Flight Safety Detectives
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 275 ratingsWorld-renowned aviation-industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith have 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. In this hard-hitting podcast series they talk about everything aviation -- from the behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes to topics of interest such as tips and tricks for navigating through airports and security, traveling with infants and children, unruly passengers, and packing your bags to ease through security.
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Students Speak Out About ERAU Experience
May 20, 2021 21:48 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBEpisode 70 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students get real about their school and their education. Hear how COVID and online learning impacted them. Be prepared to be wowed by their passion for aviation! John and Greg talk about the many opportunities for people with the skills taught at ERAU – in aviation as well as other fields. They talk about current needs as well as what the future might hold with developments like drones, travel to Mars and more. If you have a passion for avi...
ERAU Students Leading Safety Research
May 12, 2021 19:38 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEpisode 69 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University masters students share details from their research into safety issues in aviation. Greg and John make connections between the research and their own experiences. They go in depth on the issue of carry-on bags in cases of aircraft evacuation. Research has generated quantitative data on how passengers impact safety when they avoid the advice to leave carry-on bags behind. Other research highlights the importance of safety management systems in...
Living the Safety Culture at Embry-Riddle
May 05, 2021 14:11 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBEpisode 68 Live from the campus of Embry-Riddle in Daytona, Florida! John, Greg and guest Bob Joyce talk about the focus on safety, quality and professionalism in all aspects of the university. The curriculum at Embry-Riddle covers the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them. Bob Joyce is the university’s director of aviation safety. Greg reflects on his time as a student and how the safety-first appro...
Pratt & Whitney Engine Failure Investigation Heats Up
April 28, 2021 14:04 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBEpisode 67 The United Airlines engine failure is back in the news. Service bulletins and/or airworthiness directives may be issued soon. Investigation of fire suppression issues continue. Three months after the accident, issues related to crew performance are just surfacing. John and Greg catch listeners up on the investigation, how it is illustrating NTSB shortcomings, and the need for the FAA to revisit increasingly outdated flight regulations. FAA Drone Rules Change in April Loretta A...
Fatal Helicopter Accident in Alaska and More on NTSB Challenges
April 21, 2021 13:32 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBEpisode 66 The NTSB preliminary report of a March 27 helicopter crash in Alaska that killed five people sheds little light on the cause. John, Greg, and guest Jason Lukasik explore the many factors that could have contributed to the fatal accident. The onsite inspection is the most important part of the investigation. In this case, the investigation is stalled by poor weather conditions. Speaking of Alaska, Where’s the Report from the 2019 Roundtable? Greg and John are still looking for ...
Piper Bolt Holes AD Findings and Best Practices
April 14, 2021 14:03 - 53 minutes - 49 MBEpisode 65 Mandated inspections are being performed on Piper PA28 aircraft based on airworthiness directive AD 2020-26-16. The Flight Safety Detectives offer an update on progress. Listen for what to do and what not to do for affected aircraft. Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants and former FAA inspector, returns to share preliminary data collected. The cracking issue that prompted in the AD is present in about 5% of airplanes inspected so far. Good news for aircraft owne...
Rebuilding the FAA Around the World
April 07, 2021 13:19 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBEpisode 64 The Federal Aviation Administration took a hit as Congress investigated issues with the 737 Max. What needs to be done to rebuild the FAA’s worldwide stature? How will they regain trust in their certification process? Guest is Sandy Murdock who served as FAA Chief Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for all rulemaking, environmental, acquisition, personnel, and ethical and litigation matters. Sandy led the FAA legal effort on PATCO strike and was the principal FAA spokesperson with ...
Crew Resource Management in the Air and Everywhere
March 31, 2021 14:52 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEpisode 63 Crew resource management (CRM) and safety management systems (SMS) get the spotlight in this discussion. These systems help build safety into every flight. Special guest is listener Amy Wright, a self-professed “safety nerd” who says she gets “out of breath with excitement” talking about quality processes and safety procedures. Hear about the benefits of well-crafted processes in aviation and beyond. Systems that encourage everyone to work together have changed the nature of co...
How Not to Deice a Plane & UA 777 Updates
March 24, 2021 13:23 - 56 minutes - 52 MBEpisode 62 Catastrophe averted? A Frontier A320 Airbus was set to take off from Nashville when a passenger noticed the deicing looked strange. He alerted the flight crew to the green liquid sitting on top of ice and snow on the wings. John and Greg share the details of what may have happened, going beyond news coverage of the incident. They offer their insider knowledge of deicing procedures. Among the insights: Deicing is extremely expensive for airlines Why some flight crews like to a...
Contained or Uncontained?
March 17, 2021 14:05 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBEpisode 61 Discussion of the United Airlines 777 engine explosion continues with guest Mike Borfitz. The focus is the three systems that make up the engine cowling. At the initial NTSB hearing, the chairman was pointed in saying that the recent event was technically a contained engine failure. Yet, most industry experts say the evidence points to an uncontained failure. Borfitz is an FAA designated engineering representative. He shares his knowledge of current regulations and expectations...
Expert Look at the United Airlines Engine Failure
March 10, 2021 14:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBEpisode 60 John and Greg are giving meticulous attention to information available on the recent United Airlines engine explosion. In this episode they share their initial expert observations and predict what’s next. Learn what the evidence so far really shows from two of the world’s most experienced accident investigators. They explain why the crew and air traffic control personnel who handled the flight were “the ideal scenario for handling the situation.” The outcome could have been far...
Rental Aircraft Safety
March 03, 2021 14:31 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBEpisode 59 John and Greg talk about special considerations for pilots who rent airplanes. They share anecdotes of incidents where pilots in rented aircraft ran into safety issues. Part of the in-depth discussion is advice for pilots: Don’t assume anything when renting a plane. Check maintenance records and do a thorough preflight every time. They encourage pilots who encounter issues with rentals to report concerns to benefit the safety of the next person in the cockpit. The conversation...
Piper Safety Issues, Kobe Bryant Crash, Indonesia 737-500 Crash
February 24, 2021 14:20 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBEpisode 58 John and Greg catch listeners up with some major aviation news. Findings are being shared from the Kobe Bryant crash investigation. The 737-500 crash in Indonesia may be the result of a known issue. Piper single engine aircraft now have an airworthiness directive to be addressed along with two service bulletins. Kobe Bryant Crash The NTSB Sunshine Hearing about the 2020 Calabasas helicopter crash covered expected findings related to weather, spatial awareness and preflight pla...
The FAA and Building a Safety Culture
February 17, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEpisode 57 The FAA’s role in flight safety has evolved over the years. This episode covers the Safety Management System (SMS), the potential expansion into charter aviation, and the value of building a safety culture in all types of aviation. Aspects of FAA operations – past, present and future – are discussed. The episode continues a conversation with John Allen, Manager at Allen and Associates Consulting, LLC. His expertise includes the military, airline industry and FAA. Allen reflects...
FAA Struggles Following 737 Max Issues
February 10, 2021 15:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBEpisode 56 The FAA has taken a hit following high-profile crashes of the 737 Max. Investigators and congressional hearings have laid the blame on the FAA aircraft certification process and its too-close relationship with Boeing. Will the agency be able to restore its reputation? Guest is John Allen, Manager at Allen and Associates Consulting, LLC. His resume includes service in the US military as well as leadership roles at the FAA and JetBlue. The discussion takes a candid look at the is...
Complacency Hitting Aviation Safety from NTSB to the Cockpit
February 03, 2021 15:43 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBEpisode 55 Is complacency seeping into all areas of aviation? From pilots doing casual preflights to the NTSB’s continued refusal to do on-site investigations for most aviation accidents, John and Greg have safety concerns at all levels. The safety culture of aviation is stagnating. The findings of the Rand Report – written more than 20 years ago – have not been implemented. It outlines issues with the NTSB organizational culture that persist today. The result is a decrease in the board’s ...
Light Sport Aircraft Safety
January 27, 2021 14:56 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBEpisode 54 Light Sport Aircraft are the focus of this discussion. Changes to FAA rules and regulations now under review could result in a major loosening of safety rules for affected planes. The FAA is proposing to change the rules and regulations related to LSAs, allowing aircraft in the category to be larger and more complex. John, Greg and expert Jason Lukasik explore implications for flight safety. While every maintenance bulletin must be followed on LSAs, the use of consensus standar...
Crash Illustrates Shortcomings of NTSB General Aviation Accident Investigations
January 20, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBEpisode 53 The NTSB investigation of the tragic 2006 crash of a single-engine Cessna 206 was attributed to pilot error. Although evidence has surfaced that questions that conclusion, the findings have not been changed and appeals have been denied. Guests for this episode are Yatish Joshi, pilot Georgina Joshi’s father and an experienced pilot, and his wife Joan. They tell the story of their journey to find the truth. The lack of NTSB resources devoted to general aviation accidents is a di...
All You Need to Know About Whole Aircraft Rescue Parachute Systems
January 13, 2021 17:14 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBEpisode 52 More than 430 lives have been saved by the BRS Whole Aircraft Rescue Parachute System. John and Greg welcome BRS Managing Director and President Enrique Dillon to get all the details about the system. BRS invented the Whole Aircraft Rescue Parachute System in 1980. Since then, the system has been installed on more than 35,000 aircraft. It is a safety option that can be installed on virtually any general aviation plane. The discussion covers the details of proper installation an...
Piloting Issues in Business and Charter Aviation
January 06, 2021 20:22 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEpisode 51 Experienced pilot Bob Jenkins joins Greg and John for this look at piloting challenges in business and charter aviation. COVID-19 is leading to increased interest in these flight options as a way to avoid the crowds of commercial aviation. Pilots face demands of both aircraft and flight readiness. Pilots must be prepared to make flight safety decisions, even when they are unpopular with the employer on board. Jenkins discusses the dangers of automation dependence, handling miss...
Piper Wing Spar Corrosion Examined
December 23, 2020 13:52 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBGuest Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants and former FAA inspector, walks John and Greg through the recent Airworthiness Directive related to PA 28 Series planes. Jason shares his firsthand experience encountering dramatic corrosion on Piper wing spars. Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Music: “Ins...
Assessing Cognitive Function in Pilots
December 16, 2020 15:28 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBEpisode 49 Special guest is Dr Chuck Dennison, forensic and aviation psychologist, who specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for the FAA. He talks about how he tests cognitive function to ensure pilots have the mental acuity to fly safely. Greg and John explore the many conditions that can trigger the need for assessment such as head injury, substance abuse issues, and conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease. The FAA medical certificate process is an important aspect of aviation saf...
Drugs Impact Aviation Safety and WTF Segment Begins
December 09, 2020 16:36 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBJohn and Greg kick off this episode with a new segment – WTF. They talk about several recent accident reports that identify unbelievable neglect of basic safety procedures. “Stupid or not stupid, all these accidents take a toll on investigators and the people left behind,” John comments. The detectives plan future WTF segments to highlight the things that can and will happen when safety procedures are ignored. This episode also covers the increasing prevalence of prescription and non-presc...
Drugs Impact Aviation Safety & WTF Segment Begins
December 09, 2020 16:36John and Greg kick off this episode with a new segment – WTF. They talk about several recent accident reports that identify unbelievable neglect of basic safety procedures. “Stupid or not stupid, all these accidents take a toll on investigators and the people left behind,” John comments. The detectives plan future WTF segments to highlight the things that can and will happen when safety procedures are ignored. This episode also covers the increasing prevalence of prescription and non-presc...
Emergency Response in Aviation - Episode 47
December 02, 2020 16:36 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBEpisode 47 Jump in for a deep dive into emergency response in aviation. All sectors of the industry need to plan and prepare for emergency scenarios like crashes and much more. Special guest is Mark Dombroff, partner in the Northern Virginia office of Fox Rothschild and co-chair of the firm’s aviation practice. The conversation covers what goes into an effective emergency response and the importance of regular reviews and exercises. Listen to understand why companies need to have a plan t...
Propellers and Air Safety
November 19, 2020 14:22 - 54 minutes - 50 MBEpisode 46 Prop strikes are pretty common. Even seemingly minor nicks and gouges can lead to major safety issues. John and Greg focus on propellers as the “ugly stepsisters” of aircraft maintenance. They dive into an accident involving a LancAir 4P caused when a damaged prop lead to engine failure. In his years of service as a mechanic, John has seen plenty of engine damage caused by prop strikes. Greg layers in accident investigation work to illustrate just how important propellers are f...
Icing on Aircraft Lessons from the Crash of AE 4184
November 11, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBEpisode 45 Weather caused Flight 4182 to be in a holding pattern to land on October 31, 1994. Weather also triggered a fateful series of events that led to the loss of the aircraft and 68 lives. John and Greg offer a minute by minute analysis of the cockpit voice recorder. They believe this was the event that woke the industry up to the effects of icing on aircraft. The NTSB accident report focuses on communicating hazardous weather information to flightcrews, Federal regulations regardin...
Revisiting the Crash Scene of American Eagle Flight 4184
November 04, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBEpisode 44 This episode starts when Greg got the call about the tragic crash of American Eagle Flight 4184. He walks through the first week of responding to the accident scene as the NTSB Investigator in Charge. Insights: First crash site where NTSB biohazard protocols were applied How “why” questions lead to thorough on-scene information gathering Roles of the various teams and parties involved in the investigation process Importance of the field notes process The story told by debri...
NTSB Still Not Onsite, CO Pilot Makes Up the Rules
October 28, 2020 16:23 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBEpisode 43 The NTSB is still not doing onsite accident investigations...A pilot landing in Colorado decides to ignore the rules...Long-term health impacts of COVID could impact pilots, mechanics and flight attendants...Greg and John focus on these topics in their latest episode. A recent accident in Buffalo prompted two senators to write a letter to the NTSB asking for an onsite investigation. The Board responded that they are not visiting accident scenes and deferred to the FAA for on-sce...
Is the NTSB Obsolete?
October 14, 2020 15:52 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBEpisode 42 The NTSB is considered a non-essential service and on-site accident investigations have been suspended during COVID-19. With no one on site to gather facts and evidence, John and Greg ask if the NTSB is needed anymore. Even before the pandemic, the agency had an increasing case backlog. Reports that have been issued recently are incomplete and offer scant safety insight. John and Greg find the recent NTSB reports inadequate to identify risks and determine effective mitigation. ...
Episode 41 - End of a Long Day and Weather Add Up to Disaster
October 07, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBGreg and John examine the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder from American Flight 1420, a MD-80 that crashed at Little Rock Airport in 1999. Greg served as the NTSB investigator in charge (IIC) and John was part of the headquarters support team. The 30-min recording reveals the pilots were racing the weather as well as fatigue from a long workday. John and Greg walk through the conversation reflected in the recording, highlighting how different decisions could have changed the deadly ...
Assumptions and Expectations Can Kill
September 30, 2020 14:55 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBEpisode 40 Assumptions and expectations in all roles in aviation often lead to the most serious accidents. John and Greg share anecdotes that illustrate the point. This is a trying time for air travel and air safety. Greg and John are frustrated by the growing number of accidents that are not being investigated by either the NTSB or FAA. They wonder out loud why investigators, who have ample biohazard training, are not able to visit accident scenes to do their job? Special focus is on Ame...
Accident Shows Importance of Pilot and Mechanic Communication
September 23, 2020 15:23 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBEpisode 39 John and Greg often make the point that flight safety involves both hangar and cockpit. This episode illustrates the point. They walk through an accident involving a Cessna 177 Cardinal. The plane was in for annual maintenance. Although the mechanic had signed off in the logbook, the final run up was not completed before the pilot retrieved the plane. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff. The investigation found no oil left in the engine. A loose oil cooler line suspected. ...
Merion Air Disaster Revisited
September 16, 2020 17:28 - 52 minutes - 48 MBEpisode 38 When a Piper Aerostar collided in mid-air with a Bell 412 helicopter over an elementary school in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, in 1991 Greg Feith was among the first investigators on the scene. Greg and John revisit the investigation to highlight NTSB findings that are relevant for pilots today. The accident started the NTSB discussion and definition of aeronautical decision making. ADM is an important component of safe flying, in the cockpit and the hangar. In the 1991...
Minute-by-Minute Examination of ValuJet Flight 592’s Electronic Witness
September 09, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBEpisode 37 The cockpit voice recorder is called the “electronic witness” by crash investigators. In this episode, John and Greg walk through the CVR recovered during the investigation of ValuJet Flight 592 that crashed in the Everglades. The CVR captures conversations. It also documents ambient noises that offer clues, especially when aligned with information from the flight data recorder. Greg and John offer insight into what was learned from the CVR. Routine discussions quickly changed w...
Minute-by-Minute Examination of ValuJet Flight 592's Electronic Witness
September 09, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBEpisode 37 The cockpit voice recorder is called the “electronic witness” by crash investigators. In this episode, John and Greg walk through the CVR recovered during the investigation of ValuJet Flight 592 that crashed in the Everglades. The CVR captures conversations. It also documents ambient noises that offer clues, especially when aligned with information from the flight data recorder. Greg and John offer insight into what was learned from the CVR. Routine discussions quickly changed ...
The Right Stuff: What It Takes to Be a Great Pilot
September 02, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBEpisode 36 A panel discussion from the campus of Vaughn College explores many aspects of a successful career in aviation. From formal education to soft skills, Greg, John and their guests explore the factors that lead to success. Students discuss their plans and the options they are exploring to start their careers. Also featured are professor Capt. Emerson Allen, experienced pilot Capt. Chinar Shaw, and management department chair Dr. Maxine Lubner. Highlights: Training options and care...
Flying Safely Is an Obligation Not to Take Casually
August 26, 2020 15:33 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBEpisode 35 The Cessna P210N crash near Detroit, Michigan gets a close look in this episode. The National Transportation Safety Board recently released the accident final report and Greg and John layer on their analysis of the facts. On June 24, 2018 the accident led to the death of the pilot and his wife and serious injury to a 17-year-old son. While the NTSB report largely attributes the crash to lack of fuel, John and Greg raise serious questions about that conclusion, the pilot’s qualif...
Time to Apply PRIA Standards Inside the Hangar
August 19, 2020 15:55 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBEpisode 34 Air safety does not begin and end with pilots. It is impacted by everyone who has a role with a plane, including maintenance personnel. Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia call for higher standards to be applied to all personnel whose jobs impact aviation safety. The Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA) requires that air carriers evaluate information about each pilot’s training, experience, qualification, and safety background. It is long past due that th...
The Discipline Needed for Aviation Safety
August 12, 2020 15:49 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBEpisode 33 Flight Safety Detectives listeners ask for insider details and John and Greg deliver! A theme in this wide-ranging discussion of questions received is the importance of discipline. A listener asked for the backstory in the NTSB investigation of Eastern Airlines Flight 980. Greg shares the details of the Jan. 1, 1985 crash and the 10 months of effort that led to him climbing a mountain in search of the cockpit and flight data recorders. That crash, in part, was caused by the air ...
Mask Over the Mask? More COVID Airline Challenges Surface
August 05, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBEpisode 32 Instructions on how to use the oxygen mask is a mainstay of the airline safety briefing. With passengers now required to wear masks, does the mask go over the mask? The tried and true safety briefing needs to be revamped in light of COVID-19 prevention measures. Greg Feith and John Goglia look at standard safety protocols that are disrupted by COVID-19 precautions. They talk about what it will mean for airlines to keep passengers safe. What about airflow in cabins? United has ...
Time for Manufacturers to Put Safety Over Profits
July 29, 2020 15:43 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBEpisode 31 Greg and John are torqued! Too many accidents, too much pilot error and too little attention to safety lessons learned. Greg and John are not happy with the state of the industry and propose that manufacturers step in to make sure aircraft don’t wind up in the hands of airlines and pilots not equipped to operate safely. It is time to put safety over profits. This episode covers recent accidents, including a plane piloted by a former baseball player, a mid-air crash over Lake Cr...
Backstories from ValuJet Flight 592 Crash Investigation
July 22, 2020 16:39 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBEpisode 30 Greg Feith takes us inside his experience as the NTSB investigator in charge (IIC) of the ValuJet Flight 592 investigation. John Goglia was also involved. Together they talk through the launch of that investigation and share many behind-the-scenes experiences. Creative procurement of resources needed A rental car that rolled into the water 3 am recovery of a wreckage “souvenir” at the home of a worker The special smell in the hangar where the wreckage was reconstructed These...
The Cost of Flight Safety
July 07, 2020 15:38 - 55 minutes - 51 MBEpisode 29 Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia look at the many costs associated with flight safety. Costs include dollars and lives. July is proving to be a deadly month in the skies. In the first 7 days there were 7 fatal accidents, several with multiple fatalities. As investigations begin, John and Greg look at common potential factors like weather, mechanical issues, fuel supply and more. They shed light on a new factor – COVID-19. Many pilots have been grounded during...
You Asked, Flight Safety Detectives Answer
June 17, 2020 22:02 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBEpisode 28 Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia answer listener questions in this lively episode that shares details of air crash investigations. Get a rare look inside the NTSB command center and on-scene investigations. The NTSB bell rings signaling an air crash. What’s next? How does a systemic investigation happen amid the chaos of an accident scene? What are the qualifications of investigation teams? Who decides on the content of accident reports? Hear about Greg’s ...
A Well-Maintained Airplane Is a Safe Airplane
June 10, 2020 16:55 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBEpisode 27 Air crash investigators Greg Feith and John Goglia have seen too often that the safety of general aviation aircraft can be compromised by lack of maintenance. Their special guest this week has an hourly cost maintenance program to address that. PistonPower™ is a comprehensive protection program for piston aircraft. Guest Remi Szymanski, Vice President for Business Development, discusses how the program works. With a fixed monthly cost, PistonPower creates a predictable maintenan...
A Free-Ranging Conversation with Expert Pilot Brian Schiff
June 02, 2020 20:49 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBEpisode 26 Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia tap their network of aviation experts in this episode that focuses on pilots. Brian Schiff, a pilot with more than 40 years of experience in the cockpit, is the special guest. Schiff is a commercial pilot and flight instructor who is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He is the creator of a webinar on the impossible turn (returning to the departure runway ...
A Free-Ranging Conversation with Expert Pilot Brian Shiff
June 02, 2020 20:49 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBEpisode 26 Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia tap their network of aviation experts in this episode that focuses on pilots. Brian Schiff, a pilot with more than 40 years of experience in the cockpit, is the special guest. Shiff is a commercial pilot and flight instructor who is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He is the creator of a webinar on the impossible turn (returning to the departure runw...
Passenger Safety and COVID-19
May 21, 2020 01:07 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBEpisode 25 COVID-19 requires airports and airlines to rethink procedures. Air travel involves crowds and shared spaces. Cleaning and other processes from curb to curb need to be adapted to ensure the safety of the flying public. Lisa Kay, COO Environmental Health Services Group, NV5, leads a team that works with organizations to ensure cleaning procedures are done properly based on CDC, EPA and other guidance. She talks with Greg and John about current and emerging options that can help ma...
Storing Airplanes Safely During COVID-19
May 15, 2020 11:39 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBEpisode 24 Most aircraft are not getting used as often due to coronavirus-related restrictions. The Flight Safety Detectives explore the safety issues created by parking and storing airplanes of all sizes. Airplanes are machines that like to be used. Counter-intuitively, there is actually greater potential for things to break with lack of use. Greg and John bring two experts into the conversation: Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants, and Ken MacTiernan, PAMA board m...