Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
Air Traffic Talk 469 episodes Nov 11, 2026
Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk is a listener-supported podcast featuring real pilots and real controllers discussing aviation topics. The show is ad-free and offers early access and full archives to subscribers. It focuses on authentic aviation conversations that matter to enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Episodes
OB460: Go-Around—A Decision, Not a Failure
OB460: Go-Around—A Decision, Not a Failure Released early to show supporters on 10/26/2026 Public release: 11/11/2026 🐧 Supporters heard OB460 more than two weeks before the public feed. 🛫 Aim for a stabilized landing. Be ready for another approach. A go-around is a decision, not a failure. 🎧 Hear the next episode early! Join the Supporter Frequency for early releases, the full archive, bonus audi
OB459: All the Way to Narnia
OB459: All the Way to Narnia Released early to show supporters on 10/19/2026 Public release: 11/4/2026 🐧 Supporters heard OB459 more than two weeks before the public feed. ✈️ Late vectors, practice approaches, and a 737 cabin set to roast. Next stop: Narnia. 🎧 Get episodes early, the full archive, bonus audio, and private live streams. Join the Supporter Frequency at opposingbases.supercast.com. 🌐
OB458: To Wake or Not To Wake
OB458: To Wake or Not to Wake Released early to show supporters on 10/7/2026 Public release: 10/28/2026 🐧 Supporters heard OB458 three weeks before it reached the public feed. 🌀 Following a heavy on a visual approach? Who decides how much space you need? 🎧 Want episodes early, the full archive, bonus audio, and private live streams? Join the Supporter Frequency at opposingbases.supercast.com. 🌐 S
OB457: Home Field Advantage
OB457: Home Field Advantage Released early to show supporters on 10/5/2026 Public release: 10/21/2026 🐧 Supporters heard OB457 more than two weeks before it reached the public feed. ⚾️ Controllers know their home field. RH and AG explore five tips from the ATC home team!\ 📖 This week's discussion draws from "Shifting the Odds in Your Favor: Tips from the ATC Home Team," featured in the October edi
OB456: Rebel Vectors and Royal Holds
OB456: Rebel Vectors and Royal Holds Released early to show supporters on 9/28/2026 Public release: 10/14/2026 🐧 Supporters heard OB456 more than two weeks before it reached the public feed. 🎧 Want to stop waiting for the public release schedule? Join the Supporter Frequency for new episodes weeks early, the complete Opposing Bases archive, Deep Dives, bonus audio, private live recordings, and dir
OB455: A Tale of Two Missed Approaches
OB455: A Tale of Two Missed Approaches Released early to show supporters on 9/14/2026 Public release: 10/7/2026 ✈️ This week, one flight, two missed approaches, and two very different perspectives from opposite sides of the frequency. 🐧 Supporters heard OB455 on September 14—23 days before it reached the public feed. That early access is a major part of the Supporter Frequency: supporters get new
OB454: Anything But Dandy
OB454: Anything But Dandy – ILS Pilot Deviation Released early to show supporters on 9/7/2026 Public release: 9/30/2026 ✈️ This week, a routine ILS vector doesn't go quite as planned, leading RH and AG into a discussion about mistakes, communication, and knowing when it's time to stop trying to quietly fix the problem yourself. 🐧 Supporters heard OB454 more than three weeks before the public feed.
OB453: Free From the Bonds of Mortal Flying
OB453: Free From the Bonds of Mortal Flying: Mission-Specific Pilot Training Released early to show supporters on 8/31/2026 Public release: 9/23/2026 🏔️ This week, RH and AG head for the mountains and the flight levels with a bigger question in mind: does being legal and current really mean you're ready for the flying you want to do? 🐧 Supporters heard OB453 more than three weeks before the public
OB452: Both Sides of the Frequency
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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 . . .
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OB386: VFR Vectors to Final
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
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
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