controller training timeline.

2. SGAC AM talks about wireless headsets and controller actions during an emergency.

3. NB has a question about IFR cancellation.

4. Patron TF has a new proposed FAR.

Feedback

1. Patron AD sent audio feedback.

2. SGAC JS sends feedback about Pireps

3. Patron JD sent feedback on maintaining SA

4. SGAC BS sent a terps question.

5. Patron CH sent timely feedback about OB 315 show topic

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 . Music bumpers by . Third party audio provided by . Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: . Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: /.

OB315: Pet the Jet, Flee the Nest

Season 1 · Episode 315

Monday, January 15, 2024 • Duration 01:34

Episode 315 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Time to get pushed out of the nest! On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the transition from trainee to certified controller and the stages of development as a professional controller. We also share our thoughts on how a pilot should mature into a safe, risk reducing airman after they complete training. The listener feedback on CPDLC and gliders is also discussed on this episode. Enjoy!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron Juliet Golf comments on actually old instrumentation

2. Controller CH responds to questions about the limits of CPDLC

3. Controller SI also responds about CPDLC

Feedback

1. Controller NP sends feedback about CPDLC.

2. Patron NB sent audio feedback about Squawking 7700.

3. Patrons GK and NB both sent articles about penguin naps.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/science/penguin-naps-sleep.html

4. Patron MRL asks about our push to talk switches

5. Patron GS shares audio about his retirement project.

OB314: This CAN Work in America

Season 1 · Episode 314

Monday, January 8, 2024 • Duration 01:34

Episode 314 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Reroutes in Troubled Airspace

SGAC Patron JAS provides the show topic this week about getting routing around weather in difficult airspace. How can pilots prepare for deviations in busy airspace? We also discuss denied flight following and using flight plans to keep you safe. This episode is packed, you don't' want to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1. Controller/Patron MK responded to questions about a capitol arrival being restricted.

2. Patron DC sent a follow up to the expanded Charlie airspace question

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/06/2023-11909/amendment-of-the-nashville-international-airport-class-c-airspace-nashville-tn-and-the-john-c-tune

3. Patron SG sent some taxi audio

Feedback

1. Patron SW asks about getting flight following that "sticks."

2. Controller/Pilot/Patron from the North GF asks about cancelling IFR and alert services retention.

3. Patron JP asks about maxing out CPDLC

4. SGAC Patron KH likes the new intro/outro

OB313: Dark Side of the Hot Garbage Charlie

Season 1 · Episode 313

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 • Duration 01:34

Episode 313 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss why some controllers cannot issue radar vectors. Why are they suggesting headings? What should the pilot do in order to safely comply with the instructions? We also discuss IFR shortcuts, an airport in desperate need of metering, and more aviation questions and feedback.

Timely Feedback:

1. We set the record straight on altitude selection during an IFR departure near terrain.

2. Patron AMM wants to know when we are selling the Secret ATC Decoder Ring in our online store. https://i.imgur.com/HpyqX1Z.jpeg,

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron AM has a question about an unusual shortcut and interaction with ATC.

2. Patron MS shares a public service announcement to prevent pilot blindness.

3. Patron Delta Papa has a question about the new Class Charlie that could almost pass for Class B.

4. Patron MTB shares some kind words for air traffic controllers in a very busy and stressful facility.

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 and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to . Music bumpers by . Third party audio provided by . Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: . Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: /.

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