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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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... Read more

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OB004: "Cleared to Land" and Solving The Mystery of "Opposing Bases"

OB004: "Cleared to Land" and Solving The Mystery of "Opposing Bases"

AG and RH answer Captain Nick's question about landing clearances in the US vs. Europe, discuss the show title, and shar... Read more

23 Jan 2018

51mins

Ranked #2

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OB017: Southwest Airlines Flight 1380

OB017: Southwest Airlines Flight 1380

Two controller's thoughts on SWA1380. Riordan’s family has set up a memorial trust in her name to support “causes that J... Read more

23 Apr 2018

1hr 7mins

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OB96: Pop Up IFR and Straight-In Approaches

OB96: Pop Up IFR and Straight-In Approaches

Episode 96 Show Notes Topic of the show:  AG and RH catch up on a mountain of your questions and feedback! Timely Feedba... Read more

28 Oct 2019

1hr 22mins

Ranked #4

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OB64: Atlanta TRACON (A80), Part 1

OB64: Atlanta TRACON (A80), Part 1

Episode 64 Show Notes Topic of the show: JEC sent in audio several weeks ago regarding Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) ap... Read more

18 Mar 2019

1hr 10mins

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Ranked #5

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OB78: Practice Approaches: Tips and Tricks

OB78: Practice Approaches: Tips and Tricks

Episode 78 Show Notes Topic of the show: What is the best way to accomplish practice approaches?  AG and RH discuss what... Read more

24 Jun 2019

1hr 12mins

Ranked #6

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OB031: Non-Towered Airports

OB031: Non-Towered Airports

AG and RH discuss departures from non-towered airports and listener feedback. Have a great week and thanks for listenin... Read more

30 Jul 2018

1hr 10mins

Ranked #7

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OB041: Reroute Assignment

OB041: Reroute Assignment

Where in the world do Letters of Agreement come from and how can pilots plan ahead?  AG and RH discuss LOAs, their inten... Read more

8 Oct 2018

1hr 2mins

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OB75: Class Delta Communication and Coordination

OB75: Class Delta Communication and Coordination

Episode 75 Show Notes Did you miss our first T shirt buy opportunity?  Check out your new choices and buy your Opposing ... Read more

3 Jun 2019

1hr 9mins

Ranked #9

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OB043: Transmission Timing and Standby Etiquette

OB043: Transmission Timing and Standby Etiquette

What does it mean when a controller says "Standby"?  Why is it taking him/her so long to respond to the pilot?  AG and R... Read more

22 Oct 2018

1hr

Ranked #10

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OB68: ARTCCs vs TRACONs

OB68: ARTCCs vs TRACONs

Episode 68 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH read some feedback from Foxtrot Foxtrot from “Frozen Tundra Center” a... Read more

15 Apr 2019

1hr 5mins

Ranked #11

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OB061: Family Flight Night

OB061: Family Flight Night

Episode 61 Show Notes Topic of the show:  Delta Whiskey sent in some questions regarding a recent show on the Aviation ... Read more

25 Feb 2019

1hr 13mins

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OB056: Miracle on the Hudson

OB056: Miracle on the Hudson

Episode 56 Show Notes Topic of the show:  Aviation Heroes! Miracle on the Hudson 10th Anniversary Celebration. Visit Sul... Read more

21 Jan 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #13

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OB69: Category III Approaches and Autoland

OB69: Category III Approaches and Autoland

Episode 69 Show Notes Topic of the show: Autoland in advanced aircraft! Lima Bravo sent in some great questions about “A... Read more

22 Apr 2019

1hr 8mins

Ranked #14

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OB042: Victory Vector, Come On Over to My Sector

OB042: Victory Vector, Come On Over to My Sector

What information do controllers use to vector and clear aircraft for instrument approaches?  Position, Turn, Altitude, C... Read more

15 Oct 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #15

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OB039: Map Overload

OB039: Map Overload

What do we depict on our radar scopes? What can we see? What maps do we use to get aircraft from point A to B? What is h... Read more

24 Sep 2018

1hr 2mins

Ranked #16

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OB033: The Great East West ATC Throwdown

OB033: The Great East West ATC Throwdown

We follow up on some questions regarding ODPs from last week and briefly discuss the recent accident near Seattle. RH in... Read more

13 Aug 2018

1hr 10mins

Ranked #17

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OB77: Everyone Is Cleared to Land

OB77: Everyone Is Cleared to Land

Episode 77 Show Notes Topic of the show: Controller responsibilities for clearing IFR aircraft in an out of non-towered ... Read more

17 Jun 2019

1hr 12mins

Ranked #18

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OB102: Aviation Geek-Speak

OB102: Aviation Geek-Speak

Episode 102 Show Notes Topic of the show:  RH and AG tackle more listener questions and feedback about ATC, Class Char... Read more

9 Dec 2019

1hr 25mins

Ranked #19

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OB098: IFR Potpourri

OB098: IFR Potpourri

OB98 Topic of the show: PATRON Bravo Delta inspired this week’s discussion about the differences between “resume own nav... Read more

11 Nov 2019

1hr 24mins

Ranked #20

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OB100: A Cornucopia Of Cacophonies

OB100: A Cornucopia Of Cacophonies

Episode 100 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH would like to extend a giant thank you to our listeners, our suppo... Read more

25 Nov 2019

1hr 46mins

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