About this episode
Episode 206 Show Notes Topic of the show: AG and RH discuss pop-up IFR requests from the controller and pilot perspective. What happens behind the scenes to make this work? And how can pilots help ATC reach a common goal? We also discuss more of your awesome aviation questions. Timely Feedback: 1. Audio from Bravo Tango. 2. Audio from Charlie Sierra. 3. Golf Mike responds to our discussion about his vector to final flight from another episode. 4. Patron JG shares historical evidence of helicopter superiority: airwolf - YouTube , V-22 Osprey (globalsecurity.org) Feedback Patron AMB asks about the origin of sector names at TRIAD ATC. Patron BN asks about VFR checkpoint additions. Try here: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/ Patron RK asks what happens after an accident. Patron BCJ shares an interesting piece of information about Apollo 10. Question of the Week/Month What is the snowflake and temperature found on some approach plates? Send answers to feedback@opposingbases.com Have a great week and thanks for listening! Visit our website at OpposingBases.com You can support our show using Patreon or visiting our support page on the website. Keep the feedback coming, it drives the show! Don't be shy, use the "Send Audio to AG and RH" button on the website and record an audio message. Or you can send us comments or questions to feedback@opposingbases.com . Find us on twitter @opposing_bases . Music by audionautix.com . Third party audio provided by liveatc.net . Friends of the show and maker of bags to protect your ATC headset from dust and germs: ATCSaks.com . Keep the gunk and funk away from your most valuable pilot gear: https://pilotsaks.com /. Legal Notice The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.