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 some questions on minimum safe altitudes   If you would like to contact us with a story, question or thought then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Enjoy the pod.  

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.

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

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 difference in response to a Pan vs Mayday. Capt William Price says hi Richard Nash has some questions re garding use of autopilot and also CPDLC. The Old Curmudgon fires some shots our way regarding FOD. Richard Adams has a request for the Welsh speaking crew members Dr Pras sends a video about electric nose wheel motors https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/30/commercial-pilots-were-you-made-redundant-during-the-pandemic?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Tony from France has some comments about Russia switching the QNH and feet. Captain Virtual sends us an amusing ATIS recording. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to contact us then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website Ciao for now.

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.

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. 

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 Spink missing audio feedback from last episode regarding RNP approach design 3. More audio from Adam Spink !! 4.Our friend Brian Coleman has some info on Pip's next jet (hopefully) 5. Jacob Darlington Brown has some thoughts on Mayday vs Pan Pan 6. Our Maine Man Micah has some info and questions on the recent United 777 engine failure 7. Charlie W also has some info on the United 777 8. Diarmuid shares some info about his airline in Dublin, Ireland 9.Slav from Detroit says hello 10. Brian Geller has a question on single pilot ops on jet aircraft. 11. JDB has a story about a recent birdstrike in Sydney 12. THE Dan Morrell says hi and shares some info on a recent incident at Birmingham airport We hope you enjoy listening to the show. If you would like to contact us or share feedback please email feedback@planesafetypodcast or visit the website  Please also leave a review on iTunes, we'd really appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

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 you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or click here You can show your appreciation (or any other emotion we invoke) by leaving a review on iTunes Thanks for listening.

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

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.

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.

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/status/1317948341544800258?s=21 3. Sean Doyle replaces Alex Cruz as CEO of BA . https://mediacentre.britishairways.com/news/19102020/sean-doyle-calls-for-the-urgent-introduction-of-pre-departure-testing-to-get-people-flying-again-in-his-first-speech-as-british-airways-new-ceo?ref=Home 4. US passenger figures finally top 1m Daily US Passengers Surpass 1 Million For First Time Since March https://simpleflying.com/us-million-daily-passengers/ 5. Wizz air low pass https://youtu.be/DbhvdYmzXKY 6. Catalina stranded in Loch Ness https://www.gofundme.com/f/misspickup 7. Flybe to be resurrected? https://www.aviation24.be/defunct-airlines/flybe/flybe-to-be-saved-from-bankruptcy-after-it-is-bought-out-by-a-cyrus-capital-affiliate/   Getting to know us Coffee fund. Please send us beer, chocolates, Apple Watch and other gifts ! Feedback.  Jim Howard has some thoughts and questions on EGBB (Birmingham) arrivals. Old Codger Capt Nick shares some thoughts on military colour codes. David Corston says hi. Capt Al's Parable. Thanks for listening. If you would like to get in touch then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit https://www.planesafetypodcast.com/send-me-feedback/

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.

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 Brown says hello Bill Price from LA drops us a line   If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website Why not leave a review on iTunes ? Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip & Al

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 !  

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 incident here. In other feedback : Nigel has a comment on our Lost over the Pacific vid-cast. Jez has a question about re-routing during flight. If you would like to send feedback please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening. Fly safe.

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

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 examples  : Thanks Brian ! Dr Pras sent us this article from the Newyorker telling the amazing story of Lawn Chair Larry. Very much worth a read ! https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1998/06/01/the-man-in-the-flying-lawn-chair Stefan has some questions about Cabin Pressurisation and includes a link to this story https://www.aviationpros.com/home/news/10401947/american-airlines-flight-attendants-death-result-of-pilot-error William from LA says hi and shares some details about his flying career. Chris Marsh says hi and reminds us that the fantastic radio sitcom Cabin Pressure is being rebroadcast on Sunday evenings on BBC Radio4 (hint, search Apple podcasts for Cumberbins Treasure). Essential listening. Chris from Big Jet Airways says hi. If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the Squawkbox Thanks for listening.  

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  

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 where to go. In this video podcast we'll be examining the techniques used in locating the Cessna. The You Tube video podcast can be viewed here. https://youtu.be/ht8PQlgj7_U If you have enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. If you would like to contact the show with a question, a story of your own or just to say hi then please email feeedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the Squawkbox Thanks for listening (and watching). Take care and fly safe. Pip & Al

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 pandemic. The document can be found here In the Squawkbox we have messages from : A former F16 pilot in Prague Hernan in Argentina says hi Magnus says hi and includes a video of a lovely Hawker conducting a rough field (very rough !) take off. https://www.reddit.com/r/aviation/comments/f03pbg/lead_balls_an_air_plane_used_by_drug_smugglers_is/ Dr Pras says hi. John has a episode discussion suggestion Tony asks for advice on being a good captain. If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit our website If you've enjoyed this episode then why not leave a review on iTunes ? Thanks for listening. Fly safe !  

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 here Every penny raised goes to the charity Sense To contact the show please e-mail feedback@planesafetypodcast or visit the Squawkbox page on the website Thanks for listening.

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 Phenom 100 icing incident is here Don't forget, if you would like to donate to my London Marathon 2020 Charity fundraising then please click the link or directly here If you would like to contact us or send feedback then please click here to visit the Squawkbox. Enjoy the podcast.  

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 visit the Squawkbox page on the website Thanks for listening.  

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 your support, we were able to raise nearly £4000. I was totally blown away by your generosity and kindness. Now, I’m asking for you help again. I’m delighted to be running the 2020 London Marathon on behalf of a very worthwhile charity called Sense. Sense is a UK charity supporting people with complex disabilities, helping them communicate and experience the world. They provide a wide range of support for those with complex disabilities from helping access to education, providing families with specialised equipment such as interactive sound and light spaces, supporting affected youngsters in to adulthood and even just arranging days out in the allowing people to enjoy the world around them. Sense is wonderful charity doing great work in the community and I’d like to raise as much money for them as possible.  But, I need YOUR help. So, PLEASE consider making a donation to my London Marathon 2020 charity appeal. Every penny, every dollar, euro, yen, ruble and swiss franc will go to charity. 4 years on from my first and only marathon, I’m a little older, a little less fit, my knees hurt and I’m certainly a little rounder across the middle. This is still a huge challenge for me and knowing that your support is helping such a worthwhile cause is a great motivator for me. The costs of producing the podcast are pretty minimal really, aside from occasionally refilling Capt Al’s food trough with chicken nuggets, it doesn’t take too much in the way of resources to put out each episode. So if you have enjoyed the Plane Safety Podcast these last 6 years then you could show your appreciation by giving a little money (or maybe a lot of money) to my charity fund raising efforts. By doing so, not only will you get a warm fuzzy feeling deep inside knowing that you’ve helped make someones life a little better, you will also get a special mention on the podcast, and by way of thanks Al and I plus special guess will be recording a special private episode just for those of who who donate.  If you would like to contribute then please do so by visiting my donations page by either clicking on the link in the podcast show notes or by visiting www.planesafetypodcast.com and going to the London Marathon 2020 page and there you’ll find links. You can pay with debit or credit card and remember if you are a UK tax payer then be sure to tick the dos to receive 50% extra gift aid. I’ll also be regularly posting updates on Facebook and Twitter. So, let me thank you all in advance for your generosity. It really means a lot to me. Thanks for listening. Pip

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 would like to know how to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify (answer ; we don't know) Roger says hi and shares some of his aviation story Richard Nash is looking for a job Glen Towler says hi in some audio feedback Adam Spink has some thoughts on fuel tinkering.   If you would like to contact the show the please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website Enjoy the show. Pip & Al

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 Squawkbox Pras shares his horn with us and Thomas has some questions about family and domestic lives of pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website  If you have enjoyed this podcast then it would be great if you could leave a review on iTunes, Thanks for listening, Pip & Al.

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 

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 the show please visit the website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com If you've enjoyed listening then please consider leaving a review on iTunes.

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 feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or from the website www.planesafetypodcast.com To help promote the show please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening, Pip & Al

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@planesafetypodcast.com You can also find us on Twitter @psafetypodcast Thanks for listening.

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 Twitter @psafetypodcast Thanks for listening.

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 then please leave a review on iTunes.  If you'd like to contact the show then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

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.co.uk If you would like to contact us to share a story or ask a question then please click here or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Please also consider leaving a review on iTunes Thanks for listening.  

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 visit the Plane Safety website or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening (and watching !) Pip & Al

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 'Down-under' sent a link to the Pitot Cover incident in Brisbane You can see it here. Oliver from Switzerland has some question about Threat & Error Management 'THE' Nevil has an episode suggestion Mr Annoynous is seeking some career advice James P has some questions on De-Icing. John H offers a helping hand on understanding RNAV/RNP terminology.   If you have enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. If you have a question, story or something you'd like to share then you can contact us by emailing feedback@planesafetypodcast.com , by visiting the Squawkbox or through Twitter @psafetypodcast Thanks for listening. Pip & Al

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

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

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.

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 ever written. Available on iTunes, Audible.com and other places too.  We'd love to hear from you so if you have any aviation stories or questions then please get in touch via the website or email feedback@planesafetypocast.com Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip

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 You can also follow us on Twitter @psafetypodcast If you enjoy the podcast please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening.     

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 question regarding approach speeds Tim has a link to an article regarding the crash of a Phenom 300 in the UK https://edge-ssp.aemmobile.adobe.com/ssp?entityRef=%2Fpublication%2Fb0db6500-3730-4226-a55f-7a24fbe845c6%2Farticle%2FBaddayatBlackbushe&viewRef=%2Fpublication%2Fb0db6500-3730-4226-a55f-7a24fbe845c6%2Fview%2FCollectionJune2018&channel=CopyToPasteboard   If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

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 find us on Twitter @psafetypodcast We hope you enjoy listening. If you do, perhaps consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Thanks for downloading. 

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.    

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, Embraer icing systems and a recommendation for luggage works suitcases. 3. Jim Howard says hi 4. Hamish also says hi. 5. Felipe tells of his recent wake turbulence encounter. 6. Jacob Darlington Brown tells us about his career progression onto the Saab 340 (awesome). 7. Ralph Walker has a question about food service at Safejets 8. Richard Nash has some questions on fuel planning.   If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com   Intro & outro music by Geoff Whitehorn. This episodes 'Dibly section' was pinched from the excellent John Finemore's Souvenir Programme.   Thanks for listening.

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

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 regarding becoming a biz jet pilot. The Phenom 300 video we mention can be found here 'A Signature Journey' Jose Orozco says hi from Mexico Tarik has some questions regarding a recent job interview. The book we mention can be found here ; 'Ace the technical pilot interview' We hope you enjoy this podcast. You can contact us at www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com From Pip & Al, we wish you all a Safe and Merry Christmas.

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 for listening. Pip

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.

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.

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 the link to my donations page. I would appreciate all donations large or small. Plane Safety Podcast will be back very soon with some new episode. Until then, fly safe ! Pip

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. I will publish soon a link to donations page for my upcoming London Marathon Walk. The event can be found here. London Marathon Walk 2017. Raising funds for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance service.   Thanks for listening. If you would like to contact the show or send feedback then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the Squawkbox Fly Safe !  

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 magnetic variation Christian has some information on total solar eclipses Ruben has some questions on ATC services in the UK (thanks to Adam Spink for helping me provide an answer).   If you would like to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

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 podcasts Barbara Parish has a cunning plan.   If you've enjoyed listening to the show then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. If you want to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.

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 about night flying. Robert Hoffman says hello and has some suggestions for GA flying in the USA.   If you would like to send in a question, thought or story please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening.  

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

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

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@planesafetypodcast.com You can follow the show on Twitter (@psafetypodcast) and Facebook.  If you enjoy the show then why not leave a review on iTunes ? I'd really appreciate it. Until the next time, take care & fly safe. Pip

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 please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can also find the show on Facebook and Twitter (@psafetypodcast). It would be great too if you could leave a short review on iTunes.   Thanks for listening and fly safe. Pip

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.

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.  In the Squawkbox : FSJoe has some questions on our experiences flying turboprops & some suggestions for future conversations Adam from Heathrow ATC has some great info on MLS and GBAS. Renato has some questions about flight time duty limitations. Aaron says hi from Vermont and has some questions on my gliding progression. Heath Gleason has a question regarding pilot commuting.   If you would like to contact the show then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can follow the show on Twitter (@psafetypodcast) and Facebook.  If you enjoy the show then why not leave a review on iTunes ? I'd really appreciate it. Until the next time, take care & fly safe. Pip

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 CCHR Marianna says hello and has a question relating to an incident I talked about on a previous episode. Tony from South Africa tells us a little of his journey to gaining his license and employment. FSJoe has some great questions regarding turboprop engines and propellers. The MaineMan Micah has some audio feedback regarding carrier operations. Sjoert from the Netherlands has some audio feedback and a question on NDB's and minimum facilities required at an airport.   If you would like to contact the show then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com You can fin the show on Facebook and Twitter (@psafetypodcast). Please consider leaving a review o iTunes. Thanks for listening and fly safe, Pip  

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 !

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 great feedback regarding psychiatric treatment and the German Wings accident. Please have a look at the following links ; Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Folrida USA: Investigating and Exposing Psychiatric Human Rights. Violations. ‘Germanwings Plane Crash Now Linked to Psychiatric Drugs'   Citizens Commission on Human Rights UK.  Psychiatric Drugs and the Link to Senseless Violence   Campaign For Truth In Medicine. www.campaignfortruth.com   'The Mind Game’, book by Phillip Day   Poisoned at work, misdiagnosed, drugged and his assets stripped from him- The true story of pilot Len Lawrence   Capt Nick has some audio feedback with thoughts on medical confidentiality . Sean Taylor has an audio clip example of poor radio technique   If you want to  contact the show you can do so by visiting the website www.planesafetypodcast.com or by emailing feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening. Intro and outro music by Geoff Whitehorn.  

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 adventures in Russia. He provides a link to Jeppesen Airway manual ; Jepps Jenny Parkinson has a question regarding METARs. An example of a full METAR/TAF decode can be found here ; METAR/TAF   End of episode skit shamelessly taken from John Finnimore's Souvenir Programme.  If you want to contact the show please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or visit the website www.planesafetypodcast.com  You can find the show on Facebook and Twitter (@psafetypodcast)   Thanks for listening and fly safe, Pip

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

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 Sim ride video If you have any questions or thoughts you can contact the show at feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Fly safe, Pip

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 Renato has some thoughts on fuel leaks Nicolaus provides some information on the Allegiant Air evacuation discussed in episode 21. The short NTSB report is here Luis has some questions on Gibraltar. And finally Jacob in Australia has a question about license conversion and finding a job in the UK. The job website ppjn.com is a useful tool as is the CAA publication LASORS. If you have any thoughts or questions you'd like to share, please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com, visit www.planesafetypodcast.com or find me on Facebook & Twitter (@psafetypodcast) Enjoy the show. And don't forget, I'd love it if you could leave a review of the podcast on iTunes  Fly safe, Pip  

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 Marathon and listen to a lot of heavy breathing ! Enjoy................

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 listening. Squawkbox : Capt Nick has some thoughts on LOC approaches and SOP. Antoine tells us a little about his approach to finding a job. Ben Todd tells about about his trip in a RV9 Jez has a question about autoland Nevil Bounds has some audio feedback regarding passports.   Rowland White ; Into the Black can be found here (I can highly recommended this authors work) Intro/outro music ; 'Beef or Mutton' by Geoff Whitehorn

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 !

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

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 Pete Stroud says hi and has a question regarding circling approaches at Calvi, Corsica (LFKC). You can see the approach charts for Calvi LFKC charts. Tony Damiano has some comment on the QF32 evacuation. Joe also has some thoughts on the QF32 incident. Here's a link to the video Joe recommends : QF32 Nevil Bounds sent a link to an incident at London Luton airport (EGGW) involving an A320 departing from an intersection with the wrong thrust setting. You can read the story here : EGGW Ben sent a squawk to tell us about his great day at at the Virtual Jet simulator in Exeter   If you would like to contact the show then please email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com If you would like to donate to my London Marathon appeal then please click here Thanks for listening and fly safe, Pip

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 hope you enjoy the show.

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 (@psafetypodcast) and on Facebook.   I hope you enjoy the show.

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 squawk regarding sterile cockpit/ Sjoert Bakker has a question about scheduling.   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, twitter (@psafetypodcast) and on Facebook. I hope you enjoy the show. Merry Christmas one and all. Pip

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

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 Cesar Dias from Brazil has some thoughts on intersection take offs and a question on differences in aviation protocol in different countries. Captain Al has sent some audio feedback with his thoughts on intersection departures. Chris Marsh says hi and asks about the Farnborough 2016 APG meet up. You can check out Chris' professional photography business here James Chen in Toronto has a question regarding Angle of Attack gauges. Edward Steinfeld from New England, USA says hi Matt Fabricus has an audio report on his recent PPL check ride.....he passed ! Well done Matt. If you would like to contact the show please either go to the Squawkbox page on the website, www.planesafetypodcast.com or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Thanks for listening, Fly Safe !

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  

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 treatments and ultimately find a cure. Whilst this is a UK based charity, their work and research helps people all over the world. I am asking for YOUR help in raising as much as possible. Every donation will help inspire and motivate me. In return for your kind donation you will get personal recognition and thanks on the podcast PLUS I am planning to produce a special Plane Safety Podcast episode recorded live from the marathon just for you ! So, if you can afford to, please consider donating to this very worthy cause….. every penny counts. Please follow the link below which will take you to my donations site, managed by Virgin Money. Donations page  or the full address is : http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=pilot-pip-SAVMLMBONDS3332016-2365 You can also visit www.planesafetypodcast.com to find more details. Many thanks, Pip

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

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 checklists which can be found here Sjoert Bakker has some thoughts and questions on runway 36L at Amsterdam, VOR's and missed approaches. James Plumridge has a question on visual approaches at large airports Jim Howard say howdy from Texas and has a question on TCAS. Here and here are a few pictures of airborne weather radar returns so you have an idea of what I'm talking about towards the beginning of the show.   If you'd like to contact the show then please visit www.planesafetypodcast.com and use the Squawkbox/feedback page or email feedback@planesafetypodcast.com We’re also on Twitter @psafetypodcast and Facebook where you’ll find lots more content. Please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening. Fly safe ! Pip

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 follow me on twitter @psafetypodcast or if you're feeling generous you can leave a review on iTunes This is a time index list of all the interviews on this episode (though there is much more content than just the interviews). 8.35 Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) P1 Kawasaki, Commander Osawa 12.38 USAF P8 Poseidon, Lt Cmd Patrick Mitchell 18.44 RAF A330 Voyager, Flt Lt Jase Ore 27.15 British Airways Airbus 318, Captain Tony Payne 35.05 Chat with listener Matty Fab 41.30 RAF E3 Sentry AWACS, Sqn Ldr Kev Simpson 50.46 USAF CV-22 Osprey, Cpt Tony Belviso 1.04.23 US Army AH-64 Apache. Lt Hall 1.12.22 Royal Navy Sea King, Lt James Wallis 1.23.37 Royal Netherlands Air Force KDC-10, Major Andy Van Elfon 1.33.30 Royal Navy Merlin MKII, Lt Richard Knight 1.44.13 RAF A400M, Sqn Ldr Phil Cavey    Enjoy the podcast. I'll be back soon with another episode of the Plane Safety Podcast. If you like to contact the show then please go to www.planesafetypodcast.com or e-mail feedback@planesafetypodcast.com Fly safe, Pip  

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 

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 upcoming PPL cross country flight.  Milad in Libya asks a question about part time flying. Heath Gleason in the USA has a TotW suggestion - Density Altitude.  David Hogan also has a TotW suggestion and some questions - Turbulence.   If you would like to contact the show, ask a question or share an opinion then please either email feedback@planesafetypodcast@gmail.com or use the feedback page on the website www.planesafetypodcast.com. We're also on Twitter @psafetypodcast and Facebook where you'll find lots more content. Please consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Thanks for listening. Fly safe ! Pip

Hi all Here's another audio diary from a recent tour. This time I'm on recurrent sim training and I chat a little about some of the issues I face and give a run down of exactly what's involved. Enjoy. 

I recently purchased a handheld audio recorder for recording interviews on the go. I took it with me on a recent tour to try it out and recorded a short audio diary of some of the things I've been up to on my travels.  Enjoy.

Hey everybody. In this episode I'm talking with my pal and fellow pilot Capt Al, an A321 skipper with a UK airline. We tak about all sorts of things including some of the aeroplanes he has flown, flight deck experience & Just Culture in airlines and other aviation safety matters. As usual we have a little look at some recent news stories, both personal and aviation related !! No Squawkbox in this episode (I'll do it next time.....promise !). If you'd like to send your squawks, questions, thoughts and ideas then the address is feedback@planesafetypodcast.com You can find more info on the show at www.planesafetypodcast.com, facebook and twitter @psafetypodcast Intro & outro music by Geoff Whitehorn Thanks for listening. Fly safe ! Pip

Welcome to episode 14 of the Plane Safety Podcast – Safety from the flight deck. This is a shorter episode looking at just a handful of news stories from the past few weeks in aviation….so no Topic of the week or squawkbox and all that jazz.   Aerotoxic syndrome story on the bbc news website Double runway incursion at Okinawa airport in Japan, including video  NTSB Safety Leaflet ‘See and be seen – your life depends on it’  Air France B777 in EGPWS Pull up event near Douala, Cameroon  and a picture of a typical egpws cockpit terrain display  Tourist trapped on dinosaur island after airline collapse    If you would like to contact the show with your squawks, questions, thoughts ideas then please e-mail feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or via the website www.planesafetypodcast.com You can also find us on Facebook and twitter @psafetypodcast It would be great too if you could leave a review of this podcast on iTunes please. Intro & outro music by Geoff Whitehorn Thanks for listening, see you all again next time. Fly safe ! Pip

Hi everyone. Thanks for downloading episode 13 of the Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the Flightdeck. A podacst about aviation, flight safety and being a pilot. In this episode we're taking a look at fatigue ; what it is, what causes it and how it effects pilots and airline operations.    There's also a good number of squawks in squawkbox ; Capt Jeff has some thoughts regarding the Kegworth Air Disaster Tony also has a question following the Kegworth discussion Anthony is thinking about leaving Australia for pastures new Ray Williams has some thoughts on engine failure management using socks ! C5 Crash at Dover AFB www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcj1zereprc Controller Vlad says hello from Moscow Erica Siwo suggests the American Airlines crash of AA1420 as a topic for future discussion Andrew Barber has some thoughts regarding the different types of flying and the MPL (multi pilot license) Adam Knight from the 'Go Flying Australia' podcast says g'day. You can find his great podcast at Go Flying Australia If you have a question or something you'd like to share you can send your squawks to the show at feedback@planesafetypodcast.com or via the 'squawkbox' page on the new website I'm also now on twitter #psafetypodcast and of vourse on Facebook Until the next episode, take care & fly safe ! Pip

I had a little bit of storage left over so I thought Id use it and make a quick round up of some of the latest news stories. Unfortunately I had to compress the file down to quite a low bit rate to make it fit, so the sound quality may not be great Sorry. Anyway, there is a catch up with the latest for the search of MH370. FAA cuts the Indians some slack. Turkish A320 in hard landing incident. http://youtu.be/j9D-X918I8c   http://youtu.be/Sy-UtJG3uLU Aerotoxic syndrome is back in the news And American Airlines has some ipad problems.    Enjoy and fly safe, Pip planesafetypodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of Plane Safety Podcast we look at the Kegworth Air Disaster of 1989.  We have some great Squawks in Squawkbox and the usual scattering of chat, poor comedy and musical tomfoolery.   Intro & outro music by the legendary Geoff Whitehorn.   The AAIB full accident report following the Kegworth crash can be found at https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/4-1990-boeing-737-400-g-obme-8-january-1989   Squawks Mat Guest sent some information on Toncontin airport in Honduras David Abbey says hi and it reminds me of my time travelling the USA Ryan Harper has a great question about runway lengths.   You can send your squawks to planesafetypodcast@gmail.com or via www.planesafetypodcast.com Remember to like the show on Facebook, I leave regular updates and photo competions on the Plane Safety Pocast facebook page. It would also be great if you could leave a review of the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening and fly safe !    

Join me, Pilot Pip, for this special Bonus Easter episode as I talk about some of the great aircraft at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, UK.  No Squawks, no topic of the week, no news, just awesome aircraft from one of Europes biggest aviation musuem.  

In this episode of Plane Safety Podcast we discuss briefly the tragic Germanwings A320 crash last week, in Topic of the Week we're taking a look at braking action and of course your thoughts and questions in Squawkbox. Intro and Outro music by Geoff Whitehorn. Thanks to weird guy on Royal Air Morroc flight for keeping me entertained. Squawks from  : Ryan in Australia, Capt Alun Evans in an A321, Del Harley in Kentucky, Dennis Harris in Texas and Heath Gleason over Montanna in a Cessna 402 (awesome). Many thanks guys for your input. You can send your squawks to planesafetypodcast@gmail.com or via www.planesafetypodcast.com Remember to like the show on Facebook, I leave regular updates and photo competions on the Plane Safety Podcast facebook page. If you're feeling really generous or maybe very bored, I'd love it if you can put a review of the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening and fly safe, Pip 

In this episode we talk about engine failures, I chat to a friend about his time as an F-18 pilot in the Spanish Air Force and of course listener squawks. I've discovered these great new podcasts : The Maiden Flight Podcast www.maidenflightpodcast.com Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase www.bettyinthesky.net Xtended Podcast aviation-xtended.co.uk   Pablo has written and published a book on the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. The book is called Barbarossa 0300 (or Barbaroja 0300) by Pablo Vallecillo. It will be availble soon in hardback in Spanish and English and as an e-book.   Squawkbox Antoine provided feedback with a link to this BEA report  http://www.bea.aero/etudes/thielert.tae125.engines/thielert.tae125.engines.pdf and this video  http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/albertville-crash-d-un-petit-avion-de-tourisme-dans-une-zone-habitee/3256454263001/ Tim sent a link to this video entitled 'Dangerous Landing https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=662561757203045 Thanks also to Heath Gleason and Tim Flood for their squawks.   Enjoy, Pip