Flying and Life Podcast
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsA show discussing the current aviation topics and the adventures of my family.
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80 - Rockets and Volcanos
April 18, 2023 03:15 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this episode, Gregg, Joe, and Mike talk about the impacts of Rocket launches on aviation and the effects of volcanic ash from the eruption of Sheveluch in Russia. Links: USGS Volcano Hazards Speedbird 9 KLM867
79 - Operations Manual Roulette
March 13, 2023 02:48 - 53 minutes - 122 MBJoe and Mike pick random topics from the ops manual in this episode and share knowledge and stories.
78 - Christmas week storm from an airline operations perspective
January 06, 2023 03:08 - 1 hour - 169 MBIn this episode, Mike, Gregg , and Joe discuss the Christmas week IROP and how they needed to manage the airline operation and Joe talks about the customer perspective. Photo of the high chart discussed about Jacksonville Center.
77 - Airventure 2022 recap and interviews
August 19, 2022 18:55 - 1 hour - 266 MBDispatcher Gregg and Dispatcher Mike talk about our week at OSH, Interviews with: -Hydroplane -Aviation Weather Center -EAA Jack Pelton Opening and Closing remarks
76 - ATC Alphabet Soup
July 13, 2022 01:54 - 1 hour - 193 MBSites mentioned in the episode: FAA Traffic Management Manual FAA OIS FAA Tier Info
75 - Feedback Episode
June 30, 2022 17:17 - 1 hour - 174 MBAn episode about a few topics from feedback: -Dispatching regional vs mainline -Mexico City airport changes -IROPs (irregular operations)
74 - Ground and Airport ops
June 14, 2022 00:05 - 57 minutes - 131 MBMentioned on the show: NYC traffic animation – (could not find) TVC Airside dog Runway lights and spacing AARF Index
73 - Why did you plan that altitude?
May 31, 2022 21:52 - 1 hour - 174 MBIntentionally Left Blank Maybe shows notes will return at some point.
72 - Dispatch Potpourri
May 18, 2022 01:50 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBShow Notes: Intentionally Left Blank Remembering Glen Towler at OSH Fund
71 - AirVenture 2021 - Friends, People and Airplanes
August 06, 2021 17:08 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis episode contains all of the interviews that we did at EAA AirVenture 2021. Gregg, Dan and Mike all conducted interview of things that they were interested in. Many of these interviews are with non-profit organizations that use aviation for good. They are linked below. Also there are some of the photos that I took during the week. Tuskegee Next - "Our Mission: Honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee NEXT seeks to transform the lives of at-risk youth through aviation ...
70 - AirVenture 21 - First impressions and Takeaways
July 30, 2021 14:17 - 45 minutes - 104 MBDan, Gregg and Mike just talk about their first few days at OSH and What they are looking forward to for the week.
69- EAA AirVenture 2021 Arrival
July 26, 2021 21:40 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThis episode Dan and I fly the Fisk VFR arrival into KOSH. width="225"]
68 - Hello is this thing on???
June 22, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBIn this episode, Life Link to Joe's Book https://www.facebook.com/sixcatspress/ Mars Hill News: Sully Sullenberger Selected as U.S. Ambassador to ICAO - AIN Sullenberger nominated as ICAO ambassador - AOPA CX and Airbus working on single pilot A350 in cruise GE and Safran tout new ‘open rotor’ engine future for sustainable aviation United Adding Supersonic Speeds with New Agreement to Buy Aircraft from Boom Supersonic https://boomsupersonic.com/overture South...
67 - Just an Aviation Conversation
December 29, 2020 15:34 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, NEWS: Aviation Stats Update: December 15, 2020 Air Baltic becomes all A220 operator following retirement of final 737 REX (Austraila) receives approval to operate B737s UK Supreme Court rules LHR third runway a go UPS engine issues out of Dublin ASA A320 CAE-SEA diverts to LAX over NW USA due to anti-ice/avionics issue Oceanic Tracks Patreon You can find show notes for this episode at flying and life.com/2020/67 You can find me on Twitter @flyi...
66- Winter Ops are Coming
December 18, 2020 00:02 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBIn this episode, News: FAA’s Dickson flies Max, declares ‘I like what I saw’ Israeli-Jordan airspace pact set to unlock more Middle Eastern routes Boeing to Move All 787 Dreamliner Production to South Carolina - WSJ New A220 ACJ deal signed A339 MTOW increase approved Iceland Air to scrap four, sell three, and store nine 752s MEA takes delivery of 10,000th A320 Serial Number Topic- Winter operations Deice Runway conditions code (RCAM Matix) RUNWAY CONDITION ASS...
65 - Non-Standard Operations
September 30, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode, News: Spirit predicts Asco purchase will terminate, describes Bombardier buy as uncertain Boeing lays off pilot group that supports service entry of new aircraft types FAA head Dickson to pilot the 737 Max next week https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-ils-issue-warning How Boeing Lost Its Bearings WestJet Employees Could See Pay Cut By Half As Subsidies Change 9 out of 10 787s could have major manufacturing defect Topic- Non-Standard Flying Ferry f...
64 - ETOPS
August 29, 2020 14:20 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIn this episode, News: YouTube- FedEx B763 Emergency Landing at LAX | LEFT MAIN GEAR NOT EXTENDED FedEx Boeing 767F Lands Without Left Gear Locked In Los Angeles May Turned Out To Have The Lowest Number Of Flights In US History Qantas CEO Says Vaccine May Be Necessary To Resume US Flights Cargolux Reveals Special Mask Livery On A Boeing 747 Cute: Delta Pilot Couple Retires On Same Flight ExpressJet to wind down operations on 30 September – PaxEx.Aero Topic: ETOPS AC120-...
63 - Airline Dispatchers Federation
August 21, 2020 18:01 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBFlying and life Episode 63 – News: United to drop contract with ExpressJet, dealing fatal blow FAA 737 engine AD Viva Las remote office? Allegiant Air to pitch 'work from Vegas' travel packages to boost bookings Topic: Catherine Jackson President of ADF: After years of hoping to find time and money for flight lessons, Catherine finally decided to stop waiting and walked into the pilot shack at Lee Airport in Annapolis, MD in June of 2000 and asked if anyone there would teach h...
62 - Skills to be a Dispatcher
July 31, 2020 03:03 - 1 hour - 117 MBNews: Airline earnings week: American Delta JetBlue - reports tomorrow Southwest Spirit United Airline Loss Cash on Hand Cash burn per day AAL 2.7 or 4.3 B 10.2 B 30 mil/day DAL 3.9 or 7 B 15.7 B 43 for Q 27M end of June SWA 915m or 1.5b 14.5 B 23 for q 16m end of june per day Spirit 212m to 365m 1.2 B 9.5 to 1.5 M UAL 1.6 to 2.6B 15.2B A Lot Qantas flew their 747 retirement flight Jetblue and American Codeshare Alaska to join One...
61 - Highs and Lows of Aviation
July 20, 2020 14:27 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBNews: FAA SAFO - Oceanic Airspace in COVID times PIA 431 - Prelim report End of the 747 Another airline bailout? Feedback Links Justin Cook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw3bo7PwZ5I https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-chapters/find-an-eaa-chapter Topic The ups and down of the industry and what lies ahead and really just conversation about what we are hearing and what we are feeling and an personal update You can find show notes for this episode at flying and life.co...
60 - Reporting Light Chop
June 28, 2020 01:41 - 1 hour - 132 MBNews: Fatal Atlas Air Flight 3591 Cargo Plane Crash Subject of Board Meeting Complex NAT planning due to alternate airport restrictions Faa Safety warnings Accident: Dynamic B762 at Fort Lauderdale on Oct 29th 2015, fuel leak results in engine fire (Final Report) Topic: Pireps: Dispatchers role in pirep reporting 14 CFR 121.561 What is a PIREP? Where do they come from? What are the different types of PIREPS? How are they submitted? How do dispatchers communicate PIREPS? Ho...
59 - Dispatching in Canada and the Differences from the USA
June 06, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis episode we are joined by Dispatcher Joe of Acme Canada. We talk about the major differences between the regulations of Canada and the United States of America.
57 - A Whole New World
April 16, 2020 12:47 - 1 hour - 168 MBIn this episode Gregg and I talk about the Covid-19 pandemic and how it is changing the way we operate an airline. Parked aircraft Videos:
56 - Medical Issues and CDC Requirements
January 31, 2020 05:12 - 1 hour - 185 MBFlying and life Episode 56– News: A350 inflight shutdowns - Linked to spilled liquids https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a350-engine-shutdown-incidents-linked-to-cockpit-drink-spills/136434.article Kobe Crash https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-analyzing-video-captures-sound-kobe-bryant-helicopter/story?id=68611059 NTSB Update: https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/bryant-helicopter-ntsb-statement/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email VAS Aviation https://youtu.be/B0p...
55- We have a podcast?
January 13, 2020 19:35 - 51 minutes - 119 MBThis episode Gregg and I just talk about life and why we haven't podcasted in the last 6 months. We talked about: dispatcher.org
54 - Aviation Universities
August 13, 2019 20:42 - 1 hour - 215 MBAims Community College https://www.aims.edu/academics/aviation/ Elizabeth City State University https://www.ecsu.edu/academics/department/technology/aviation/index.html Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University https://erau.edu/degrees/aviation LeTourneau University https://www.letu.edu/academics/aviation/index.html Lewis University https://lewisu.edu/academics/coast/index.htm Liberty University https://www.liberty.edu/aeronautics/ Middle Tennessee State University https://www.mts...
53 - EAA Opening Remarks and All About The F-15E
July 31, 2019 19:01 - 1 hour - 149 MBShow notes coming soon
52 - Podcasting by the plane and OSH arrival
July 31, 2019 18:26 - 56 minutes - 129 MBShow Notes Coming Soon
51 - Pre OSH to OSH
July 22, 2019 20:23 - 1 hour - 139 MBAirplane co-owner Dan and I talk about our pre OSH planning, and our journey to AirVenture 2019
50 - SNF 2019 and Why I Did Not Attend
April 23, 2019 20:36 - 39 minutes - 91.2 MBMentioned on the Show: GFS MOS MAV Graphics Tropical Tidbits Guest: https://speedtapeairlines.com Captain Roger Victor YouTube Channel
49 - Podcast Cross Pollination
April 05, 2019 21:48 - 57 minutes - 80.1 MBIn this episode, News: Ethiopian crash https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20190310-0 Feedback from Jen Niffer https://talesfromtheterminal.com Patreon You can find show notes for this episode at flyingandlife.com/2019/49 You can find me on Twitter @flyingandlifeFacebook.com/flyingandlife RH - Twitter @opposingbasesWebsite: http://www.opposingbases.com Or you can email [email protected]
48 - Planning Around Turbulence
February 28, 2019 22:24 - 1 hour - 172 MBNews: Injury on CPZ flight Southwest maintenance issues https://www.cbsnews.com/news/airline-mechanics-feel-pressured-by-managers-to-overlook-potential-safety-problems-cbs-news-investigation/ http://www.amfanational.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=735834&page=Southwest20Airlines http://www.amfanational.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=736088&page=Southwest20Airlines Airbus to stop making the A380 Pakistan Airspace Closed Atlas Air acciden...
47 - Overflight and landing Permits
February 18, 2019 20:22 - 49 minutes - 113 MBNews: New CRJ 550 for United https://paxex.aero/2019/02/united-bombardier-crj550/ Southwest paid for inspector during the shutdown https://www.marketwatch.com/story/southwest-paid-for-faa-inspector-during-shutdown-2019-01-29 Southwest test flight to HI https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/02/05/southwest-airlines-set-for-first-test-flight-to-hawaii.html Delta starts service on with the A220/CS100/BD500 https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/2799420002 Air New Zealand turned back after ...
46- Dispatching to Marginal Airports
January 31, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 184 MBIn this episode, News: Southwest Airlines Slides Off Runway in OMA United Airlines Slides Off Runway at ORD Earths magnectic pole is shifting United 777 stranded in Goose Bay ATC helped end goverment shutdown Topic: Dispatching flights to marginal airports - Thanks to Jason Rabinowitz for the inspiration on the topic
46- Dispatching to Marginal Airports
January 31, 2019 19:28In this episode, News: Southwest Airlines Slides Off Runway in OMA United Airlines Slides Off Runway at ORD Earths magnectic pole is shifting United 777 stranded in Goose Bay ATC helped end goverment shutdown Topic: Dispatching flights to marginal airports
45 - A Renewed Effort
January 15, 2019 06:14 - 52 minutes - 121 MBNorwegian plane stuck in Iran https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/01/10/norwegian-air-plane-has-been-stuck-iran-4-weeks/2540327002/ Overflight https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/US_restrictions/media/A0016-18_KICZ_Advisory_NOTAM%20_Iran.pdf https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/US_restrictions/ Company restrictions Airbus/Boeing Aircraft deliveries https://www.airbus.com/aircraft/market/orders-deliveries.html https://www.avweb.com/avwebfl...
44 - Back behind the Microphone
September 25, 2018 20:13 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn this episode, News: Stolen Q400 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-45157596 Re: Seattle - Q400 stolen by airline mechanic, chased then crashed - ATC audio from LiveATC.net JFK quarantine arriving aircraft https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jfk-airport-quarantine-emirates-flight-from-dubai-reports-sick-people-passengers-today-2018-09-05/ https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/air/reporting-deaths-illness/guidance-reporting-onboard-deaths-illnesses.html AA capt buys Pizza ...
43 - Journey home from OSH
August 05, 2018 06:09 - 1 hour - 159 MBLinks Mentioned in the Show: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/mdl/forecast/graphics/MAV/ https://aviationweather.gov/gfa Photos: Water in the fuel sump during the preflight from OSH Maria Sophia asleep after a quick flight. My dad and all but one of the grand children (Maria Sophia is sleeping inside) Lock and Dam on the Ohio River VFR over the Top on the last leg home Friend and Colleague who passed away this week
42 - OSH days 4, 5 & 6
July 30, 2018 21:51 - 1 hour - 175 MBLinks in the Episode: http://flythissim.com https://www.faasafety.gov Photos: C-17 on Low approach taken from my campsite Me trying on a paramotor Sean D Tucker and myself after the announcement that his aircraft will hang in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Friday in Wisconsin means Fish Fry Fly This Sim banner Fly this sim - TouchTrainer® FM 210 Fly this sim- TouchTrainer® VM The Famous Patty Wagstaff and I at the Goodyear booth The Show line during the night fireworks...
41 - Airventure Day 2 & 3
July 27, 2018 14:28 - 1 hour - 166 MBLinks to websites mentioned in the show: https://www.chartitall.com https://riseabovewasp.org https://www.finalflightfinalfight.com Photos from these day 2-3: A team of controllers operate one frequency Jessica Hodson in the Right Seat of the MD-11 Image of the radar as the thunderstorms come over OSH KC-135 performing A team of controllers operate a single frequency
40 - Airventure Day One
July 24, 2018 14:53 - 1 hour - 150 MBFriends who joined me on the podcast: Steven, Hillel, Jennifer and David A220-300 A220-300 Front of PW1500G engine Back inside of the PW1500G engine Closeup of the fan blades of the PW1500G Evening hot air ballon glow
39 - Journey to Oshkosh 2018
July 23, 2018 13:21 - 44 minutes - 102 MBFor show notes see: https://flyingandlife.com/2018/39/
38 - AirVenture 2018 Preview
June 30, 2018 22:37 - 55 minutes - 77 MBIn this episode I talk with Dick Knapinski - Communications Director for the EAA about the upcoming EAA - AirVenture known to all as Oshkosh. Find our more about AirVenture here: https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure Look at the schedule here: https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-schedule-of-events
37 - Innovations in Flight Family Day and Outdoor Aviation Display 2018
June 23, 2018 07:43 - 1 hour - 150 MBInnovations in Flight Family Day and Outdoor Aviation Display For Photos please see the show notes at: http://flyingandlife.com/2018/37/
36 - Weight Restrictions
May 20, 2018 00:41 - 1 hour - 162 MBIn this episode, News: Sichuan Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing Sichuan Airlines Co-pilot Sucked Halfway Out-of-Cockpit Uber Flying Taxis Topic: Weight Restrictions: What is a weight restriction? What causes them? How do we Maximize payload? What do we do if we can’t get everybody on? Can we reduce fuel? How do we determine fuel stops? What other considerations need to be made? How to communicate to the crew what your plan is? Patreon You can fin...
35 - A Good Old Butt Kicking
May 06, 2018 00:21 - 39 minutes - 92 MBAn episode that talks about my really bad day at work and talking about moving and building a new house.
34 - Jumpseats
April 30, 2018 23:23 - 1 hour - 178 MBFlying and life Episode 34– In this episode, News: GA Leaders Urgently Warn ATC Privatization Imminent https://www.flyingmag.com/ga-leaders-urgently-warn-atc-privatization-imminent Rapid GA response scuttles the ATC amendment https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/april/25/shuster-backs-down-on-last-minute-atc-kerfuffle?utm_source=eBrief&utm_medium=email https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/04-25-2018-rapid-ga-response-helps-scuttle-atc-amendment ...
33 - Sun 'n Fun 2018
April 20, 2018 19:40 - 1 hour - 172 MB[caption id="attachment_371" align="alignnone" width="3024"]View from the plane over the vintage camping grounds[/caption][caption id="attachment_367" align="alignnone" width="3024"]Taxing by a Goose as I arrived[/caption][caption id="attachment_347" align="alignnone" width="3024"]Pig Shaped Balloon[/caption][caption id="attachment_348" align="alignnone" width="4032"]Saturday Morning's Ballon Launch[/caption][caption id="attachment_346" align="alignnone" width="480"]Gus's airplane in the con...
32 - Ground Delay Programs and How We Manage Them
March 10, 2018 15:20 - 1 hour - 260 MBNews: MH370 - 4 year anniversary - New Crew searching https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/08/crew-searching-for-mh370-optimistic-of-finding-missing-plane O'hare Expansion http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180225/BLOGS02/180229927/-6-billion-plus-ohare-expansion-deal-about-to-land ESA’s https://mashable.com/2018/02/27/emotional-support-animal-traveling-airplane-policy/#Rd2hGsbKR5qG New Delta Policy New United Policy Spirit Dispatch Union Vote https:/...
31 - International travel with Kids and Carl Valeri Interview
December 01, 2017 02:11 - 1 hour - 256 MBFlying and life Episode – 31 News Virgin Atlantic-Egyptair wingtip accident in JFK Full Live ATC audio Icon A5 Crash Prelim report American Crew Scheduling Glitch giving pilots Christmas off Topic Carl Valeri Interview http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AviationCareersPodcast http://stuckmicavcast.com/ Life Flying with Kids on International trips You can find me on Twitter @FlyingandLife https://www.facebook.com/Flyingandlife/ Matt ...