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Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

OB419: Compounded Lostness

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 20 January 2026

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OB419: Compounded Lostness

Released to show supporters on 1/6/2026

Public release scheduled for 1/20/2026

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0:00.0

The most loss I ever got, or I would see people get, was when you flew that first leg, you got to where your first fix was supposed to be.

0:10.2

And you didn't see this thing, this landmark, right?

0:14.4

But you're like, oh, well, let's just do the next leg and start the timer and turn to the heading.

0:19.2

No.

0:20.1

Nope.

0:20.9

It's called compounded lostness.

0:22.9

Now it's getting worse.

0:25.6

Ready.

0:30.7

Welcome to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk, an aviation podcast by two air traffic controllers

0:40.7

and rated pilots who love to talk about flying, controlling, and everything in between.

0:47.8

The show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for your instructor, your supervisor, the FAA, the

0:56.3

NTSB, or your cat.

1:00.0

The show will give you a better understanding of how things work in the national airspace

1:04.7

system and maybe even make you laugh along the way.

1:11.8

Please welcome retired Army pilot Alpha Golf and first officer at Penguin Airlines

1:17.3

Romeo Hotel.

1:26.3

It's Tuesday, January 6,, 20206, episode 419.

1:30.3

On today's show, we'll discuss old school nav logs, share more wisdom on icing,

1:34.9

and prove helicopters can reach 2,000 feet AGL.

1:37.7

What's up, Bajie?

1:38.7

Hello, hello, everyone.

1:40.8

Happy New Year.

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