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OB420: Special Pilot Separation
OB420: Special Pilot Separation Released to show supporters on 1/14/2026 Public release scheduled for 1/28/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, ... Show More
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OB419: Compounded Lostness
OB419: Compounded Lostness Released to show supporters on 1/6/2026 Public release scheduled for 1/20/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com 🐧 Support the show o ... Show More
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OB418: Ice Chunks and Slam Dunks Released to show supporters on 12/30/2025 Public release scheduled for 1/13/2026 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show note ... Show More
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