Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk


Welcome to Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk.  Our aviation podcast is delivered by two experienced pilots that work as air traffic controllers.  We fly in the NAS and we interact with the community through our podcast.  Our show is driven by your feedback and questions.  Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!

Sep 6, 2021

Episode 193 Show Notes

 

Topic of the show: AG and RH go back to ATC basics and discuss a few of our local letters of agreement with surrounding facilities, how that changes your flight path, and how those reroutes relate to airspace.  We also discuss merging target procedures with a duplicate target, flight following, and more of your aviation questions. 

 

Timely Feedback:

  1. 1. PATRON Alpha Charlie shares an audio example of “hold for release”.
  2. 2. PATRON Delta Tango gives us an update on private pilot training.
  3. 3. PATRON RWK shares some clarifications on vector to final chat.
  4. 4. PATRON Mike Kilo shares his thoughts on the GPS/Vector to final discussion.

 

Feedback

  1. SGAC Patron Juliet Sierra sent audio feedback about graphical TFRs.
  2. PATRON Golf Mike sent questions about re establishing comms.
  3. PATRON India Hotel got flip flopped so many times it made him dizzy.
  4. PATRON Alpha Alpha Charlie has a question about internation overflights.
  5. PATRON Juliet Bravo sent audio about a traffic alert (of himself).

 

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 feedback@opposingbases.com. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases.  Music by audionautix.com.  Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.  Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

Legal Notice  The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC.  Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.  All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only.  There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA.  All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent.  For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor.  Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.