OB440: Autopilot-Garbage In, Garbage Out

Alpha Golf· Host0:00

They're talking to ATC, and they hear the autopilot knock off, bloop, bloop, bloop, or whatever the noise is.

Romeo Hotel· Host0:05

Uh-huh.

Alpha Golf· Host0:06

They're gonna look up like, "Whoa, what are you doing?"

Romeo Hotel· Host0:08

"What are you doing?" [upbeat music] Ready.

Speaker 30:11

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. [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· Host1:02

[upbeat music] It's Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. Episode 440. On today's show, we'll talk about clicking off the autopilot, SID compliance, and more of your aviation questions. What's up, AG?

Alpha Golf· Host1:20

Hello. Hello, everyone.

Romeo Hotel· Host1:22

Second episode of double header day. You're doing great.

Alpha Golf· Host1:25

It's ... I'm gonna make it.

Romeo Hotel· Host1:27

You're crushing it.

Alpha Golf· Host1:28

Uh-huh.

Romeo Hotel· Host1:29

[laughs] How was