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 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 occurrences in the national airspace system. The hosts and guests do not represent the FAA or NATCA and express their own views and opinions.2018-2025 © Educación
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  • The Migration Message

    The Migration Message
    Jul 8 2025

    Thanks for tuning in to this special update.


    Opposing Bases is moving to Supercast, where supporters get early access, bonus content, and full archive access through a private podcast feed.

    This message explains what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can keep hearing the full show with no interruptions.

    To migrate or join the Penguin Club, visit: opposingbases.supercast.com

    Have a great week, and thanks for listening!
    Visit our website at OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more.

    You can support the show by joining the crew at opposingbases.supercast.com, or by visiting the Support page on our website.

    Keep the feedback coming—it drives the show!
    Use the "Send Audio to AG and RH" button on our site to record a message, or email us using the tier-specific address found on your Supercast dashboard. 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 may not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws, rules, or regulations, consult an aviation attorney or certified flight instructor.
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  • OB391: Lost Radar Procedures, Revisited

    OB391: Lost Radar Procedures, Revisited
    Jul 1 2025

    Episode 391 Show Notes

    Topic of the show: In this episode, RH and AG revisit a recent ATC radar and radio outage to explore why some facilities/pilots can’t simply "call Center" when everything fails. They break down the structural differences between co-located and remote sectors and why redundancy didn’t work as expected. We also discussed a listener’s question about what happens when multiple aircraft are on conflicting courses: who has to move out of the way.

    Feedback

    1. SGAC Patron AD asks how controllers decide who to move out of the way when a conflict requires the controller to make a move.

    AG and RH will be recording a live episode of Opposing Bases at AirVenture 2025, hosted by AOPA! Saturday, July 26 at 10am, AOPA Pavilion. Join us for a live recording, audience Q&A, and plenty of laughs. After the show, we’ll head next door for a Meet & Greet at the AOPA 39 Lounge. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you!

    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.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • OB390: PTACtical Phraseology

    OB390: PTACtical Phraseology
    Jun 24 2025

    Episode 390 Show Notes

    Topic of the show: On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss audio feedback from the Badger Pilot on best practices for conducting practice approaches if the tower is no longer participating in radar like services. We also discuss parallel ILS/RNAV approaches, tons of checkride announcements, and more of your amazing aviation feedback/questions.

    Feedback

    1. Patron EM asks about visual separation on parallel RNAV approaches.

    2. Patron SG shared some great audio of his co-pilot’s radio skills.

    Mentioned on the show: “For the 6th consecutive year, PilotEdge is hosting SimVenture- a virtual Oshkosh fly-in experience. Using a computer flight simulator, join hundreds of other pilots online and fly the iconic Fisk VFR arrival into Oshkosh a week ahead of the real AirVenture in order to prepare for your actual flight, or just experience the thrill of it for fun. And the best part? The voices you’ll hear on the radio aren’t just any controllers - they’re the real Oshkosh air traffic controllers meaning you’ll be getting as close to the real thing as possible, all from the comfort of your home cockpit.

    SimVenture is happening July 11-13th on the PilotEdge flight simulator network. The event is free for new users. Visit pilotedge.net/simventure to learn more.”

    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.

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    1 h y 13 m
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Once you check in with AG and RH and get your code for flight following, you may spend the rest of your time in the TRIAD airspace continually requesting delay vectors (or may an indefinate hold at girlfriend) so you can listen in to the wisdom and humor of the two best controllers on the planet. They peel back the layers of air traffic control and give pilots essential information that will help them to navigate the NAS and be better plane drivers and confident radio talkers. After digesting more than 200 episodes of Opposing Bases you will possibly never have another "piglet moment" when you fear that the next thing you hear is the Brasher Warning. So wipe the PTAC drool off of your face and standby to be entertained and informed.

Landing will be at your own risk

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You want fantasy? Forget Tolkien; hear from the TERPS Elf. Legal thriller? Forget Grisham; tune in for Brasher warnings. Flying? Forget Langewiesche; hear about RH’s experience with the regionals. Military? Forget Sun Tzu; hear about AG’s training flights in army helicopters. Symbols? Forget Dan Brown; hear about the mythical Triad, the Frozen North, and the Coffee Delta. Keeping clean from dust and dirt? Forget Good Housekeeping; hear about pilotsaks. Classism? Forget Harper Lee; hear about the plight of the Center controllers. Yes, Opposing Bases truly has something for everyone!

Best thing on Audible!

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I used to think that air traffic controllers and airline pilots were almost like robots, always speaking in a cryptographic language and never flubbing anything.
Unfortunately I stumbled across this podcast and quickly my dreams were shattered as I realized AG and RH make as many or possibly even more mistakes than I do and I'm not even a pilot!
AG and RH also have the unique ability to explain complicated questions so non pilots can understand them even better than they do.

All kidding aside AG and RH have a wealth of knowledge that they freely hand over to all the listeners and all the effort they put into the show is the reason they are #1.

At this point in life I only fly RC aircraft however I have dreams of flying full scale and Opposing Bases is on the top of the list every week to increase my aviation knowledge.

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Thanks for teaching me the truth about air traffic

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