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

Episode 347 Show Notes

Topic of the show: More on Universal FLIGHT FOLLOWING from Patrons JH and MB

Links:

Flying Midwest Podcast episode 63

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-63-opposing-bases-parallel-approaches-with-ag/id1601680150?i=1000664300528

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/flying-midwest-podcast-flying-midwest-media-mqBC8RWcH-4/#google_vignette

FAA Transponder Codes:

(https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/FAA_Order_JO_7110.66G_NBCAP.pdf).

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC Patron SE sends info on Canadian ATC and ADS-B and C

2. Patron RD sends great info on alternator failures

3. Patron JS makes a correction to the best and worst BBQ

Feedback

1. Patron AR sends an audio story about a checkride

2. Patron MRM sends audio about reroutes and when not to accept them.

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 346 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ADS-C and the information available to non-US controllers, busy tracon controller communication issues, and a mountain of Patron feedback.  We also share our views and opinions about a recent interaction between ATC and a pilot that should serve as a reminder we are all human, mistakes happen, and it's our job to work through it professionally and with respect for the person on the other side of the microphone. 

Feedback 

1. SGAC Patron SA asks about ADS-C in Canada.  Check out this link to learn more about ADS-C. https://www.eurocontrol.int/service/automatic-dependent-surveillance-contract-ats-b2

2. Patron BAS got lost in frequency land but found his way out quickly!

3. Patron SVO shared FSDO follow up after a lost communication/emergency.

4. Patron DG asked about multiple runway crossing clearances in one transmission.

5. Patron WM took a diversion during a cross country flight and ATC made it happen!

6. Patron SD shared a YouTube video and we will 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.  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 338 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The End of Flight Following by Controller Charles Delta On this week's show, AG and RH discuss the differences between flight following and the perceived safety of ADS-B only flying.  We discuss the advantages of flight following and how they outweigh any perceived disadvantage of engaging in flight following with ATC.  We also discuss VFR through Class Bravo airspace, callsign mismatch, and missed approaches protection after a practice approach.  This episode is packed with valuable content to make you a safer pilot and you don't want to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron JT makes fun of us for bungling up UK and ICAO flight levels

2. Patron JS discusses 747 touch and goes

3. Patron DJS asks about IFR vs VFR going through B airspace

4. Patron SY suggests a Patron discussion outlet for informal meetups (great idea!)

Feedback

1. Patron NS sent audio feedback

2. Patron DE confesses their sin of transponder callsign mismatch and the jail time the spent

3. Patron DF sent audio feedback

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 337 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week's episode, AG and RH try to figure out why a tower controller was issuing confusing VOR radial intercepts after takeoff.  What can the pilot do to prepare for this type of clearance?  And how do you practice the buttonology necessary to perform the task under pressure?  We also discuss a new term for opposite direction traffic, tricky Class Charlie avoidance scenarios, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.  This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don't want to miss it!

Mentioned on the show:. https://www.cartalk.com/content/staff-credits 

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 336 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Brashering Air Force 1: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss what would happen if Air Force One didn't follow ATC instructions.  Would we issue a brasher warning?  Why is this different than any other airplane?  We also discuss IFR filing tricks and tips, foreign airspace altimeter settings, and our advice for preparing for intersection departures.  This is a fun episode and you don't want to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron SB sent audio feedback

2. Patron WTF delves into the world of FRC hacks

3. Patron EW flew the Hudson skyline tour!

Feedback

1. Patron DF sent audio about staying current

2. Patron SG has intersection departure questions

3. Patron WTF drops knowledge on Transition Altitudes and Levels

4. Patron KK shares a story about a recent flight with accompanying question.

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 333 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Responding to Emergencies, OB Style On this week's show, AG and RH discuss a pilot's emergency when they lost all electrical power.  The pilot was prepared and took all the right steps to solve the problem safely!  Well done!  We also discuss "proceed on course", waffle house's ninja level ordering system, and more of your awesome aviation feedback and questions.  This was a really fun episode and you don't want to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron AJ details his tailwheel training

2. Patron ES suggests changing "proceed on course" phraseology.

3. SGAC Patron AM has a couple of questions about RTR's at non-towered airports

Feedback

1. Patron NB announces his career change and ATP rating https://youtu.be/PvBS85pYsls. 

2. Patron DG has a hypothetical about a non-existent approach clearance

3. Patron GK shares the incredibly complex Waffle House order system https://kottke.org/24/03/waffle-houses-magic-marker-system

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 334 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The Sky Police

Patron DG sponsors this weeks show topic about ATC policing the skies. RH and AG discuss what ATC actually does and cares about in maintaining order in the wild blue yonder.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron AM asks about checking in with a controller working multiple frequencies

2. Patron JR responds to our feedback on his feedback from 333 and Antarctic Missions

3. Patron AR has additional insight into Fairbanks flying

Feedback

1. Patron AMB has additional feedback on their instrument ride

2. Patron NC has a Terps Elf question that gets answered https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/ifp_initiation/

3. Patron DG shares a screen shot of a timely pause on Penguin Airlines recently

4. Patron RR shares about starting again in aviation.

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 333 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Frequency Tips and Tricks

On this week's show, RH and AG discuss feedback from Center Controller NP about tips and tricks for pilots on using ATC frequencies.  Pilots of all experience levels can benefit from these lessons.  We also discuss forced IFR cancelation, clearance limits, and keeping up with others in aviation.  

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron SB sends feedback about the unusual configuration of Cambridge, Australia YCBG and Hobart YMHB

2. Patron ZW has feedback about clearance limits

3. Patron MH has a question and feedback about clearance limits

4. Patrom AMB discusses circling to land for part 121 operators

Feedback

1. Patron BAS sent audio feedback about unexpected pattern work

2. Patron BK has a couple questions about instrument training

3. Patron JL asks about our initial training in OKC vs current training

4. Patron CT asks about comparing personal progress to others in aviation

5. Patron JR shares about a recent trip to Antarctica!

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 332 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On today's show, AG and RH discuss the missed approach from both the pilot and controller side.  What can each side learn about the other to maximize efficiency and safety when a missed approach or go around is required?  We also discuss holding phraseology, safely executing missed approaches, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.  This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don't to miss it!

Timely Feedback:

1.  Patron AM shares more details about the speed record between SFO and LAS.  Great job!

2.  Patron MK shared a diversion story.  https://youtu.be/_Blkt6w9Q1o?si=2WFmHQV7NeV5Zvod

3.  Patron CO shared a link to a new feature on ForeFlight: https://blog.foreflight.com/2024/04/22/a-reported-turbulence-map-layer-us-lowest-tilt-radar-and-more-in-foreflights-latest-release/#reported-turbulence

4.  Patron CO shares his advice for parents and the life skills your children must possess!

Feedback

1. PayPal supporter EF shared some insight into missed approaches.

2. Patron JH asks about flight following etiquette in busy airspace.

3. Patron RML asks about holding instructions and pilot/controller confusion.

4. Patron AD shared a cool aviation book: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Air-Race-American-Aviation/dp/1631496379

5. Audio from CC about jumpseats.

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 NoticeThe 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 331 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Weather

RH and AG discuss weather as it relates to ATC. Patron EG sent feedback about a resource she has created for increasing pilot safety! Bravo! https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe

Timely Feedback:

1.  Patron AW tells us tales of center superiority and flight data flight plan restoration.

2.  Patron CM from the frozen north sent audio feedback about the frozen norther.

3.  Patron SE sent two feedbacks about expected routing and sea plane bases.

4.  Patron BY talks about expected routing.

5.  Patron PS tells us about the lingo for the float plane fraternity

Feedback

1.  THE Charlie Alpha sent feedback about the emerald city controllers and their amazing work.

2.  Patron AC sent a question about opposing and crossing downwinds.

3.  Patron MM sent a photo of a proposed airspace redesign at sunny southern airport.

4.  Patron DB tells us how AG hurt him and some comments about tower's airspace, pointouts and audio sound bites.

Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can supportour 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 NoticeThe 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.