Airline Pilot Guy - Aviation Podcast
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APG 175.5 Feedback Extra!
July 13, 2015 23:10 - 2 hours - 118 MBCaptain Jeff is joined by Miami Rick (@Miami_Rick). FEEDBACK Stuart - Canada pilots X-rated chat broadcast Tim Van Raam - Going Green with Dennis Larry - Potable Water Issue Abner - Audio Feedback Danish Roy - Cessna 172 mid-air collision Anthony - Situational awareness vs G1000 and "the magenta line" Indiana Tommy - Rickets Grant - Voice feedback - 767 Over the Atlantic Larry Gregory - UAV? Jeff in Minneapolis - 99PI Seattle Area Josh, Larry from Tulsa - Centerline Lights Ryan - Communicati...
APG 175 – Solar Impulse 2 Reaches Hawaii, United Down Due to Computer Glitch, Fool in a Balloon and Lawn Chair
July 11, 2015 13:44 - 2 hours - 164 MBCaptain Jeff is joined by Miami Rick (@Miami_Rick) and Dr. Steph (@Plumdiggity). Intro by Evan Schoo. News in this episode: Bonanza B36 crashes in Massachusetts Air New Zealand B772 at Rarotonga blew over plane spotters Solar Impulse 2 Reaches Hawaii Massive swarm of bees attack passenger plane in Moscow F-16 collides mid-air with small plane, killing two in US 'Balloon man' soars in lawn chair, lands himself in jail Automation problem leads to ground stop for United Airlines LINKS...
APG 174 – My Name is Adam West
July 04, 2015 01:00 - 3 hours - 166 MBAnother international flight. Captain Jeff is joined by First Officer Miami Rick (@Miami_Rick) and Dr. Steph (@Plumdiggity). Intro by Abner Bonilla. News in this episode: DFW-bound flight diverted to non-commercial airport Hail pummels Delta 747 over China FAA says a teen, not young child, cranked up helicopter at Mankato air show ASN Aircraft accident Lockheed C-130B Hercules A-1310 Medan-Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) FEEDBACK Mark Ross, Big Ron - Pilots in India getting certi...
APG 173 – ACARS Security Vulnerability
June 27, 2015 01:16 - 2 hours - 160 MBACARS Security Vulnerability- The whole gang together again, although not at the same time. Confused? You'll just have to listen. Intro by Mike Dell, host of the Podcast Help Desk. News in this episode: All Airlines Have the Security Hole That Grounded Polish Planes Couple Attempt to Flag Down Missed Flight on Runway FEEDBACK Daniel Sinico - Cessna 152 Pan Pan call- stuck elevator incident Zhan - What's your opinion on FBW system? Nevil - Orlando meet up Student pilot Lukas - Going gree...
APG 172 – You Say Udvar, I say Hazy
June 22, 2015 21:37 - 2 hours - 152 MBThis episode's intro from Janel's son, Sam! Thanks, Sam! (I'm thinking of replacing Miami Rick soon... maybe we can work something out, Sam). This episode recorded live in Herndon, VA. Captain Jeff, Miami Rick, Dr. Steph, and Fred Samson stuffed ourselves into a hotel room studio after hanging out at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Family Day and Outdoor Aircraft Display. Say that a few times out loud! News in this episode: Passengers Forced to E...
APG 171 – Little Golden Egg
June 12, 2015 23:38 - 2 hours - 160 MBIn this episode: EPA says it intends to regulate emissions by US airliners Update on A400M crash in Seville This episode's intro from Danish Roy. FEEDBACK Doug Miannay - "Inside America's Next Spyplane" Article Tim Van Raam - Ride A Bike. Drink Some Beer Lyn - In the news: passenger throws a tantrum Randy Rymer - Cameron Air Show Magnus - Unpronounceable Swedish Names Big Data Ken - Fuel Gauge Accuracy Brittany - Southwest Airlines flight diverts to Anniston, Alabama John Schaap - Intege...
APG 170 – A Little Duct Tape Should Do It!
June 05, 2015 02:26 - 2 hours - 163 MBIn this episode: An airline passenger’s suicide note and threats results in gate return Honing in on the cause of the A400M crash in Spain New York becoming hostile environment for airline flights TSA Fails undercover tests Update on the Solar Impulse @Miami_Rick is my First Officer. This episode's intro from APG listener Jesus Pereira. FEEDBACK Big Data Ken - Sea Plane? Frik - Silly Intro & Dispatcher Question C.Addison - Please Copy This Number Mark Van Raam - Model airplane in vide...
APG 169 – I’m Captain Stubing?
May 30, 2015 00:40 - 2 hours - 137 MBIn this episode: NTSB: Air Traffic Controllers, and Software Complicit In Wrong-Runway Landings Trouble in the Skies Germanwings pilot suicide has FAA rethinking mental-health tests Solar Impulse faces 'moment of truth' This episode's intro from APG listener Stuart Aslett FEEDBACK Dr. Steph - 12 Things A Pilot Would Never Say AirStig of Canberra Australia - Flying VFR, PIO, Mach Tuck, Coffin Corner Isaac - I am adding on to my feedback from apg167 Micah - News and the Sport of Speculat...
APG 168 – Airline Hacker Guy
May 23, 2015 20:41 - 2 hours - 139 MBIn this episode: Update on the crash of the A400M in Seville, Spain Hawaiian Airlines A300 returns to LAX after possible fuel leak IFE hacker Chris Roberts: Legit or Kook? This episode's intro from APG listener Phil Daley LINKS Global Pilot Life’s Top 10 Aviation Podcasts FEEDBACK Joe - Altitude Chamber Nick Carson - Backtracking Feedback Schuyler Morales - Private Written Stuart Aslett - RNAV and ILS RNAV Approaches Instrument landing system Glynne - Hacking the friendly skies? Securi...
APG 167 – We’re Going Green
May 15, 2015 13:23 - 3 hours - 180 MBGoing green? Turns out that flying is "greener" than driving. Who knew? Lots of news this episode: A400M crashes in Seville, Spain; PA-32 crashes in Atlanta; Joy MA-60 crash lands; Skywest CRJ lands at LAX with left main gear retracted; A 15 year old girl with autism causes a divert to remove her and her family from flight; and flying car Aeromobil suffers setback after crash. FEEDBACK Zhan - B-777 Trim Ken Kranz - Intro, Approach to CYTZ Scott Shields - Meals Isaac Lamb - Bottle to Throttl...
APG 166 – Falling From The Sky? Don’t Think So.
May 09, 2015 02:50 - 3 hours - 194 MBDr. Steph joins me on this flight! The Dreamliner works great, 24/7/248. Don't worry, I doubt you'll see them falling from the sky. Who knew? A 10-member panel from the National Research Council reveals the FAA was not delivering the system that had been promised and should "reset expectations" about what it is delivering to the public and the airlines that use the system. A couple of quick-thinking Aer Lingus pilots saved their plane and their 46 passengers last year when a thick layer of...
APG 165 – Augmented Crew
May 02, 2015 02:02 - 2 hours - 118 MBIn this episode: iPads crashing, A320s thrashing, and your great feedback!
APG 164 – Love Is In The Air
April 24, 2015 16:29 - 2 hours - 136 MBIn this episode: Hacking airplanes, gear-up landings, spilled coffee, more news and feedback!
APG 163 – Preaching to the Choir
April 17, 2015 23:48 - 3 hours - 168 MBIn this episode: AN Alaska Airlines flight has to return due to ramp worker trapped in cargo bin, another Asiana landing incident, a couple of GA crashes , more news, and your feedback, of course!
APG 162 – Man, I’m Hangry!
April 10, 2015 12:24 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBHangry passengers, angry co-pilots, and RJ excursions. Your feedback as well, of course!
APG 161 – No Foam, Please
April 03, 2015 21:25 - 2 hours - 142 MBOn this episode, we talk about updated information regarding the Germanwings crash investigation. Looks like many European carriers are adopting the "at least two persons in the cockpit at all times" policy. We also discussed the Air Canada A320 "short landing" at Halifax last week. The inaugural Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester, UK, to Atlanta, Georgia, did not go as planned after a celebratory water cannon salute went awry. Whoops.
APG 160 – Germanwings 9525
March 27, 2015 10:07 - 2 hours - 127 MBIn this episode: The crash of Germanwings 9525 in the French Alps, Ryanair abandons US flight plans, Lufthansa admits an A320 nearly crashed four months ago after some of its outside sensors iced over, more news, and your feedback, of course!
APG 159 – Terrorist or Nutcase? Unauthorized Jumpseat, Stinky Predicament
March 20, 2015 12:45 - 2 hours - 144 MBIn this episode: United flight turns back after passenger rushes cockpit door, New start-up plans fully autonomous flying car, and a story that, well, a story that really stinks.
APG 158 – Maddog Runway Excursion, Harrison Ford plane crash, UAV Proposal
March 13, 2015 21:03 - 2 hours - 155 MBIn this episode: An MD-88 swerves off of the runway while landing at La Guardia Airport, Actor Harrison Ford crash lands WW2 vintage aircraft on golf course near Santa Monica Municipal in CA, and lots of feedback, including logging IMC, beer and Lent, and more!
APG 157 – Inverted Proposal
March 04, 2015 00:48 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBUnited sends blunt message to its pilots warning about safety. Boeing CEO explains that B-757 is a very small niche market, and you should not expect them to be making any more. Southwest grounds 128 aircraft due to lapsed inspections.
APG 156 – Ouch. That Stings! UAS?
February 20, 2015 16:31 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode: Scorpion stings, ticketing snafus, the FAA’s proposed Unmanned Aircraft Systems rules, simulators, automation and more.
APG 155 – TransAsia Pilots Tested and Retrained, Nose Gear Up Landing
February 14, 2015 03:50 - 2 hours - 133 MBIn this episode: TransAsia’s pilots tested and retrained; a US Airways E190 lands nosegear up at Houston Intercontinental; High-altitude Ice Crystal Icing; Envoy CRJ makes emergency landing at Tulsa, your feedback and more!
APG 154 – TransAsia Crash, Asia Aviation Safety, Rocking Chairs, and Ringtones
February 06, 2015 19:52 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn this episode: TranAsia 235, A Malaysia 370 and AirAsia 8501 update, the US Air Force picks the 747-8 to replace the current Air Force One, more on the Cirrus SR22 ditching, and your great feedback.
APG 153 – White House UAV Crash, Lipstick Knives, E-Cigarettes, Bomb Tweets
January 30, 2015 15:25 - 3 hours - 167 MBIn this episode: Tweeted bomb threats, drones (UAVs) crashing into the Whitehouse lawn, lipstick knives, electronic cigarettes, and more!
APG 152 – Person of the Year?
January 23, 2015 13:31 - 1 hour - 104 MBAirAsia 8501 update, triple seven returns to ATL, Vladimir Putin selected as "Person of the Year" by Aviation Week, your feedback and more!
APG 151 – AirAsia 8501 Black Boxes Recovered, Medical Emergencies, Feedback Bumper
January 16, 2015 19:29 - 2 hours - 156 MBAirAsia 8501’s black boxes recovered, a Sunwing flight lands short of destination due to low fuel, passengers detained for opening emergency exits on a China Eastern flight, your feedback and much more!
APG 150 – Sailor, the 7-Year-Old Sole Survivor
January 09, 2015 04:33 - 2 hours - 164 MBIn this episode: Crash of a Piper Seneca II in Kentucky where a 7 yr old survives, update on AirAsia 8501 and Virgin 43, lots of your great feedback, and much more!
APG 149 – Another One Down & 2014 in Aviation
December 30, 2014 03:16 - 2 hours - 126 MBCrash of AirAsia 8501, a couple of turbulence incidents, a look at this year’s safety record, and much more!
APG 148 – Good Aviators vs Great Aviators
December 19, 2014 20:52 - 2 hours - 130 MBAnniversaries, side sticks, drones, more bad passenger behavior, and much more!
APG 147 – Awww Nuts!
December 12, 2014 09:55 - 2 hours - 113 MBAn Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 VLJ (Very Light Jet) crash, Korean Air VP nut rage, woman gives birth on plane, drones, coping with death, and more.
APG 146 – Pigs Fly?
December 05, 2014 04:04 - 1 hour - 107 MBA Houston Air Traffic Controller talks down a VFR-only pilot in IMC, a Turkish Airlines jet accidentally squawks hijack, and more. Oh, apparently yes, pigs do fly.
APG 145 – Black Friday Edition
November 29, 2014 01:58 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn this episode: Blind pilots, no pilots, drone near collisions, x-wing fighters, and much more!
APG 144 – Gross!
November 21, 2014 23:54 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode: An AeroCommander 500-B crashes at Midway, A Delta MD88 hits a flock of geese at Raleigh Durham Airport, Feds investigate several recent drone sitings near JFK, more feedback, including landing gear retraction, the ITCZ, reduced thrust takeoffs, and much more!
APG 143 – Wind Shear, Go-Arounds, Reduced Thrust Takeoffs
November 14, 2014 19:19 - 2 hours - 150 MBA Jazz flight slings its props, a Learjet crashes in Freeport, and update on SpaceShip Two, loads of great feedback, including wind shear, go-arounds, reduced thrust takeoffs.
APG 142 – Diagnosis: Aviation Geek Virus
November 07, 2014 16:32 - 2 hours - 113 MBMystery drones, wing slides falling of jets, crashes of rockets and King Airs, and the dreaded Aviation Geek virus.
APG 141 – Play APG Bingo!
October 31, 2014 11:11 - 2 hours - 159 MBA helicopter-Cirrus collision kills three, an American Airlines flight returns to gate due to suspicious wifi network name, and the last flight of a MD-11 in scheduled passenger service.
APG 140 – Meet-ups, Flight Control Problems, Emergencies
October 24, 2014 13:29 - 2 hours - 141 MBDeclaring an emergency, Ebola update, Skywest flight with controllability issues, feedback and more!
APG 139 – Ebola and the Airlines: Are Crews Safe?
October 17, 2014 12:45 - 2 hours - 159 MBIn this episode: Ebola and the airlines, pilot readback requirements, Atlanta APG meet-up, and feedback from a balloon!
APG 138 – Ebola, High Speed Aborts, Rejected Takeoffs, Snippy Pilots, and Stuck Mics
October 10, 2014 05:48 - 2 hours - 151 MBStuck mics, tire failures, snippy pilots, plane collisions, and Ebola.
APG 137 – Chicago Center Fire, Beagles, and Logo Lights
October 03, 2014 22:30 - 2 hours - 122 MBChicago Center fire, KLM beagles, logo lights, and more!
APG 136 – NYPD Helicopter/drone Near Miss, Passenger Removed from Flight for Doodles
September 26, 2014 18:31 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBA NYPD Helicopter had to take evasive action last week to avoid hitting a drone at 800 feet AGL, five miles south of LGA in New York. Operator arrested. PIBOT, a mini-robot, supposedly "flies" a PC simulator. Finally, a man is removed from a Tyger Airways flight for "terrorist" doodles.
APG 135 – NTSB Releases 2013 Accident Statistics
September 19, 2014 04:28 - 2 hours - 136 MBThe National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary aviation accident statistics today, which show an overall decline in the number of US registered civil aviation accidents.
APG 134 – NTSB, Hypoxia, Turbulence
September 12, 2014 23:56 - 2 hours - 160 MBTBM 900 Crash, hypoxia, Cessna 421C crash, Turbulence, and NTSB's Final Briefing on the crash of UPS 1354.
APG 133 – Missing Airliners in Libya
September 05, 2014 22:11 - 2 hours - 130 MBConcern over missing airliners in Libya, another incident of a reclining seatback causing inflight unrest, a Cirrus SR22 crashes off Virginia coast, NASA building an air traffic control system for UAVs, and more.
APG 132 – Knee Defender, Volcanoes, Airliner Aerobatics
August 31, 2014 04:22 - 2 hours - 118 MBA United flight diverts due to argument over reclining seat back, another volcano eruption in Iceland threatens airspace closure, a drunk 22 year old breaches security measures at UK airport, and a trainee flight mechanic cuts aircraft wiring to get his boss in trouble.
APG 131 – Dinosaur BBQ? Tastes Like Chicken – oshkosh 2014
August 23, 2014 03:13 - 2 hours - 136 MBThe Obama administration has lifted longtime restrictions on U.S. flight training for Libyans, The FAA issued a ruling that prohibits private pilots from publicly offering seats on their planes in exchange for gas money, updates on some recent crashes, and more!
APG 130 – Fracking PIT
August 15, 2014 22:19 - 3 hours - 173 MBFracking at PIT, tall grass at DAY, pilot loses control due to prosthetic arm malfunction, and a Jet Airways co-pilot descends 5,000 feet from assigned cruise altitude while the captain sleeps. More news and feedback.
APG 129 – Wifi Security Threat, EAA AirVenture, Light Beacons
August 09, 2014 03:54 - 2 hours - 161 MBInflight wifi hackings, EAA AirVenture, Flubbed Cirrus sales test-flight, your feedback and more!
APG 128.5 – Feedback Extra
August 04, 2014 02:22 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBIn an attempt to catch up with answering all of your feedback and questions, here is a special "extra" APG, recorded via Google Hangouts On Air (live).
APG 128 – Tragedy at sea, Farnborough report, Airport WiFi Connectivity
August 01, 2014 07:56 - 2 hours - 149 MBTragic end to around-the-world flight attempt in South Pacific, an on-location report from the Farnborough International Airshow, and the airports with the best wifi. This, your feedback, and more!