OB374: Frogger Finals and Opposing Bases

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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4.8 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

Episode 374 Show Notes

Topic of the show: The Opposing Bases Final Cross Maneuver, Sponsored by SGAC Patron AM On this week’s show, RH and AG discuss a parallel runway situation that involves opposing bases and crossing over a final. This scenario is very tricky for controllers and we will dissect what is happening here and the various options for both pilots and controllers. We also discuss “hidden” radar facilities near Taylor Swift’s Hometown Delta, LAX Special Flight Rules, and more of your awesome aviation questions and feedback.

Links:

https://nasstatus.faa.gov/

https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/publications/callback.html

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron JS has a suggestion for Archie League awards

2. Patron BK sends clarification about twin feedback and has an announcement

3. SGAC Patron SE sends a great resource about EDCTS, delays, etc.

4. Patron AM sends info about NASA’s Callback publication.

5. SGAC Patron BJS sends encouraging feedback about Ep 371

Feedback

1. Patrom CM of the frozen north asks about Sun n Fun and has a generous offer.

2. Patron ME asks about hidden and secret TRACONs.

3. Patron MK sends a Duke airspace change and asks a great question.

4. Patron JLA sent info on the LAX Special Flight Rules Area.

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0:00.0	You didn't increase the amount of planes, but you increased the amount of workload,
0:04.0	which is counterintuitive, I think, for a lot of people to think, well, it's just the same
0:09.4	four planes.
0:11.1	Right, but for you to make it efficient.
0:13.2	It's a lot of talking.
0:14.5	That consumes up time, and it has to be done in a certain order, or you're going to screw it up.
0:20.1	Ready.
0:31.9	This is Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk. Your host, Alpha Golf and Romeo Hotel, have a half century of aviation experience and combat helicopters,
0:39.6	airliners, and air traffic control. They answer your questions about flying aviation and ATC.
0:46.7	This weekly podcast is for entertainment and education and does not serve as a replacement
0:51.7	for a qualified flight instructor, an examiner, the FARs, the 7110, your best friend, your next pilot, or your cat.
1:01.3	November 628 Charlie Delft, the squawk 1-200, frequency change approved.
1:05.6	The audio will be available on live ATC. Good day.
1:08.8	November 643, Julie, Mike, Clear Visual Approx, runway, 23 left, Connick Tower.
1:12.6	November 3-222 Yankee,
1:15.6	area of heavy to extreme precipitation
1:17.6	to the clock to 1 o'clock,
1:19.6	15 miles, 7047 Charlie,
1:22.6	try a departure, radar contact,
1:24.6	climb and maintain 8,000.
1:25.6	November 747 Sierra Sierra Lehmah.
1:27.6	Reduce speed to 180, your overtaking traffic ahead on final.
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