Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the flightdeck

PSP 109 ; Brace Brace, We're all going to die.

PSP 108 ; Medical emergency

PSP 107 ; Suntans

PSP 92 ; 2022 review

Plane Safety Podcast 91. Base check

Plane Safety Podcast 90 : Challenging Challengers

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 genera...

Plane Safety Podcast 89 ; Getting back on the Horse

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 [email protected] or visit the website www.planesafetypodcast.com Ciao for now.

Plane Safety Podcast (podette) 88 ; Electrikery.

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

Plane Safety Podcast 87 ; Running on battery

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 explain...

Plane Safety Podcast 86 ; A tale of two pilots.

Thanks for listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. In this episode we are talking individually about our experiences the last 18 months and how the Covid pandemic has affected our jobs. If you would like to donate to my London Marathon 2021 charity fund raising then please CLICK HERE As always, if you would to contact us then please send us feedback or email us [email protected] Thanks for listening.

Plane Safety Podcast 85 ; My Lovely Horse

Hi all, it's been few months by we are back with a new episode. Join Pilot Pip and Capt Al as we chat all things aviation including landing at the wrong airport, missed approach from a visual, grumpy ATC and much more. If you would like to contact us to share a story or ask a question then please email [email protected]  Please also consider leaving a review on iTunes. It helps us find new listeners.  Thanks for listening. 

PSP 84 ; A feedback bonanza

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 ...

Plane Safety Podcast 83 ; Helicopters on Mars (and much more)

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 t...

PSP 82 ; A last minute podette.

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 [email protected] or find us at www.planesafetypodcast.com

Plane Safety Podcast 81 ; LPC vs OPC

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.

Hydaulics - A Capt Al solo pod

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 [email protected] Ciao for now.

Plane Safety Podcast 80 ; A kind of Airline Pilot Guy Show

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://twit...

Plane Safety Podcast 79

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.

Plane Safety Podcast 78 ; Line checks & more...

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al ; a podcast about flying, aeroplanes, aviation safety and being a professional pilot.  In this 'bits and pieces' episode we are talking about all sorts of things including weather radar, CPDLC, our recent meet up, a GEAR DOWN emergency in Chicago, cockpit video and of course, your feedback. In the Squawkbox : Jeff Wood says hi Dr Pras has some info on 'medical pressurisation' Dr Owen tells us his story Jacob...

Plane Safety Podcast episode 77 ; Pressurisation (Al's first solo).

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 [email protected] or visit our website  Ciao for now !  

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 76 ; To turn or not to turn.

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 ab...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 75 (ish) ; Diary pod

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This is a solo a diary pod with me (Pip), no Al I'm afraid due to technical issues.We'll be catching up with where I've been, what's happening in the quiet skies, ILS vs IGS, CPDLC & more. Links mentioned in the episode : Flyer Magazine 13 Minutes to the Moon Podcast https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/ If you'd like to contact us please email [email protected] Thanks for listening

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 74 ; The Lockdown continues

Hi  Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pip and Al. This is an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and being a pilot.  In this episode we'll be catching up the latest from Pip and Al as the lockdown continues to have a drastic impact on out industry. We are taking a look at some news stories including the recent PIA A320 crash at Karachi. ATC audio can be found at VAS Aviation  In the Squawkbox. Brian Coleman has sent us some rather naughty nose art pictures. H...

Plane Safety Podcast 73 ; Corona catch up

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip & Al  

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 72 ; Lost over the Pacific

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 ou...

Plane Safety Podcast 71 ; The End of the World episode

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 t...

Plane Safety Podcast 70 ; Al's wind adventures.

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes, our jobs as professional pilots and more. In this episode Capt Al & I are talking about some of the challenges  presented by operating in high winds and storms. We're also looking at the impact of the corona virus outbreak and some of the finer points of aeroplane lavatory etiquette.  If you would like to contribute to my London Marathon 2020 charity fund raising then please visit my website or...

Plane Safety Podcast 69 ; Special VFR (but mostly other stuff)

Hi, thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al In this catch up diary episode I'll be telling you about my most recent sim recurrent and adventures in the USA. We'll also have a look at the dangers of landing with a tail wind and an explanation of Special VFR. The music featured in this episode was recored live at Stadz Pizzeria in Columbus OH (great pizza) and features singer song writer Dave Hawkins. Thanks to Jim & Jim for the feedback. The link to t...

Plane Safety Podcast 68 ; Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Betelgeuse.

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes, our jobs as professional pilots and more. In this diary episode I'm talking about some recent flying adventures, pitch trim failures, using the stars to navigate and more. If you would like to contribute to my London Marathon 2020 charity fund raising then please visit my website or click here Every penny raised goes to the charity Sense To contact the show please e-mail feedback@planesafet...

Pip's London Marathon 2020 charity appeal

To donate please click here . or here Hi everybody, it’s Pip here.  Thanks for listening to this special message from the Plane Safety Podcast. I’m both thrilled and terrified to tell you that I’ll be running in this years London Marathon Every year, ten of thousands of people run the 26.2 miles, or if you prefer 40.195 km, around the great city of London. And many of them, including myself, are doing so in order to raise money for charities and good causes.  When i ran the marat...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 67 ; News, feedback and other stuff

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes & being pilot. In this episode we are looking at some news stories including a Global 6000 runway over-run at Liverpool airport, a very near miss with a drone at Luton airport and the potential benefits of Constant Descent & Climb operations.  We're also talking about some of our recent experiences at work including grumpy tower controllers.  In the feedback ; Theo w...

Plane Safety Podcast 66 : Fuel Tankering, Good or Bad ?

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...

Plane Safety Podcast ; Bonus Diary episode

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 [email protected] or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com 

Plane Safety Podcast 65 ; Newsbeat (much better than that one with Americans in....)

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This is an aviation podcast in which we talk about our jobs as professional pilots, aviations news, accidents, incidents and events. In this news-beat episode we are talking about new anti drone technology, aviation environmental protests, pilots getting in to trouble for flight deck photography and the global pilot shortage. We also have a few items of listener feedback. If you have a question or would like to c...

Plane Safety Podcast 64 ; Gulf Air 72 & Somatographic illusions

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, being a pilot and aviation safety. On 23rd August 2000, Gulf Air flight 72 crashed into the waters off Bahrain Airport killing everyone on board. There were many casual factors attributed to the crash and in this episode we are talking about one of them in particular ; Somatogrphic illusions. If you have any questions or thoughts or would like to share a story then you can email us...

Plane Safety Podcast 63 ; Newsbeat

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@planesafe...

Plane Safety Podcast 62 ; Oshkosh De-brief

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 [email protected] You can also fi...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 61 : Squawkbox catch up

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. In this episode we are catching up with your feedback and questions in the Squawkbox and of course all the usual banter.    In the Squawkbox : We have some amusing messages from Captain Nick Anderson, invites to go visit Southend, questions on ditching equipment and procedures,  information on airport run fear of flying courses and more. If you've enjoyed...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 60 ; Fear of Flying

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.flightfea...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 59 ; Heathrow Digital Tower

Hi  Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This episode is a video podcast and is best viewed on YouTube (click here)  In this episode we are talking to NATS about their new digital tower project at London Heathrow airport. You can also see further footage on episode 259 & 260 of the Plane Talking UK Podcast.  Special thanks to Paul Beauchamp, Hannah Heggarty and Andy Taylor at NATS and also to Nevil Bounds.  If you would like to contact the show pl...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 58 ; Squawkbox

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 f...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 57 ; How we (finally) got here Part 3.

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 [email protected] Special thanks to our Maine Man Micah (again) for 'the gravitas'.  See you next time and fly safe.  Pip & Al

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 56 ; How we got here, Part 2.

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 [email protected] Special thanks to our Maine Man Micah for 'the gravitas'.  See you next time and fly safe.  Pip & Al

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 55 ; How we got here, Part 1.

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 [email protected] or click here  You can find out more at www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 54 ; Sims'n'Chicago

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 co...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 53 ; Threat & Error Management

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 [email protected]...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 52 ; Squawkbox edition

Hi  Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al. In this episode we are taking a look through the Sqwjukbox and answering your flying feedback.  We also have a short discussion about duty period extensions as well as the usual banter. Squawkbox Falco has some answers about helicopter operations. Pras has some questions about CRM resources Not Creepy Micah has a question about take off decision making Pras has another question about Airbus ops ...

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 51 ; Go Arounds

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....

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 50 ; A New York State of Mind

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 [email protected]  Thanks for listening.    

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 49 ; Waffle & Feedback

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 appr...