Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip (featuring copilot Isaac). In this episode we are discussing the latest security restrictions on portable electronic devices, medicals, my upcoming fleet change, the recent Challenger 604 wake upset incident and a look at the role of pilot monitoring. If you have any questions or would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening Pip...
Mar 23, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this diary episode I talk about my latest 6 day tour, FAF vs FAP, losing my ID and much more. If you would like to contact the show please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com It would also be great to receive a few reviews on iTunes. Take car and fly safe, Pip...
Feb 20, 2017•59 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode I'm joined by Capt Al. Together we take a look at a crash in 2015 in Akron, USA involving a Hawker 700 aircraft (Thanks to Jennifer for the suggestion and links) A tale of caution in a reading of 'Big Sky, Little Sky', a piece I wrote for the Safetjets Safety magazine. And all the usual banter and feedback. If you would like to contact the show then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafet...
Jan 31, 2017•1 hr 56 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flightdeck with Pilot Pip. In this festive episode I bring you along on my Trans Atlantic journey to Wichita, Kansas to deliver a Hawker aircraft. This episode was originally recorded as 4 YouTube video diaries. If you would like to see these then please visit my YouTube channel . It was a great trip and a fabulous bonus to be able to meet up with some friends along the way. As always, if you would like to contact the show then pl...
Jan 03, 2017•1 hr 11 min
This is the Plane Talking Safety Tau Crazy Airline Pilot Geeks Spectacular Christmas Extravaganza Live, featuring Carlos & Matt from PTUK, Pilot Pip & Capt Al, Capts Jeff, Nick & Dr Steph from APG, Marcus from Omega Tau, Micah & Brian from the Airplane Geeks and Steve & Grant from Plane Crazy...all in one totally bonkers Christmas podcast. Merry Christmas to all of our listeners.
Dec 26, 2016•2 hr 29 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flightdeck with Pilot Pip. In this episode I'm joined by two guest hosts ; Dr Steph from APG and my pal Capt Al. First off we're talking about AED's (Automated External Difibrillators), how to use them and their function on aircraft. The main topic of discussion for this episode is 'Disruptive Passengers'. We look at why incidents involving disruptive passengers seems to be increasing, what are the causes and how we deal with them...
Dec 04, 2016•2 hr 22 min
Thank you for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip - Safety from the Flight deck. In this episode we catch up on my latest tales from the Sky, a short tribute to the late Bob Hoover, some great feedback in the Squawkbox and we take an in depth look at ground based radio nav aids. In the Squawkbox ; David Abbey has some thoughts regarding issue of psychiatric care discussed in a the German Wings accident episode. He provides the following article for your consideration ; Article on...
Nov 09, 2016•2 hr 16 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. This is another diary episode. If you'd like to view the original YouTube video podcast please click here . Recorded 24th September 2016 in Brussels, Belgium. If you would like to contact the show please visit the website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for watching.......or listening....or both !...
Sep 26, 2016•36 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. This is a republishing of the original Episode 32. It is EXACLY the same, just a bit louder with a better sound quality. In the this episode we have a news section, some feedback regarding the Germans Wings accident and much more. In the news ; London City airport closed due to protesters on the runway Link to airport map Aircraft falls off aircraft carrier. Video here Skies above Britain documentary Squawk box Barbara has some grea...
Sep 12, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode I'm joined by Royal Jet & Airbus pilot, Capt Al. The main topic of discussion is the German Wings accident in the French Alps in March 2015. The full BEA report in to the accident can be found here ; BEA Report . The EASA recommendations can be found here ; EASA Report Squawkbox Shreenand Saddle says Hi and has some thoughts on the podcast. Heath Gleason has some career news and thoughts on my navigation adventur...
Aug 13, 2016•1 hr 57 min
Here's a short diary update video-cast that I reordered in St Petersburg. If you'd like to see the video version please go to my You Tube channel or click here www.planesafetypodcast.com
Aug 12, 2016•36 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flightdeck with Pilot Pip. This is a short diary episode in which I talk about my latest trip, losing my bag, a few navigation concerns and more. If you want to see images of the approach plates I discuss within this episode please visit the gallery page on www.planesafetypodcast.com The YouTube video of this episode can be found here Episode 30 And the YouTube video of the sim ride with Capt Jeff, Steph & Al can be found here...
Jul 25, 2016•35 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flight Deck with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're taking a look at some of the possible impacts of Brexit on the aviation industry, we talk to a long time first officer about his career, a look at the NATS programmes for pilot/air traffic controller cooperation and the Squawkbox. More information on NATS can be found here . Squawkbox. Oliver Di Mascio has some thoughts on various issues and recommends the books of MacArthur Job Re...
Jul 04, 2016•1 hr 32 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. This special episode was recorded live from the 2016 London Marathon in recognition and appreciation of all those who donated to my marathon appeal. Thanks to your generous support over £3200 was raised for the Huntingtons Disease Association. Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy this episode (spoiler alert, it gets a bit noisy in places). We have a look through Pip's A-Z of Plane Safety, enjoy the carnival atmosphere of the London M...
May 16, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip, an aviation podcast from a pilot at 'Safejet' airlines. This episode has a bit of a 'spacey' feel to it. We're doing things a bit backwards ; we start with feedback in the Squawkbox, we have a Planetail of sorts and in Topic of the Week we take a look at Time. If you would like to donate to my London Marathon appeal, please click here The address for getting in touch with the show is feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listen...
Apr 21, 2016•1 hr 42 min
Hi all Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In diary episode I talk about some of the events from my last 7 day trip including missed approaches at Paris, Chambery airport, getting soaking wet in Amsterdam and much much more. If you would like to donate to my marathon appeal then please visit my Marathon page......only a few weeks to go !! Pip's London Marathon appeal Questions, feedback & sqwauks can be sent to feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Enjoy !...
Mar 31, 2016•48 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by Captain Al in a discussion on low visibility operations. The YouTube video of the Rhode Island incident we discuss can be found here; Rhode Island If you would like to donate to my marathon fund then please click here; Marathon appeal Enjoy and fly safe. Pip...
Mar 12, 2016•1 hr 54 min
Welcome to episode 24 of the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flightdeck. The focus in this episode is aviation fuel planning. We take a look at what constitutes minimum required fuel, how we can apply fuel planning rules and what happens if our airplane runs out of fuel ! I'll also be telling you about my latest trips and some of my latest flying adventures. Fuel planning. The EASA fuel policy can be found here, starting on page 113 . Reduced Contingency Fuel Procedure (RCF) Squawkbox Pet...
Feb 27, 2016•1 hr 40 min
Thanks for downloading and listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this diary episode I talk about my last simulator recurrent, holding for poor weather, my latest meeting as fleet safety rep and more. Please check out my London Marathon 2016 appeal. If you would like to donate please click right here The Squawkbox hotline is feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can find more information about the show at www.planesafetypodcast.com on twitter (@psafetypodcast) and on Facebook. I ...
Feb 05, 2016•59 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. This episode is a little different. We take a look at some news stories from around the world and also listen to some of the 'behind the scenes' goings on in our recent trip to Miami, Florida. Please check out my London Marathon 2016 appeal. If you would like to donate please click right here The Squawkbox hotline is feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can find more information about the show at www.planesafetypodcast.com on twitter...
Jan 15, 2016•2 hr 1 min
Thanks for downloading Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flight with Pilot Pip. In this episode I'm joined by Captain Al of 'Royal Jet', an A320/321 skipper. We talk at length about the evacuations and Just Culture following the firing of an Allegiant Air captain, we also discuss appropriate use of autopilot, Heathrow's third runway and much much more. Of course, as usual we have some feedback in the Squawkbox. Andrew has a question regarding te use of undercarriage. Mattyfab has an audio s...
Dec 21, 2015•2 hr 15 min
Thanks for downloading Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. This is a podcast all about aviation and being a pilot. In this episode we're taking a look at 'Just Culture' as well as well as the usual flying related idle chit chat and gossip. Don't forget, if you'd like to donate to my London Marathon 2016 appeal then please click this link. You can send your thoughts and questions to the squawkbox hotline feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening, Fly safe Pip...
Dec 09, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Thanks for downloading and listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're looking at aeroplane upset and recovery in Topic of the week. Plenty of great squawks in Squawkbox and some info on Pip's 2016 London Marathon appeal. A huge thank you to all of those who have already donated. If YOU would like to donate please either go to the website where you'll find more information or the direct link to the donations page is here In squawk box this episode we have : Luiz C...
Nov 06, 2015•2 hr 3 min
Hi all. Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast. Here's another tour diary recorded at Paris CDG. This time we have some technical niggles with the aeroplane, rubbish hotels, crazy Italians, marathon running and more. Enjoy. Please consider donating to my London Marathon charity run by visiting my donations page here .....I'll be very grateful. Thank you. Fly safe, Pip...
Oct 22, 2015•22 min
Hi everyone I’m very excited to have secured a charity runners entry in the 2016 London Marathon. This will be a huge challenge for me to train, prepare and then run the 26.2 miles (42km) through London on 24th April 2016. I am running on behalf of the Huntingdons Disease Association and am aiming to raise at least £2000 (approx $3000). Every single penny, pound, cent, dollar, yen, shilling, euro and buck raised will go to the HDA charity, whose aim is to aid those affected and to develop treatm...
Oct 16, 2015•4 min
My latest diary recorded in historic Edinburgh. I talk a little about what I've been up to, silly cockpit games, stress relief, losing things in hotel and more. Enjoy, Pip
Oct 13, 2015•20 min
Hello listener Thank you for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flightdeck with Pilot Pip. I hope you enjoy this latest episode. Today we're taking a look at Density Altitude in Topic of the Week. There's lots of good squawks in Squawkbox as well as other aviation related banter. Squawkbox : Ryan Lloyd has a question on Flap Over-ride/EGPWS Mirko Novakovic says hi from an ATO Erica Siwo also says hi Captain Al has some thoughts on the pilot life and sends a neat article on ch...
Sep 30, 2015•1 hr 55 min
Hello Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast. This is a very special episode, recorded live from the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, UK on 18/19 July 2015. I teamed up with Carlos and Matt from the Plane Talking UK Podcast to record interviews with some of the pilots and aircrew from many of the aircraft on display at the airshow. If you'd like to see some of the photos from the airshow then please go to the Plane Safety Podcast facebook page . Don't forget to fol...
Aug 25, 2015•2 hr 2 min
Another audio diary from my latest tour, recorded from the island of Ibiza. In this installment I talk about wet runways in Ireland, Chinese people singing, drunk taxi hijackers and much more....... Enjoy
Aug 07, 2015•25 min
Thanks for downloading Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flightdeck with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're taking a look at SEP equipment in Topic of the week, we have plenty of great squawks and listener feedback in Squawkbox and of course the usual aviation safety related chat and news. Squawkbox Tony Ingari in Somalia has a question regarding cockpit practices. James Plumridge has a Piper Cub. Derek Rowan has a question regarding flying in IMC. Matt Fabricius has a question on his upcomin...
Aug 02, 2015•1 hr 48 min
