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Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk
✈ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk.

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  • S1 Β· E454
    Today Β· 1 hr 18 min

    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. That early access is just one part of the Supporter Frequency: supporters also get the full Opposing Bases archive, episode Deep Dives, bonus audio, private live recordings, and supporter-only access that puts their questions, stories, and feedback much closer to the microphones. 🎧 Opposing Bases has no sponsors, no ad breaks, and no corporate sales pitch hiding in the middle of the show. The people listening to the show are the people who support it. That keeps Opposing Bases independent, ad-free, and focused entirely on the aviation conversations we actually want to have. πŸ‘€ Want to see what's happening beyond the public feed? Take a look inside the Supporter Frequency. πŸŽ™οΈ If Opposing Bases is already part of your weekly aviation routine, consider joining the crew. You'll get the show weeks early and help make sure we can keep producing it this way. Join us at Supercast. 🌐 Show notes, merch, and everything else: OpposingBases.com Most of all, thank you to the supporters already on the iceberg. You are the reason Opposing Bases can remain ad-free, independent, listener-driven, and on the frequency every week. 🐧✈️

  • S1 Β· E453
    September 23 Β· 1 hr 7 min

    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 πŸ”οΈ 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 feed. They also get the full archive, Deep Dives, bonus audio, private live recordings, and a much closer seat to the listener stories and conversations that shape the show. πŸ‘€ Want to see what's happening beyond the public feed? Take a look inside the Supporter Frequency. 🎧 If Opposing Bases is already part of your week, Supercast is where the rest of the show lives. Join us at Supercast. We'd be glad to have you on the iceberg. πŸŽ™οΈ Show notes, merch, and everything else: OpposingBases.com Thanks for listening β€” and especially to the supporters who keep Opposing Bases ad-free, independent, and on the frequency every week. 🐧✈️

  • S1 Β· E452
    September 16 Β· 1 hr 14 min

    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 you may never see. ✈️ Cockpit workload, controller workload, patience, frequency discipline, hidden ATC constraints β€” and why your direct may be someone else's delay. After 452 episodes, this conversation gets remarkably close to explaining why Opposing Bases exists in the first place. 🐧 Supporters heard this episode 21 days before the public feed. They also get the full Opposing Bases archive, bonus audio, private live recordings, and the supporter email channel that supplies many of the questions and stories you hear on the show. πŸ‘€ Want to see what's happening beyond the public feed? Take a look inside the Supporter Frequency. 🎧 Want to help keep Opposing Bases ad-free and listener-supported? Join the crew on Supercast. We'd be glad to have you on the iceberg. πŸŽ™οΈ Show notes, merch, and everything else: OpposingBases.com Thanks for listening β€” and especially to the supporters who make the show possible every week. 🐧✈️

  • S1 Β· E451
    September 9 Β· 1 hr 13 min

    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 awareness. 🐧 Supporters heard this episode 14 days before the public feed. They also get the full Opposing Bases archive, bonus audio, private live recordings, and the supporter email channel that supplies many of the questions and stories you hear on the show. πŸ‘€ Want to see what's happening beyond the public feed? Take a look inside the Supporter Frequency. 🎧 Want to help keep Opposing Bases ad-free and listener-supported? Join the crew on Supercast. We'd be glad to have you on the iceberg. πŸŽ™οΈ Show notes, merch, and everything else: OpposingBases.com Thanks for listening β€” and especially to the supporters who make the show possible every week. 🐧✈️

  • S1 Β· E450
    September 2 Β· 1 hr 6 min

    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 β€” just two aviation nerds talking about flying, controlling, and the National Airspace System every single week. The reason we've been able to keep doing it is simple: the listeners who support the show. 🐧 Supporters hear new episodes first, get the full archive and bonus content, and send in the questions, stories, and feedback that regularly become part of the show itself. They aren't just listening to Opposing Bases β€” they help make it. πŸ‘€ Curious what's happening beyond the public feed? Take a look inside the Supporter Frequency. 🎧 Want to be part of the community that keeps Opposing Bases flying every week? Join us on Supercast. We'd be glad to have you on the iceberg. πŸŽ™οΈ Show notes, merch, and everything else: OpposingBases.com Thanks for listening β€” and thanks to the supporters who have kept this show going for 450 episodes. 🐧✈️

  • S1 Β· E449
    August 26 Β· 1 hr 24 min

    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 AG, RH, and the listeners who bring their own experience to the conversation. No traditional ads. No corporate network. The reason the show has been able to keep going week after week is simple: the listeners who support it. 🐧 Supporters hear new episodes first, get the full archive and bonus content, and send in the questions, stories, and feedback that regularly become part of the show itself. They aren't just listening to Opposing Bases β€” they help make it. πŸ‘€ Curious what's happening beyond the public feed? Take a look inside the Supporter Frequency. 🎧 Want to be part of the community that keeps Opposing Bases flying every week? Join us on Supercast. We'd be glad to have you on the iceberg. πŸŽ™οΈ Show notes, merch, and everything else: OpposingBases.com Thanks for listening β€” and thanks to the supporters who have kept this show going for 449 episodes. 🐧✈️

  • S1 Β· E448
    August 19 Β· 1 hr 6 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E447
    August 12 Β· 1 hr 12 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E446
    August 5 Β· 1 hr 12 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E445
    July 29 Β· 1 hr 11 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E444
    July 22 Β· 1 hr 22 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • July 15 Β· 1 hr 29 min

    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 episode was recorded in 2023, so always use the current official 2026 AirVenture NOTICE as your primary source for procedures, frequencies, dates, arrivals, departures, parking, and airport-specific information. πŸ“„ View the official 2026 AirVenture NOTICE: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-fly-in-flying-to-oshkosh/eaa-airventure-oshkosh-notam AG and RH will not be attending AirVenture in 2026, so there will not be an Opposing Bases live show at Oshkosh this year. We hope this re-release still helps pilots prepare, brief, and fly safely if they're headed to Wisconsin. Want the supporter-only deep dive comparing the 2023 episode to the 2026 NOTICE, plus community discussion about flying to Oshkosh? Join us on Supercast: https://opposingbases.supercast.com Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. πŸŽ™οΈ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Support the show and unlock early access, bonus audio, transcripts, community discussion, and the full back catalog at opposingbases.supercast.com. 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, certified flight instructor, and the current official FAA/EAA AirVenture NOTICE.

  • S1 Β· E443
    July 8 Β· 1 hr 28 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E442
    July 1 Β· 1 hr 4 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E441
    June 24 Β· 1 hr 18 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E440
    June 17 Β· 1 hr 19 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E439
    June 10 Β· 1 hr 10 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E438
    June 3 Β· 1 hr 7 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E437
    May 27 Β· 1 hr 12 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

  • S1 Β· E436
    May 20 Β· 1 hr 19 min

    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. πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

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