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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Air Traffic Talk
Air Traffic Control
Pilot Training
Emergency Procedures
Aviation Safety
Angel Flight
Kids In Aviation
Aviation Community
Instrument Flight Rules
FAA
Feedback
Go-Arounds
Penguin Airlines
Situational Awareness
ODP
Pilot Experience
Wildlife Management
Opposite Direction Operations
Listener Feedback
Simulator Training
Gliding

Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk ✈ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎧 Want early access and full archives? Join the crew at opposingbases.supercast.com. πŸ›©οΈ Listener-supported. No ads. Just aviation conversations that matter. πŸ“Έ Instagram: @opposing_bases 🌍 Show site: opposingbases.com

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Latest Episodes

OB423: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 2

Released to show supporters on 1/28/2026 Public release scheduled for 2/18/2026

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real ta... more

OB422: Navigating IFR Frequency Land, Part 1

Released to show supporters on 1/28/2026 Public release scheduled for 2/11/2026

Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real ta... more

OB421: Wrong Comms, Not Lost Comms

Released to show supporters on 1/21/2026 Public release scheduled for 2/4/2026

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OB420: Special Pilot Separation

Released to show supporters on 1/14/2026 Public release scheduled for 1/28/2026

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Recent Guests

Delta Fox Treads
Retired Army Pilot and participant in the summer camp currency training
Episode: OB401: Currency Camp Debrief
Charlie Alpha
A member of the aviation community who shared a significant story about fatigue during their police career.
Episode: OB400: Squawk 0400, Remain This Frequency
Captain Dana
A friend and mentor to the hosts, who contributed messages celebrating the episode milestone.
Episode: OB400: Squawk 0400, Remain This Frequency
Bravo Kilo
Super controller from Oshkosh who contributes insights on aviation disaster response efforts
Episode: OB352: General Aviation's Natural Disaster Response

Hosts

Romeo Hotel
Co-host and First Officer at Penguin Airlines, former regional pilot turned controller.
Alpha Golf
Co-host and retired Army pilot.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Consistency

    The hosts have released a quality episode every week for EIGHT YEARS! As another adult with a job and family, I know that isn’t easy. Thanks for the dedication. (Sneaky feedback: Would it be harder or easier to be this consistent if you had jobs with typical 9 to 5 working hours?)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Romeo Lima
    Canada25 days ago
  • Staying Sharp

    Been listening for the majority of my flight training in my Mooney and recently completed (and passed) my IFR check ride in the great white north.

    OB has been invaluable in keeping my head in the game between flights as a private pilot with a busy professional life. I truly think you made my IFR flight training much more efficient. Speaking to centre frequency the first time felt like a non-event thanks to the confidence I have on the radio courtesy of your show.

    I appreciate all you do for a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jrhv
    Canadaa month ago
  • Feedback in a review

    An amazing show that has increased my knowledge of the NAS and makes me even more eager to continue my training for Instrument, Commercial, CFI and maybe even all the way to ATP.

    I have begun working my way through the backlog on the fruit player while spending 36 hours a week driving. I recently listened to OB391 and it reminded me of when in my private training on a night xc coming back from doing my tower solos at the delta under the former mob boss bravo now a senator bravo to the thunderb... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quebec Papa
    United Statesa month ago
  • Learn how to impersonate a federal employee the slow way

    At my glider club on a recent bad weather day, hangar talk ensued. The topic was our glider op's separation from an arrival into the nearby Hipster Charlie. I, an instrument-rated airplane and glider private pilot was doing my best to represent the Opposing Bases ethos of good NAS citizenship to a group of glider pilots, most of whose idea of instrument procedures is fuzzy at best, and involves a cell phone with Google Maps at worst. Beyond walking them through the routes and altitude restrictio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlphaCharlieFoxtrot
    United Statesa month ago
  • Five stars but WART!

    Guys awesome show. Thank you, I listened to every show in the past year starting from the 1st all the way to today to improve my ATC skills. but……how did you miss talking about WART, this is extremely helpful to ATC and lets folks training seem like pros. When making a practice approach request, use the WART format. Much like PTAC. Weather, approach, route, terminate. Approach Nxxxxx with approach request. Nxxxxx say request β€œwe have information alpha for Mather, request ILSZ22L practice ap... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rich71717171
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback often highlights the show's engaging storytelling and relatable anecdotes about real-life aviation experiences.
Several users commend the hosts for their approachable explanations of air traffic control and flying techniques.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and practical aviation knowledge shared by the hosts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#4
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#96
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#28
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Apple Podcasts
#181
Canada/Leisure
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#24
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

OB412: Sectional Scent, Premature Descent
Q: What kind of advanced notices needed when Metroplex changes their runways?
There isn't much coordination; it's more of a notification to the adjoining sectors that the change has already occurred.
OB410: Essential Volunteers
Q: Do you feel you are being rewarded enough for your work?
The sentiment expresses that people are doing a great job despite the difficult circumstances of working without pay.
OB410: Essential Volunteers
Q: How do you feel about working right now?
It feels like we're piloting a new field of volunteer air traffic control amid this situation.
OB401: Currency Camp Debrief
Q: What questions still remain for you after this experience?
Delta Fox expressed a desire to gain more actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) experience with an instructor to prepare for real scenarios effectively.
OB401: Currency Camp Debrief
Q: What habits could you adopt from this experience?
Delta Fox mentioned adopting a mindset focusing on engine failure scenarios during pre-flight preparation, which is crucial for twin engine flying.

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