OB68: ARTCCs vs TRACONs
Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
Air Traffic Talk
4.9 • 966 Ratings
🗓️ 15 April 2019
⏱️ 65 minutes
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Summary
Episode 68 Show Notes
Topic of the show: AG and RH read some feedback from Foxtrot Foxtrot from "Frozen Tundra Center" and discuss some of the differences between ARTCC and TRACON traffic, equipment, and controllers!
Patron Feedback: Charlie Mike from Alaska left some feedback about instructing in Alaska!
Timely Feedback:
- "Foxtrot Foxtrot" from Frozen Tundra Center responds to Episode 67. Thank you, FF! Outstanding answers.
- Patron "Joe the Airbus Guy" responds to episode 67. Thank you, Joe!
- Captain Nick sent in audio about ARTCC (centers) vs TRACONS (terminal radar approach controls. AG and RH break down their thoughts. Thank you, Captain Nick! Captain Nick is a co-host of the Airline Pilot Guy show (a show Patron).
Feedback
- "Tango Mike the Fire Truck Guy" sent in audio. Thank you, TM!
- "Delta Mike the Guy named after a Texas Town" sent in audio. Thank you, DM!
- Juliet Victor sent in a question about approaches near borders with other countries. Thank you, JV!
- Juliet Bravo from Canada flew through TRIAD airspace and we discuss! Thank you, JB!
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| 0:00.0 | Ready. |
| 0:01.0 | American 745 Triad Tower Runway 2-3-3-L745 Triad Tower runway 2-3 left cleared away. |
| 0:25.9 | Delta 1549 triad departure, radar contact, climb and maintain 1-2,000. |
| 0:30.4 | Baren 645A Charlie, traffic 1 o'clock, 4 miles southwestbound Bonanza 6,000. |
| 0:36.0 | FedEx 1580 heavy, seven miles from pagan. |
| 0:38.4 | Fly heading 080, maintain 3,000 until established on a localizer. |
| 0:42.3 | Clear to ILS, 5-right approach. |
| 0:46.0 | Welcome to opposing bases, air traffic talk. |
| 0:49.0 | We are Romeo Hotel and Alpha Golf. |
| 0:51.7 | Two air traffic controllers and rated pilots. |
| 0:54.4 | This is an aviation podcast. |
| 0:56.1 | We express our views and opinions about aviation, flying, and air traffic control. |
| 1:00.6 | We do not represent our employer, and our show is for entertainment purposes only. |
| 1:04.7 | We should not be used as a replacement for your CFI, your OJTI, the 7110.65, the F.A.Rs, your attorney, your doctor, April 15th, |
| 1:36.4 | 2019, episode 68. |
| 1:39.9 | On today's show, we're going to talk about some follow-up from last week's episode, |
| 1:43.6 | discussing the Frozen Tundra Center and more of your awesome feedback. |
| 1:48.7 | What's up, A.G.? |
| 1:50.0 | Hello. Hello, everyone. |
| 1:53.0 | Is it pouring down torrential rain in Alabama? |
| 1:56.5 | No. |
| 1:57.5 | No, it's quite nice here. |
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