OB340: Mental Health Matters

OB451: Malfunction Master Class Released early to show supporters on 8/26/2026 Public release: 9/9/2026 ⚡️ A developing electrical problem, two pilots working the problem together, and some exceptionally thoughtful help from ATC. RH and AG break down what went right, why communic ...  Show more

OB450: Pilot MATH Released to show supporters on 8/19/2026 Public release scheduled for 9/2/2026 ✈️ 450 episodes. Nearly 10 years. Not a single week missed. Opposing Bases has always been built a little differently. No traditional ads, no corporate network — just two aviation ner ...  Show more

In today's podcast we are discussing mental health, the fact that it is a spectrum and should be talked about freely.   

To fly a plane, pilots must prove to the Federal Aviation Administration that they’re physically and mentally fit. But when it comes to mental health, the rules are complicated and, some say, outdated.Pilots who need antidepressants are limited to a short list of approved medicat ...  Show more

Mental health – it is a sensitive subject that affects every single one of us, with some of us struggling more than others. In this episode, we are going to explore how mental health has been perceived throughout history and look at some of the reasons that led a top UN official ...  Show more

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