Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Updated: 29 Jul 2025 • 419 episodes
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RH and AG are two experienced air traffic controllers and pilots that host a weekly show answering listener questions, breaking down complex aviation topics, and relating their experiences to everyday occurrences in the national airspace system. The hosts and guests do not represent the FAA or NATCA and express their own views and opinions.

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29 Jul 2025 • EN

Simulated Emergencies

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22 Jul 2025 • EN

Let Your Mind Wander

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OB287: Notice—AirVenture Is Approaching (Rebroadcast) With AirVenture just days away, we’re revisiting one of our most popular prep episodes: OB287. Originally recorded in 2023, this episode walks through the Fisk Arrival, AirVenture planning tips, common pilot mistakes, and practical reminders for anyone flying into O

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08 Jul 2025 • EN

The Migration Message

Thanks for tuning in to this special update. Opposing Bases is moving to Supercast, where supporters get early access, bonus content, and full archive access through a private podcast feed. This message explains what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can keep hearing the full show with no interruptions. To migrat

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Episode 391 Show Notes   Topic of the show: In this episode, RH and AG revisit a recent ATC radar and radio outage to explore why some facilities/pilots can’t simply "call Center" when everything fails. They break down the structural differences between co-located and remote sectors and why redundancy didn’t work as ex

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24 Jun 2025 • EN

PTACtical Phraseology

Episode 390 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss audio feedback from the Badger Pilot on best practices for conducting practice approaches if the tower is no longer participating in radar like services.  We also discuss parallel ILS/RNAV approaches, tons of checkride announcements, and

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