Episode 123 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH break down the details of an arrival with “descend via” instructions with the help of PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy. We also find out what our listeners want to do in aviation when we get back to the new normal. Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Golf sent in audio feedback about the show. PATRON Whiskey Charlie sent a confession. PATRON Sierra Hotel sent a link about a local company helping the fight against the pandemic. Feedback PATRON Echo Hotel is g...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 122 Show Notes Topic of the show: What is taking that controller so long? Whiskey Charlie sent in a question on OB120 about a reroute that took a little while in the tower. On this episode, we will hear from two of the controllers that work at the facility providing the outstanding service. We find out why the reroute took so long, what obstacles are in the controller’s way, and how the controller tried his best using paper charts! Timely Feedback: PATRON Tango Foxtrot sent some more loc...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 121 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH got some great feedback about two topics recently: flight following in the SoCal area and the use of autopilot on checkrides. We will share our thoughts and you can hear what our listeners think! RH and AG were recently interviewed by Carl Valeri on the Stuck Mic AvCast episode 237! Timely Feedback: Part 1: PATRONS Bravo Sierra, Delta Bravo, and Echo Alpha, and Romeo Lima Hotel sent in feedback about the use of autopilot on check-rides. Great p...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 120 Show Notes Topic of the show: What are "Opposing Bases"? Also, PATRON Whiskey Charlie asked about reroute selection, chart usage, and general controller/pilot type of knowledge in the tower. AG and RH will give our opinions on the disconnect between two sides of the microphone. Timely Feedback: PATRON Juliet Bravo sent in some local VFR feedback for SoCal area. Supreme Galactic Aviation Commander Charlie Hotel provides some fun facts about practice areas and frequency usage. PATRON G...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 119 Show Notes Show Topic: AG and RH talk about their favorite instructors of all time! We dig deep into the inbox and get to some more of your awesome questions and feedback! Happy Monday! Feedback Romeo Whiskey the “Terps Elf” sent in his confessions. PATRON Juliet Bravo sent in a question about equipment suffixes. Alpha Foxtrot sent audio about practice areas. Charlie Mike sent a quick thank you. Mike Delta asked how to self-announce or get flight following in busy Class B in Californ...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 118 Show Notes Topic of the show: We asked listeners about their favorite instructor and we have some great feedback. We are going to resist the urge to talk about current events. Please use this show as a momentary escape from reality and stay safe, healthy, and happy. We will get through this time and we will be stronger for it! Timely Feedback: PayPal Supporter Juliet Foxtrot sent audio about his field and non-towered operations during the temporary closure of a large Class B airport....
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 117 Show Notes Topic of the show: In this week’s installment of normalcy, we discuss Flight Checks . What are they? Who does them? How do controllers safely handle these critically important missions? AG and RH share our experiences and answer more of your awesome feedback! Timely Feedback: PATRON Delta Mike Guy Named After a Texas Town asked what happens when we have to adapt to dynamic challenges in the NAS. PATRON Delta Zulu sends in feedback about Big Apple Tracon. Supreme Galactic A...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 116 Show Notes Topic of the show: “Climb Via SID” vs. “Climb and Maintain” phraseology present a challenge depending on how the clearance is executed on departure. We break down the difference and illustrate some techniques for pilots that aren’t sure exactly what clearance they have been issued. Last day to get the latest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Click now to purchase before it’s too late! The Fly-In will not be canceled but we are going to postpone the event. Stay tuned for a new date. ...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 115 Show Notes Topic of the show: What if a control instruction places you close to another piece of airspace that is controlled by another facility? Should you call both controllers? Should you be monitoring both frequencies? AG and RH try to clear up some of the confusion and give their opinions on best practices to stay safe! Great questions from PATRON Bravo Yankee! Get the latest and greatest Opposing Bases T-Shirt! Only open until 3/15. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Romeo, fellow co...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 114 Show Notes Topic of the show: We encourage flight following on almost every episode. But what about short flights or local training flights? What should you do? AG and RH share their opinion on the use of flight following in these types of scenarios. We also get to more of your awesome questions. Thank you, PATRON Local Mike Bravo! Click here to get the latest Opposing Bases T-Shirt ! Available until 3/15! Are you coming to the April 18, 2020 Fly-In @ BQ1 Airport? Let us know! Timely...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 113 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss how our system gets updated approach information for airports with magnetic course changes. Can we clear the aircraft for an approach with the old runway numbers still on the approach plate? Thank you, Mike. Check out Flying and Life Podcast ! Timely Feedback: Tango Sierra sent in a solution to the EFB dilemma. Check it out here . PATRON Tango Foxtrot sent in a story about rockets! PATRON Romeo Whiskey Kilo sent in some benefits of ADS-...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 112 Show Notes Topic of the show: Juliet Echo Charlie left another great audio question about our use of the word “Cleared”. What does it mean and what coordination is required before we can issue control instructions? Opposing Bases will be at the BQ1 Airport on April 18, 2020 to meet AG and RH? If you can make it, click here so we can try to get a head count. We hope to see everyone there for great food, an awesome view of the runway, and a chance to meet other Opposing Bases listeners...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 111 Show Notes Topic of the show: ADS-B has many benefits for the general aviation pilot community and the pilots have a lot to say on the matter. AG and RH continue to discuss the technology and how pilots can improve safety with smart integration of the new informational displays. Timely Feedback: Great audio from Hotel Golf about asking for what you want in busy airspace. CFI Echo Alpha discusses how he gradually introduces students to different technology as they progress through tra...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 110 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH continue to discuss the new ADS-B equipment requirement and we hear from our listeners about their experiences with the equipment. We briefly discuss helicopter operations, ATC communications during a critical incident, and more of your awesome feedback! For more information about ADS-B, check out the following links: Wikipedia or the FAA site. Timely Feedback: Timely feedback from a SW Metroplex controller. Thank you! Audio from PATRON Charlie...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 109 Topic of the show: RH and AG discuss listener feedback about our episode related to ADS-B. Thank you for adding to the conversation. Timely Feedback: The DUDE may be able to help with military rating/civilian conversion. PATRON Mike Charlie clears up the “Woo Pig Sooie” question. Delta Bravo Charlie sent in audio about traffic and ADS-B. PATRON Romeo Whiskey Kilo sent in ADS-B feedback. PATRON Charlie Alpha Whiskey sent in ADS-B feedback and some handy links: AOPA article , FAA TIS-B...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 108 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH are going to answer a listener question about ADS-B and discuss how the recent changes are impacting us in the radar room. Please continue to ask for flight following, continue to visually scan for other aircraft, and as always, fly safely! Timely Feedback: PATRON Charlie Papa sent in audio about lessons learned! Juliet Foxtrot sent in a correction! We made an error! #Bronco PATRON Charlie Alpha Whiskey sent in audio about position reports in t...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 107 Show Notes Topic of the show: Why do controllers say “Landing/Takeoff will be at your own risk”? AG and RH break down this phraseology. We received some great stories of controllers taking the plane and lessons you wish you learned before they presented themselves in real life. Timely Feedback: PATRON Mike Echo Delta sent a link ( https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/ )to help support our Australian friends under a blanket of heat and fire. PATRON Delta Golf sent in great audio! Juliet ...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 106 Show Notes Topic of the show: Juliet Sierra asks about coordination. We talk about why we coordinate, what we coordinate, and how we do it. If you want to hear a mock radar session where we do some coordination, check out OB045: Sounds From The Radar Room . Great questions, JS. Thank you! Timely Feedback: PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie sent in a link http://airportviewer.com/airport/KATL SGAC PATRON Hotel Mike Bravo answers the question of the week! PATRON Alpha Tango has a menagerie of ...
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 105 Show Notes Topic of the show: We discuss training and how we determine when we have to step in as trainers. More feedback and more of your awesome questions! Thank you for the great audio, PATRON Juliet Echo Charlie! Audio provided by a listener from LiveATC.net . Timely Feedback: PATRON Bravo Sierra want to meet at BQ1 for a live show. Juliet Hotel also wants to meet for a live show. Lima Lima discusses his nav/audio setup and wifi. Audio from DBC about callsigns and company identif...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 104 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH would like to extend a Merry Christmas to our loyal Opposing Bases listeners. In this episode, we are going to tackle a ton of timely feedback and get to some more great aviation questions. RH and BG from Podcasting on a Plane podcast did an interview a few weeks ago. Click here to listen to the entire interview. Thank you, BG! It was a blast! Thank you, PATRON Kilo Lima for inspiring the conversation. Seasonal music in this episode provided by...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 103 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a VFR Lost Communication situation on the way home from Oshkosh breaking down the chain of events, the decision making process, and the safe conclusion. Timely Feedback: Charlie Golf says thanks to Opposing Bases! Bravo Foxtrot has a questions about requisite work experience for becoming a controller. PATRON Captain Nick has some suggestions for renaming “Compulsory” reporting points. November Alpha responds to his cloud clearance answe...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 102 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG tackle more listener questions and feedback about ATC, Class Charlie, cloud clearances, and VFR on Top clearances. Timely Feedback: PATRON Charlie Papa sent in some Canadian knowledge! Thank you! Hotel Hotel got kicked to the couch for listening to the robots! PATRON CW sent in a picture of his panel and some show ideas. PATRON HM sent in SoCal Class Charlie feedbacks. JAM the CFII asked about EMPs and its effects on airplanes. Bravo Lima share...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 101 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH highlight some of our show’s main messages to pilots and the aviation community, answer more questions, and brighten your Monday! Delta Mike sent in some reminders of what this show is all about. Thank you! Timely Feedback: PATRON Papa Lima sent in a menagerie of feedback that’s timely! PATRON Whiskey Bravo sent in some advice on our phraseology. PATRON Golf Tango sent in audio about “climb and maintain”. Juliet Delta found the answer to his no...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 100 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to our listeners, our supporters, and our families for helping us reach this major milestone. We’ve had a blast making 100 episodes and look forward to many, many more! Thank you for listening and enjoy the show! Special OB100 shout outs. Some of you sent in a quick note about the show and the latest milestone. Thank you for such kind words! Feedback PATRON Whiskey Charlie asks about ATC misconceptions. PA...
Nov 25, 2019•2 hr 47 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 99 Topic of the show: What would happen if we lost radar at TRIAD? AG and RH catch up on feedback and your awesome questions. Tuesday 11/19/19 is the last day to get your #TeamAG OB T-Shirt. Click here to get yours now! Timely Feedback: TSW suggested local squawk codes. PATRON EC mentions two way comms when departing Delta towards Charlie. PATRON MBS has a phraseology question. Hotel Mike asked about remote towers in the UK . PATRON EH asked about VFR termination. Feedback PATRON Captain...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast OB98 Topic of the show: PATRON Bravo Delta inspired this week’s discussion about the differences between “resume own navigation”, “proceed direct”, and “proceed on course”. Where does the controller expect you to go after a course deviation for traffic or weather? Last week to get a new, amazing, blue Opposing Bases T Shirt! #TeamAG. Click here to purchase now! Timely Feedback: PATRONs JB and CP sent in fantastic audio! Thank you! PATRON Alpha Charlie corrects RH. It’s ASS TERR ISK! PATRON Julie...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 97 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG get to 12 more listener questions and comments. This is an all feedback episode. We’d like to say thank you to everyone for their patience and a special thank you to all our show PATRONS! We are having a blast with this show and the questions keep getting better each week! NEW OB SWAG! Get your new Opposing Bases T-Shirt today! Timely Feedback: PATRON Echo Hotel sent in audio about flight following. PATRON DG sent audio about the GA go around. P...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 96 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH catch up on a mountain of your questions and feedback! Timely Feedback: 1. PATRON Bravo Charlie Juliet sent in feedback about short hops. 2. Kilo Mike the MedEvac helicopter driver sent in details about is operation. 3. PATRON Alpha Tango sent in some audio about emergency operation priority. 4. PATRON Delta Romeo Golf thinks we resemble the Sesame Street characters? Feedback 1. Echo Bravo asked about 9/11 and the changes afterwards for ATC. 2. ...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 95 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a spike in TRIAD traffic and how we adapt to seasonal traffic. How do we keep the airspace moving safely and efficiently? We also discuss “Med Evac” operations and how we prioritize that type of operation. Timely Feedback: 1. MVR asks about vacation bidding and short jet hops. 2. PATRON India Mike has a Bay Area IFR operational short cut. 3. PATRON Golf Tango talks about the military version of the Beech Jet. 4. PATRON Mike Echo Hotel is...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 94 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss a listener question about SIDs and STARs. Can we help design them? Who decides when a new one is necessary? Timely Feedback: 1. ATC story from PATRON Papa Lima. 2. ATC story from PATRON Delta Golf. 3. Juliet Romeo with great feedback about the NOSE rule in Florida. 4. IFR See and Avoid? Check out this article. 5. PATRON Alpha Kilo sent in a great question about a recent flight. 6. PATRON Bravo Foxtrot sent in a link to a video we will di...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast 
