*This episode was recorded immediately after we recorded Ep. 62. Thank you for your patience with timely feedback! Episode 63 Show Notes Topic of the show: Juliet Romeo Golf sent in a question about aircraft speed restrictions and assignments. We break down speed limits, speed restrictions, and why we use speed assignments in the TRIAD airspace. Great question, JRG. Thank you! Timely Feedback: Cricket audio from Captain Nick. Thank you for the wonderful explanation! Local pilot, Papa Lima sent i...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 62 Show Notes Topic of the show: Listener feedback inspired topic this week is transponders, beacon code assignments, and tracking unidentified primary targets around Class Bravo airspace. Timely Feedback: Flying and Life podcast audio. Thank you, Mike! Max Trescott sent in feedback about Episode 61: Family Flight Night TT the Venus C-40 Pilot sent in some more follow up feedback. Feedback Tango Hotel is working on his private pilot license and asked if we needed help with someone at the...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 61 Show Notes Topic of the show: Delta Whiskey sent in some questions regarding a recent show on the Aviation News Talk podcast, hosted by Max Trescott. Special thank you to Max Trescott for allowing us to use some of his audio for our show. Check out his podcast: Aviation News Talk . It’s a must listen for anyone that loves aviation! Feedback RH2 sent in questions for the show. Thank you, RH2! What flight was she talking about? Delta Hotel sent in comments about the hosts and their valu...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 060 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH interviewed an ATL Tower Air Traffic Controller and they discussed a listener question about helicopter operations in the ATL tower airspace. Thank you, JEC! Great audio feedback. And a special thank you to my anonymous contact in the Atlanta Tower! Your airport is a factory of airplanes and ATC keeps the machine running at full capacity! Thank you, ATL! How does this compare to TRIAD helicopter operations? How does a facility layout and airspace desi...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 59 Show Notes Topic of the show: Runway selection considerations. Captain Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show sent in audio feedback that inspired today’s topic. Thank you, Captain Nick! A special thank you to our anonymous source at Boston Tower that helped give me some clues regarding runway selection on the day Captain Nick arrived! RH loves BOS, loved flying there as a pilot, and has fond memories of that airport. We really appreciate your help! Have a great week and thanks for list...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 58 Show Notes Topic of the show: “The Voice”. AG and RH discuss training and the dreaded “voice” when a trainer (OJTI) over-keys the trainee and starts issuing corrected instructions. Why does this happen? Is it safe? Thank you, KM! Audio sent in by "Joe the Airbus Guy" rounds out the topic. Timely Feedback: *We are still working on feedback from Captain Nick ! Stay tuned. Captain Nick produces an awesome podcast called Plane Tales . *CK sent in information and picture about the Carolina...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 57 Show Notes Topic of the show: Catch up on emails! Feedback Central DL: Do we bring our own chair to work? “Joe the Airbus Guy” responds to TCAS RA question. AY: Link to Reddit post we discussed. HG responds to the shout out to University of Dubuque . A thank you from JB! JM sent feedback about Episode 56: Miracle on the Hudson DWS commented about Brasher Warnings AW answered the hovercraft question. Learn about LCAC . JMR sent in some awesome fix names! This is our favorite ! BF comme...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 56 Show Notes Topic of the show: Aviation Heroes! Miracle on the Hudson 10th Anniversary Celebration. Visit Sully’s website to find his books or click here to purchase. Want a copy of the movie ?. Learn more about Sully here . Read the story of one of the passengers: Vallie Collins . Visit the Carolina Aviation Museum to see the A320 from the “Miracle on the Hudson”. Music from this segment: Be Inspired by Keys of Moon https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 55 Show Notes Topic of the show: Thank you for the kind words of support during the shutdown! Today, we discuss: Transponders, SVFR, Drones, and more! Errors/Timely feedback We clear up the error made in Episode 54 regarding transponder usage before takeoff. RK, Thank you for clearing it up and we appreciate your help! We address one more question from HM about Special VFR from Episode 51 . Thank you, HM! SF sent in a link to Letters to Airmen . Feedback: LPE sent in audio about drones. ...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 54 Show Notes Topic of the show: All things feedback and news AG and RH address some feedback that is time sensitive. We also discuss the news of the week. PD gave us permission to post the picture of his flight path during the pilot deviation at VNY where he turned earlier than anticipated towards IPIHO. DW, DS, and JB left quick notes. We played audio from "Biba" who is learning English listening to our show. DA sent in a “Merry Christmas” message on Twitter and a link to a video where...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 53 Show Notes Happy New Year! RH and AG break down a resolved pilot deviation. What went right? What went wrong? What lessons can be learned? For privacy purposes, the identity of the pilot has been intentionally withheld but he has shared details with us that he hopes will prevent this type of error from happening again. Thank you, “Unnamed pilot”! Feedback 1.RH explains what TW meant by “sitting reserve”. Thank you, TW! 2. TM “The Fire Truck Guy” summarizes his unplayed audio feedback ...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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 @opposi...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 51 Show Notes Opening Chit Chat about snowpocolypse in the TRIAD area. Thank you, @avgeekandrew for the great picture . Topic of the show 5:42 “ER” asked about Special VFR: “There is one thing that is still a mystery: SVFR. When\How do you grant this magical clearance? What kind of magic do you possess to let me skim clouds in reduced visibility situations without the risk of hitting other things? How does ATC treat a SVFR aircraft?” AG and RH use the JO 7110.65X and the AIM to break dow...
Dec 17, 2018•58 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 50! On today’s show, we are going to talk about TRSAs with “Papa Alpha”, and of course, more feedback! AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to all the listeners this past year! We can’t do the show without your feedback and we appreciate you all! A special thank you to the loyal listeners of the show. We are having a great time doing this show and we can’t do it without your feedback. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can n...
Dec 10, 2018•54 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Monday December 3, 2018. Welcome back, everyone. On today’s show, we talk about pilot medical issues and keep chipping away at the feedback! “Tango Mike, The Fire Truck Guy” sent in some great audio feedback about controller’s diagnosing pilot’s with medical emergencies. How do controllers train to recognize these events and more importantly, how do the controllers help the pilot’s in need? What happens when a pilot demonstrates diminished mental capacity or shows signs of hypoxia or possib...
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast AG and RH respond to a listener question about VFR flight plans. Sierra Lima sent in some audio feedback used on the show. Thank you, SL! What happens when you file a VFR flight plan? Who sees it? How do you activate it? Why is it so important? Mike Delta sent in audio about his recent flight in the cold tundra up North. What does "Radar Contact Lost" mean? How do we separate aircraft not under radar coverage? AG tells a story of audio issues in the helicopter while using his night vision goggle...
Nov 26, 2018•59 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast AG and RH tackle a mountain of feedback! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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 . Legal ...
Nov 19, 2018•54 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast AG and RH discuss low IFR weather; equipment used, advertised approaches, minimums, pilot/controller responsibilities, and the differences between VFR, IFR, IMC, and VMC. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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 se...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast AG and RH discuss the transition between one controller to the next, briefing, and the overlap with the wonderful sounds of the tracon. We also play some listener feedback. See you next week! Check out Talesfromtheterminal.com to read about JN's adventures in aviation! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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,...
Nov 05, 2018•55 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast What does it mean when ATC uses the terms expedite, immediately, or no delay? How can these terms help ATC accomplish the mission of keeping airplanes separated while using their airspace efficiently? We also answer listener feedback. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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” ...
Oct 29, 2018•51 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast What does it mean when a controller says "Standby"? Why is it taking him/her so long to respond to the pilot? AG and RH break down the meaning of the word and offer some tips on proper etiquette when ATC instructs a pilot to standby. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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” b...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast What information do controllers use to vector and clear aircraft for instrument approaches? Position, Turn, Altitude, Clearance . . . how do they know the script to read for all 18 airports in TRIAD airspace? AG and RH discuss the logistics of ILS approaches, visual approaches, and non-precision RNAV approaches. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedba...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Where in the world do Letters of Agreement come from and how can pilots plan ahead? AG and RH discuss LOAs, their intent, and the ways we use them to cut down on coordination with surrounding air traffic facilities. We also play feedback from Captain Nick about his reroute during Hurricane Florence. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Great job, N96X! AG and RH discuss the pilot/instructor side of recent incident where a student pilot loses her right main landing gear on takeoff during a student solo. The controllers, the instructors in the tower, and the young pilot did a great job getting the airplane on the ground safely! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it driv...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast What do we depict on our radar scopes? What can we see? What maps do we use to get aircraft from point A to B? What is helpful and what is a distraction? AG and RH discuss our displays and how we use them to run traffic at TRIAD. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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” butto...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast AG and RH discuss training a new hire in the RADAR room! We also play some listener feedback and answer some questions! Part 2 of a 2 part series on training at TRIAD ATCT. Thank you for the great feedback, everyone! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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 webs...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast AG has officially flown his last flight on the Chinook! AG and RH discuss training a new hire in the tower! We also play some listener feedback and answer some questions! Part 1 of a 2 part series on training at TRIAD ATCT. Thank you for the great feedback, everyone! Stay tuned for Part 2 next week! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Give us your PIREPs, please! We use them to formulate plans to keep other aircraft out of hazardous weather, augment weather forecasts, and help pilots plan ahead of their flights. AG and RH discuss PIREP reporting requirements, solicitation, and dissemination. We also hear from Captain Nick, read listener feedback, and respond to some questions! Happy Labor Day! Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now support our show using Patreon or visit...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast AG and RH discuss aircraft emergencies, airport fire and rescue alert levels, medical emergencies, field emergencies, and listener feedback. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast AG and RH answer listener questions about Shamrock 104 Heavy deviating for weather in New York. They also discuss the runway incursion in Springfield. Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can now 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 qu...
Aug 21, 2018•59 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast 
