OB282: It's Push-to-Talk, Not Push-to-Think

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Air Traffic Talk

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4.9 • 966 Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2023

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

Episode 282 Show Notes

Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss ways students and instructors can get the most out of their flight lessons in areas with heavy training activity. How can training teams prepare for each less and maximize their time in the airplane while fitting in with rest of the customers using ATC services? We also discuss squeeze plays, strange spacing instructions, and the mighty Skyhawk! You don't want to miss this episode!

Timely Feedback:

1. SGAC Patron Foxtrot Hotel shares a story of a communication issue with a trick on how to solve it quickly!

2. PATRON Whiskey Tango Foxtrot asks why RH decided to trade in the radar scope for the orange wands at Sun -n Fun.

Feedback

1. PATRON Hotel Tango Bravo asks about new spacing interval instructions.

2. PATRON Delta Juliet Sierra shares a suggestion on using a gentle ATC nudge.

3. PATRON Delta Lima shares a recent squeeze play with perfect teamwork and execution.

4. Delta Whiskey Romeo shares a squeeze play story in the mighty Skyhawk.

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. Find us on twitter @opposing_bases. Music by audionautix.com. Third party audio provided by liveatc.net. Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com. Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com/.

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0:00.0	Shout out to the controllers.
0:01.7	I experienced it on the pilot side.
0:05.5	They bend over backwards to make sure they give us everything we asked for.
0:10.0	I checked in.
0:11.0	I told them what I wanted.
0:13.3	They gave it to me.
0:14.2	They never asked again.
0:15.8	They had written it down.
0:18.2	But I did everything I could as quickly and efficiently as it could have been done for the pilot
0:23.0	and I responded quickly, but those guys are awesome.
0:27.6	They're doing a great job.
0:29.2	The tendency on pilots to say when a controller says unable is you make it about you
0:33.8	and you make it about the controller denying you service. What the controller is doing is
0:40.9	allowing the best service for the planes that are there. Ready. This is opposing bases Bases Air Traffic Talk. Your host, Romeo Hotel and Alpha Golf have a combined 40 years of aviation experience as pilots and air traffic controllers.
1:06.5	They answer your questions and share their opinions about flying and air traffic control.
1:11.6	This show is not official guidance and should not be used as a replacement for your instructor,
1:16.6	your pilot examiner, the endless books of regulations, your favorite comedian, your neighbor, your spouse, or your cat.
1:23.9	November 628 Charlie Dell at the squawk 1-200 frequency change approved. The audio will be available on live ATC. Good day. November 628, Charlie Delft, the squawk 1-200, frequency change approved.
1:28.1	The audio will be available on live ATC.
1:30.4	Good day.
1:31.3	November 643, Julie at Mike, third visual, breath.
1:33.8	One way, two, three left, Connick Tower.
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