Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes & being pilot. In this episode we are looking at some news stories including a Global 6000 runway over-run at Liverpool airport, a very near miss with a drone at Luton airport and the potential benefits of Constant Descent & Climb operations. We're also talking about some of our recent experiences at work including grumpy tower controllers. In the feedback ; Theo wou...
Dec 28, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Hi 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 discussing the practice of Fuel Tankering and asking the question, 'Is this practice appropriate in todays environmentally conscience world'. This episode was prompted by a BBC News article and a study published by Eurocontrol looking at the the effects of fuel tankering (click on the links to read them). In the...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This is a short diary catch up episode with Pip. A full episode with both of us is on the way shortly. To contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com
Nov 23, 2019•29 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This is an aviation podcast in which we talk about our jobs as professional pilots, aviations news, accidents, incidents and events. In this news-beat episode we are talking about new anti drone technology, aviation environmental protests, pilots getting in to trouble for flight deck photography and the global pilot shortage. We also have a few items of listener feedback. If you have a question or would like to contact...
Oct 28, 2019•53 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, being a pilot and aviation safety. On 23rd August 2000, Gulf Air flight 72 crashed into the waters off Bahrain Airport killing everyone on board. There were many casual factors attributed to the crash and in this episode we are talking about one of them in particular ; Somatogrphic illusions. If you have any questions or thoughts or would like to share a story then you can email us at ...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 37 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. This is an aviation podcast produced by commercial pilots about flying, aviation and being a pilot. In this episode we are discussing some recent news stories and events including an off duty pilot who flew the plane on his holiday, a loss of separation at San Francisco and the Miracle on the Cornfield. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website contact page or email feedback@planesafetypodcas...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. We both recently attended EAA Airventure Oshkosh and in this episode we're telling you all about it. We'll be talking about some of the aircraft and manufactures we visited, displays we saw and all the great folk we met. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website contact page or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can also find us on Tw...
Aug 18, 2019•2 hr 11 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. In this episode we are catching up with your feedback and questions in the Squawkbox and of course all the usual banter. In the Squawkbox : We have some amusing messages from Captain Nick Anderson, invites to go visit Southend, questions on ditching equipment and procedures, information on airport run fear of flying courses and more. If you've enjoyed this podcast ...
Jul 20, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast by professional pilots about our lives in the air flying aeroplanes. In this episode we are joined by self confessed nervous flyer Matt Smith from PTUK. Together we have an in depth discussion about 'aerophobia' or fear of flying. The audio clips included were taken from the Channel 4 documentary 'Fear of Flying - Caught on camera' If you suffer from aerophobia please visit www.flightfearsolutions....
May 30, 2019•2 hr 19 min
Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This episode is a video podcast and is best viewed on YouTube (click here) In this episode we are talking to NATS about their new digital tower project at London Heathrow airport. You can also see further footage on episode 259 & 260 of the Plane Talking UK Podcast. Special thanks to Paul Beauchamp, Hannah Heggarty and Andy Taylor at NATS and also to Nevil Bounds. If you would like to contact the show please vis...
Apr 13, 2019•32 min
Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. We are also joined by a very 'curmudgeonly' special guest host. In this episode we are catching up with all your feedback from the Squawkbox. In the Squawkbox : Many of you were kind enough to write in and tell us how much you enjoyed the 'How we got here' series. So many thanks to Michael D, Richard R, Ned S, Handsome Jeff & Derek S Chris T has some thoughts on pilot salaries, sick pay & benefits Tim from 'Do...
Mar 06, 2019•2 hr 28 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we conclude the story of our journey towards becoming professional pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Special thanks to our Maine Man Micah (again) for 'the gravitas'. See you next time and fly safe. Pip & Al...
Jan 17, 2019•2 hr 33 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we continue to tell the story of our journey towards becoming professional pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Special thanks to our Maine Man Micah for 'the gravitas'. See you next time and fly safe. Pip & Al...
Dec 01, 2018•1 hr 59 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we are catching up with recent trips and tours and telling our stories of how we became pilots. Since we rambled on for so long this has turned in to a two part episode. If you would like to contact us please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or click here You can find out more at www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening....
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 50 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. This episode comes from the great city of Chicago and I'm joined as usual by Capt Al and special guest host Dr Steph. We're talking about mostly about my recent simulator recurrent, a little about more about threat & error, anti icing and lots more. As we mention in the show, please check out the BBC Radio comedy Cabin Pressure by John Finnimore....one of the finest comedies ev...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip ; an aviation podcast about flying and our lives as professional pilots. In this episode I'm discussing Threat & Error Management in airline operations. Here are some of the resources and articles discussed on the podcast. https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Threat_and_Error_Management_(TEM) https://www.aerosociety.com/news/briefing-better/ If you would like to contact us please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or click here...
Sep 16, 2018•43 min
Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al. In this episode we are taking a look through the Sqwjukbox and answering your flying feedback. We also have a short discussion about duty period extensions as well as the usual banter. Squawkbox Falco has some answers about helicopter operations. Pras has some questions about CRM resources Not Creepy Micah has a question about take off decision making Pras has another question about Airbus ops David West has a qu...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 54 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by regular co-host Capt Al and guest host Capt Nick Anderson. We're having an in depth discussion about missed approaches and go-arounds. In the feedback we have questions from listeners regarding helicopters, unmanned ATC towers, aero-toxic syndrome & stable approaches. If you would like to contact the show then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can...
May 16, 2018•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 51
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this diary episode I'll fill you in on my recent trip to NYC and my first sim recurrent in Columbus on the mighty Embraer 505 Lemon. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. To contact the show or send feedback please e-mail feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening....
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by regular co-host Capt Al, fresh from completing line training at his new airline. In this episode we are taking a look at an incident involving a Hawker 800 in eastern Russia and discussing the implications of incorrect altimeter settings. In the Squawkbox ; 1. Jeff Delmege has some comments on episode 49 2. Heath Gleason's War & Peace of feedback includes comments on RNP & RNAV approaches, ...
Feb 20, 2018•2 hr 18 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're talking a look at my first few flights on the Embraer 505/Phenom 300 and progress through initial line training. I'll be talking about some of the cool new gizmos, gadgets and systems on the new jet and some of the places I've been to so far during line training. If you'd like to contact the show then please visit the feedback page or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Fly safe, Pip...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. Joining us again for this episode is regular co-host, Capt Al. We are taking a look at accident that occurred at Huston Hobby airport involving a light aircraft and how interaction with ATC played a role in the event. The ATC audio recording can be found here (WARNING, the end of the video has CCTV footage of the crash itself). In the Squawkbox : Ralph Walker has a question about passenger announcements Richard Nash has questions re...
Dec 17, 2017•2 hr 16 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by regular co-host, Captain Al. We catch up on our latest news as we change airlines and aircraft.... plenty to talk about. And we're answering (belatedly !!) all your Squawkbox feedback questions, including discussions on rostering, drunk passengers, performance, RNAV and more. If you want to contact the show then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks fo...
Nov 21, 2017•2 hr 6 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're saying a fond farewell to the Hawker 800 and taking a trip down memory lane as I recount some stories from the last 8 years on this great aeroplane. If you would like to contact the show you can use the contact page on www.planesafetypodcast.com or you can email direct at feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can find me on Twitter @psafetypodcast or on Facebook. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show....
Oct 22, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're talking about Performance Based Navigation, RNP & RNAV. If you'd like to donate to my London Marathon Walk appeal, raising money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance then please click here If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can also find us on Twitter @psafetypodcast and on Facebook. Thanks for listening....
Sep 12, 2017•53 min
Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. This is a special appeal for help in raising funds for a great charity. On September 23rd 2017 I and a group of friends and family are taking part in the London Marathon Walk. We are commemorating our friend Dave who sadly died last year and raising money in his name for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Charity. If you would like to help support me and donate to a great cause then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com and click ...
Aug 31, 2017•7 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip In this episode we are joined by regular guest Captain Al. We talk about A-CDM, the finer aspects of aviation sunglasses, Air Canada at SFO, feedback and much more. We also have a special segment dedicated to next months total solar eclipse in the USA. Feedback and links Total solar eclipse interactive map Free Stellarium software Eclipse Mega Movie project Ruben has a question on EASA CS-23 performance. The source document is here. ...
Jul 26, 2017•2 hr 5 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we take a look at some recent aviation news items, Global 6000 wingtip strikes, tales of pudding eating and the story of Lt Col Stanislav Petrov, the Man who Saved the World, In the Squawkbox : Our Maine Man Micah says hi. Barbara Parish has sent photos from the Farnborough 2016 meet up. Ray Williams has some thoughts on the British Midland Argonaut crash 50 years ago this month Richard Nash has a question of magneti...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 31 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we are definitely not at Wings Over Pittsburg meet up with the rest of the aviation podcasting community. Instead we are talking about my visit to the Farnborough tower, PAR approaches and taking a dip into the Squawkbox. Squawkbox Richard Nash says hi and has some thoughts on my missed flight. Jacob Schumann from Vienna has a question on fatigue management. Capt Oli says hi. Tony Arungah has a suggestion for future ...
May 12, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the flight deck with Pilot Pip. In this episode we are talking with London Heathrow Tower controller Adam Spink as he shows us around LHR tower. We also have a bit of aviation history in the 60 second aeroplane segment. Squawkbox Andre Podszus from Hamburg says hi Tony in DRC drops us a line Michael C suggests a possible Eclipse USA meet up. Audio feedback from Sjoert and Masha from the Netherlands meet up. Adam Spink has a question a...
Apr 15, 2017•1 hr 32 min
