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On episode 100, Micah and Brian play a bunch of recordings and read some listener feedback in the form of congratulations on reaching our 100th episode.But first, we hear from Listener Lu as she wants to know about our thoughts on Shake Shack being served on some Delta Airlines flights. We keep the food conversation going with feedback from Mark van Raam as he provides more pizza suggestions in Largo FL.Then the good stuff starts as we hear from Chef Kathy, Pilot Pip, Eric the Map Maker, Listener Clair and Judy, Listener Hendric and we wrap up with a great note from Listener Shreenand.Oh, there is a final discussion about Electronic Hotel tipping. As usual, Micah, Map maker Eric and I don't exactly see eye to eye on this new concept.The opening and closing music is provided by the Madalitso Youth Choir as they sing their Welcome song and their Good By song, recorded at the lobby of The Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia.And if you would like to hear them sing live, get in touch with us at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.ORG to learn about the group trip we are planning in late September, 2025.We hope you enjoy the show!
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.
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.
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
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.
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and the podcasting legends that are Pilot Pip and Captain Al! In this week's show Airbus retires its first Beluga, One airline provides its toilet users with handless doors & a man is caught taking rather alot of young birds through JFK. In the military we find out about a sea fury crash, and Nev brings us an awesome Spitfire video. Captain Al chats with Matt on this week's The Plane Truth where we talk about the differences between learning to fly the Boeing and the Airbus! Nev took a well deserved Bacon Roll break at Solent Airport and took the opportunity to listen to that amazing Merlin engine in their 2-Seater Spitfire. You can find out all the information you need about grabbing an incredible flight experience here - https://www.boultbeeflightacademy.co.uk/# Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL AIRBUS RETIRES THE WORLD’S FIRST BELUGA https://simpleflying.com/airbus-retires-the-worlds-first-beluga/ https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-parks-second-beluga-as-larger-xl-variant-takes-over/143549.article RYANAIR AND TRINITY COLLEGE LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL RESEARCH CENTRE https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0429/1212775-ryanair-trinity-clean-fuel-tie-up/ https://www.independent.ie/news/environment/ryanair-and-trinity-toexplore-flying-planes-on-alcohol-and-plant-based-fuel-40371086.html https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-donates-1-5m-to-tcd-for-research-on-sustainable-aviation-fuels-1.4551079 https://www.thesun.ie/news/6847837/ryanair-michael-o-leary-environmentalists-nutters/ https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-trinity-college-launch-saf-centre-ryanair-commits-to-12-5-saf-goal-by-2030/?market=ie LONDON CITY IS FIRST MAJOR AIRPORT CONTROLLED BY REMOTE DIGITAL TOWER https://www.nats.aero/news/london-city-is-first-major-airport-controlled-by-remote-digital-tower/ AIRBUS AND LHT TO DEVELOP A330 TEMPORARY PALLET-CARGO INTERIOR https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-and-lht-to-develop-a330-temporary-pallet-cargo-interior/143499.article THE HIGH COST OF NEW GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT MAY BE PRICING PILOTS OUT OF THE MARKET https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2021/04/28/prices-for-new-general-aviation-aircraft-may-be-pricing-pilots-out-of-the-market MIND THE BRIDGE! https://scramble.nl/civil-news/mind-the-bridge https://www.autoevolution.com/news/spotless-boeing-777-hits-jet-bridge-suffers-wing-damage-160002.html https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/klm-royal-dutch-airlines/brand-new-klm-boeing-777-collides-with-airbridge-during-push-back-procedure/ DELTA AIRLINES TO BECOME THE FIRST 5G-EQUIPPED GLOBAL AIRLINE https://finance.yahoo.com/news/delta-airlines-become-first-5g-145307716.html https://news.delta.com/how-deltas-work-apple-and-att-human-it-innovative FARADAIR NAMES FORMER BOEING FIGURE TINSETH TO LEAD HYBRID-AIRCRAFT ADVISORY BOARD https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/faradair-names-former-boeing-figure-tinseth-to-lead-hybrid-aircraft-advisory-board/143523.article MAN CAUGHT SMUGGLING 35 SONGBIRDS INTO J.F.K. AIRPORT https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/nyregion/smuggler-singing-birds.html ANA TO INSTALL HANDS-FREE TOILET DOOR HANDLES https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2021/04/28/ana-to-install-hands-free-toliet-door-handles/ https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2021/04/28/japenese-airline-ana-installs-worlds-first-hands-free-plane-lavatory-door/ ALASKA AIRLINES DEDICATES PLANE TO EQUITY IN EDUCATION WITH NEW LIVERY https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2021/04/26/alaska-airlines-dedicates-plane-to-equity.html MILITARY ASTRONAUT MICHAEL COLLINS HAS PASSED http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/the-san-diego-air-space-museum-remembers-michael-collins.html This is the link to the talk that Pip and Al mentioned when they were at Oshkosh : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYUmdeVYCQ4 That Buzz Aldrin incident : https://youtu.be/lw9azZmLxtw PILOTS UNHURT AFTER SKILFUL HANDLING OF EMERGENCY LANDING https://navywings.org.uk/sea-fury-t-20-update/?fbclid=IwAR0Ufv-LkdoXHUvv1QIAcDVqMITC05WJtasTbj2QdduTsheKPr2Q9S90sH0
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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/
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.
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 !
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.
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
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
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 !
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Captain Al for today's podcast. In this episode we discover one US carrier grounds 14 of their aircraft due to problems with the overhead bins, everyone's favourite low-cost airline finds itself going viral over their handling of a passenger's auto-correct blunder and one UAE carrier pays tribute to the amazing women in their workforce on International Women's Day. Pilot Pip takes us for an exclusive look round Heathrow's Digital ATC Laboratory. Neil Lanwarne shares with us his recent flight in Lanzarote. Please click on the link below to watch his full video : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1k4Ic7NV7iEx4g2Nn0IvmG76PV2s_YDu5 Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' and to find out more about us, visit https://www.planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-grounds-aircraft/ 2. https://www.irishpost.com/news/ryanair-passengers-autocorrect-fail-165118 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-british-airways-reveals-landor-747-400-re-456481/ **PICTURES** 4. https://thepilotwifelife.com/united-airlines-presents-flight-3591-widow-with-wings-and-epaulets-leaves-indoc-seat-vacant/ 5. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2019/03/08/airbus-off-to-a-slow-start-in-2019-as.html 6. http://www.traveller.com.au/qantas-carryon-bag-limits-airline-increases-limit-to-14kg-after-passengers-complain-h1c5lx 7. http://www.traveller.com.au/us-pilot-orders-23-pizzas-for-passengers-of-an-air-canada-plane-stranded-on-the-tarmac-h1c5e7 8. http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-class-upgrade-at-british-airways/ 9. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/march/06/boeing-acquires-foreflight 10. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/03/08/united-airlines-35-fired-travel-scheme-selling-perks-flight-passes/3102781002/ 11. https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uaes-emirates-airline-pays-tribute-to-all-women-in-its-workforce-on-occasion-of-international-womens-day-1.1551956669856 12. https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-airlines-world-oag-2019-3?r=US&IR=T#5-ryanair-16 13. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-air-show-axing-public-weekend-from-2020-456368/
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
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
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
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.
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's stroll through the world of aviation. In today's programme we discover a security breach affecting almost 10 million airline passengers, one special luxury flight is giving you the chance to see Old Year's Night twice and disgruntled passenger is detained for slapping cabin crew with their phone. In the military the Red Arrows are heading stateside as part of a landmark tour and the UK begins talks to buy some iconic helicopters. Pilot Pip regales us with a tale from his early days as a pilot and Nev shares with us his time at an APG / PTUK meetup at Heathrow. Why not join us for the recording of the show LIVE and get involved in the chat room by going to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live. We're usually recording from 19:00 on a Friday evening but follow us on Facebook and Twitter for details - simply search for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/cathay-pacific-hack-almost-10-million-customers-hit-by-data-breach-with-passport-details-and-credit-a3970961.html 2. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/ryanair-warns-of-more-base-closures-878440.html 3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1034795/british-airways-business-class-plane-seat-urine 4. https://www.wired.com/story/turkish-airlines-flight-800-panama-city-istanbul/ 5. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/luxury-airline-hosting-26000-trip-from-las-vegas-to-tokyo-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-twice 6. https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/travelnews/story/69089/use-instagram-to-book-your-next-easyjet-flight-to-europe 7. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-emotional-support-cat-passenger-kicked-off-a8600941.html 8. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6306999/Passenger-detained-slapping-airline-employee-PHONE-flight-cancelled.html 9. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/24/hate-the-middle-seat-this-is-the-perfect-airline-for-you/ 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/new-airports-and-terminals/index.html 11. http://atwonline.com/airlines/british-airways-unveils-new-customer-service-initiative 12. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/american-eagle-flight-strikes-kills-deer-during-takeoff-at-pennsylvania-airport MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/red-arrows-to-light-up-north-american-skies-on-landmark-tour/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-approves-possible-chinook-sale-to-royal-air-force-452889/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-kc-390-receives-brazilian-type-certification-452929/ 4. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-dissimilar-air-combat-training/
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
Join Nev, Pilot Pip, Captain Al and Matt for an amusing stroll through this weeks big aviation stories. In a week where all the stories were chosen by our lovely listeners we take a look at the details on yet another BA Technical Glitch, rumours emerge over a merger between Dubai's main carriers and we discover that no one still knows what on earth is happening over a certain big event taking place at the end of May 2019! In the military accusations are rife over the shooting down of a Russian Spy plane and the RAF creates it's first joint squadron since WW2. Carlos pops back to Farnborough 2018 with Captains' Al and Jeff as they talk about their highlights and one of our listeners Tom Harris tells about how he fell in love with Aviation. Why not share with us your own story on your love of aviation by sending some audio or video feedback to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6193887/British-Airways-delayed-computer-failure-Heathow-Terminal-5.html 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45595149 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/09/20/emirates-said-seek-etihad-takeover-create-worlds-largest-airline/ 4. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/19/cathay-pacific-spells-its-name-wrong-on-side-of-plane 5. http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4bdf0583&opt=0 6. https://airlinerwatch.com/boeing-to-launch-the-797-nma-officially-at-paris-air-show-in-june-2019/ 7. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Pilot-Beard-Ban-Debunked-231536-1.html 8. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/70816-easyjet-shifts-pilots-licences-from-the-uk-to-austria 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45584300 10. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2018/06/19/serial-airlines-entrepreneur-david-neeleman-planing-his-return-to-the-u-s-market-with-moxy/#4a03527f3b48 11. https://www.ajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/delta-pilot-accused-lying-about-mental-health-issues-keep-flying/x9NZ6v6ufqewPaQRC8QpGL/ 12. https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/tigerair-australia-grounded-plane-over-botched-maintenance-work-20180911-p502zm.html MILITARY : 1. https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/syria-shoots-down-russian-spyplane-during-israeli-strike-russia-blasts-israel-you-re-to-blame-for-15-killed-1.6489773 2. https://inews.co.uk/news/raf-creates-first-joint-squadron-with-another-nation-since-the-second-world-war/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/g23303922/china-copycat-air-force/ 4. https://www.cap.news/specially-equipped-cap-planes-conducting-florence-damage-assessment-flights/
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.
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.
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.
Join Carlos, Nev, The awesome Pilot Pip and Matt for this week's episode of the show. Today we are talking about that Southwest flight, Kids fly for free with one carrier but there is a catch and the First BBJ Max takes off from the factory. In the military we the RAF 100th celebrations come to an end stateside and an F22 Raptor skids off the runway. Armando is at the Aero Expo 2018 and brings us the first of several great interviews, this week starting with TAF3 Flamingo. Get in touch with the show and maybe put yourself forward to be interviewed for Nev's Passenger Experience. You can find us on social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK or why not send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Thanks for listening.
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.
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
Join Matt for the last show of 2017. In this special episode we present our final interview with Cindy and Gill from the Orbis Eye Hospital at the Dubai Airshow, there's another chance to hear Nev chatting to Richard Westcott from the BBC, Pilot Pip says goodbye to his beloved Hawker, Bob Grimstead talks to Carlos and Nev about his incredible flying career and we finish some outtakes from last week's Christmas special. The Christmas competition closes on Friday 5th January 2018 and the draw will take place during the LIVE show that evening at 19:00. If you haven't done so already, get your entries in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. To watch the recording of our show LIVE, take yourself to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live and follow us on social media for our schedule. The 200th Episode is just around the corner and we cannot wait! :-D
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. Joining us again for this episode is regular co-host, Capt Al. We are taking a look at accident that occurred at Huston Hobby airport involving a light aircraft and how interaction with ATC played a role in the event. The ATC audio recording can be found here (WARNING, the end of the video has CCTV footage of the crash itself). In the Squawkbox : Ralph Walker has a question about passenger announcements Richard Nash has questions regarding becoming a biz jet pilot. The Phenom 300 video we mention can be found here 'A Signature Journey' Jose Orozco says hi from Mexico Tarik has some questions regarding a recent job interview. The book we mention can be found here ; 'Ace the technical pilot interview' We hope you enjoy this podcast. You can contact us at www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com From Pip & Al, we wish you all a Safe and Merry Christmas.
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by regular co-host, Captain Al. We catch up on our latest news as we change airlines and aircraft.... plenty to talk about. And we're answering (belatedly !!) all your Squawkbox feedback questions, including discussions on rostering, drunk passengers, performance, RNAV and more. If you want to contact the show then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening. Pip
Join Carlos, Nev and Pilot Pip for another Aviation-Tastic episode of the show. In today's programme we discuss the tragic collision between a helicopter and a GA aircraft, there's a worrying story involving pilots carrying LOADED handguns and one low cost airline offer an affordable solution to the aged-old baggage allowance issue. Nev talks to Mike Stead about his passenger experiences and in the military Iomax announce their Block 2 aircraft. We'd love to hear from you so please do get in touch with the show by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com.
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're saying a fond farewell to the Hawker 800 and taking a trip down memory lane as I recount some stories from the last 8 years on this great aeroplane. If you would like to contact the show you can use the contact page on www.planesafetypodcast.com or you can email direct at feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can find me on Twitter @psafetypodcast or on Facebook. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're talking about Performance Based Navigation, RNP & RNAV. If you'd like to donate to my London Marathon Walk appeal, raising money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance then please click here If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can also find us on Twitter @psafetypodcast and on Facebook. Thanks for listening.
Join Carlos, Pilot Pip, Captain Al, Eoin and Matt for this week's trawl through the big aviation related passenger focused news stories. In this slightly longer than usual show (can't possibly imagine why!!) we discuss low cost carrier baggage rule changes and yet more troublesome passengers who can't hold their drink. and as we spare many thoughts for our many friends and listeners in the US we talk flight advice from the CAA as Hurricane Irma approaches - STAY SAFE EVERYONE! Although Nev was unable to join us live, he has sent us two brilliant interviews. The first is our latest segment talking passenger experiences with Peter James from 'Shure' then we're 'Turning Left for Less' with Michelle Robson. Carlos talks to Dennis Neville and John Flynn from when we were all at the 2017 Seething Air Show. Pip is raising money for an excellent cause with the long suffering Mrs Pip. Please check out http://www.planesafetypodcast.com for more information and if you can spare a few pennies, I know they will be very grateful. Why not watch us live when record the show (especially when our guests are Al and Pip!) as there are often many golden gems that simply cannot make our 'family friendly' show. Make sure you're following our social media feeds (http://www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk and http://www.twitter.com/planetalkinguk) for details on when we're 'going LIVE'.
Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. This is a special appeal for help in raising funds for a great charity. On September 23rd 2017 I and a group of friends and family are taking part in the London Marathon Walk. We are commemorating our friend Dave who sadly died last year and raising money in his name for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Charity. If you would like to help support me and donate to a great cause then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com and click the link to my donations page. I would appreciate all donations large or small. Plane Safety Podcast will be back very soon with some new episode. Until then, fly safe ! Pip
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and guest host Eoin for your weekly dose of aviation fun. In this weeks jam packed episode we take a look at a brand new airline just for millennials, we discuss pros and cons of the 'bring your own device' culture emerging in aviation and we find out what new Guinness World Record title was given to an American Airlines employee. Nev brings us another fantastic segment of Nev's Passenger Experience featuring Kevin Murphy. Pilot Pip explains all about NOTAMs and the legendary Captain Nick brings us a very insightful piece all about turbulence. There's the first part of the 2017 RIAT Roundup, listener feedback and much much more! We're live from the Old Buckenham Air show next weekend - Tickets can be obtained from their website - http://www.oldbuckenhamairshow.co.uk/
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Pilot Pip in the latest episode of the PTUK podcast! In this episode, Matt holds down the fort (read living room studio) as the other hosts join from across the UK. In this weeks news Delta welcomes North America's first A350-900, Matt beats Pip to an aviation joke and a single Emu (the beer not the animal) gets checked into the hold on a Qantas flight for a laugh! We get treated to the fifth instalment of Nev's Passenger Experience segment. And finally, there's footage and soundclips of the AMAZING time we had at the Duxford Flying Legends Airshow last Sunday.
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we take a look at some recent aviation news items, Global 6000 wingtip strikes, tales of pudding eating and the story of Lt Col Stanislav Petrov, the Man who Saved the World, In the Squawkbox : Our Maine Man Micah says hi. Barbara Parish has sent photos from the Farnborough 2016 meet up. Ray Williams has some thoughts on the British Midland Argonaut crash 50 years ago this month Richard Nash has a question of magnetic variation Christian has some information on total solar eclipses Ruben has some questions on ATC services in the UK (thanks to Adam Spink for helping me provide an answer). If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.
Join Carlos, Matt and Brian back once again in the kitchen studio for another avtastic episode. In this weeks episode, we reveal the true cost of the BA fiasco, Carlos gets overly excited about Malta (surprise surprise) and the 'Flying Bum' makes an unexpected appearance over the British skies. Sir Nevil Bounds has a wonderful new Passenger Experience Segment in which he interviews Helen King of Effective Event Solutions. Pilot Pip has finally handed in his homework so stay tuned for a very interesting segment on bomb threats. And in military news, find out why Israel has grounded their fleet of Apache helicopters.
After 18 months of no flying, I am finally back in the air! I've been so looking forward to this time that I ended up pretty nervous with the anticipation of what was to come and wondering how rusty I would be after the break. Follow along in this episode as I talk about getting back into the cockpit again and talk through some feedback from some valuable listeners. Mentions in this episode : Fred on Twitter @LittleMissSunsh Krzysztof Kacprzak building a Zenith CH 750 Derek Murphy Evan Schoo @evan_schoo 1000feetagl.blogspot.com.au Adam @Goflyingaus https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/go-flying-australia-podcast/id956125487 Neil Bradon @pilot_ngb John Power @jpower67 Grant Mcherron @falcon124 Pilot Pip http://www.planesafetypodcast.com/ Drew Lindsay Listen to Episode 14