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Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the flightdeck

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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 generators Naishad has som...

Nov 09, 20211 hr 55 min

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website www.planesafetypodcast.com Ciao for now....

Oct 18, 20211 hr 2 min

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

Aug 26, 20211 hr

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 explains the differen...

Aug 09, 20211 hr 44 min

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening....

Jul 03, 20211 hr 11 min

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Please also consider leaving a review on iTunes. It helps us find new listeners. Thanks for listening....

May 31, 20211 hr 53 min

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 2. Adam Spi...

Mar 29, 20212 hr 18 min

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 twice ! If y...

Feb 27, 20212 hr 16 min

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or find us at www.planesafetypodcast.com...

Jan 31, 202144 min

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.

Dec 31, 20201 hr 38 min

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Ciao for now.

Nov 30, 202017 min

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://twitter.com/lfc_blano/st...

Oct 26, 20202 hr 9 min

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.

Sep 30, 20202 hr 24 min

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 Darligton Br...

Aug 31, 20202 hr 4 min

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit our website Ciao for now !...

Jul 22, 202027 min

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 about his inc...

Jul 15, 20202 hr

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening...

Jun 19, 202058 min

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. Here are some ex...

Jun 01, 20201 hr 33 min

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip & Al...

Apr 29, 20201 hr 8 min

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 out w...

Apr 27, 20201 hr 24 min

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 the pandem...

Mar 31, 20202 hr 2 min

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 click...

Mar 03, 20201 hr 27 min

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 the...

Feb 23, 20201 hr 16 min

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@planesafetypodcast or ...

Jan 18, 20201 hr 5 min

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 marathon in 2016, with ...

Jan 08, 20205 min
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