“I’m a pilot (little known provision of the Federal Aviation Regulations, all pilots are required to inform people around them within 30 seconds of their status as a pilot … is it the same for controllers?), and I’ve been listening to Opposing Bases for a few months now, mostly in the hope that my pilot friends will think I’m extra cool, and also for the laughs and the inside baseball (inside TRACON?) stories.
However I have been troubled by my non-compliance with one particular part of the FARs, namely 14 CFR 91.123, which states that pilots (did I mention I’m a pilot?) must always comply with the instructions of wand-waving air traffic controllers, who in this case make it clear on every episode that all listeners must submit a written report of their five-star rating. So, after filing an ASRS to obtain forgiveness from the FAA, I am finally submitting my five star review.
In all seriousness, cannot say enough good things about AG & RH’s musings on this podcast. There’s something to learn for every level of aviation enthusiast, they weave in enough humor to keep it entertaining and not dry, and maybe most importantly, they clearly have a good time putting it together.
Keep it up guys, we love ATC.”
Steve Garrity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23