OB437: Unable, Say Intentions
Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
Air Traffic Talk
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๐๏ธ 27 May 2026
โฑ๏ธ 73 minutes
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OB437: Unable, Say Intentions
Released to show supporters on 5/13/2026
Public release scheduled for 5/27/2026
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| 0:00.0 | Every single plane is some different problem to solve. |
| 0:03.2 | And now, when it's a satellite departure, and it's a fast climbing jet, and they're going at a boundary, |
| 0:09.0 | or the routing doesn't work, and you have to do something quickly. |
| 0:12.7 | Ready. |
| 0:17.0 | Welcome to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk, an aviation podcast by two air traffic controllers |
| 0:27.6 | and rated pilots who love to talk about flying, controlling, and everything in between. |
| 0:34.7 | The show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for your instructor, |
| 0:40.3 | your supervisor, the FAA, the NTSB, or your cat. |
| 0:45.3 | The show will give you a better understanding of how things work in the National Airspace System |
| 0:52.3 | and maybe even make you laugh along the way. |
| 0:58.7 | Please welcome retired Army pilot Alpha Golf and first officer at Penguin Airlines Romeo Hotel. |
| 1:18.4 | It's Wednesday, May 13, 2006, episode 437 on today's show. |
| 1:23.3 | We'll help everyone understand the pitfalls of blasting off VFR, looking for your IFR clearance, |
| 1:45.3 | learn more about the ancient art of flying without GPS, and answer more of your aviation questions. What's up, Bejee? Hello, hello everyone. Happy doubleheader Wednesday. Yay. Why are we doing this to ourselves? I don't know. I have to work next week. You have done this to us. I know. I will not be around. There's no opportunity to record, so we're doing it now. |
| 1:46.7 | All right. |
| 1:48.6 | I just got back from a domestic trip. |
| 1:50.2 | No oceans. |
| 1:52.7 | I flew the plane. |
| 1:53.7 | Mm. |
| 1:54.6 | Twice. |
| 1:55.6 | Wow. |
| 1:56.3 | Mm-hmm. |
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