Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk.
Opposing Bases is an aviation podcast where a working airline pilot and an active air traffic controller break down how the system actually works. No speculation, no guesswork, and no ads. Just real conversations about real operations.
If you’ve ever wondered what ATC is thinking, how decisions are made in the cockpit, or why things don’t always go as planned, you’re in the right place.
Built for the Aviation Community 📡
Since launching the show, RH and AG have produced over 400 episodes of free aviation content, reaching listeners in more than 170 countries.
They perform live annually at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, bringing the show directly to the aviation community.
Supporter content expands beyond the main show with bonus audio covering real-world scenarios, off-script discussions, and deeper dives into aviation decision-making, along with weekly live video recordings and a community-driven space on
Supercast.
🎧 Meet Your Hosts
Alpha Golf (AG)
AG is a full-time air traffic controller with over 15 years of experience in both radar and tower operations at a Class Charlie airport in the southern United States. He manages traffic across 18 regional airports and serves as a certified ATC trainer.
Before joining the FAA, AG was an Army instructor pilot flying the C-12 and CH-47 Chinook. He logged over 2,200 flight hours, including combat missions in Afghanistan, where he operated in high-risk environments requiring precision and rapid decision making.
He brings that operational experience into every episode, helping listeners understand what controllers are actually thinking and why decisions are made the way they are.
Romeo Hotel (RH)
RH is a First Officer at a major U.S. airline, flying the Boeing 757 and 767 on international routes. He has accumulated over 6,000 flight hours and has completed over 150 Atlantic crossings.
Before the airlines, RH spent nearly 14 years working in both radar and tower air traffic control, in addition to flying as a CFI, regional airline pilot, and corporate jet pilot. His dual background provides a rare perspective from both sides of the microphone.
He was recognized by the AOPA Air Safety Institute with the Flight Assist Award and continues to contribute to aviation education through writing, speaking, and the podcast.
