by captjeff | Aug 15, 2014 | Podcast
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Pittsburgh International Airport will stay open as drillers tap the gas reserves underneath, thanks to a technique called hydraulic fracturing, or commonly known as “fracking.” Dayton International, not too far away, is experimenting with planting tall prairie grass in an effort to reduce bird strikes. More news, including a pilot losing partial control of his Flybe DH8D because of a prosthetic arm malfunction, and a Jet Airways B-777 co-pilot apparently unable to return the jet to their assigned altitude after descending some 5,000 feet. Seems like that would be something a pilot should know how to do? FEEDBACK Max – Audio feedback from Max: Emergency response and thrust reversal during one engine failure landings Andri – Flight Prep? Tony – Feedback, Questions & coffee !! Vicki – What’s that noise? Daniel – Pilot buzzing his house Chattanooga Tim – Drunk Pilot Videos The Man Show – Drunk Pilots Foster Brooks as the Drunk Airline Pilot George – Flight Training Costs, What was your first flying experience? Glyne – Jokes John – Shutting down a jet engine to increase loiter time? Nick – Career advice? Rodney – Flashing Landing Lights Milad – Airways, Upgrading to another airplane Armando – WiFi Bill A. – For the Love of Flight: An Aviation Film Barney – UK/European Airports, Radio requirements Jesper – Track Miles Phil – maneuvering speed Craig – MythBusters: Plane Boarding Trailer Ken in KC – Delta 418 issue Steve Jess – The Aviators Karl from Iceland – Radio communications and languages Karl’s Flickr Page! Marc – Airline Pilot Career Pasadena Brian – More on Sheepskin Covers, Editorial Content Nick – HUD System Mark Javornik – Sink Rate in Flare? Frik – 41 Years in 25 Minutes Ryan – A350 World Tour 
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by captjeff | Aug 8, 2014 | Podcast
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Must be that time of year again… the Blackhat Security Show in Vegas. Another “expert” security consultant making the claim that he can hack into the wifi systems aboard airliners, causing all kind of mayhem. Problem is that the wifi systems share absolutely nothing with the navigation and control systems of our modern aircraft. Yawn.
The EAA’s AirVenture show ended last week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fortunately, one of the APG community members, Chad the Financial Planner Guy, was on location and sent us an audio report! Also, we talk about the One Week Wonder, an airplane built during the seven days of the show. YouTube video here.
“Watch this!” Something you really never want to hear a pilot say. A Cirrus salesman in Australia flubs a potential sale when demonstrating the excellent stall and spin recovery characteristics of the craft. Unfortunately, he had to demonstrate the CAPS (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System) instead, landing in one very unhappy woman’s garden. Oops.
More news, including the new Airpooler service, the San Jose Police Department’s misunderstanding of UAV use, and inflight internet service for GA.
NEWS
American rock a capella group Rockapella
Haig Mardirosian
The Aviation Herald iOS App
FEEDBACK
Bill Kempthorne – Air Canada Emergency
Guilherme Luís (WIlliam) – Domestic/International Flying, Madeira Island Approaches and Landings
Stephen – Radio Communications
Ahmad – Learjet question, brake cooling
Danish – Why I want to be a pilot
Eliot – International/Domestic
Ray – Shouting a round of drinks
Nick Carson – FMC on the Maddog?
William – Crosswinds
Nick Carson – Feedback about upgrading
Daniel – Captain Happy and DCA
Nick Carson – Long distance flying on the MD-88/90
Ross – pilot performance measurement and layover assistance
Round of Drinks
John – Suicide Attempt
Connor – 3 questions
Tim – Ultimate ATL Meet-up?
John – New ultra-thin film may protect pilots from laser beams
Derek – Pilot Shortage Forecast by Boeing
Tim – Standing Room Only coming to an airliner near you
Dan – Lightbulb Filaments
Zach – DC-9 Type Rating, Funny Airline Skits
Carol Burnett Show Funny Airline Skit
Monty Python – How to Irritate People – Airplane Sketch
Jorge – Wake turbulence
Jim Goudy – Weight and Balance?
Montana Airway Beacons
Guiding Lights: Montana’s Lighted Airway Beacons
Montana’s Lighted Airway System
Bob Hoover pouring tea in a barrel roll
Danish – Audio Feedback
Massimo – Glider pilot parachutes to safety after mid-air collision
Stan – A380 Video
Fahim – Knowing other languages gives advantage for Emirates?
Michael – Started Flying Lessons
Sport Pilot David – Third Class Medical Exemption for limited, noncommercial pilots
Medical reform moves forward
AOPA/EAA Medical Exemption FAQ
New bill would expand driver’s license medical
James – Logging Flight Time
Ryan – Track miles, ATC/Pilot relationships
Fahim – ACME perks?
Maryville Fly-In
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by captjeff | Aug 3, 2014 | Podcast
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In an attempt to catch up with answering all of your feedback and questions, here is a special “extra” APG, recorded via Google Hangouts On Air (live).
FEEDBACK
Larry Wilmott – NASA ASRS 35th Anniversary Edition humorous comments
ASRS Callback Subscription Link
Brent – The Air Tankers around Kamloops
Fire #2 of 3 in Monte Creek, May 7, 2013
CV580 – Conair group ship #44 Departing YKA July 15, 2014
Airtanker Action
Frik – SAA Hong Kong-bound gets bumpy
Lee – United Boeing 727 at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry
Tilman – Question about Engine Efficiency
Gregg – RE dispatch question
Doug – Airline Career Starting in Late 30’s?
Ron – PilotsLife737 FaceBook Page
Ken – A bunch of random questions
Martin – Altitude Separation?
Sean – Gyroscopic Precession, Time Spent between flights?
Dispatcher Tom – Feedback RE Mexico City Arrivals
Vishal – Logging Flight Time
Mark Librowski – US teen finishes flight around the world
Christopher – Glideslope Capture
Ron – Help with fear of piloting!
Ron’s Email
Capt H – Pilot Generations
Derek – Descent Calculations
Jay – Flying Lessons
Mark – Just hired!
Chuck – Drinking and Flying
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by captjeff | Aug 1, 2014 | Podcast
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As we have been celebrating several successful world circumnavigation events these last few weeks, a recent tragedy reminds us that these attempts aren’t completely without risk. 17-year-old Haris Suleman and his father Babar set out from Pago Pago, American Samoa last week in their single engine Beechcraft Bonanza, headed for the Hawaiian Islands. Just minutes after takeoff, an air traffic controller witnessed the lights of the plane heading downward to the sea, approximately 23 miles off the island’s coast. Haris’s body was recovered; his father is still missing.
Shifting to better news, it looks like airline employment continues on an upward vector. Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, and Spirit were among airlines cited for hiring increases.
Our friends Carlos and Simon of the Plane Talking UK Podcast sent us a recording from their recent visit to the Farnborough International Airshow. Sounds like they had a great time.
Wondering which US airports have the best wifi connectivity? Check out the WeFi Report results reported by MarketWired. The report also cites the hotel chains and beaches (?) with best connectivity.
NEWS
American rock a capella group Rockapella
FEEDBACK
Bhavesh – DME arcs, sudden SAT changes around thunderstorms
Children of the Magenta
Alistair – Canadian aviation career advice
AvCanada Web Site
Alistair – Some of the best CADORS narratives (Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System)
James – Fear of Flying
Johanna to the RESCUE!
Tim – Great idea for paying for flight training
Vernon – Iceland Trip, Seatbelts, and More
Tiffany – Fear of Flying
Danish – Jumpseat, Ground School
Christine – radio frequency question
Jeff – C-141B Inflight Refueling Question
Pilot Pip – Feedback re. UK flight training schools & job prospects
Pilot Pip’s Plane Safety Podcast
Janel – Oops, We Accidentally Turned Off the Plane
Evan – Rough air, Adria Airways, Drivers License Medicals
Chris – Airbus patent lawyers are busy (bicycle seats)
Doug – Flight training scholarships
AOPA Flight Training Scholarships
Aviation Careers Podcast Scholarships
Tony from Teesside – Track miles, deadheading, Cost Index
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by captjeff | Jul 24, 2014 | Podcast
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Just before hitting “record” for this episode, breaking news reports the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip region, including the rocket strike landing near Tel Aviv International airport, which caused the divert of a Delta flight from New York to Tel Aviv. The flight landed safely in Paris. Several US airlines canceled flights into TLV, prompting the FAA to issue a NOTAM, temporarily prohibiting all US flights into The airport.
Finger-pointing continues in the tragic shoot down of Malaysia MH17 over Eastern Croatia. My good friend and fellow Acme employee Dispatcher Mike and I have a conversation about what has transpired so far, and what we can all learn from it.
NEWS
Volcanic ash? No longer a problem…
Dispatcher Mike’s blog My Fifty Percent
FEEDBACK
Lee – Safety Videos
Air New Zealand scraps Sports Illustrated model in-flight safety video
Tim – New Aircraft in the USCG fleet
Frank – Stranded on a Desert Island
Ken – Pilot/ATC Relations
Akeem – Crew Bases
Nick – MD-90 at KSJC
Ross, Christian, Frik – Frontier Captain Buys Pizzas for Passengers
John – Fuel Dumping Cost?
Andri – MD-80/90 Fleet Question
Matt – Single Engine Landing
Erik – Passenger Misconduct
Ray – On the Lam(b) Sheepskin Update
Axel – Swiss Air Pilots Holding Hands?
David – Light guns
Marion – China and Regional Pilot Pay
China demand draws U.S. airline pilots
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by captjeff | Jul 18, 2014 | Podcast
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Tragedy strikes Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. News of the apparent shoot-down by an anti-aircraft missile over Ukraine is breaking right before I push the record button for Episode 126.
A United B-777 diverts to Midway Atoll after experiencing electrical odors, smoke and haze, and electronic instrument failures enroute from Honolulu, HI to Guam.
The TSA introduces new precautionary measures for flights to the United States from some international airports. Make sure your electronic device batteries are fully charged! Also, according to the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC), illegal aliens can travel on US air carriers without any valid ID. What? And a TSA agent held up an Orlando television reporter at the Orlando International Airport for not having valid ID. Apparently, this agent didn’t realize that drivers licenses of the District of Columbia (Washington, DC) are valid US identification documents, and passports are not necessary.
On the brighter side, Just A Catholic Dad Sean McCarney joins me to discuss the Farnborough International Air Show, which is going on this week.
NEWS
Henderson Field (Midway Atoll)
Just A Catholic Dad Episode 7 – Airshow Diary Day 01
Just A Catholic Dad Episode 8 – Airshow Diary Day 02
Just A Catholic Dad Episode 9 – Airshow Diary Day 03
Just A Catholic Dad Episode 10 – Airshow Diary 04
Just A Catholic Dad Episode 11 – Airshow Diary Day 05
FEEDBACK
David – Hydraulics, Drones, Bidding
UAV or Radio Controlled Model?
John – Marine Corps vs Air Force
Mike – Engine Noise, Basic Navigation
George – 19-year-old MIT student Matt Guthmiller became the youngest person to ever circumnavigate the globe on a solo flight!
Matt Guthmiller’s Journey
List of circumnavigations
Gary – Connection between Java Jive and aviation?
AJ – Brisbane Airport closed to security threat
Daniel – Mad Dog Type Ratings
Carlos – Air Conditioning, Ferry Flights
Plane Talking UK Podcast
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