A Little Light Chop

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 miss it!   Timely Feedback:   1. Patron WTF shares some fun facts about ADS-B capabilities. 2. SGAC Patron SE shares a tip about visual climbs over the aiport.   Feedback  1. Patron DZ wants to know more about contract towers. 2. Patron DD asks about VFR reporting points incorporated into a flight plan. 3. Patron SW wants to know more about survellience approaches. 4. Patron DF shares some audio that may have helped shape our introduction!   Mentioned on the show: Australian ATC job posting: https://careers.airservicesaustralia.com/caw/en/job/501365/experienced-atc-international-campaign   How To Fly A Surveillance Approach (ASR) https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/navigation/surveillance-approach-asr/ by Swayne Martin at Bold Method   Blancolirio channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@blancolirio.  Pre NTSB analysis: https://youtu.be/U95S6dQSga8?si=_koqE4hXf12eD9ra   SGAC Patron Papa Golf set up a Christmas Joy GoFund Me for kids and families in NC affected by Hurricane Helene.  Please consider a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christmas-joy-to-nc-flood-victim-families     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.