A Three-Hour Taxi
5/20/20261 hr 19 min
OB436: A Three-Hour Taxi
Released to show supporters on 5/6/2026
Public release scheduled for 5/20/2026
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First 90 secondsAlpha Golf· Host0:00
If you're in line up and wait, anticipated separation is no longer authorized. So what that means is your takeoff roll has to begin after that aircraft goes through the intersection.
Speaker 20:14
Ready. [upbeat music] Welcome to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk, an aviation podcast by two air traffic controllers and rated pilots who love to talk about flying, controlling, and everything in between. The show is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for your instructor, your supervisor, the FAA, the NTSB, or your cat, Drama. [cat growling] The show will give you a better understanding of how things work in the National Airspace System, and maybe even make you laugh along the way. Please welcome retired Army pilot Alpha Golf and First Officer at Penguin Airlines, Romeo Hotel.
Romeo Hotel· Host1:08
[upbeat music] It's Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, episode 436. On today's show, we'll talk about the amazing New York City controllers, share a story of a resurrected Chinook, and share a ton of aviation milestones. What's up, PG?
Alpha Golf· Host1:28
Hello. Hello, everyone.