Airline Pilot Guy - Aviation Podcast

The GAO released a report earlier this month discussing the U.S. ATC system, and the need for the FAA to more comprehensively address cybersecurity as it transitions to “NextGen.” Several “experts” have jumped into the fray, including a guy who tweeted about his hacking prowess, resulting in his removal from a United flight in Syracuse. Is this another case of bad reporting? Or, is there really a serious cybersecurity threat? In the wake of the Germanwings tragedy, the chief of Airbus’s jetliner division warned against reducing the pilots’ role in aviation safety. A Piper 601 Aerostar had an interesting “touch-and-go” at the Aero Acres Airport in Fort Pierce, Florida. You have to watch this video. Wow. One of the pilots of the Serbian Presidential private jet, a Dassault Falcon 50, accidentally activated the Emergency Slat Extension switch while trying to sop up spilled coffee, causing an uncontrolled dive of about 5,000 feet. Apparently, he will now have some time off to think about his error, and catch up on past episodes of the Airline Pilot Guy show! FEEDBACKKathy – Nosebleed QuestionFO Jeff – Hypoxia training & rapid d experienceDr. Steph, Tyler Herrick – 162 feedback for Luke: Window shades up on US AirlinesBhavesh – Nairobi National ParkJack Vogt – NYC Aviation Article about ChemtrailsScott – Stitcher APP switched episode #48Daniel – Another Aviator passed overNASA’s Monthly Aviation Safety Reporting System Newsletter CALLBACKAl Cousins – Terrifying Crosswind Takeoff!FlugSnug VideosLarry in Tulsa – Window ShadesAlex – Interesting MH17 ArticleArmando – Dreamflight, Countdown by RushPaul – Love’s In The Air: Newlyweds Draw Hearts In SkyTim – Top Gun Carrier on the way to scrap heapKen Kranz – United Plane off the rampAbner Bonilla – Mailman Gyroscope Flight, C-172 1958 Long Flight, Miami RickSP David – ShareAviationJevon Munsanto – Pilot Started A Maddog Engine Outside the Plane?Stuart – Autopilot QuestionFreightdog Matt – Maintenance Reporting SystemSwedish Andreas – SW 345 Crash @ LGAPip – APG audio feedback – Jet Pilot SongKen Kranz – Boeing Video: 737 MaxJacob Rau – Simulator scenario questionTim – Outside Lands San Francisco. Well just the intro. My first time VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer – Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I’m “airlinepilotguy” on Facebook, and “airlinepilotguy” on Twitter. [email protected] (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.netIntro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.comCopyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2015, All Rights Reserved

For the first time ever on APG, an “augmented crew!” I was joined by fellow pilots Miami Rick and Dr. Steph. Several iPad Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) at American had a problem with a crashing app. Was anyone in danger? Well, if you’re the clueless media, YES! Not the media? Well then, no. For an inexplicable reason, a Turkish A320 dipped its wing right before touchdown, resulting in the right engine, pylon, and wingtip contacting the runway. After a successful go-around, the jet returned for an eventful landing. Check it out. FEEDBACKWes McIntosh – Replacement FOsDerek – Do you have the authority to reject an assigned runway because of crosswinds?Daniel Sinico – Flying related musicClipe Waldonys e Esquadrilha da Fumaça – Sonho de Ícaro HDTV AIR PLANE SMOKE ESQUADRON BRAZILDispatch Gregg – Thunderstorm Avoidance ArticleJeff Fellmeth – Swiss A319 December 2012Alasdair Crawford, Mike Smith – Flying Music & Video: Treetop FlyerCJ the C-130 pilot – Record breaking clock invented which only loses a second in 15 billion yearsJeff Fellmeth – Door open in flight? NOT!Tiffany – Pressurization issue or just an ill passenger? I was intrigued by the Buffalo connection Kevin – AutomationKen Kranz – Foreflight WebPhil from Texas – Airplane EtiquetteLarry D. Gregory – Tuition reimbursement programTim Van Raam – Jeopardy Questions – AirportsNose-bleeds at altitudeMechanic Bob – Songs about flyingJim Silverberg – IPAD crash, grounds planesBig Data Ken – iPad app delays flightsLarry D. Gregory – Technology – again!Mark Ross – Crashed iPads ground several American Airlines flightsJeff Fellmeth – Glitch in iPad app delays dozens of American Airlines flights – LA TimesAlex Down Under – Flat Tires VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer – Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I’m “airlinepilotguy” on Facebook, and “airlinepilotguy” on Twitter. [email protected] (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.netIntro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.comCopyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2015, All Rights Reserved

Dr. Steph joins me on this flight! The Dreamliner works great, 24/7/248. Don’t worry, I doubt you’ll see them falling from the sky. Who knew? A 10-member panel from the National Research Council reveals the FAA was not delivering the system that had been promised and should “reset expectations” about what it is delivering to the public and the airlines that use the system. A couple of quick-thinking Aer Lingus pilots saved their plane and their 46 passengers last year when a thick layer of sea salt formed on the windscreen, obstructing their view of the runway for landing. Listen to the show to hear how they successfully landed. Stay tuned for how you can order the Acme Airlines coffee mugs and pint glasses. The logo etching on the pint glass is lighter than in the picture, and the blue logo on the mug is not quite as bright as pictured. FEEDBACKAlfred – Kickstarter Feedback VideoKickstarter pageNuclear museumStuart Aslett – No exp Required, Hiring Pilots!Jeppesen Ab Initio Pilot Training – BoeingPassenger Ken – Airmail via Drones Is Vexing for PrisonsStuart Thomson – Delta To Boost Loss-Of-Control Prevention With New Instructor TrainingPassenger Ken – Mobile device can find weapons and drugs hidden onboard plane | Daily Mail OnlineNick Carson – Done Training, now flying! ILS vs. RNAV Approaches, Manual FlyingLyn – Malaysia Airlines MH370: Investigator Andre Milne launches crowdsourcing fund for Bay of Bengal searchDispatch Gregg – Turbulence comic stripDavid Verch – The world’s longest non-stop flights, mappedStuart Thomson – Flight Paths and Great Circles-Or Why You Flew Over GreenlandJim Howard – APG 162 and 164 feedbackPrivate Pilot Rich – Cockpit VisorsSteven – Boeing converts F-16 fighter jet into an unmanned droneDaniel Sinico – P51 “Ain’t Misbehavin” Video on VimeoJay Rossignol – This Amazing First Person View Shows Every Move It Takes To Fly A P-51Daniel Sinico – About a Canadian Aviator who bombed Hitler’s mountain retreatDaniel Sinico – Watch “B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil Walkaround” on YouTubeTim Van Raam – Warbirds of AmericaDanish Roy – Intro, HUDPilot Pip – Landing with a crabTim Van Raam – Drones flying over Golden Gate Bridge a problemIvan Cruz, Larry Gregory – Window ShadesCapt Al – Oxygen requirements in Europe etcTim Van Raam – PortmanteauMasha – Hacking (and airline threats in general)Swedish Jim – Watch “Trans America – Airline pilot guy version” on YouTubeCarl Hee – A340 engine faliureLarry – Brickyard 4882 “Newark-Bound Jet With Engine Fire Makes Emergency Landing in Philadelphia”Mark Ross – flying may be greener than drivingMark Ross – Swedish airport gets the first remote air traffic towerRudy – Wifi Hacking Possible?E-Enabled Capabilities of the 787 DreamlinerGround Wireless Systems to support the Boeing 787Adam Asmar – Forward SlipPhil Daley – Music and Question about Auto-Pilot DisconnectPhil’s Spotify PlaylistKristofer Crecco – A New Listener, but longtime fan of pilotsMatt – Deadheading, Non-revvingPasadena Brian – Green and white lightJules – AF 447 and no airspeed indicationScott Shields – MealsIsaac Lamb – Bottle to Throttle?

In this episode: AN Alaska Airlines flight has to return due to ramp worker trapped in cargo bin, another Asiana landing incident, a couple of GA crashes , more news, and your feedback, of course!

On this episode, we talk about updated information regarding the Germanwings crash investigation. Looks like many European carriers are adopting the "at least two persons in the cockpit at all times" policy. We also discussed the Air Canada A320 "short landing" at Halifax last week. The inaugural Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester, UK, to Atlanta, Georgia, did not go as planned after a celebratory water cannon salute went awry. Whoops.

In this episode: The crash of Germanwings 9525 in the French Alps, Ryanair abandons US flight plans, Lufthansa admits an A320 nearly crashed four months ago after some of its outside sensors iced over, more news, and your feedback, of course!

In this episode: United flight turns back after passenger rushes cockpit door, New start-up plans fully autonomous flying car, and a story that, well, a story that really stinks. http://airlinepilotguy.com/159

In this episode: An MD-88 swerves off of the runway while landing at La Guardia Airport, Actor Harrison Ford crash lands WW2 vintage aircraft on golf course near Santa Monica Municipal in CA, and lots of feedback, including logging IMC, beer and Lent, and more! http://airlinepilotguy.com/158

United sends blunt message to its pilots warning about safety. Boeing CEO explains that B-757 is a very small niche market, and you should not expect them to be making any more. Southwest grounds 128 aircraft due to lapsed inspections.

In this episode: Scorpion stings, ticketing snafus, the FAA’s proposed Unmanned Aircraft Systems rules, simulators, automation and more.

In this episode: TransAsia’s pilots tested and retrained; a US Airways E190 lands nosegear up at Houston Intercontinental; High-altitude Ice Crystal Icing; Envoy CRJ makes emergency landing at Tulsa, your feedback and more!

In this episode: Tweeted bomb threats, drones (UAVs) crashing into the Whitehouse lawn, lipstick knives, electronic cigarettes, and more!

In this episode: Crash of a Piper Seneca II in Kentucky where a 7 yr old survives, update on AirAsia 8501 and Virgin 43, lots of your great feedback, and much more!

AirAsia 8501’s black boxes recovered, a Sunwing flight lands short of destination due to low fuel, passengers detained for opening emergency exits on a China Eastern flight, your feedback and much more!

AirAsia 8501 update, triple seven returns to ATL, Vladimir Putin selected as "Person of the Year" by Aviation Week, your feedback and more!

Crash of AirAsia 8501, a couple of turbulence incidents, a look at this year’s safety record, and much more!

Anniversaries, side sticks, drones, more bad passenger behavior, and much more!

An Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 VLJ (Very Light Jet) crash, Korean Air VP nut rage, woman gives birth on plane, drones, coping with death, and more.

A Houston Air Traffic Controller talks down a VFR-only pilot in IMC, a Turkish Airlines jet accidentally squawks hijack, and more. Oh, apparently yes, pigs do fly.

In this episode: Blind pilots, no pilots, drone near collisions, x-wing fighters, and much more!

In this episode: An AeroCommander 500-B crashes at Midway, A Delta MD88 hits a flock of geese at Raleigh Durham Airport, Feds investigate several recent drone sitings near JFK, more feedback, including landing gear retraction, the ITCZ, reduced thrust takeoffs, and much more!

A Jazz flight slings its props, a Learjet crashes in Freeport, and update on SpaceShip Two, loads of great feedback, including wind shear, go-arounds, reduced thrust takeoffs.

Mystery drones, wing slides falling of jets, crashes of rockets and King Airs, and the dreaded Aviation Geek virus. Full shownotes: http://airlinepilotguy.com/142/

A helicopter-Cirrus collision kills three, an American Airlines flight returns to gate due to suspicious wifi network name, and the last flight of a MD-11 in scheduled passenger service.

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 AircraftThe Airplane Shop FEEDBACKBruce – Flight Data Monitor and Alerting System?Danish – Airline Pilot at Church, Poor Quality of ATC communications on LiveATCJanel – Weird Flight PathJan from Switzerland – BA London-City service to New YorkNick Wilson – Main Landing Gear BogiesSmoothest Landing? US Airways Airbus A330Rick – A little feedback on autopilots and rudderNick – Why no Air Conditioning?FO Jeff – Journalist with a clue.Micah – Smoke Hoods, Flight Deck Design, and Amazing World Of Aviation SeriesCory Huffer – Chemsuits for Pilots flying Ebola Patients?Janel – The Lazy Journalists Guide to Airplane StoriesKib – Nightmare at 20,000 FeetWilliam from KDOV – Dassault Falcon EASy IINick – Indonesian Extreme LandingsBrendan in Chicago – Regarding Air Force OneAir Force One: The Planes and the PresidentsDarren – EasyJet captain asks passengers to volunteer to deplaneKen – Crew rest facilitiesTravis – USA Trip.m4aChristine – Aviation HumorNick – Just Started Flight Training

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: [email protected] Fighter Group Restaurant FEEDBACKBrian – Interesting sites from the airRob – Logo Lights on Checklist?Pasadena Brian – A blast from the past: LAX – Los Angeles International Airport Promo Film – 1970Janel – Wing/vertical stabilizer collisionKenneth Cabot – Termination of Contract for MD88/90 Cockpit UpgradeTim Van Raam – Columbine II The First Air Force One YouTube Video WikipediaMike – Feedback on pronunciation… Chris Draper – LifeFlight?Koppa – Airplane the Card GameDari Tash – Dreamliner ExperienceBrent – Load SheddingShoutout to Randy RymerDavid 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 GuaranteeLuke Harris – Captain Jeff’s backyard?Brian in Kansas City – Radio CommunicationsEtienne from Madrid – Jumpseat Experience with Cathay PacificLuke – Qantas 767 retirementJulia G and Rodney – Hawk takes out droneNick – Meet up in Miami [email protected] Librowski – Fearful Flyer AdviceJon Spielberger – MD-88 AUDIO feedback!Jorge – Readback requirements, Flight simulation FMC procedures; Ken – ATC procedures in regard to issuing taxi instructions after landingGrant McHerron – Hello from a hot air balloon Plane Crazy Down Under, Australia’s aviation showNate from Brooklyn – Comedian Bill Burr’s “take” on AF447 Vanity Fair ArticleSea Capt Bob – Seat Rows in 88, Paper Scroll?Jim Silverberg Solblad – JATO take-offs and catapults!Jim’s WebsiteTyler Herrick – His Take on JetBlue Video; Christopher Sims – Observations re Jetblue Video, and evacuation Audible.com Trial Membership Offer – Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I’m “airlinepilotguy” on Facebook, and “airlinepilotguy” on Twitter. [email protected] (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.netIntro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.comCopyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2014, All Rights Reserved

Stuck mics, tire failures, snippy pilots, plane collisions, and Ebola.

Chicago Center fire, KLM beagles, logo lights, and more!

A NYPD Helicopter had to take evasive action last week to avoid hitting a drone at 800 feet AGL, five miles south of LGA in New York. Operator arrested. PIBOT, a mini-robot, supposedly "flies" a PC simulator. Finally, a man is removed from a Tyger Airways flight for "terrorist" doodles.

The National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary aviation accident statistics today, which show an overall decline in the number of US registered civil aviation accidents.

TBM 900 Crash, hypoxia, Cessna 421C crash, Turbulence, and NTSB's Final Briefing on the crash of UPS 1354.

Concern over missing airliners in Libya, another incident of a reclining seatback causing inflight unrest, a Cirrus SR22 crashes off Virginia coast, NASA building an air traffic control system for UAVs, and more.

A United flight diverts due to argument over reclining seat back, another volcano eruption in Iceland threatens airspace closure, a drunk 22 year old breaches security measures at UK airport, and a trainee flight mechanic cuts aircraft wiring to get his boss in trouble. All this and more news, questions and feedback.

The Obama administration has lifted longtime restrictions on U.S. flight training for Libyans, The FAA issued a ruling that prohibits private pilots from publicly offering seats on their planes in exchange for gas money, updates on some recent crashes, and more!

Fracking at PIT, tall grass at DAY, pilot loses control due to prosthetic arm malfunction, and a Jet Airways co-pilot descends 5,000 feet from assigned cruise altitude while the captain sleeps. More news and feedback.

Inflight wifi hackings, EAA AirVenture, Flubbed Cirrus sales test-flight, your feedback and more!

Tragic end to around-the-world flight attempt in South Pacific, an on-location report from the Farnborough International Airshow, and the airports with the best wifi. This, your feedback, and more!

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).

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 VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. [email protected] (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2014, All Rights Reserved

Great interview with Sean McCarney, the UK Catholic Air Traffic Controller, discussing the Farnborough International Air Show! A United flight diverts to Midway Atoll, TSA restrictions for travelers to the US, and a brief discussion of breaking news: the apparent shoot-down of Malaysia MH17.

More near misses in the news, drones, too. An Air New Zealand Captain locks his co-pilot out of the cockpit, a man sues BA for sending him to Grenada, and Airbus is awarded a patent to put pilots in the cargo hold?

In this episode: Young woman sets out to reenact Amelia Earhart’s round the world adventure, United flight diverts due to slide deployment in flight, Marine Corp pilot lands Harrier jet without nose gear, and more...

The NTSB final report of probable cause in the Asiana 214 crash at SFO, Gunmen in Northern Pakistan fire upon airliner, killing a woman, Airbus emphasizes manual flying skills, more news and feedback including a discussion of heading vs. course, IAS vs Mach, visual approaches and more!

Joking controller issues go-around, Rockefeller grandson crashes Piper Meridian, Skydiving Pilot, Unfit for Flight, lots of feedback and more!

Drone pilot attacked, USAF pilot offers aid to First Officer, Bonanza crash in Louisiana, big jet boo-boos, and more.

An A380 almost runs out of fuel, Japan Airlines Dreamliner suffers wingtip damage from firetruck, dog poop causes divert, tons of feedback including holding, TCAS, and more!

More near misses, hard landings, turbulence injuries, and more.

Pacific near miss? B-737 engine failure out of JFK, the latest on MH370, feedback about female pilots, cabin crew respect, hijacking, thunderstorms and more!

Drone near misses, turbulence, inflight icing, transponder codes, flying cars and more! For full show notes and more, head over to airlinepilotguy.com/117

Spy planes, smoking bags, severe turbulence and the latest developments in the Malaysia 370 investigation. For full show notes and more, go to airlinepilotguy.com/116