by captjeff | Nov 7, 2014 | Podcast
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Back on a 4-day trip again. First night in Springfield, MA (flew into KBDL), and the next two in Miami. We had another impromptu APG Meet-up on my first layover in Miami, this time checking out Elwood’s Gastro Pub. Rick, Nick, Chad and Jessica joined me for a fun night of beer, food, and great conversation!
In the news this week, we talk about the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo crash, the King Air 200 crash in Wichita, mystery drones flying over nuclear sites in France, a 757 dropping its over-wing slide package in flight, and more. A lot of great feedback as well, including the dude who thought it’d be a good idea to taxi a wingless Beech Skipper to the local bar, and the dreaded bug that has bitten most of us: Aviation Geek Virus.
FEEDBACK
Thierry Bickard in Paris – HSTA
Kizza – Takeoff Roll, Gear Up
Rana – Seniority, Seat Progression, etc.
Sarah – Cecil Spaceport prepares for 2016 launch
Jordan Leslie – Mayday, Emergency
Captain Morgan – Fixed wing air ambulance pilot
James – Sexual images in Air Canada flight decks worse than airline admits
Todd Johnson – “Thank you!”
Jay Rossignol/Erik Jernberg – Drone flying over the Mexico City International
Koppa – JATO
Mark Librowski – The In-Flight Safety Video El Al Should Show
Tariq Hossenbux – Radiation and Cancer
Craig – Checkrides Completed!
Pushkar Renade – Java Jive at 1.5!
Nick Carson – Flight Simulator Help Needed from Listeners
Rodney – Holding Off Nosewheel on Grass Strips
Jorge – MD stuff
Cockpit Chronicles: Why I’ve fallen for the MD-80
Ryan – Driving Wingless Plane to Bar (Beech Skipper)
Ross in England – Mouse hunt delays Norwegian flight to New York
Tim Van Raam – Heck of an Aviation week for me
Nick Carson – A340 Feedback
Christopher Larrieu – Flight Training, Flying Career
Mike – West Midlands Police Laser Footage
Nick – Am I Crazy, Normal, or Just Plain Weird?
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by captjeff | Oct 31, 2014 | Podcast
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Three people lost their lives in a tragic mid-air collision between a helicopter and a Cirrus SR22 last week at the Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Maryland (KFDK). We listen to the ATC communications with the pilots, and talk about the importance of following instructions and using “See and Avoid” procedures.
American Airlines flight returns to gate : flight from LAX to LHR returned to the gate last week when a mysterious wifi network name appeared on a passenger’s computer while taxiing out for takeoff. The “Al Quida Free Terror Nettwork” upset the passenger, who notified a flight attendant, who in turn notified the captain. The flight departed the next day at 1:00 PM, after a delay of 17 hours.
The MD-11 has flown its last regularly scheduled revenue flight (passenger service). KLM Flight 672 took off from Montreal and flew to Amsterdam.
FEEDBACK
Rick – Great time! Photos of Approach to Quito
Dan Maloney – The way we were treated recently by Virgin Australia
Kent Borchelt – Airline Pilot Hiring Site
Ken Norton – Scary Flight Experiences
Rick – Off to AMS for Recurrent
Corporate Pilot Dave – Killing time
Dylan – A330/A350 Common Type Rating
Tom Seagraves – 757/767 Type Ratings
Trent from Australia – WorldFlight Australia
Nick – Flight Training and Scary Moments
Craig – Air National Guard
Randy Rymer – Aerodynamic braking
Andrew Cook – Eastern Kentucky University
Tony in Teesside – Bingo Cards!
Ray – Watch Where You Park Your Mad Dog
Erik – Warning Sounds, Cold Weather Prep
Nick in Orange County – Wrong Airplane, Descent Point
Jim Howard – Mayday/Emergency, Flight Control Malfunction
Alex McAllister – Cost Index
Nick – Which Narrow Body Would You Choose?
Ken – New York firefighters taking to the skies as flight attendants with JetBlue
Sport Pilot Dave – ETOH
CJ – JATO
Charles – Pitch Vs. Power
Andrew Cook – FOD, Seniority
Stuart Aslett – BBC News: Drone safeguards urged by pilots
Vladimir – Hello from Montenego
Nate – 787 Video, Takeoff Power, Climb Power
Mike Dell – “Acme” C-130?
Bhavesh – Evening Takeoff
Chattanooga Tim – NOTAM APG – “German Airplane Makes A Scary Landing in Powerful Crosswinds”
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by captjeff | Oct 24, 2014 | Podcast
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Would you hesitate to declare an emergency? We discuss an article about pilot reluctance to declare an emergency when it is the appropriate thing to do.
A sick passenger on a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago was told by flight attendants worried about Ebola that she would have to stay in the lavatory for the duration of the flight, according to a passenger witness. Is this a case of hysteria and overreaction, or prudent action?
Here’s an interesting one: A Skywest CRJ2 experienced flight control problems while on approach to Chicago’s O’Haire International last week. They safely landed the jet at DuPage Airport southwest of KORD.
Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft
The Airplane Shop
FEEDBACK
Bruce – Flight Data Monitor and Alerting System?
Danish – Airline Pilot at Church, Poor Quality of ATC communications on LiveATC
Janel – Weird Flight Path
Jan from Switzerland – BA London-City service to New York
Nick Wilson – Main Landing Gear Bogies
Smoothest Landing? US Airways Airbus A330
Rick – A little feedback on autopilots and rudder
Nick – Why no Air Conditioning?
FO Jeff – Journalist with a clue.
Micah – Smoke Hoods, Flight Deck Design, and Amazing World Of Aviation Series
Cory Huffer – Chemsuits for Pilots flying Ebola Patients?
Janel – The Lazy Journalists Guide to Airplane Stories
Kib – Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
William from KDOV – Dassault Falcon EASy II
Nick – Indonesian Extreme Landings
Brendan in Chicago – Regarding Air Force One
Air Force One: The Planes and the Presidents
Darren – EasyJet captain asks passengers to volunteer to deplane
Ken – Crew rest facilities
Travis – USA Trip.m4a
Christine – Aviation Humor
Nick – Just Started Flight Training
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by captjeff | Oct 17, 2014 | Podcast
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Is the Ebola virus outbreak under control? How will the airlines deal with this? A second healthcare worker has been diagnosed with the deadly virus, and she travelled on a Frontier flight over the weekend. Passengers and crew are being monitored.
The largest American flight attendants union says it wants airline passengers to return to stowing phones and other electronics during takeoffs and landings, but the group’s arguments didn’t seem to fly Friday in court. I’m afraid this is too late. Water under the bridge. Until we have an airplane crash directly connected to electronic device use, this won’t happen.
The reincarnation of PEOPLExpress announced that their cessation of service will continue indefinitely, at least until they can get FAA approval to continue operations as a Part 380 carrier.
Atlanta APG Meet-UP!
If you live in the Atlanta area, why don’t you join us at the 57th Fighter Squadron Restaurant this Saturday, October 18 at 1530? The restaurant is located at the Dekalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK). Contact Ray Williams to learn more: rayapgmeet@gmail.com
57th Fighter Group Restaurant
FEEDBACK
Brian – Interesting sites from the air
Rob – Logo Lights on Checklist?
Pasadena Brian – A blast from the past: LAX – Los Angeles International Airport Promo Film – 1970
Janel – Wing/vertical stabilizer collision
Kenneth Cabot – Termination of Contract for MD88/90 Cockpit Upgrade
Tim Van Raam – Columbine II The First Air Force One YouTube Video Wikipedia
Mike – Feedback on pronunciation… :)
Chris Draper – LifeFlight?
Koppa – Airplane the Card Game
Dari Tash – Dreamliner Experience
Brent – Load Shedding
Shoutout to Randy Rymer
David Eastlack – Meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Omaha/Valley, Nebraska(OAX)
David Eastlack – Cannot airlines scheduled flights through the ITCZ (inter tropical convergence zone) when thunderstorm maturity would be least likely?
Josh in Tulsa – Average Daily Guarantee
Luke Harris – Captain Jeff’s backyard?
Brian in Kansas City – Radio Communications
Etienne from Madrid – Jumpseat Experience with Cathay Pacific
Luke – Qantas 767 retirement
Julia G and Rodney – Hawk takes out drone
Nick – Meet up in Miami apgmiamimeetup@hotmail.com
Mark Librowski – Fearful Flyer Advice
Jon Spielberger – MD-88 AUDIO feedback!
Jorge – Readback requirements, Flight simulation FMC procedures; Ken – ATC procedures in regard to issuing taxi instructions after landing
Grant McHerron – Hello from a hot air balloon :)
Plane Crazy Down Under, Australia’s aviation show
Nate from Brooklyn – Comedian Bill Burr’s “take” on AF447 Vanity Fair Article
Sea Capt Bob – Seat Rows in 88, Paper Scroll?
Jim Silverberg Solblad – JATO take-offs and catapults!
Jim’s Website
Tyler Herrick – His Take on JetBlue Video; Christopher Sims – Observations re Jetblue Video, and evacuation
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by captjeff | Oct 10, 2014 | Podcast
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The latest developments in the worldwide Ebola virus outbreak, and how it is and will impact air travel. Will stepped up screening efforts have any significant impact in combatting the spread of this deadly virus? Many people are skeptical.
The Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport opened their new runway, 10R/28L on September 18th. The 8,000 foot runway will help to increase capacity at the airport, while decreasing delays.
Aeromexico Flight 18 was rolling for takeoff on LAX’s Runway 25R last weekend, when the number 1 left main gear tire failed. The pilots initiated a high speed abort. After it was determined that no fire was present, the captain elected to keep the passengers onboard, and later deplaned onto the runway via air stairs.
Other news events discussed: FAA issues order to replace Honeywell cockpit displays on certain B-737 and B-777 aircraft. Two Ryanair jets collide while taxiing in Dublin. Another snippy Delta pilot on the radio, and a stuck mic episode, this time WestJet.
rejected takeoff
FEEDBACK
Joel Plotnick – Time to descend after loss of pressurization?
Ross in England – Jumpseat, Singapore’s Suite Class, BA’s London City to JFK Route
Derek – Jet Blue (smoke)
Terry – Forced automation?
Ray Williams – CoG Audio Questions and a CoG Video Link
Zena – Daytona Beach Wings and Waves Airshow
Mike Smith and Corporate Pilot David- Cirrus Aircraft’s “Hypoxia Check & Automated Descent Mode”
Mike in Florida – How Long Must You Stay on Aircraft?
Nate – The Art of the Flare
Joel from Malaysia – International Financial Aid?
Jacob Rivard – Pilot pay for gate returns/cancellations?
Nick Carson – Feedback regard T-tailed startups
Bruce (aka TheSimCaptain) – Automation Dependency
J.R. Paguia – Do keep up the good work.
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Mike-1 Bird-0
Erik – MD-80s Make People Sick?
Capt. Bob – Aborted Landings, Diversions
Brian in Papua – GA8 Airvan is No Caravan!
Glenn – Autopilot/FMC Questions
Ray Williams – Got a problem? Just call Tech Support
Kerry – Sand Bags and Jerk Pilots
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by captjeff | Oct 3, 2014 | Podcast
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An FAA contractor sets fire to the Chicago ARTCC, then attempts to take his own life. What a mess.
Have you seen the cute beagle in the KLM commercial who reunites owners with their lost items? Sadly, the whole thing is made up. Oh well.
Lots of feedback, including a question about logo lights.
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Chris Olson – Bingo Fuel HD App
Steve – 777s at uncontrolled airports
Sam Franklin – 4-engine Aircraft
Rob – Turbine or Turban?
Swedish Jim – probably the most stupid, hillarious crazy plane-computer hacking scene
Steve – Two Dings then Acceleration
Rick – Pitch trim and ground effect
Startup airline PeoplExpress suspends flights
Andrew Sanford – Flight Crew Citizenship
Nick Carson – Logo Lights
Bruce – Flying on Empty – Gimli Glider, Air Transat
Ray & Brett – Greetings from Australia
Axel Seeger – Can You Fly a 747?
MyNoise.net
Capt. Bob – Hands on Throttles, Layovers
Ken Hays – Surf Air
Tim Van Raam – Mayday, Pan Pan preceeded by SOS & CQD…
Tom – Speedbird HD
Thomas McAdoo – Flying and Vision
Brian in Kansas City – Increasing Airspeed
Ryan – Journalism at its finest…
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