Episode 368 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Flying Through Fires, By SGAC Patron CB. RH and AG read feedback from CB about being a firefighting pilot.  What type of training is involved?  How do you get qualified to fly in this type of operation?  How does this compare to military flying? We also discuss situational awareness near Class Bravo airspace, facility tours, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.  This week’s episode is packed with nuggets of aviation gold.  You don’t want to miss it!

Links:

You Don’t Have to Put on the Red Light http://cfi.tips/red, I fly with this headlamp: https://a.co/d/9nWPMnD

Timely Feedback:

1. Patrons SH sent follow up about his home Sim setup and copilot

2. Patron RD sent headlamp feedback, see links

3. Patron SB sent Night VFR flying feedback

Feedback

1. SGAC AM sent a question about satellite airport wildlife NOTAMs

2. SGAC JK sent highlights from a recent facility tour

3. Patron 1dullgeek sent a question about bickering on frequency

4. Patron SM sent a quick note on episode 355, ATC Emergency Mode Engaged

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. 

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Episode 367 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Overcoming “Failures” on Checkrides By Patron DF  On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss getting through mistakes on checkrides and what we can learn from DF’s experiences.  How do you regroup after a mistake?  Can ATC help?  Is the examiner looking for your response to the mistake to determine if you pass or fail?  We discuss our own checkride experiences so you can learn from our mistakes.  We also review over water flight planning tools, fun interactions with ATC, and more of your aviation questions and feedback.  This episode is packed and you don’t want to skip it.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patrons PS, MK and AS sent feedback about the sat phone topic

2. SGAC Patron RLH shares about a product for locating ships in real time over water

3. Patron AJ sent an announcement and feedback that is not short

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron SH sends a story about his granddaughters

2. SGAC Patron BJ sends a recap of his favorite 15 min of OB

3. Patron AMB sent audio about military interactions

4. Patron AD shares a photo of a recent Antarctic trip

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. 

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Episode 366 Show Notes 

Topic of the show: Flights of Firsts. RH and AG talk about why getting out of your comfort zone is important in GA flying, inspired by Patron CGS.  We also discuss the lessons learned in night VFR flying, the pitfalls of an unfamiliar airplane at night, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.  This episode is packed with aviation gold and you don't want to miss it!

 It's not too late to get OB MERCH: https://www.opposingbases.com/shop/

Nominations for the 2024 OBEY Awards are being accepted now!  [email protected]

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron CL talks night VFR flying

2. Patron DD sent audio feedback

3. Patron TH sent follow up feedback to 365

Feedback

1. Patron JG

2. Patron DS talks GPS phones

3. Patron TWH sent glider feedback

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. 

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Episode 365 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Night VFR Flying From Patron TH On this week’s episode, RH and AG discuss the separate night VFR rating in Australia and what it means for us in the US.  What should instructors emphasize in their student’s requisite night training to prepare them for the risks involved?  We also discuss electric air taxis, contract towers, and spin training.  This is our last episode of 2024.  Happy New Year!

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron ES discusses spins

2. Patron JW gets the shortest email award with a question about contract towers

3. MJ may have met a fellow listener

Feedback

1. Patron BF sends a note about retirement

2. Patron SN asks about Air Taxis

3. Patron PA sent a poem!

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. 

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Episode 364 Show Notes

Topic of the show: What is Your On-course Heading? From Patron AS On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss “on course heading”.  What does it mean and why does ATC need to know?  We also discuss our opinions on the latest developments in New York airspace, Class C redesigns, and more of your awesome aviation feedback.  Merry Christmas!

Links:

https://reason.org/aviation-policy-news/newark-air-traffic-control-shifted-to-philadelphia-tracon/#:~:text=The%20long%2Dplanned%20move%20shrinks,of%2085%25%20fully%20certified%20controllers.

Timely Feedback:

1. Listener IP sent an article about the issues at N90 and PHL approach.

2. SGAC Patron SE shared their driveway Christmas light redesign and RDU airspace redesign proposal.

3. Patron CL discusses spin training

Feedback

1. Patron JH talks about flight following vs advisory frequencies

2. Patron RJI shares about a recent trip to the local tower.

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. 

Holiday/Christmas audio used during this special episode is from https://www.youtube.com/@audiolibrary_ no copyright music in library for creators. Music: Deck the Halls - Jingle Punks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VO3w8na3CA

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Episode 359 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we discuss ASR/PAR approaches at TRIAD, filing instrument flight plans for local practice approaches, and best practices for VFR pilots that operate near any airport in the NAS.  This episode is packed with important aviation tips and tricks to keep you safe!

Timely Feedback:

1. TRIAD Vet/Cigarette Rookie Charles Delta shares some information about no gyro approaches at TRIAD back in 1954.

2. SGAC Patron ED explains how you can get experience flying a PAR/ASR approach.

3. Patron SP points out that pilots need to trust but verify when it comes to terrain and radar services. https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-alerts/Documents/SA-013.pdf

4. Patron MCB asks about treating an aircraft as an emergency without a specific request from the pilot.

5. Patron SW shares some cool EFB tips. https://notams.aim.faa.gov/fnsprintservice/cndServlet

Feedback

1. SCAG Patron AM asks the best way to file an IFR flight plan for a local flight and practice approaches. 

2. Patron RR shares stories about their pipeline patrol days and their hesitancy to call ATC.

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. 

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Episode 358 Show Notes

Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss a very well prepared pilot’s plan and his backup to the plan during questionable weather.  What can pilot’s learn from this story that will help them better prepare for their next IFR flight?  What considerations are the controllers making during inclement weather that can have a positive outcome on the flight?  And most importantly, how do you become a better user of the NAS?  We also discuss creative center communication methods, a ground controller that loves his job, and more of your awesome feedback!  This is a fun episode and you don’t want to miss it!

Links:

Help Bring Christmas Joy to NC Flood Victim Families

https://www.gofundme.com/f/christmas-joy-to-nc-flood-victim-families

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC Patron AK shares a little more insight about diverse vector areas.

2. Patron YB shares their unique checkride story.

Feedback

1. Patron MA shares their recent currency flight and receiving praise from the controller for being awesome.

2. Patron BK shares a great story about the center using every means possible to get in touch with an aircraft.

3. Patron HTB shares audio of a her top secret most favorite controller in the NAS.

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. 

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