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    PSP 109 ; Brace Brace, We're all going to die.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 75:31


    PSP 108 ; Medical emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 67:21


    PSP 107 ; Suntans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 119:51


    PSP 92 ; 2022 review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 95:58


    Plane Safety Podcast 91. Base check

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 72:17


    Plane Safety Podcast 90 : Challenging Challengers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 115:05


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al.  In this episode we are catching up with Pip's new type rating training and Al's progress back into A320 flying.  In the feedback Squawkbox : Glen Towler has some thoughts on electric aircraft Jacob shares an unpleasant story from the Saab340 Dr Pras has some questions on aircraft electrics Henrik from Stockholm has some questions on flight tracker apps Capt Nick has some audio feedback on Airbus generators Naishad has some questions on minimum safe altitudes   If you would like to contact us with a story, question or thought then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Enjoy the pod.  

    Plane Safety Podcast 89 ; Getting back on the Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 62:08


    Hello folks Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. Sorry it's been a while since the last pod.  In this episode we are catching up with all the news from Pip and Al....and there's a lot to talk about. We love receiving your feedback & questions. If you want to get in touch then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website www.planesafetypodcast.com Ciao for now.

    Plane Safety Podcast (podette) 88 ; Electrikery.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 59:42


    Thanks for listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this short episode Capt Al is taking a look at aircraft electrical systems, with a bit padding from Pip. Enjoy. www.planesafetypodcast.com

    Plane Safety Podcast 87 ; Running on battery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 103:44


    Hi everyone, Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. If you didn't already know, Pip will be running the London Marathon  on October 3rd raising money for the charity Sense  We really need your kind donations to help reach our target. If you could spare a few units of currency and would like to give to a great charity then please donate here. In this episode we are taking a look at your feedback and questions : Adam Spink of Heathrow ATC explains the difference in response to a Pan vs Mayday. Capt William Price says hi Richard Nash has some questions re garding use of autopilot and also CPDLC. The Old Curmudgon fires some shots our way regarding FOD. Richard Adams has a request for the Welsh speaking crew members Dr Pras sends a video about electric nose wheel motors https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/30/commercial-pilots-were-you-made-redundant-during-the-pandemic?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Tony from France has some comments about Russia switching the QNH and feet. Captain Virtual sends us an amusing ATIS recording. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to contact us then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website Ciao for now.

    Plane Safety Podcast 86 ; A tale of two pilots.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 71:11


    Thanks for listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. In this episode we are talking individually about our experiences the last 18 months and how the Covid pandemic has affected our jobs. If you would like to donate to my London Marathon 2021 charity fund raising then please CLICK HERE As always, if you would to contact us then please send us feedback or email us feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

    Plane Safety Podcast 85 ; My Lovely Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 112:46


    Hi all, it's been few months by we are back with a new episode. Join Pilot Pip and Capt Al as we chat all things aviation including landing at the wrong airport, missed approach from a visual, grumpy ATC and much more. If you would like to contact us to share a story or ask a question then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com  Please also consider leaving a review on iTunes. It helps us find new listeners.  Thanks for listening. 

    PSP 84 ; A feedback bonanza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 137:52


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This is an aviation podcast hosted by a two professional pilots. We talk about aviation, our jobs as pilots, some of the adventures we get up to and much more. If you would like to make a donation to the Welsh Air Ambulance in memory of Al's mother then please visit elenidevans.muchloved.com This episode is a feedback special featuring YOUR feedback and questions. 1. A little piece of the Wright Flyer on Mars 2. Adam Spink missing audio feedback from last episode regarding RNP approach design 3. More audio from Adam Spink !! 4.Our friend Brian Coleman has some info on Pip's next jet (hopefully) 5. Jacob Darlington Brown has some thoughts on Mayday vs Pan Pan 6. Our Maine Man Micah has some info and questions on the recent United 777 engine failure 7. Charlie W also has some info on the United 777 8. Diarmuid shares some info about his airline in Dublin, Ireland 9.Slav from Detroit says hello 10. Brian Geller has a question on single pilot ops on jet aircraft. 11. JDB has a story about a recent birdstrike in Sydney 12. THE Dan Morrell says hi and shares some info on a recent incident at Birmingham airport We hope you enjoy listening to the show. If you would like to contact us or share feedback please email feedback@planesafetypodcast or visit the website  Please also leave a review on iTunes, we'd really appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

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    Plane Safety Podcast 83 ; Helicopters on Mars (and much more)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 136:01


    Howdy folks Thanks for listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. An aviation podcast by 2 professional(ish) pilots for avgeeks everywhere.  In this episode Pip and Al are chatting about our latest sim check, food in economy, the recent United Airlines uncontained engine failure, helicopters on Mars and much much more. In the Squawkbox we have questions on how to build RNP approaches, getting current again after 2020 and we from ATC guru Adam Spink not once but twice ! If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or click here You can show your appreciation (or any other emotion we invoke) by leaving a review on iTunes Thanks for listening.

    PSP 82 ; A last minute podette.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 43:54


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. This is a solo pod with just me (Pip). We didn't manage to find time to record a full pod this month so I threw this together at the last minute. I'm talking about some interesting recent flights including a gear down ferry and being refused permission to land in Italy. To contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or find us at www.planesafetypodcast.com

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    Plane Safety Podcast 81 ; LPC vs OPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 97:44


    Hello friends Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. In this episode we are discussing (amongst other things) the difference between an LPC and OPC.

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    Hydaulics - A Capt Al solo pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 16:30


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al.  This is another Captain Al solo mini podcast in which Al will give you an overview of the hydraulics systems on aircraft.  To contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Ciao for now.

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    Plane Safety Podcast 80 ; A kind of Airline Pilot Guy Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 129:29


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and being a pilot. In this episode we are joined by a special guest as we attempt a hostile take over of the Airline Pilot Guy show.  News  1 Happy Air Traffic Controller Day. Who are our favourite (and least favourite) ATCO's ? 2 Easyjet passenger viral video for non mask wearing.  https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-54605293 https://twitter.com/lfc_blano/status/1317948341544800258?s=21 3. Sean Doyle replaces Alex Cruz as CEO of BA . https://mediacentre.britishairways.com/news/19102020/sean-doyle-calls-for-the-urgent-introduction-of-pre-departure-testing-to-get-people-flying-again-in-his-first-speech-as-british-airways-new-ceo?ref=Home 4. US passenger figures finally top 1m Daily US Passengers Surpass 1 Million For First Time Since March https://simpleflying.com/us-million-daily-passengers/ 5. Wizz air low pass https://youtu.be/DbhvdYmzXKY 6. Catalina stranded in Loch Ness https://www.gofundme.com/f/misspickup 7. Flybe to be resurrected? https://www.aviation24.be/defunct-airlines/flybe/flybe-to-be-saved-from-bankruptcy-after-it-is-bought-out-by-a-cyrus-capital-affiliate/   Getting to know us Coffee fund. Please send us beer, chocolates, Apple Watch and other gifts ! Feedback.  Jim Howard has some thoughts and questions on EGBB (Birmingham) arrivals. Old Codger Capt Nick shares some thoughts on military colour codes. David Corston says hi. Capt Al's Parable. Thanks for listening. If you would like to get in touch then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit https://www.planesafetypodcast.com/send-me-feedback/

    Plane Safety Podcast 79

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 144:16


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we're talking about some of the unfortunate consequences of the Covid pandemic on the industry, a lack pf a manual flying skills in some recent incidents and listener feedback. Enjoy.

    Plane Safety Podcast 78 ; Line checks & more...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 123:54


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al ; a podcast about flying, aeroplanes, aviation safety and being a professional pilot.  In this 'bits and pieces' episode we are talking about all sorts of things including weather radar, CPDLC, our recent meet up, a GEAR DOWN emergency in Chicago, cockpit video and of course, your feedback. In the Squawkbox : Jeff Wood says hi Dr Pras has some info on 'medical pressurisation' Dr Owen tells us his story Jacob Darligton Brown says hello Bill Price from LA drops us a line   If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website Why not leave a review on iTunes ? Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip & Al

    Plane Safety Podcast episode 77 ; Pressurisation (Al's first solo).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 27:24


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode Captain Al is taking the controls in his first solo episode as he takes a look at aircraft pressurisation. If you have enjoyed listening to the podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Contacting the show is easy ; just email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit our website  Ciao for now !  

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 76 ; To turn or not to turn.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 120:16


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we are discussing the question of whether to turn back to the runway following an engine failure in a single engine aircraft shortly after takeoff off. This discussion is based upon a recent article in Flyer magazine by David Joyce. You can find the article here We kick the discussion off with a feedback from Steven Hitchin who suffered and engine failure shortly after take off. You can read about his incident here. In other feedback : Nigel has a comment on our Lost over the Pacific vid-cast. Jez has a question about re-routing during flight. If you would like to send feedback please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening. Fly safe.

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 75 (ish) ; Diary pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 57:43


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This is a solo a diary pod with me (Pip), no Al I'm afraid due to technical issues.We'll be catching up with where I've been, what's happening in the quiet skies, ILS vs IGS, CPDLC & more. Links mentioned in the episode : Flyer Magazine 13 Minutes to the Moon Podcast https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/ If you'd like to contact us please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 74 ; The Lockdown continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 92:55


    Hi  Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pip and Al. This is an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and being a pilot.  In this episode we'll be catching up the latest from Pip and Al as the lockdown continues to have a drastic impact on out industry. We are taking a look at some news stories including the recent PIA A320 crash at Karachi. ATC audio can be found at VAS Aviation  In the Squawkbox. Brian Coleman has sent us some rather naughty nose art pictures. Here are some examples  : Thanks Brian ! Dr Pras sent us this article from the Newyorker telling the amazing story of Lawn Chair Larry. Very much worth a read ! https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1998/06/01/the-man-in-the-flying-lawn-chair Stefan has some questions about Cabin Pressurisation and includes a link to this story https://www.aviationpros.com/home/news/10401947/american-airlines-flight-attendants-death-result-of-pilot-error William from LA says hi and shares some details about his flying career. Chris Marsh says hi and reminds us that the fantastic radio sitcom Cabin Pressure is being rebroadcast on Sunday evenings on BBC Radio4 (hint, search Apple podcasts for Cumberbins Treasure). Essential listening. Chris from Big Jet Airways says hi. If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the Squawkbox Thanks for listening.  

    Plane Safety Podcast 73 ; Corona catch up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 68:08


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode Al & I are talking about the ongoing Corona threat and how it has affected our jobs and what we are doing to keep current and entertained. We also take a dive in to the Sqauwkbox to answer some listener questions. If you would like to contact the show please either visit the Sqauwkbox or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip & Al  

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 72 ; Lost over the Pacific

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 83:36


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This episode is a video podcast. Whilst you can listen to the audio only version, watching the Youtube video will add visual descriptions which aid the story. We're looking at the incredible tale of a Cessna 188 that got lost over the Pacific Ocean in 1978. An Air New Zealand DC-10 began a search for the small aircraft using back to basics stopwatch & compass navigation and looking at the sun and sky to figure out where to go. In this video podcast we'll be examining the techniques used in locating the Cessna. The You Tube video podcast can be viewed here. https://youtu.be/ht8PQlgj7_U If you have enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. If you would like to contact the show with a question, a story of your own or just to say hi then please email feeedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the Squawkbox Thanks for listening (and watching). Take care and fly safe. Pip & Al

    Plane Safety Podcast 71 ; The End of the World episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 122:14


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al ; an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and our jobs as professional pilots.  In this episode we are joined by special guests Captain Nick Anderson (retired) and Heathrow ATC guru Adam Spink. We are talking about the only thing on everyones agenda at the moment ; Coronavirus (and it's effect on the aviation industry). We are looking in detail at EASAs operational guidelines to operators in dealing with the pandemic. The document can be found here In the Squawkbox we have messages from : A former F16 pilot in Prague Hernan in Argentina says hi Magnus says hi and includes a video of a lovely Hawker conducting a rough field (very rough !) take off. https://www.reddit.com/r/aviation/comments/f03pbg/lead_balls_an_air_plane_used_by_drug_smugglers_is/ Dr Pras says hi. John has a episode discussion suggestion Tony asks for advice on being a good captain. If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit our website If you've enjoyed this episode then why not leave a review on iTunes ? Thanks for listening. Fly safe !  

    Plane Safety Podcast 70 ; Al's wind adventures.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 86:57


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes, our jobs as professional pilots and more. In this episode Capt Al & I are talking about some of the challenges  presented by operating in high winds and storms. We're also looking at the impact of the corona virus outbreak and some of the finer points of aeroplane lavatory etiquette.  If you would like to contribute to my London Marathon 2020 charity fund raising then please visit my website or click here Every penny raised goes to the charity Sense To contact the show please e-mail feedback@planesafetypodcast or visit the Squawkbox page on the website Thanks for listening.

    Plane Safety Podcast 69 ; Special VFR (but mostly other stuff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 75:43


    Hi, thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al In this catch up diary episode I'll be telling you about my most recent sim recurrent and adventures in the USA. We'll also have a look at the dangers of landing with a tail wind and an explanation of Special VFR. The music featured in this episode was recored live at Stadz Pizzeria in Columbus OH (great pizza) and features singer song writer Dave Hawkins. Thanks to Jim & Jim for the feedback. The link to the Phenom 100 icing incident is here Don't forget, if you would like to donate to my London Marathon 2020 Charity fundraising then please click the link or directly here If you would like to contact us or send feedback then please click here to visit the Squawkbox. Enjoy the podcast.  

    Plane Safety Podcast 68 ; Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Betelgeuse.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 64:33


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes, our jobs as professional pilots and more. In this diary episode I'm talking about some recent flying adventures, pitch trim failures, using the stars to navigate and more. If you would like to contribute to my London Marathon 2020 charity fund raising then please visit my website or click here Every penny raised goes to the charity Sense To contact the show please e-mail feedback@planesafetypodcast or visit the Squawkbox page on the website Thanks for listening.  

    Pip's London Marathon 2020 charity appeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 5:13


    To donate please click here . or here Hi everybody, it’s Pip here.  Thanks for listening to this special message from the Plane Safety Podcast. I’m both thrilled and terrified to tell you that I’ll be running in this years London Marathon Every year, ten of thousands of people run the 26.2 miles, or if you prefer 40.195 km, around the great city of London. And many of them, including myself, are doing so in order to raise money for charities and good causes.  When i ran the marathon in 2016, with your support, we were able to raise nearly £4000. I was totally blown away by your generosity and kindness. Now, I’m asking for you help again. I’m delighted to be running the 2020 London Marathon on behalf of a very worthwhile charity called Sense. Sense is a UK charity supporting people with complex disabilities, helping them communicate and experience the world. They provide a wide range of support for those with complex disabilities from helping access to education, providing families with specialised equipment such as interactive sound and light spaces, supporting affected youngsters in to adulthood and even just arranging days out in the allowing people to enjoy the world around them. Sense is wonderful charity doing great work in the community and I’d like to raise as much money for them as possible.  But, I need YOUR help. So, PLEASE consider making a donation to my London Marathon 2020 charity appeal. Every penny, every dollar, euro, yen, ruble and swiss franc will go to charity. 4 years on from my first and only marathon, I’m a little older, a little less fit, my knees hurt and I’m certainly a little rounder across the middle. This is still a huge challenge for me and knowing that your support is helping such a worthwhile cause is a great motivator for me. The costs of producing the podcast are pretty minimal really, aside from occasionally refilling Capt Al’s food trough with chicken nuggets, it doesn’t take too much in the way of resources to put out each episode. So if you have enjoyed the Plane Safety Podcast these last 6 years then you could show your appreciation by giving a little money (or maybe a lot of money) to my charity fund raising efforts. By doing so, not only will you get a warm fuzzy feeling deep inside knowing that you’ve helped make someones life a little better, you will also get a special mention on the podcast, and by way of thanks Al and I plus special guess will be recording a special private episode just for those of who who donate.  If you would like to contribute then please do so by visiting my donations page by either clicking on the link in the podcast show notes or by visiting www.planesafetypodcast.com and going to the London Marathon 2020 page and there you’ll find links. You can pay with debit or credit card and remember if you are a UK tax payer then be sure to tick the dos to receive 50% extra gift aid. I’ll also be regularly posting updates on Facebook and Twitter. So, let me thank you all in advance for your generosity. It really means a lot to me. Thanks for listening. Pip

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 67 ; News, feedback and other stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 84:51


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes & being pilot. In this episode we are looking at some news stories including a Global 6000 runway over-run at Liverpool airport, a very near miss with a drone at Luton airport and the potential benefits of Constant Descent & Climb operations.  We're also talking about some of our recent experiences at work including grumpy tower controllers.  In the feedback ; Theo would like to know how to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify (answer ; we don't know) Roger says hi and shares some of his aviation story Richard Nash is looking for a job Glen Towler says hi in some audio feedback Adam Spink has some thoughts on fuel tinkering.   If you would like to contact the show the please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website Enjoy the show. Pip & Al

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    Plane Safety Podcast 66 : Fuel Tankering, Good or Bad ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 83:11


    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and our jobs as professional pilots. In this episode we are discussing the practice of Fuel Tankering and asking the question, 'Is this practice appropriate in todays environmentally conscience world'. This episode was prompted by a BBC News article and a study published by Eurocontrol looking at the the effects of fuel tankering (click on the links to read them). In the Squawkbox Pras shares his horn with us and Thomas has some questions about family and domestic lives of pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website  If you have enjoyed this podcast then it would be great if you could leave a review on iTunes, Thanks for listening, Pip & Al.

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    Plane Safety Podcast ; Bonus Diary episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 28:38


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This is a short diary catch up episode with Pip.  A full episode with both of us is on the way shortly. To contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com 

    Plane Safety Podcast 65 ; Newsbeat (much better than that one with Americans in....)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 52:37


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This is an aviation podcast in which we talk about our jobs as professional pilots, aviations news, accidents, incidents and events. In this news-beat episode we are talking about new anti drone technology, aviation environmental protests, pilots getting in to trouble for flight deck photography and the global pilot shortage. We also have a few items of listener feedback. If you have a question or would like to contact the show please visit the website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com If you've enjoyed listening then please consider leaving a review on iTunes.

    Plane Safety Podcast 64 ; Gulf Air 72 & Somatographic illusions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 97:06


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, being a pilot and aviation safety. On 23rd August 2000, Gulf Air flight 72 crashed into the waters off Bahrain Airport killing everyone on board. There were many casual factors attributed to the crash and in this episode we are talking about one of them in particular ; Somatogrphic illusions. If you have any questions or thoughts or would like to share a story then you can email us at feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or from the website www.planesafetypodcast.com To help promote the show please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening, Pip & Al

    Plane Safety Podcast 63 ; Newsbeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 89:04


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. This is an aviation podcast produced by commercial pilots about flying, aviation and being a pilot. In this episode we are discussing some recent news stories and events including an off duty pilot who flew the plane on his holiday, a loss of separation at San Francisco and the Miracle on the Cornfield. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website contact page or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can also find us on Twitter @psafetypodcast Thanks for listening.

    Plane Safety Podcast 62 ; Oshkosh De-brief

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 130:35


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot.  We both recently attended EAA Airventure Oshkosh and in this episode we're telling you all about it. We'll be talking about some of the aircraft and manufactures we visited, displays we saw and all the great folk we met. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website contact page or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can also find us on Twitter @psafetypodcast Thanks for listening.

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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 61 : Squawkbox catch up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 74:34


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. In this episode we are catching up with your feedback and questions in the Squawkbox and of course all the usual banter.    In the Squawkbox : We have some amusing messages from Captain Nick Anderson, invites to go visit Southend, questions on ditching equipment and procedures,  information on airport run fear of flying courses and more. If you've enjoyed this podcast then please leave a review on iTunes.  If you'd like to contact the show then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 60 ; Fear of Flying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 138:39


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast by professional pilots about our lives in the air flying aeroplanes. In this episode we are joined by self confessed nervous flyer Matt Smith from PTUK. Together we have an in depth discussion about 'aerophobia' or fear of flying.  The audio clips included were taken from the Channel 4 documentary 'Fear of Flying - Caught on camera' If you suffer from aerophobia please visit www.flightfearsolutions.co.uk If you would like to contact us to share a story or ask a question then please click here or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Please also consider leaving a review on iTunes Thanks for listening.  

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 59 ; Heathrow Digital Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 32:07


    Hi  Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This episode is a video podcast and is best viewed on YouTube (click here)  In this episode we are talking to NATS about their new digital tower project at London Heathrow airport. You can also see further footage on episode 259 & 260 of the Plane Talking UK Podcast.  Special thanks to Paul Beauchamp, Hannah Heggarty and Andy Taylor at NATS and also to Nevil Bounds.  If you would like to contact the show please visit the Plane Safety website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening (and watching !) Pip & Al

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 58 ; Squawkbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 148:14


    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. We are also joined by a very 'curmudgeonly' special guest host. In this episode we are catching up with all your feedback from the Squawkbox.  In the Squawkbox : Many of you were kind enough to write in and tell us how much you enjoyed the 'How we got here' series. So many thanks to Michael D, Richard R, Ned S, Handsome Jeff & Derek S Chris T has some thoughts on pilot salaries, sick pay & benefits Tim from 'Down-under' sent a link to the Pitot Cover incident in Brisbane You can see it here. Oliver from Switzerland has some question about Threat & Error Management 'THE' Nevil has an episode suggestion Mr Annoynous is seeking some career advice James P has some questions on De-Icing. John H offers a helping hand on understanding RNAV/RNP terminology.   If you have enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. If you have a question, story or something you'd like to share then you can contact us by emailing feedback@planesafetypodcast.com , by visiting the Squawkbox or through Twitter @psafetypodcast Thanks for listening. Pip & Al

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 57 ; How we (finally) got here Part 3.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 152:38


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we conclude the story of our journey towards becoming professional pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Special thanks to our Maine Man Micah (again) for 'the gravitas'.  See you next time and fly safe.  Pip & Al

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 56 ; How we got here, Part 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2018 118:52


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we continue to tell the story of our journey towards becoming professional pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Special thanks to our Maine Man Micah for 'the gravitas'.  See you next time and fly safe.  Pip & Al

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 55 ; How we got here, Part 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 109:32


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we are catching up with recent trips and tours and telling our stories of how we became pilots. Since we rambled on for so long this has turned in to a two part episode.  If you would like to contact us please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or click here  You can find out more at www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 54 ; Sims'n'Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 79:38


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot.  This episode comes from the great city of Chicago and I'm joined as usual by Capt Al and special guest host Dr Steph.  We're talking about mostly about my recent simulator recurrent, a little about more about threat & error, anti icing and lots more.  As we mention in the show, please check out the BBC Radio comedy Cabin Pressure by John Finnimore....one of the finest comedies ever written. Available on iTunes, Audible.com and other places too.  We'd love to hear from you so if you have any aviation stories or questions then please get in touch via the website or email feedback@planesafetypocast.com Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 53 ; Threat & Error Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 42:43


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip ; an aviation podcast about flying and our lives as professional pilots. In this episode I'm discussing Threat & Error Management in airline operations. Here are some of the resources and articles discussed on the podcast. https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Threat_and_Error_Management_(TEM) https://www.aerosociety.com/news/briefing-better/   If you would like to contact us please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or click here You can also follow us on Twitter @psafetypodcast If you enjoy the podcast please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening.     

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 52 ; Squawkbox edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 114:20


    Hi  Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al. In this episode we are taking a look through the Sqwjukbox and answering your flying feedback.  We also have a short discussion about duty period extensions as well as the usual banter. Squawkbox Falco has some answers about helicopter operations. Pras has some questions about CRM resources Not Creepy Micah has a question about take off decision making Pras has another question about Airbus ops David West has a question regarding approach speeds Tim has a link to an article regarding the crash of a Phenom 300 in the UK https://edge-ssp.aemmobile.adobe.com/ssp?entityRef=%2Fpublication%2Fb0db6500-3730-4226-a55f-7a24fbe845c6%2Farticle%2FBaddayatBlackbushe&viewRef=%2Fpublication%2Fb0db6500-3730-4226-a55f-7a24fbe845c6%2Fview%2FCollectionJune2018&channel=CopyToPasteboard   If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 51 ; Go Arounds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 118:58


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip.  In this episode we're joined by regular co-host Capt Al and guest host Capt Nick Anderson. We're having an in depth discussion about missed approaches and go-arounds.  In the feedback we have questions from listeners regarding helicopters, unmanned ATC towers, aero-toxic syndrome & stable approaches.  If you would like to contact the show then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can find us on Twitter @psafetypodcast We hope you enjoy listening. If you do, perhaps consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Thanks for downloading. 

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 50 ; A New York State of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 70:58


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this diary episode I'll fill you in on my recent trip to NYC and my first sim recurrent in Columbus on the mighty Embraer 505 Lemon. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. To contact the show or send feedback please e-mail feedback@planesafetypodcast.com  Thanks for listening.    

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 49 ; Waffle & Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 138:18


    Hi  Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by regular co-host Capt Al, fresh from completing line training at his new airline. In this episode we are taking a look at an incident involving a Hawker 800 in eastern Russia and discussing the implications of incorrect altimeter settings. In the Squawkbox ;  1. Jeff Delmege has some comments on episode 49 2. Heath Gleason's War & Peace of feedback includes comments on RNP & RNAV approaches, Embraer icing systems and a recommendation for luggage works suitcases. 3. Jim Howard says hi 4. Hamish also says hi. 5. Felipe tells of his recent wake turbulence encounter. 6. Jacob Darlington Brown tells us about his career progression onto the Saab 340 (awesome). 7. Ralph Walker has a question about food service at Safejets 8. Richard Nash has some questions on fuel planning.   If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com   Intro & outro music by Geoff Whitehorn. This episodes 'Dibly section' was pinched from the excellent John Finemore's Souvenir Programme.   Thanks for listening.

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 48 ; The Phenom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 92:05


    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're talking a look at my first few flights on the Embraer 505/Phenom 300 and progress through initial line training. I'll be talking about some of the cool new gizmos, gadgets and systems on the new jet and some of the places I've been to so far during line training.  If you'd like to contact the show then please visit the feedback page or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Fly safe,  Pip

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