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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 486 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationCoursesEducationLeisure | |||

OB458: To Wake or Not to Wake
Released early to show supporters on 10/7/2026 Public release: 10/28/2026
🐧 Supporters heard OB458 three weeks before it reached the public feed.
🌀 Following a heavy on a visual approach? Who decides how much spa... more
OB457: Home Field Advantage
Released early to show supporters on 10/5/2026 Public release: 10/21/2026
🐧 Supporters heard OB457 more than two weeks before it reached the public feed.
⚾️ Controllers know their home field. RH and AG explore five ... more
OB456: Rebel Vectors and Royal Holds
Released early to show supporters on 9/28/2026 Public release: 10/14/2026
🐧 Supporters heard OB456 more than two weeks before it reached the public feed.
🎧 Want to stop waiting for the public release sched... more
OB455: A Tale of Two Missed Approaches
Released early to show supporters on 9/14/2026 Public release: 10/7/2026
✈️ This week, one flight, two missed approaches, and two very different perspectives from opposite sides of the frequency.
🐧 Suppor... more
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10/10 would recommend, but alas we are only allowed to give 5 stars. Looking for a podcast that will have you craving more? Look no further, Opposing Bases offers: insightful information into the world of aviation, trash talking center controllers, and laughs about poor penguins being thrown mercilessly into the ocean. This show is perfect for all ages and well worth the listen!
This is one of those aviation podcasts that manages to make its topics relevant to just about every corner of the industry. It doesn’t really matter what you fly, where you fly, what country is on your licence, how many hours are in your logbook, or whether you’re a student, instructor, airline pilot, corporate pilot, controller, small engine mechanic or just an aviation nerd. There is almost always something in each episode that applies to you… Or eventually will.
I’m a corporate pilot from th... more
What you might think are audio issues on your end is not, in fact, the case. If you think your audio is cutting in and out give it a few seconds and you’ll realize it’s just the two hosts trying to speak through their own laughter or sound out a difficult word. Listen a little longer and you’ll be stifling your own laughter along side them. Seriously though, RH and AG do such a good job of keeping things light hearted while discussing very serious topics and giving me something to consider for m... more
I was listening to OB as I completed some tasks around the house, something I’ve done for many years, and happened upon my framed solo certificate from the U.S. Navy dated Halloween 1978 along with retirement memorabilia from the Navy and airline careers. Wow, that long ago?
Continuing to work part-time as a CFI and Instrument ground instructor, this show frequently reminds me of some situation or question encountered during my nearly 5 decades of flying and instructing.
Your excellent commen... more
As a longtime listener of the Opposing Bases podcast I have heard it all. Which is to say I have heard countless entertaining reviews about how great the show is. So much so that I’m afraid I can’t come up with anything new and refreshing to say. So instead, I will just add my two cents. This show is seriously amazing. As an Advanced Ground Instructor and recently minted Instrument Ground Instructor, the advice I receive from AG and RH every week that I can use for myself, and that I can also co... more
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Aviation-focused conversations with two veteran pilots-turned-ATC, blending practical training guidance, real-world NAS operations, and witty banter. Topics frequently center on ATC procedures, airspace management, instrument training, and how pilots and controllers collaborate under pressure. Noteworthy is the duo's mix of personal checkride stories, live listener questions, and a strong sense of community for both active aviators and aspiring flyers. The show often features industry guests and subject-matter experts, providing actionable tips for training, flight planning, and communications, all delivered in an accessible, entertaining style.
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