Alpha Golf· Host0:00
The whole concept that someone couldn't just go direct to a fix might be foreign to some, to some new controllers. I think for me, if I was working, and maybe I didn't see this, and the guy, you know, checks in and says, I say, "Clear direct, this fix or this destination." They say, "Oh, we can't do that." And then I look down and I'm like, "Oh."
Speaker 10:18
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. [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· Host1:11
[upbeat music] It's Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, episode 429. On today's show, we'll discuss non-GPS air- aircraft, help pilots remember their names, and suggest a replacement to ground-based radar.

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