In this episode, we go to Salt Lake City where two Delta airlines planes have a slight mishap on the tarmac. A Delta 737 preparing to take off for Santa Ana, clips the tail of another Delta Airbus A320 with its wing tip. Both aircraft sustained damage and had to return to their gates. Costly mistake for Delta. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter:…

In this episode, Delta flight 1245 is taking off from Palm Beach International Airport, bound for Boston, when the pilots receive a warning. The aircraft is alerting them of a left engine fire, so they request to return to Palm Beach immediately. The aircraft returns safely to the airport and emergency crews spring into action to make sure everyone…

Episode 342 Show Notes Topic of the show: We are live from EAA AirVenture 2024 and hosted by AOPA! On this episode, we introduce ourselves to our live audience and answer their questions about airspace, communication with ATC, and flying! This was a really fun episode and we want to thank Patron JP (“JEF” from O-Bingo), AOPA for hosting the live sh…

In this episode, we go back up to Oshkosh, where another crash has occurred during the massive AirVenture event. This time, a Diamond Twin Star aircraft was making its approach when the left wing and main gear impacted the runway. The plane ended up overshooting the runway and coming to rest in the grass. Nobody was injured during the incident than…

Join us on Saturday, July 27th at 10am at the AOPA Pavillion for a live show! This episode is a promotion for the live show at AirVenture with some fun audio clips from previous live shows at Oshkosh. Enjoy!By Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk: Aviation, Flying, and Air Traffic Control

In this episode, we listen in as the tower at Ogden City Airport navigates a situation with a Cessna aircraft. The pilot has received a landing gear indication, so proceeds to do a low pass so the tower can do a visual check. The tower tells the pilot to hold while they ready emergency crews. All of a sudden, the pilot makes an urgent request to la…

In this episode, we go to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where it is opening day at AirVenture, a massive fly-in aviation conference with more than 10,000 planes normally in attendance. As air traffic control struggles to deal with the constant flow of aircraft, a plane is reported to have crashed in a nearby field and has caught fire. Unfortunately, both peop…

In this episode, a Southwest 737-79P is preparing to take off from Portland Maine to Baltimore when something goes sideways. The pilot accidentally takes off from a temporarily closed runway which had vehicles on it. Luckily, the vehicles were able to get out of the way and the flight departed without incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter…

Episode 341 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, we continue our conversation about mental health and offer some practical advice on how to move forward in a peer-to-peer environment while changes are made to the medical qualification process. We heard from many of you and cannot thank you enough for sharing your stories. We are doing…

In this episode, we fly over to Gothenburg, Sweden where a Ryanair Boeing B737-800 has just landed from Sarajevo. The pilot reports a possible fire on board and requests to evacuate on the runway. The tower confirms that there is indeed smoke coming from the aircraft and dispatches the fire department. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https:/…

In this episode, United flight 1001 (B757) takes off from Los Angeles (LAX). Immediately, several other pilots radio the tower, to let them know they saw a tire fly off the United plane on take off. The tower initiates a runway inspection to determine which tire they are missing. To top it all off, at the end of the recording, you will hear another…

In this episode, we have a scary situation in Littleton, Colorado. A pilot is making an approach to Centennial Airport (KAPA) when he experiences an engine failure. The tower attempts to re-route the pilot but it's too late, so he needs to look for a place to make an emergency landing. Luckily, he gets the aircraft on the ground safely and is seen …

In this episode, we go to Denton, Texas where airport construction is causing some issues. An aircraft is taxxing out for takeoff when one of its wings clips a piece of construction equipment. They decide to abort the takeoff until ground crews can inspect and clear the plane. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast…

In this episode, a Delta Airlines flight leaving Detroit for Amsterdam is looking to make an emergency landing. For an odd reason. The pilot of flight 136reported to the tower at JFK that onboard meals were spoiled, resulting in some passengers becoming ill. The pilot requests to land in New York to have the food issues remedied and get several pas…

Episode 340 Show Notes Topic of the show: Mental Health in Aviation by SGAC CB On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the giant Penguin in the room: mental health. We have strong feelings about this topic and want to normalize the conversation to help remove the stigma associated with mental health issues in aviation. The FAA formed a mental health…

Episode 339 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss another legal interpretation about lost communications. We offer our simple to follow advice on how to avoid this situation altogether and protect yourself in the event of an emergency deviation from the regulations. We also discuss safety programs designed to protect …

Episode 338 Show Notes Topic of the show: The End of Flight Following by Controller Charles Delta On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss the differences between flight following and the perceived safety of ADS-B only flying. We discuss the advantages of flight following and how they outweigh any perceived disadvantage of engaging in flight followin…

In this episode, a Delta Airlines Airbus A321 is taking off from Boston when the pilot reports a left engine failure. The pilot contacts the tower to request a return to Boston as he shuts down the engine. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode, we go to Washington Regan International Airport (DCA) where the tower is busy organizing a ground stop. A military flyover is happening at nearby Arlington National Cemetery in honor of a pioneering aviator's passing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast…

Episode 337 Show Notes Topic of the show: On this week’s episode, AG and RH try to figure out why a tower controller was issuing confusing VOR radial intercepts after takeoff. What can the pilot do to prepare for this type of clearance? And how do you practice the buttonology necessary to perform the task under pressure? We also discuss a new term …

Episode 336 Show Notes Topic of the show: Brashering Air Force 1: On this week’s show, AG and RH discuss what would happen if Air Force One didn’t follow ATC instructions. Would we issue a brasher warning? Why is this different than any other airplane? We also discuss IFR filing tricks and tips, foreign airspace altimeter settings, and our advice f…

In this episode, a Southwest flight bound for Denver radios the tower with an emergency. The pilot is reporting smoke in the cabin and makes a request to divert to Colorado Springs. In preparation for the emergency landing, the pilot organizes emergency services and air stairs to be brought to the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: ht…

Episode 333 Show Notes Topic of the show: Responding to Emergencies, OB Style On this week's show, AG and RH discuss a pilot's emergency when they lost all electrical power. The pilot was prepared and took all the right steps to solve the problem safely! Well done! We also discuss "proceed on course", waffle house's ninja level ordering system, and…

Episode 334 Show Notes Topic of the show: The Sky Police Patron DG sponsors this weeks show topic about ATC policing the skies. RH and AG discuss what ATC actually does and cares about in maintaining order in the wild blue yonder. Timely Feedback: 1. Patron AM asks about checking in with a controller working multiple frequencies 2. Patron JR respon…

In this episode, Skywest flight 4055 bound for Chicago, experiences an engine flame out and declares an emergency. The tower quickly suggests that the aircraft divert to nearby Grand Rapids, Michigan for an emergency landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

Episode 333 Show Notes Topic of the show: Frequency Tips and Tricks On this week's show, RH and AG discuss feedback from Center Controller NP about tips and tricks for pilots on using ATC frequencies. Pilots of all experience levels can benefit from these lessons. We also discuss forced IFR cancelation, clearance limits, and keeping up with others …

In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is coming in for an approach to Yuma, Arizona when there is a sudden engine failure. The tower attempts to accommodate the pilot by opening up any runway for him to execute an emergency landing, but it's too late. The Cessna pilot can't make it to the airport, so begins searching for a roadway to land on. Follow A…

In this episode, UPS flight 2949 is departing from Oakland when the pilot reports flight control issues. He issues a mayday and asks for vectors to return to the airport. The tower springs into action to help the aircraft navigate back to Oakland safely. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast…

Episode 332 Show Notes Topic of the show: On today’s show, AG and RH discuss the missed approach from both the pilot and controller side. What can each side learn about the other to maximize efficiency and safety when a missed approach or go around is required? We also discuss holding phraseology, safely executing missed approaches, and more of you…

In this episode, A FedEx Boeing 767 is coming in for an approach in Istanbul when they receive an alert that the nose landing gear is malfunctioning. They contact the tower to do a low pass to confirm that the gear is not deployed, and the tower confirms this. The pilot brings the aircraft in for a landing without the nose gear shortly after. Lucki…

In this episode, United flight 381 is coming in for the approach to Austin when they request to go around. The pilot lets the tower know the aircraft is having flap issues which is causing instability. The controller dispatches emergency crews as an extra precaution for the potentially dangerous landing. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https…

Episode 331 Show Notes Topic of the show: Weather RH and AG discuss weather as it relates to ATC. Patron EG sent feedback about a resource she has created for increasing pilot safety! Bravo! https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe Timely Feedback: 1. Patron AW tells us tales of center superiority and flight data flight plan restoration. 2. Patron CM from…

In this episode, a British Airways 777 (Flight 158) is preparing for departure to London from Bermuda International Airport when the tower abruptly cancels the take off clearance. The pilot, understandably concerned, presses the controller to let him evacuate the aircraft as soon as possible. The controller lets him know that the terminal is also u…

In this episode, a Piper aircraft near Sacramento, California (SAC) experiences an engine failure and radios the tower to declare mayday. The pilot and one passenger can't make it to the airport so need to look for a safe field or road to land on nearby. The tower dispatches emergency crews, and thankfully, the Piper pilot executes the emergency la…

In this episode, we fly up to Teterboro Executive airport where two private jets have found themselves in a bit of a pickle. An ExecJet aircraft has hit the wing tip of a Twilight Gulfstream, causing damage to both planes. The airport authority intervenes to investigate the minor incident. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/…

In this episode, Lufthansa flight 456 is coming in for landing in Los Angeles (LAX), and touches down hard before going back around for another attempt. Our friends at Airline Videos caught the landing on tape, and you will hear their dramatic reaction. The aircraft landed without incident on the second attempt. Airline officials noted that the pil…

In this episode, we go to Palm Beach International (PBI) where an aircraft with a flat tire is wreaking havoc on the control tower. Ground crews and the fire chief attempt to get the plane safely moved while the tower works to deal with traffic in the area. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast…