Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 363 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss risk vs. reward in flight training and ATC on the job training. Can trainers prepare students for real life scenarios if they protect the trainee from difficult and challenging scenarios?  Does the risk of spins outweigh the benefits of learning how to recover?  Does watching a student work a complex/busy scenario expose them to the risk of killing their confidence?  We also discuss taxi procedures, transponders, and a ton of new ratings.  This is an aviation packed episode and you don’t want to miss it!   Timely Feedback: 1. SGAC Patron SE shared a missed approach procedure with a phone number in the event of lost comms! 2. Patron JMR shared more about DVAs and where to find them.    Feedback: 1. Patron CV asked our thoughts on taking forever to taxi.  2. Patron RWD is taking his knowledge from Opposing Bases and applying it in the NAS! 3. Patron RN asked about transponder codes and how they appear on ground control screens.   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 [email protected].  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. 

Episode 362 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the dreaded flashing red light from the control tower indicating it was unsafe to land.  The pilot was experiencing an emergency and determined landing was the safest way to conclude the flight.  Why would a tower controller deny a landing?  What other options does the pilot have during a no-radio emergency?    Timely Feedback: 1. Patron KK shares some follow up about the nasty-gram from the airport authority regarding noise abatement. 2. SGAC Patron WC offers a compromise for noise abatement concerns. 3. Patron AMB shares a creative crew scheduling technique.  4. Patron MIK shares audio about Cowboy Delta visual approaches.   Feedback: 1. Patron SRD shared a story of getting locked out of their own flight deck while parked at the gate! 2. Patron SS shares a story of a friendly TRACON controller offering flight following.   Mentioned on the show:. AOPA Airport Support Network: https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/airports-and-airspace/airport-advocacy/asn.      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 [email protected].  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. 

Episode 361 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG share their thoughts about an airport sending a letter of admonishment to a pilot for not following a voluntary noise abatement procedure.  Are noise abatement procedures required or voluntary?  How can an IFR pilot comply with a noise abatement procedure while complying with an ATC instruction?  Why do neighbors complain about noise from the airport?  We also discuss the newest ATC dating app, reporting the airport in sight, and lost comms while VFR in a Class Bravo.  This episode is packed with aviation fun.  Enjoy!   Links: https://youtu.be/c3uo_dkTBt4   Timely Feedback: 1. City of 5 Smells: Revealed! 2. SGAC Patron DZ found a cool video of a PAR approach: https://youtu.be/c3uo_dkTBt4 3. Patron DM likens flight following light to an ATC dating app. 4. Patron HTB shares some timely ATC turkey calls.   Feedback   1. Patron PS wants out advice on lost comms while VFR inside a Class Bravo. 2. Patron DT asks about reporting the airport in sight. 3. Patron DR explains why the bill paying system in Europe is amazing.   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 [email protected].  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. 

Episode 360 Show Notes   Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG will make their pitch to the powers above to make Universal Flight Following Light a real safety feature in the NAS.  Why would both pilots and controllers benefit from this product?  How would we roll it out in the NAS?  We also discuss how sectors are divided, traffic alerts, and more of your fantastic aviation feedback.    Links: Technique: What's the frequency? By Tom LeCompte https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/january/pilot/technique-whats-the-frequency     Timely Feedback: 1. Patron RW shared an AOPA article about air to air frequencies https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/january/pilot/technique-whats-the-frequency 2. Patron RR gives a little more information about his pipeline flying days under the Charlies of America. 3. Patron 1DG used “We love ATC” in the flight plan remarks and shared the response.   Feedback   1. SGAC Patron SA shares his thoughts on the show and his situational awareness.  Thank you! 2. Patron ACF shares audio of a recent traffic alert and wants to know how it could have gone better. 3. Patron JKC wants to know why sectors are divided sideways.   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 [email protected].  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.