Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Updated: 19 Nov 2024 • 378 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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19 Nov 2024 • EN

Mystical Land Pirates

Episode 359 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss ASR/PAR approaches at TRIAD, filing instrument flight plans for local practice approaches, and best practices for VFR pilots that operate near any airport in the NAS.  This episode is packed with important aviation tips and tricks to keep you s

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Episode 358 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a very well prepared pilot’s plan and his backup to the plan during questionable weather.  What can pilot’s learn from this story that will help them better prepare for their next IFR flight?  What considerations are the controllers maki

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Episode 357 Show Notes   Topic of the show: Not Getting Flight Following and Why It’s Bad. On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss how a flight following request would have prevented a near midair collision at a busy Class C airport.  Why is remaining outside the Charlie legal but not necessarily safe?  Can pilots get b

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29 Oct 2024 • EN

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 lesso

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22 Oct 2024 • EN

ATC Emergency Mode Engaged

Episode 355 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a recent flight in IMC where the pilot struggled and the controller kept his cool and offered the perfect mix of instruction and help which resulted in a safe landing.  Great job!  We also discuss invoking your OB Listener Card on a chec

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15 Oct 2024 • EN

Falling Ice Rocks

Episode 354 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH answer a tricky terrain question from a pilot departing a controlled airport.  What can pilots do to prepare for performance issues in terrain?  Does the issuance of a SID require any special consideration in high terrain?  And what other option

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