Episode 357 Show Notes Topic of the show: Not Getting Flight Following and Why It’s Bad. On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss how a flight following request would have prevented a near midair collision at a busy Class C airport. Why is remaining outside the Charlie legal but not necessarily safe? Can pilots get better service by simply calling ATC? This incident got a lot of attention and we want to reiterate the controller did a great job! We had a lot of fun recording this episode and you do...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 357
Episode 356 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a recent incident involving a taxiway collision between two airliners. We discuss what happened and try to add something new to the conversation as it relates to our experiences as controllers and pilots. There are many valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. We also discuss contract towers, ASR approaches, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This episode is packed and you don’t want to m...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 356
Episode 355 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a recent flight in IMC where the pilot struggled and the controller kept his cool and offered the perfect mix of instruction and help which resulted in a safe landing. Great job! We also discuss invoking your OB Listener Card on a checkride, practice area frequencies, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron AMM adds some commentary on glider flights. 2. SGAC Patron DB shares...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 355
Episode 354 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH answer a tricky terrain question from a pilot departing a controlled airport. What can pilots do to prepare for performance issues in terrain? Does the issuance of a SID require any special consideration in high terrain? And what other options existed for the tower controller to reach a safe outcome? We also discuss impeccable podcast timing, a “curiosity mindset”, and “square your base to final” phraseology. Timely Feedbac...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 354
Episode 353 Show Notes Topic of the show: More Helene Response Discussion from Patron AJ and Podcaster AC- On this week’s show, AG and RH share some first-hand stories of the hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina. Without general aviation and the volunteers on the ground, lifesaving supply delivery would have been delayed several days. Great job, GA! We want to thank all the volunteer pilots, the volunteer organizers, all those that donated time or supplies, the controllers working insane l...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 353
Episode 352 Show Notes Topic of the show: Disaster Response by General Aviation with BK On this week’s show, we spend time speaking with Bravo Kilo and the response from general aviation during the most recent natural disaster. Hurricane Helene has devasted our home state and general aviation is playing a huge role in delivering critical supplies to a community that has been completely isolated due to flooding, mud slides, road closures, and power outages. We need your help! We have made a short...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Episode 351 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss more feedback about aviation medical exams, peer-to-peer support programs for general aviation pilots, and a real-life emergency that had a good outcome due to aviation training. This episode is full of valuable aviation intel and you don’t want to miss it! Links: https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide Timely Feedback: 1. Patron JP sends feedback about AME’s and the medical process 2. Patron Dr IC gives us the AME reference ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 351
Episode 350 Show Notes Topic of the show: Medical Shouldn’t be Scary by Patron DDC On this week’s show, RH and AG read feedback from Patron DDC about why your FAA Flight Physical shouldn’t be as scary as we all make it out to be. We also discuss RH’s ability to predict the future, global computer meltdowns, and more of your awesome aviation feedback! Enjoy! Links: https://www.koin.com/news/federal-aviation-administration-take-on-mental-health-after-off-duty-pilot-diverts-plane/ Timely Feedback: ...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 350
Episode 349 Show Notes Topic of the show: Incorrect Altimeters by Patron SE On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the findings of a report about an incident involving an incorrect altimeter setting and a near miss with terrain. We discuss techniques for controllers and pilots to prevent this from happening and illustrate how important altimeter inputs are for modern avionics. We also discuss northeast ATC escape routes, altitude filing on zigzag flights, and more of your awesome feedback. This ...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 349
Episode 348 Show Notes Topic of the show: Relief Briefings by Patron JEC On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss pilot and controller overlaps and the briefings involved in making a safe transition from one person to another. What items are discussed? When is the best time to do an overlap briefing? What if something happens after the briefing; who is to blame? We also discuss real life preparation for ATC at the Academy, intersection departure considerations, and more of your awesome aviation qu...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 348
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. ...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 347
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. Feedb...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Episode 345 Show Notes Topic of the show: Putting “Proceed on Course” to Bed. On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the ambiguity of “proceed on course” for both VFR and IFR pilots. We also discuss clearances to join radials, electrical issues at night, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. This episode is packed with nuggets of aviation gold and you don’t want to miss it! Links: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/charts-plates/cutting-you-loose/ Timely Feedback: 1. Patron SPE sent a quic...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Episode 344 Show Notes Topic of the show: The Benefits of Simulation in Aviation On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss how simulators played a part in both the flying side of the mic and the air traffic side of the operation. For general aviation and aspiring controllers, there is a world of online simulation that can provide a practical and realistic training environment. We also discuss vectors to final, coordination for departures off airports near a boundary, and more of your awesome aviati...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Episode 343 Show Notes Topic of the show: Lessons from Flight Following “Light” On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss what can be learned from dissecting the procedures used in flight following light operations. Could this procedure be used across the NAS to improve safety? What can be done while we wait? We also discuss special ops helicopters, our experience at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, and more aviation questions. This was a really fun episode and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedbac...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Episode 342 Show Notes Topic of the show: We are live from EAA AirVenture 2024 and hosted by AOPA! On this episode, we introduce ourselves to our live audience and answer their questions about airspace, communication with ATC, and flying! This was a really fun episode and we want to thank Patron JP (“JEF” from O-Bingo), AOPA for hosting the live show in their giant venue, all of our amazing Patreon supporters, and all of the attendees for making this our biggest live audience ever. We had a blas...
Jul 28, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Join us on Saturday, July 27th at 10am at the AOPA Pavillion for a live show! This episode is a promotion for the live show at AirVenture with some fun audio clips from previous live shows at Oshkosh. Enjoy!
Jul 26, 2024•39 min
Episode 341 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we continue our conversation about mental health and offer some practical advice on how to move forward in a peer-to-peer environment while changes are made to the medical qualification process. We heard from many of you and cannot thank you enough for sharing your stories. We are doing our best to normalize the conversation and help aviators get the help they need while keeping their medical! Timely Feedback: Lots of feedback about ...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Episode 340 Show Notes Topic of the show: Mental Health in Aviation by SGAC CB On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the giant Penguin in the room: mental health. We have strong feelings about this topic and want to normalize the conversation to help remove the stigma associated with mental health issues in aviation. The FAA formed a mental health and aviation medical clearances rulemaking committee and said “Implementing the recommendations associated with these barriers will set the stage for...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 340
Episode 339 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss another legal interpretation about lost communications. We offer our simple to follow advice on how to avoid this situation altogether and protect yourself in the event of an emergency deviation from the regulations. We also discuss safety programs designed to protect pilots and controllers and enhance safety in the NAS. The Opposing Bases 1980's rockband theme song is also included in this episode. Enjoy! Timely Fe...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 339
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 epis...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 338
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 wit...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 337
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. Pa...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 336
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 deta...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 335
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 ha...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 334
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 ha...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 333
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 detai...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 332
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 ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 331
Episode 330 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss IFR departures off of non towered airports near airspace boundaries. Does it make sense to call the adjacent facility airborne instead of the facility overlying the departure airport? What is happening on the controller side of the equation with respect to your flight plan? And what can the pilot do to facilitate a smooth transition from VFR to IFR? We also discuss flying the Hudson River VFR corridor in a 737, miracle flight ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 330
Episode 329 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week AG and RH discuss Single Engine Escape maneuvers and making your own missed approaches. This show topic brought to us by Patron JEC. Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron SE discusses frequency changes to the same controller. 2. Patron TC talks about other uses for circling approaches in float planes. Feedback 1. PayPaler CK send feedback about a facility tour. 2. Patron CW sent a story from Canada. 3. Patron KA sent a question about Climbing “via” 4...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 329
