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Flying and Life Podcast

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

A show discussing the current aviation topics and the adventures of my family.

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Episodes

30 - Dispatching outside the box

November 20, 2017 16:10 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Flying and life Episode 30– In this episode, News: Icon A5 Crash PoPo erupts Changes to 1500 hour rule United 747 Farewell.. Visualization of the airflow field around the nose landing gear of a Boeing 777 Topic: Outside of the box thinking in sending flight plans No ice,  no weather radar, no ETOPS, reroutes, center tank fuel Life: International training Greg Annual inspection Time what involved? Disney  

29 - Aviation Weather Products and Meteorology

October 31, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 191 MB

In this episode, News: A380 3 engine ferry from CYYR (Goose Bay) https://twitter.com/DaveWallsworth/status/917887041278566400 Airbus and Bombardier partnership http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/10/airbus-bombardier-cseries-agreement.html Iridium Fault causes ban of CPDLC in some FIR’s http://flightservicebureau.org/iridium-fault/ United Farewell to 747 https://hub.united.com/a-fond-farewell-to-the-boeing-747-2496066419.html Air Canada in SFO again https://glo...

28 - ADF Recap

October 15, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 182 MB

Flying and life Episode 28– In this episode, News: Delta races Hurricane Air France A380 engine failure GA planes for hurricane relief C-series terrif Topic: ADF Topics:    Fuel Policies - Among the Legacies The dispatcher today and in the future Impact of Drones on Aircraft Dispatchers 9/11 Documentary - Voices of the Aircraft Dispatcher Life surprise cruise moving Maria to new room. Teenagers  Patreon New contributor – Even Shoo You can find show n...

27 - Remembering September 11, 2001

September 17, 2017 03:32 - 1 hour - 199 MB

In this episode, Remembering September 11, 2001 9/11 events http://timeline.911memorial.org/#Timeline/2  Personal stories, and some recorded stories. The goal of this episode is not to glorify the day or our stories but just to put them out there.  We as a country pledged that “we will never forget” and there are college students now that don’t remember the day and a whole new generation, like my kids, who need to learn what happened.  Just a warning, this episode will have some emot...

26.4 OSH Day 5 and Wrap-up

August 05, 2017 00:13 - 1 hour - 176 MB

In this episode, Interview with NASA Langley Director Dr. David E. Bowles Interview with my Kids about their time and OSH and why its important to take kids to airshows. (possibly talk about the time with the kids around Boeing Plaza) Final Numbers from OSH Attendance: Approximately 590,000, an increase of five percent over 2016 Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin Wittman alone, ther...

26.3 - OSH Day Four

July 28, 2017 03:48 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

Photos in the show notes at Flyingandlife.com

26.2 - OSH Day 3

July 27, 2017 04:56 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Pictures and Show Notes will be on www.flyingandife.com within a few day of publication

26.1 - OSH day 2

July 26, 2017 03:28 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Photos coming soon

26 - OSH Day One

July 25, 2017 03:37 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

Day one podcast from OSH.  Videos and show notes updated ASAP

25 - Pre-Buy Guys Interview

July 05, 2017 00:05 - 1 hour - 160 MB

Flying and life Episode 25– Welcome to the flying and life podcast…. A podcast about just that flying, aviation and my life.  I am Dispatcher Mike and I am a dispatcher for a major airline based in the United States:    In this episode, Wings over interviews: https://www.wingsoverillawarra.com.au   Topic – Interview with the Prebuy Guys https://www.airplaneprebuy.com/podcast Life- Very busy May Disney Death of Grandfather Lived long almost 92 Was the man who t...

24 - Max Trescott Interview

May 05, 2017 18:42 - 1 hour - 121 MB

In this episode, News Airlines in the spot light in the news United Dragging off doctor American F/A with stroller Delta with kicking of (bathroom guy and Family) Fallout from forced passenger removal http://www.ajc.com/travel/delta-can-now-offer-950-passengers-willing-give-seats/IbZhKo5wcEjOKidzd28pOL/ Things I do differently at work now Harrison Ford won't face any penalties over runway incident http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/harrison-ford-wont-face-any-pen...

23 - Sun n Fun - Day 5 and recap - SNF education

April 10, 2017 02:12 - 1 hour - 101 MB

FAA - ADS-B www.faa.gov/go/equipADSB Appaero https://www.appareo.com/   L3 http://l-3lynx.com/     ForeFlight Foreflight.com/pricing   Dynon Avionics http://www.dynonavionics.com/     Sun N Fun Education  http://www.flysnf.org/ace/   SNF 2018 -  April 10-15

23 - Sun n Fun - Day 4

April 08, 2017 02:42 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MB

Interviews with: Searay aircraft http://www.searey.com/   Flight design aircraft http://flightdesign.com   My Radar http://myradar.acmeaom.com/      

23 - Sun N Fun - Day 3

April 07, 2017 01:28 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

Day three: MzeroA MZeroA.com Follow on twitter at least get the free stuff CloudAhoy Cloudahoy.com Aero Cinema Aerocinema.com Main Aviation Business Association

23- Sun n Fun - Day 2

April 06, 2017 03:19 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MB

Ride with Phillips 66 Aerostars show team http://www.teamaerostars.com/   Interviews with: Army Aviation NOAA NORAD   Pictures coming soon...    

23 - Sun n Fun Day -1

April 05, 2017 02:01 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MB

This episode I talk about my trip to Sun n Fun 2017 and the challenges I faced.     Patreon ? http://www.patreon.com/Flyingandlife You can find show notes for this episode at flying and life.com/23-2 You can find me on Twitter @flyingandlife Or you can email [email protected]

22 - Circle Runways and Leggings

March 27, 2017 06:39 - 1 hour - 90 MB

In this episode, News Privatization of ATC Flying Mag General Aviation Caucus Nav Canada Fee Calculator Endless runway project http://www.endlessrunway-project.eu http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-39284294 http://www.avgeekery.com/dont-be-fooled-10-reasons-why-circular-runways-are-a-bad-idea/ United Leggings https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/26/us/united-airlines-leggings.html?_r=0 https://hub.united.com/our-customers-leggings-are-welcome-2331263786.html Topic – ...

21 - Grace's Story

March 13, 2017 07:04 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Life Bidding for the new year Weight Loss Disney trip Grace’s Story Birthday day – Elevation Chophouse  

20 - Fuel Loads

January 14, 2017 02:23 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

In this episode, News Part 23 rewrite FAA medical reform Topic – Fuel Loads What happens on the turn @Jen_niffer – Tales from the terminal This plane just arrived and the fuel truck is already hooked up. How do they know how much fuel to put on so quickly? Dispatchers? #avgeek Flight release time Aircraft turn time Tankering Overfuel’s New release Burn fuel off prior to takeoff Defuel – aircraft swaps Life Chicago Trip Restaurant mentioned in Show – Foo...

19 - A Whole lot of Flying

December 06, 2016 22:32 - 49 minutes - 68.9 MB

The reason I haven't been podcasting, Flying...  In this episode: General flying stories and places we have been Trip to KHEF with the Family. Museum of Flight at KBFI - Seattle Delivery flight   Feedback? [email protected] Twitter: @flyingandlife    

18 - New York Trip and Other Side of the Operation

September 06, 2016 15:32 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

News- Joe Sutter "Father of 747" Dies Life - Three segments the cover the trip to the 2016 US Open tennis tournament.  Co-Host with John Michael   Topic -  I discuss the flight home and being on the other side of the operation, with taxi out delays and holding into Atlanta.   Links and Pictures - Must see Video on the "Survivor Tree"  John Michael and I in Amex Tennis Thrown John Michael in Times Square John Michael and I on East River

17 - Obtaining Information in a Crisis

August 30, 2016 00:14 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

News -  American retires 20 MD-80 Omaha Suspect Crashes Into Southwest Airlines Jet After Scaling Fence Southwest Flight Lands Safely After Major Engine Malfunction   Life - Alabama's Highest point: Cheaha State Park Braves Game - Turner field Nice Family Dinner - Sun Dial Restaurant   Topic - Gathering information in a Crisis, Tale of the LAX "shooting" FALSE ALARM OF ACTIVE SHOOTER CAUSES TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE AT LAX

16 - Operational Control

August 21, 2016 15:39 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

In this episode I talk about the Emirates 521 accident in Dubai and the Delta Air Lines computer failure.  The topic is operational control and the life part I get to fly the aircraft I am looking at buying!    

15 - New Arrival and Connections

August 04, 2016 20:47 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

In this episode I talk about airline 2Q profits and earnings report, Connections of passengers and the birth of our Daughter Maria Sophia.  

14 - Situational Awareness

July 19, 2016 21:02 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MB

In this episode, News Farnborough air show orders: Boeing Orders 135 – orders and commitments Airbus Orders 279 orders and commitments Boeing MOM concept A new aircraft for entry into services in the mid 20’s 200-270 seats and a range of up to 5,100 nm Boeing Max -7 to grow weakest of all of the max aircraft after talks with two largest 737 operators the requirements changed Adding 2 plugs No Flights to and From USA to Turkey Topic – Situational awareness...

13 - Return to Flying - (Full Length)

July 05, 2016 11:09 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

Flying and life Episode 13 – • News o French BEA repair Egypt Air 804 black boxes o Flightradar24- collects ADS-B data from space • Topic – Return to flying o History of my flying o Airplanes run on money  Medical • Three classes of medicals  Bi-annual flight review • 1 hour of ground and 1 hour of flying • Need every 24 months  Instrument proficiency check • 3 instrument approaches • Holding • Tracking courses o Problem is finding an aircraft to accomplish all of this. ...

12 - Atlantic Route Planning

May 18, 2016 04:53 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

In this episode, News Bombardier C-Series finally gets an order http://commercialaircraft.bombardier.com/en/cseries.html A 747 crosses the street https://www.deltamuseum.org/exhibits/exhibits/aircraft/boeing-747-400 TSA lines are growing   Topic Atlantic Flight planning North Atlantic Tracks Gander – Eastbound NARS – ATC advisories for routes RLATSM Night Time fuel Savings routes Euro Control Validator. Shanwick – Westbound NARS EUROSAM   Life Lot of Fam...

Flying and Life 11 - Pacific Route Planning

April 04, 2016 15:24 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

Flying and life Episode 11 – In this episode, News BA 777 returns to flight after accident US senate tries to regulate seat size Fly Dubai Flight 981 Topic Routes Pacific Route Planning Central East Pacific route system Hawaii to US Mainland 9 Routes 4 to and form southern California 3 to and from the Bay Area 2 to and from the Pac NW Pacific Organized Track System – PACOTS West bounds North America to Japan Hawaii to Japan Texas to Japan East bounds Japan to North Ameri...

Flying and Life 10 - Building Routes Part 1

February 15, 2016 09:32 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

In this episode, News Dallo A321 explodes near Mogadishu http://avherald.com/h?article=4934dec0&opt=0 http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/04/somalia-plane-blast-probe-points-to-suicide-bomber-in-wheelchair-reported-the-wall-street-journal.html   Topic Routes Domestic Routes Pref Routes Advisory routes Recommended Required NRP routes AC 90-91K   Life Super bowl Pizza Run https://giordanos.com/ Handy discipline

9 - Winter Irregular Operations

January 22, 2016 11:57 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

In this episode I talk about winter operations as a winter storm is moving through the Eastern United States.  I talk about the individual flight perspective and the overall operation planning that takes place.     Videos of things that I mentioned in the Podcast:   Vammus Snow Removal [iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xk1vwyQAC8k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>   Type IV deice fluid on take-off [iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.you...

Flying and Life 8 - News and Holiday wrap-up

January 16, 2016 07:06 - 59 minutes - 82.7 MB

In this episode, News Malaysia Airlines pilot queries flight path http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11566463 Oscar Munoz has Heart Transplant http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/07/business/united-airlines-chief-oscar-munoz-has-heart-transplant.html?_r=0 Amazon in talks to lease Boeing jets to launch its own air-cargo business http://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon/amazon-in-talks-to-lease-20-jets-to-launch-air-cargo-business/ American 938 strange re-route...

Flying and Life 7 - Air Asia Crash and 757 flies to Antarctica

December 14, 2015 07:30 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

In this episode, News Air Asia 8501 final report http://kemhubri.dephub.go.id/knkt/ntsc_aviation/baru/Final%20Report%20PK-AXC.pdf 757 service to Antarctica http://www.adventure-network.com/union-glacier-camp http://www.adventure-network.com/news/boeing-757-lands-union-glacier   Life Thanksgiving 11 days off Christmas party Parents in town Camping Training for a half marathon Wife Pregnant You can find me on Twitter @flyingandlife Or you can email [email protected]

Flying and Life #6 - Work, Work and More Work

December 01, 2015 02:35 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this episode, News Swiss Air Pilot incapacitation http://avherald.com/h?article=48fe06e8&opt=0 Airworthiness directive for A320 family of jets http://avherald.com/h?article=48fd2e64&opt=0 Russian Fighter Jet shot down over turkey Life Work Work Work A593 Airway Flight delays rolling down hill Thanksgiving Time off   You can find show notes for this episode at flying and life.com/06-2 You can find me on Twitter @flyingandlife Or you can email [email protected]  

Flying and Life 5 - Wedding

November 17, 2015 19:50 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

News Report: Qantas B738 at Sydney on Aug 1st 2014, data input errors result in tail scrape http://avherald.com/h?article=48f6d32b&opt=0 Incident: El Al B772 near Billings on Nov 15th 2015, engine fire indication – 13 hours on the ground http://avherald.com/h?article=48f626ed&opt=0 Feedback Mike Clark – If an emergency who looks over the rest of the fleet? Life Being a best man and the wedding festivities You can find show notes for this episode at flying and life.com/05-2 You ca...

Flying and life 4 - Aviation Security and a Look into my Job

November 05, 2015 06:11 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

Flying and life Episode 4 –   In this episode, News Dynamic Airways in FLL – NTSB update http://www.ntsb.gov/news/pressreleases/Pages/PR_20151103.aspx Metrojet A321 crashes over Sinai Peninsula http://avherald.com/h?article=48e9abe4&opt=0 Security in the US 3-1-1 rule Shoes off Body scanners Positive bag match Life Working a lot Typical shift

Flying and Life 3 - News Round up and Vacation Wrap up

October 31, 2015 02:20 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Flying and life Episode 3 –   In this episode, News Dynamic Airways in FLL http://avherald.com/h?article=48e87003&opt=0 Dutch release report on MH 17 http://avherald.com/h?article=47770f9d/0103&opt=1024 APG 127 http://airlinepilotguy.com/apg-127-rockets-missiles-and-planes/ Pilot Incapacitation http://avherald.com/h?article=48d5d222&opt=0 http://avherald.com/h?article=48d8c2a4&opt=0 http://avherald.com/h?article=48d692c2&opt=0 Airline’s Have Record Profits off of lower fuel Re...

Episode 2 - Mom's gone, Vacation takes a small break

September 25, 2015 07:34 - 44 minutes - 62.3 MB

Flying and life Episode 2 –  Flying Air Canada B788 flight diverts over a dog, Qatar 777 strikes approach lighting on departure from MIA Concorde to fly again? Maybe, - maybe not… Delta repaints their breast cancer plane Life Mom is gone for four days Momcon in INDY Alone with boys Thurs through Sunday Vacation takes a brief pause Recurrent training Real vacation coming soon October is month off Cruise Golf Trip

Flying and Life 1 - A new format

September 17, 2015 17:45 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

First episode of the Flying and Life Podcast   News - British airways 777 fire at KLAS United CEO - Resigns (ousted) American Flies Non-ETOPS A321 to PHNL Delta Retires First 747-400   Life - Tennis School back in full swing Mom out of town.   Email - [email protected] Twitter @flyingandlife Support the show  

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