Three Magic Words
6/10/20261 hr 10 min
OB439: Three Magic Words
Released to show supporters on 5/27/2026
Public release scheduled for 6/10/2026
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First 90 secondsAlpha Golf· Host0:00
I have to start doing things immediately. I'm vectoring planes away, I'm holding planes, I'm stopping departures. It's completely different than I just fit you into the normal flow of traffic.
Speaker 20:09
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, Jerome. [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 439. On today's show, we'll discuss the importance of communication during an emergency, pesky primary-only targets, and more of your aviation questions and feedback. What's up, AJ?
Alpha Golf· Host1:22
Hello. Hello, everyone.
Romeo Hotel· Host1:23
Happy double-header Wednesday.
Alpha Golf· Host1:26
Yes.
Romeo Hotel· Host1:27
Mm-hmm. Why are we doing this? You're going away.