Mayday, Mayday, Mayday! RH got a chance to sit down with Bravo Foxtrot and discuss a recent emergency landing. We learn all about what happened, how Bravo Foxtrot made the decision to land in the nearby field, and how important his training was to a safe and successful outcome.
Episode 177 Show Notes Topic of the show: Graduate level tips and tricks that will help pilots and instructors get the most out of ATC services. We discuss land and hold short chaos, pop up IFR clearances, VFR altitude changes, and practice approaches to closed runways. This episode is jam packed and you don’t want to miss it! Timely Feedback: 1 . Patron Charlie Alpha has an idea for a new Opposing Bases T Shirt. 2 . New Patron Juliet Golf shares his thoughts on the IFR reroute comments in OB176...
Episode 176 Show Notes Topic of the show: Can tower deny a go around? Why would a controller prevent the go around? What can instructors do to accomplish the lesson in a busy pattern and what information would have been helpful for the controller and the pilots? We also discuss a busy mountain airport's IFR flow, confusing clearances, and diversions. Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Whiskey Bravo shares some thoughts on TV research departments. 2 . Lima Bravo is waiting for eagle activity to show up ...
Episode 175 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss missed approaches to crossing runways and how controllers can mitigate the risks in simultaneous go arounds. We also discuss the typical shift at TRIAD Tower, tower traffic management techniques, and clearances below the MVA. Another fun episode you won’t want to miss. Timely Feedback: 1 . Zulu Bravo uses Opposing Bases to gently lull him to sleep. 2 . PATRON Mike Kilo shares the background on the DA20 and IFR/IMC. 3 . PATRON Juliet Sie...
Topic of the show: Which air traffic instructions do we wish required mandatory readbacks? Are there any instructions that must be confirmed but are not found in the regulations? We also discuss a recent change at a towered airport which stopped allowing IFR departures off a runway that has been used safely for many years. Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Tango Sierra shared our show with a couple list servers. Thank you! 2 . PATRON Hotel Golf sent audio about bonehead instruction from ATC. 3 . PATRO...
Show Notes AG and RH give their opinions on how to bridge the gap between controllers and pilots on everyday flights. Don’t be shy. Tell the controllers what you want or need and you might be surprised at the results. We discuss incorrect assumptions and the use of plain English with ATC. We also share some timely advice from a listener about degraded pilot skills with the onset of Spring. Fly safe and enjoy this week's show! Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON CW explains the LSA IMC rule. http://www.f...
Show Notes Topic of the show: This week we will address some of the pilot pet peeves. What drives you crazy? How can ATC limit the number of things that drive you crazy? We also discuss ICAO codes, busy frequencies, and more of your awesome questions and feedback. Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Mike Kilo shares audio on equipment suffixes. 2 . PATRON Juliet Kilo sent some audio about litigation in aviation. https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/cases/5550/export . 3 . PATRON Delta Sierra comments on last wee...
Show Notes Topic of the show: Why do some center controllers give a landing direction to arrivals up at altitude and some do not? Why is this information critical on some arrivals? AG and RH will explain some of the differences between two large Class Bravo airports and how pilots prepare for descent. We answer your questions and feedback every week on this show. If you haven’t sent in a question, do it now and we may read it on the show! Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON AY soloed! Congratulations! 2...
Episode Notes Topic of the show: What drives us crazy from the pilot side and the controller side? AG and RH discuss their pet peeves, flame throwing airplanes, noise abatement headings, and much more. Timely Feedback: SGAC PATRON BS shares his thoughts about tower sequencing plans. SGAC PATRON DE enjoyed the contact approach episode. PATRON CW showed a Stinson SR-5A from the 1930s with a flare launching control panel. PATRON Joe the Airbus Guy has solved the equipment suffix issue. Papa Tango e...
Episode 169 Topic of the show: What types of factors are taken into consideration when a tower controller is deciding the sequence? What tools are available to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently? AG and RH will discuss their methods for organizing aircraft at the TRIAD. Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Mike Kilo has a question about equipment suffixes for pop up IFR clearances. 2 . PATRON Echo Hotel comments on our Class Bravo flying series. 3 . PATRON Sierra Echo comments on PDC and his use...
Topic of the show: AG and RH are in catch-up mode again. We are all over the map this week with PDCs, VFR MVA warnings, Procedure Turns, ODPs, and feedback from the Terps Elf! Timely Feedback: 1 . SGAC PATRON Juliet Oscar was doing “Mach 135” on the way to TRIAD. 2 . SGAC PATRON Papa Charlie has caught up on episodes but still has some questions. 3 . SGAC PATRON Sierra Echo has a question about PDCs. 4 . SGAC Local Mike Bravo got a strange MVA warning on his VFR flight around the TRIAD. SGAC Cha...
Topic of the show: What are contact approaches? Why don’t we use them more often? AG and RH discuss this rarely used approach and discuss some examples where they may come in handy for the pilot and ATC. Timely Feedback: 1 . Juliet Bravo offers some thoughts on helicopter altitudes. 2 . PATRON Papa Victor heard some new phraseology. 3 . PATRON Hotel Kilo shares his night landing story. 4 . PATRON Bravo Juliet offers the real stealth secrets. 5 . Golf Mike says hello. Feedback Juliet Papa Charlie...
Topic of the show: Class Bravo VFR Operations. AG and RH break down the responses from two experienced Class Bravo controllers regarding VFR services, air work near the boundaries, and visibility on the ground in underlying non-towered airports. This is the second episode in our Class Bravo airspace discussion. Timely Feedback: 1 . SGAC PATRON Bravo Juliet shared a first-hand story of Exercise Valiant Shield. Link below. 2 . Papa Tango shared his ideas on the creative use of flares on the Bonanz...
Extra Episode Show Notes AG and RH spend an entire episode on listener questions. We are all over the map on this special episode. Enjoy! Link mentioned in today’s show: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2471177/air-traffic-controller-at-kirtland-afb-credited-with-saving-cv-22-crew-aircraft/fbclid/IwAR1dmXhR0mWdZDedff3E6q8H9qHHvSORGUlpi973qDpoMICQXd6kBdg2VMU/ Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using P...
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Episode 165 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, we will share our thoughts on maximizing the use of air traffic control while flying in and around Class Bravo airspace. We also discuss using airports at night without runway lights and our tips on how to be a successful air traffic trainee. Thanks to Patrons DCW and EH for the great questions. Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON MZ shares some information about the stealth planes seen during the Super Bowl. Links below. 2 . PATRON JS shares his thou...
Episode 164 Show Notes Topic of the show: What happens when the radar controller gives you an expected instruction and the tower controller issues you a different instruction? Which instruction should the pilot follow? AG and RH will offer their opinion on how to handle this situation as a pilot and offer some explanation on what may be happening in the background. We also discuss departing under VFR when the weather is IFR, Class Bravo boundaries, and more of your awesome questions and feedback...
Episode 163 Show Notes Topic of the show: Why are we still advertising ILS approaches when it’s VFR weather? What types of elements are included in the decision to switch to visual approaches? We discuss what factors are in play including forecasted weather, sequencing, tower visibility, and pilot’s ability to see the airport. Video mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/3aNckvzhbFU Timely Feedback: 1 . SGAC PATRON Bravo Juliet shares a fatigue story and safety elves. 2 . SGAC PATRON Bravo Sier...
Episode 162 Show Notes Topic of the show: RH and AG are all over the map this week. We discuss sequencing in the pattern, flying tracks vs. assigned headings, go arounds, VFR callup phraseology, and much more! Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Juliet Hotel shares his thoughts on ODPs and mountain flying. 2 . PATRON Juliet Charlie Delta defends the solo RH episode. 3 . PATRON Mike Bravo shares a story highlighted in a recent episode of AOPA’s “There I was” https://aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podca...
Bonus: ODP’s, Part 2 This episode is a follow up to our first bonus episode on Obstacle Departure Procedures (released on 1/12/2021). If you haven't listened to that episode, go do that first! All feedback is specific to ODPs. We review some errors and discuss elements of the procedures which led to some dialogue with our listeners. Enjoy! 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 ...
Episode 161 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week on Opposing Bases, we clear up an error we made on last week’s episode concerning VFR climbs on an IFR flight plan. We also discuss a myriad of topics and dig deep into the inbox. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode! Timely Feedback: PATRON Charlie Whiskey shares his thoughts on an RH solo episode. We need more AG! PATRON Charlie Mike shares his thoughts on the ODP bonus episode. PATRON Mike Kilo illustrates the phraseology we can use as...
Episode 160 Show Notes Topic of the show: Your two favorite air traffic controllers discuss the difference between departing a non-towered airport VFR in VMC looking to pick up your IFR clearance in the air versus an IFR departure with a clearance issued on the ground. Do you know the difference in procedures? Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Sierra Bravo shares his thoughts on our ODP episode. 2 . PATRON Bravo Hotel shared a link to some helpful, big picture MVA maps (not for navigation). Feedback D...
Bonus: Obstacle Departure Procedures with Max Trescott Topic of the show: In the first part of this bonus episode, RH interviews Max Trescott about Obstacle Departure Procedures and 14 CFR Part 91 regulations regarding the application and use of these vital procedures. In the second part of the episode, we break down the comments made by a listener regarding Obstacle Departure Procedures, Part 91 compliance, and personal departures off of airports with no instrument approaches or ODPs. We also d...
Episode 159 Show Notes Topic of the show: Why do some approaches say “NA at Night”? The Terps Elf will do his best to answer this question. We also discuss the use of aircraft types in ATC instructions, minimum vectoring altitudes, flight following in a practice area, and more of your awesome questions and feedback! Timely Feedback: 1 . A P2012 expert sent feedback about the replacement of the C402. 2 . Kilo Kilo shares a story about IFR cancelation. Feedback PATRON Bravo Bravo sent an audio que...
Episode 158 Show Notes Topic of the show: Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. AG and RH discuss a veritable cornucopia of aviation feedback including canceling flight plans, gaming the system for release times, old school nav aids, leaky towers, and aviation bucket list items. This week’s episode will be a lot of fun. Enjoy! Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Echo Hotel sent a link about the cement/beacon system used over 100 years ago. https://www.messynessychic.com/2013/11/15/the-forgotten-giant-arro...
Episode 157 Show Notes Topic of the show: Echo Hotel wants our thoughts and opinions on handling a pilot that forgets to cancel his/her IFR flight plan at a non-towered airport. Is a Brasher Warning and possible pilot deviation/violation necessary? What do we suggest to avoid this issue and prevent the discussion from even happening? A special thanks to PATRON Max Trescott, host of Aviation News Talk podcast for producing such an amazing show. If you’d like to hear the episode in question, check...
Episode 156 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, we discuss the technique of picking up an IFR clearance in the air. What are the pitfalls? Why doesn’t this always work? What can pilots do to increase efficiency and remain safe under IFR? Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Mike Romeo/controller explains the balloons: https://loon.com/ 2 . PATRON Juliet Hotel clarifies the reroute altitude from OB155. 3 . PATRON Delta Mike sent his answer to the question of the week (NA ODP). 4 . PATRON Oscar Charli...
Episode 155 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH dig deep into the feedback and discuss straight-in approach phraseology requirements, reroutes, ODP requirements, and much, much more. This week is packed with information you won’t want to miss. Timely Feedback: 1 . PATRON Romeo Charlie has a good reason to use “in sequence” phraseology. 2 . PATRON Golf Mike and the six degrees of separation with Antarctica. 3 . PATRON Juliet Hotel went from NJ to NC via West Virginia. 4 . PATRON Juliet Hotel ...
Episode 154 Show Notes Topic of the show: This week, we discuss how pilots can plan ahead for the inevitable routing complexity when operating on the east coast through various Class Bravo airports. What tools are available in electronic flight bags to help you plan ahead? How can you safely expedite departure and be prepared for enroute changes? Timely Feedback: PATRON Bravo Charlie sent in some information about the amphibian ratings question. https://www.seaplanepilotsassociation.org/resource...
Episode 153 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH continue the conversation about circling approaches. We discuss circling for sea planes, large jets into TEB, and airplanes without GPS. Mentioned in the discussion: https://news.aviation-safety.net/2019/03/13/ntsb-continuation-of-unstabilized-approach-stall-caused-learjet-crash-near-teterboro/ What does this approach look like from the flight deck when flown properly? Check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UZG3sjeYgI&t=211s Tim...
