Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

OB452: Both Sides of the Frequency Sep 16, 2026 01:14:10 OB452: Both Sides of the Frequency Released early to show supporters on 8/26/2026 Public release: 9/16/2026 🎧 If you're new to Opposing Bases, this may be one of the best places to start. RH and AG dig into one of the ideas at the heart of the show: pilots understanding controllers, controllers understanding pilots, and recognizing how much work is happening on the other side of the frequency that

OB451: Malfunction Master Class Sep 9, 2026 01:13:00 OB451: Malfunction Master Class Released early to show supporters on 8/26/2026 Public release: 9/9/2026 ⚡️ A developing electrical problem, two pilots working the problem together, and some exceptionally thoughtful help from ATC. RH and AG break down what went right, why communicating early mattered, and how a relatively ordinary malfunction became a master class in teamwork and shared situational

OB450: Pilot MATH Sep 2, 2026 01:06:25 OB450: Pilot MATH Released to show supporters on 8/19/2026 Public release scheduled for 9/2/2026 ✈️ 450 episodes. Nearly 10 years. Not a single week missed. Opposing Bases has always been built a little differently. No traditional ads, no corporate network — just two aviation nerds talking about flying, controlling, and the National Airspace System every single week. The reason we've been able to

OB449: Squeeze Played Aug 26, 2026 01:24:43 OB449: Squeeze Played Released to show supporters on 8/16/2026 Public release scheduled for 8/26/2026 ✈️ Do you remember what you were doing 449 weeks ago? We do. We were recording our first podcast. Somehow, we're still here every week. Along the way, Opposing Bases has grown into an aviation community built around honest feedback, real-world flying and controlling, and the combined experience of

OB448: Missed Approach Approved Aug 19, 2026 01:06:23 OB448: Missed Approach Approved Released to show supporters on 8/3/2026 Public release scheduled for 8/19/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at

OB447: Radar Checkride Goes Sideways Aug 12, 2026 01:12:51 OB447: Radar Checkride Goes Sideways Released to show supporters on 7/26/2026 Public release scheduled for 8/12/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the s

OB446: The Unscheduled Test Aug 5, 2026 01:12:57 OB446: The Unscheduled Test Released to show supporters on 7/11/2026 Public release scheduled for 8/5/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opp

OB445: Runway Sharing and Separation Anxiety Jul 29, 2026 01:11:46 OB445: Runway Sharing and Separation Anxiety Released to show supporters on 6/24/2026 Public release scheduled for 7/29/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and suppo

OB444: Summer Delays on the Taxiways Jul 22, 2026 01:22:59 OB444: Summer Delays on the Taxiways Released to show supporters on 6/24/2026 Public release scheduled for 7/22/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the sh

2026 AirVenture NOTICE (Re Release) Jul 15, 2026 01:29:51 2026 AirVenture NOTICE: OB287 Re-Release Public release scheduled for 7/15/2026 With AirVenture approaching, we're re-releasing OB287, originally recorded in 2023 with our friend Bravo Kilo. This episode remains a great primer for pilots reviewing the current NOTICE, thinking through the Fisk Arrival, planning fuel and alternates, and preparing for the unique challenge of flying into Oshkosh. This

OB443: IFR Pickup Lines Jul 8, 2026 01:28:53 OB443: IFR Pickup Lines Released to show supporters on 6/17/2026 Public release scheduled for 7/8/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposing

OB442: The IFR or VFR Trap Jul 1, 2026 01:04:40 OB442: The IFR or VFR Trap Released to show supporters on 6/10/2026 Public release scheduled for 7/1/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at oppos

OB441: Killer Conflict Resolution Jun 24, 2026 01:18:57 OB441: Killer Conflict Resolution Released to show supporters on 6/10/2026 Public release scheduled for 6/24/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show

OB440: Autopilot-Garbage In, Garbage Out Jun 17, 2026 01:19:01 OB440: Autopilot- Garbage In, Garbage Out Released to show supporters on 5/27/2026 Public release scheduled for 6/17/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support t

OB439: Three Magic Words Jun 10, 2026 01:10:24 OB439: Three Magic Words Released to show supporters on 5/27/2026 Public release scheduled for 6/10/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposi

OB438: My Soul is Still on Downwind at Los Gatos Jun 3, 2026 01:07:05 OB438: My Soul is Still on Downwind at Los Gatos Released to show supporters on 5/13/2026 Public release scheduled for 6/3/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and sup

OB437: Unable, Say Intentions May 27, 2026 01:12:38 OB437: Unable, Say Intentions Released to show supporters on 5/13/2026 Public release scheduled for 5/27/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at o

OB436: A Three-Hour Taxi May 20, 2026 01:19:17 OB436: A Three-Hour Taxi Released to show supporters on 5/6/2026 Public release scheduled for 5/20/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposin

OB435: Ghost Target Sorcery May 13, 2026 01:18:57 OB435: Ghost Target Sorcery Released to show supporters on 4/29/2026 Public release scheduled for 5/13/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opp

Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk May 12, 2026 01:04 Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk Aviation from both sides of the mic. Opposing Bases is hosted by a professional pilot and an air traffic controller, breaking down real-world scenarios, radio communication, ATC decision-making, pilot perspective, and the human side of the National Airspace System. No ads. No fluff. Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. Visit OpposingBases.com. Support the show

OB434: No Beeps, No Sweeps, No Creeps May 6, 2026 01:08:03 OB434: No Beeps, No Sweeps, No Creeps Released to show supporters on 4/20/2026 Public release scheduled for 5/6/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the sh

OB433: Gaslit by ATC Apr 29, 2026 01:19:18 OB433: Gaslit by ATC Released to show supporters on 4/1/2026 Public release scheduled for 4/29/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbas

OB432: The Happiest TRACON on Earth Apr 22, 2026 01:19:09 OB432: The Happiest TRACON on Earth Released to show supporters on 4/1/2026 Public release scheduled for 4/22/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show

OB431: Hot Chicken Bravo Apr 15, 2026 01:25:56 OB431: Hot Chicken Bravo Released to show supporters on 3/25/2026 Public release scheduled for 4/15/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposi

OB430: The Aspen Squeeze Play Apr 8, 2026 01:22:42 OB430: The Aspen Squeeze Play Released to show supporters on 3/25/2026 Public release scheduled for 4/8/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at op

OB429: Slant Useful and Beautiful Apr 1, 2026 01:17:44 OB429: Slant Useful and Beautiful Released to show supporters on 3/18/2026 Public release scheduled for 4/1/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show a

OB428: Ninja Pilot, PhD Mar 25, 2026 01:14:47 OB428: Ninja Pilot, PhD Supporter Released to show supporters on 3/11/2026 Public release scheduled for 3/25/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show

OB427: The Dreaded Kilo Mar 18, 2026 58:35 OB427: The Dreaded Kilo Released to show supporters on 3/4/2026 Public release scheduled for 3/18/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposing

OB426: LTA Variant, Airborne Transmission Mar 11, 2026 01:16:38 OB426: LTA Variant, Airborne Transmission Released to show supporters on 2/18/2026 Public release scheduled for 3/11/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support t

OB425: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 3 Mar 4, 2026 01:18:15 OB425: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 3 Released to show supporters on 2/18/2026 Public release scheduled for 3/4/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support

OB424: The Lowdown on the Up-Down Feb 25, 2026 01:21:36 OB424: The Lowdown on the Up-Down Released to show supporters on 2/11/2026 Public release scheduled for 2/25/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show

OB423: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 2 Feb 18, 2026 01:18:45 OB423: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 2 Released to show supporters on 1/28/2026 Public release scheduled for 2/18/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and suppor

OB422: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 1 Feb 11, 2026 01:13:27 OB422: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 1 Released to show supporters on 1/28/2026 Public release scheduled for 2/11/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and suppor

OB421: Wrong Comms, Not Lost Comms Feb 4, 2026 01:18:45 OB421: Wrong Comms, Not Lost Comms Released to show supporters on 1/21/2026 Public release scheduled for 2/4/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com 🐧 Support the show on Supercast: opposingbases.supercast.com

OB420: Special Pilot Separation Jan 28, 2026 01:18:21 OB420: Special Pilot Separation Released to show supporters on 1/14/2026 Public release scheduled for 1/28/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at

OB419: Compounded Lostness Jan 20, 2026 01:11:55 OB419: Compounded Lostness Released to show supporters on 1/6/2026 Public release scheduled for 1/20/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com 🐧 Support the show on Supercast: opposingbases.supercast.com

OB418: Ice Chunks and Slam Dunks Jan 13, 2026 01:14:20 OB418: Ice Chunks and Slam Dunks Released to show supporters on 12/30/2025 Public release scheduled for 1/13/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show

OB417: Twelve Days of Christmas Jan 6, 2026 01:10:21 OB417: Twelve Days of Christmas Released to show supporters on 12/23/2025 Public release scheduled for 1/6/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at

OB416: Only You Can Prevent Helmet Fires Dec 30, 2025 01:25:32 OB416: Only You Can Prevent Helmet Fires Released to show supporters on 12/16/2025 Public release scheduled for 12/30/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support

OB415: Real World IFR, Season 8 Dec 23, 2025 01:20:17 OB415: Real World IFR, Season 8 Released to show supporters on 12/9/2025 Public release scheduled for 12/23/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show a

OB414: Pick a Route . . . Any Route Dec 16, 2025 01:03:58 OB414: Pick a Route . . . Any Route Released to show supporters on 12/2/2025 Public release scheduled for 12/16/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the sh

OB413: When Things Go Sideways Dec 9, 2025 01:11:25 OB413: When Things Go Sideways Released to show supporters on 11/22/2025 Public release scheduled for 12/9/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at

OB412: Sectional Scent, Premature Descent Dec 2, 2025 01:18:42 OB412: Sectional Scent, Premature Descent Released to show supporters on 11/12/2025 Public release scheduled for 12/2/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support

OB411: Too Close For Lasers . . . Nov 25, 2025 01:20:39 OB411: Too Close for Lasers Released to show supporters on 11/10/2025 Public release scheduled for 11/25/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at o

OB410: Essential Volunteers Nov 18, 2025 01:23:24 OB410: Essential Volunteers Released to show supporters on 11/4/2025 Public release scheduled for 11/18/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at op

OB409: This One Time, At Quantico Nov 11, 2025 01:11:44 OB409: This One Time, at Quantico Released to show supporters on 10/20/2025 Public release scheduled for 11/11/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the sho

OB408: The Approachable Approach Nov 4, 2025 01:03:28 OB408: The Approachable Approach Released to show supporters on 10/13/2025 Public release scheduled for 11/4/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show

OB407: Get Out of My Ear Oct 28, 2025 01:22:38 OB407: Get Out of My Ear Released to show supporters on 10/13/2025 Public release scheduled for 10/28/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at oppo

OB406: ATC-A Pilot's Best Friend Oct 21, 2025 01:10:28 OB406: ATC—A Pilot's Best Friend Released to show supporters on 10/7/2025 Public release scheduled for 10/21/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show

OB405: The Matter of a Mile Oct 14, 2025 01:34 OB405: The Matter of a Mile Released to show supporters on 9/30/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit t

OB404: The Spirit of Separation Oct 6, 2025 01:34 OB404: The Spirit of Separation Released to show supporters on 9/22/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit t

OB403: Lindbergh's Legacy - Twins vs. Quads Sep 30, 2025 01:34 OB403: Lindbergh's Legacy: Twins vs. Quads Released to show supporters on 9/16/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.c

OB402: A Few Good aMENdments Sep 23, 2025 01:34 OB402: A Few Good aMENdments Released to show supporters on 9/9/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit t

OB401: Currency Camp Debrief Sep 16, 2025 01:34 OB401: Currency Camp Debrief Released to show supporters on 9/1/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the S

OB400: Squawk 0400, Remain This Frequency Sep 9, 2025 01:34 "OB400: Squawk 0400, Remain This Frequency" Released to show supporters on 8/26/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.c

OB399: Coordinated Emergency Simulation Sep 2, 2025 01:34 OB399 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show!

OB398: Flight Plan Flip Flop Aug 26, 2025 01:34 OB398: Flight Plan Flip Flop Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com —or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your

OB397: Verifiably Visual Aug 20, 2025 01:34 OB397: Verifiably Visual Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com —or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your fee

OB396: The Top Gun of ATC Aug 12, 2025 01:34 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use

OB395: What Happens in OSH . . . Aug 9, 2025 01:34 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use the

OB394: The Art of the Visual Approach Aug 5, 2025 01:34 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use the

OB393: Simulated Emergencies Jul 29, 2025 01:34 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use

OB392: Let Your Mind Wander Jul 22, 2025 01:34 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the show! Use

Notice-AirVenture is Approaching (Re-Release) Jul 15, 2025 01:32:51 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 OSH. ✈️ 2025 Changes to Know: ATIS on 125.9 now reaches out ~60 miles at 3,000

OB391: Lost Radar Procedures, Revisited Jul 1, 2025 01:34 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 expected. We also discussed a listener's question about what happens when multip

OB390: PTACtical Phraseology Jun 24, 2025 01:34 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 more of your amazing aviation feedback/questions. Feedback 1. Patron EM a

OB389: Two Lieutenants, a Blackhawk, and a DMZ Jun 17, 2025 01:34 Episode 389 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss recent changes in how VFR only towers provide radar approach services to pilots. Who has responsibility for approaches in the airspace, what facilities can provide radar services, and why is the change important for pilots to understand? We also discuss VFR vectors, pinch hitter courses, and how a malfunctioning i

OB388: When ATC Stops Talking Jun 10, 2025 01:34 Episode 388 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH discuss ATC communication and radar outages from the perspective of the pilot and the controller. What are steps pilots and controllers can take to reestablish order and predictability when critical systems go down unexpectedly? We also discuss a real-life backup handheld radio story, circling to land expectations and m

OB387: More Right Rudder Jun 3, 2025 01:34 Episode 387 Show Notes Topic of the show: Staying On Your Toes, Sponsored by Patron DF On this week's show, RH and AG discuss staying current and expanding your horizons in aviation. How do you gain proficiency and confidence? Why is this so important in your aviation story? We also discuss a popular EFB routing issue, base entry reporting, and more of your awesome aviation questions. Th

OB386: VFR Vectors to Final May 27, 2025 01:34 Episode 386 Show Notes Topic of the show: VFR Vectors to Final. Sponsored by SGAC Patron SA On this week's show, RH and AG discuss sequencing VFR's to a Charlie airport and the etiquette involved on both sides of the mic. We also discuss a real life center controller sighting, confusing late night flying mistakes, and more of your awesome aviation feedback. Links: https://youtu.be/Dml3O6I

OB385: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Victor Airways May 20, 2025 01:34 Episode 385 Show Notes Topic of the show: When Airways Don't Intersect Sponsored by SGAC Patron BD. When your amended routing includes airways that look connected but actually aren't, what could possibly go wrong? We break down a real-world clearance confusion, the LOA behind it, and why trusting your automation might land you in a holding pattern of regret. Timely Feedback: 1. Pat

OB384: Mommy, Where Do LOAs Come From? May 13, 2025 01:34 Episode 384 Show Notes Topic of the show: Mommy, Where do LOA's Come From? RH and AG discuss Letters of Agreement between facilities. What are they, how do they work, why are they necessary? We also discuss some more career feedback for aspiring professional pilots and air traffic controllers, losing radios and using a satellite phone, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback

OB383: Aviation Career Day, Part 3 May 6, 2025 01:34 Episode 383 Show Notes Topic of the show: Aviation Career Day #3, sponsored by Patrons and PayPal supporters! On this week's show, RH and AG discuss the details of a pilot or controller career. We encourage everyone interested in these two career fields to ask questions, learn as much as you can about the field, and prepare for the inevitable challenges you will face in this industry. W

OB382: Aviation Career Day, Part 2 May 1, 2025 01:34 Episode 382 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week's show, AG and RH dig deeper into the time building phase for pilots and the training marathon for air traffic controllers. What do they recommend in these stages? What makes someone a standout candidate for the professional level? How can you prepare to get through this stage successfully? We also discuss hold for release, filing fl

OB381: Aviation Career Day, Part 1 Apr 21, 2025 01:34 Episode 381 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week's show, RH and AG dig deep into the application process for ATC and professional pilots. What are the prerequisites to apply? What should you expect in the application process? How do you choose the right flight school? How do you prepare for the Academy? We are starting a multi part series on the aviation careers we know the best.

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