Episode 373 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Archie League and His Award. On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the Archie League Award for ATC, why it’s important and a quick rundown on Archie League himself, the first air traffic controller. We also play the pilot’s prayer, discuss visual approach backups, and answer more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.

Links:

https://www.natca.org/2023/08/21/archie-league-and-the-genesis-of-federal-air-traffic-control/

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/flythetransition/episodes/Episode-50---Inside-the-Tower--the-Cockpit-Opposing-Bases-RH-on-ATC--Airlines--and-Career-Shifts-e2ut9kg

2018 Archie Awards: President’s Award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bgzG9SAJuY for this save: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROTcj9NkD7A

Timely Feedback:

1. Controller Charles Delta sent audio on flight following usage into Cigarette Airport

2. Patron JT sends info on CRJ climate control and warring zones

3. Patron JK sends follow up on why his students go to CCB airport

4. Patron Zulu sent audio about old radios and delayed gratification

5. Patron WM asks about backing up a visual with an RNAV

Feedback

1. Lord AJ wrote a prayer and it was read in audio by Patron BS

2. Patron ED asks about EDCT’s (expect departure clearance time)

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. Music bumpers by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net.

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Episode 372 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Wrong Runway Landing On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a wrong surface landing event and the takeaways for users of the NAS. We also discuss non-towered operations very close to a Charlie surface area and more of your aviation questions and feedback.

Links:

https://www.avweb.com/features/when-brevity-leads-to-levity/

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC Patron BJS takes a trip down memory lane on ASR approaches, ADF and no GPS.

Feedback

1. SGAC AMM shares a “brevity for levity” article from IFR Magazine

2. Patron JT sent an audio question about frequencies

3. Patron JK sent a question about tight class C airspace, uncontrolled fields, and 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 feedback@opposingbases.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 or certified flight instructor.

Episode 371 Show Notes

Topic of the show:

Off-Field Emergency Landing and CAP Response On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss the excellent response of both ATC and Civil Air Patrol to an off-field emergency landing. What can controllers learn from this story that will help them be better prepared to respond to a pilot in distress? What can pilots learn from the event? We also discuss amazing glider records, European flight following, and more of your awesome feedback.

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron EK sent feedback about OB 370

2. Patron CA also sent a quick note about 370

Feedback

1. Patron LB sent feedback about flying in Belgium

2. Patron TWH sent a note about glider flying

3. Patron DGL sent audio about an emergency

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. 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.