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.

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Plane Safety Podcast 83 ; Helicopters on Mars (and much more)

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

PSP 82 ; A last minute podette.

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.

Plane Safety Podcast 81 ; LPC vs 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.

Hydaulics - A Capt Al solo pod

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/

Plane Safety Podcast 80 ; A kind of Airline Pilot Guy Show

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.

Plane Safety Podcast 79

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

Plane Safety Podcast 78 ; Line checks & more...

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 !  

Plane Safety Podcast episode 77 ; Pressurisation (Al's first solo).

Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode 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.

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 76 ; To turn or not to turn.

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

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 75 (ish) ; Diary pod

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.  

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 74 ; The Lockdown continues

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  

Plane Safety Podcast 73 ; Corona catch up

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

Plane Safety Podcast Episode 72 ; Lost over the Pacific

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 !  

Plane Safety Podcast 71 ; The End of the World episode

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.

Plane Safety Podcast 70 ; Al's wind adventures.

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