Bästa Aviation News podcaster (2024)

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357 N881KE R44 Houston Tower Collision: What All Pilots Can Learn + GA News 49:50

10h ago49:50

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Max talks about the tragic crash of a Robinson R44 helicopter (N881KE) in Houston on October 20, 2024, which claimed four lives. The accident occurred during an air tour when the helicopter collided with a radio tower at night. While the immediate cause—the helicopter hitting the tower—is clear, the episode delves into the broader contributing fact…

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#239: Spirit Bankruptcy, TAP Hamsters Chaos, & 3 More Aviation Stories 28:50

5d ago28:50

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In episode 239 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss, Hawaiian Airlines cuts routes Spirit Airlines enters Chapter 11 Delta's new Burger partnership Will Airbus meet its delivery target? Hamsters cause chaos for TAP

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#237: Air Canada Boeing 767s, Air Force One Color Scheme 30:02

7d ago30:02

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This episode was recorded on November 7th. However, due to a technical issue, it did not upload correctly to our podcast platform. In episode 237 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom and Channing discuss, Iberia's 1st Airbus A321XLR flight Air Canada brings 767s out of retirement Air Force One's color scheme Racoon causes chaos in LaGuardia The Boeing…

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356 N73WA Beech Baron Crash at Catalina and the Deadly Effects of Somatogravic Illusion + GA News 49:47

12d ago49:47

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Max talks about discuss the tragic crash of a Beechcraft B55 Baron, N73WA, that departed from Catalina Island in Southern California on October 8th. The flight, taken in dark night conditions, sadly resulted in the loss of all five onboard, including two Certified Flight Instructors and two student pilots. Somatogravic illusion—an effect where acce…

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#238: Southwest Separation Packages, 1st COMAC C929 Customer 21:54

12d ago21:54

21:54

In this slightly shorter episode, Tom and Channing discuss, Southwest Airlines' voluntary separation packages The 1st COMAC C929 customer Denver Airport's virtual golf lounge Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy risk

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355 Envoy 3936 Wrong Runway Landing at O’Hare with Rob Mark & HondaJet Crash in Arizona 58:05

18d ago58:05

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Max talks first about the fatal crash of N57HP, a HondaJet, which crashed earlier this week during takeoff from Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. The aircraft reached 133 knots on the runway, well above the rotation speed of 115 knots, before rejecting its takeoff. Max also talked with Rob Mark about a near-miss incident at Chicago O'Hare involving Envoy F…

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#236: 1st Airbus A321XLR Delivery, JetBlue Sued Over Ice Cream & 3 More Aviation Stories 34:03

26d ago34:03

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In episode 236 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Tom and Channing discuss, Delta Air Lines close calls 1st Airbus A321XLR delivered American Airlines’ new longest route Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus narrowbodies JetBlue sued over an ice cream sandwich

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354 G100UL Unleaded Fuel on Sale Now; 25 Gallons Free for SF Bay Area Pilots 16:48

26d ago16:48

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Max talks with Eric Peterson, Director of Santa Clara County Airports, discussed the landmark arrival of G100UL, an unleaded 100-octane aviation gasoline, at Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, making it the first airport in the U.S. to offer GAMI’s G100UL fuel. Santa Clara County, motivated by studies linking lead exposure to nearby airports, decid…

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#235: Qatar Airways Launches Starlink, American Airlines Cargo Door Incident & 3 More Stories 36:55

1M ago36:55

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In episode 235 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by new co-host Channing Reid to discuss, Qatar Airways launches Starlink American Airlines cargo door incident Tom visits Turkish Airlines A New Zealand Airport's new three-minute hug rule Lufthansa's new first class check-in delay

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353 System Failure Decision Making and Choosing the Best Airport to Land 48:46

1M ago48:46

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Max talks about how to respond to system failures, including those not covered in the POH. The process starts with assessing the severity of the failure—whether it’s a minor inconvenience or a threat to safety. Pilots should determine if they can substitute other instruments or indicators for the failed system and assess if the issue could lead to …

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352 R44 Helicopter Pilot Stories: Delivering Supplies After Hurricane Helene 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Max talks with John Kinard of AeroLuxe Aviation, based in Nashville, which operates a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including R44 and R22 helicopters. Following Hurricane Helene, the company became involved in relief efforts after seeing the devastation in North Carolina. John contacted the Ashville, NC EOC, and was told that help w…

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351 Pilots to the Rescue: Your Stories of Hurricane Helene Relief Missions 40:02

2M ago40:02

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Max talks about the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which resulted in at least 200 deaths, mostly in North Carolina, and brought unprecedented rainfall to the Southeast. Towns like Hendersonville and Spruce Pine received over 20 inches of rain, causing widespread flooding and isolating mountain communities. Relief efforts have been extensiv…

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#234: Southwest Overhaul, Jo's Last Episode & 3 More Aviation Stories 27:54

2M ago27:54

27:54

In episode 234 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo joins Tom for the last time to discuss, Southwest Airlines' overhaul Jo's time at Simple Flying Delta's transatlantic plans Etihad's Airbus A380 to Paris Israel/Lebanon flight cancelations Tom will be back soon (with much better audio than this week) with a new co-host!…

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350 N831AZ SR22 Crash at Provo, UT and Stall/Spin Prevention 33:10

2M ago33:10

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Max discusses the crash of N831AZ, a Cirrus SR22 at Provo, Utah. The aircraft was following a slower light sport aircraft in the traffic pattern for runway 13. The Cirrus pilot was instructed to go around after getting too close to the preceding aircraft. During both traffic patterns, the pilot struggled with airspeed management, flying with a cons…

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#233: Simple Flying Meets Christina Cassotis, CEO Pittsburgh Airport 17:09

2M ago17:09

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Christina Cassotis is CEO of Allegheny County Airport Authority and oversees developments at Pittsburgh International Airport. Like the famous steel city’s own business renaissance, the airport is witnessing record demand growth after moving from a hub operation to supporting what has become a booming O&D market. In this episode, Lead Journalist Jo…

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349 Buying and Flying a Cirrus SR22 from California to Missouri + GA News 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Max talks with Nicholas about his recent experience buying a Cirrus SR22 and flying it from California to Missouri. After Nicholas arrived in San Jose, they drove to Santa Maria, where the plane had been relocated for a pre-purchase inspection. Nicholas discussed how he arranged for a local pilot to ferry the plane to the inspection site and his us…

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#232: 1st Low Cost A321XLR Route, CRJ900 Tail Ripped Off & 3 More Aviation Stories 26:24

2M ago26:24

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In episode 232 of the Simple Flying podcast Tom Boon is joined by Joanna Bailey to discuss, Wizz Air A321XLR Routes Lithium-ion batteries risk CRJ-900 tail ripped off British Airways' weekend meltdown Ural Airbus A320 scrapped

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348 N629AG Malibu Crash at Anderson, IN and Descent Planning + GA News 56:41

3M ago56:41

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In this episode of the Aviation News Talk podcast, Max discusses the crash of N629AG, a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, which occurred on a visual approach to Anderson, Indiana (KAID) on a Friday morning. The aircraft, arriving too high and fast, attempted a go-around but stalled shortly after, killing the pilot and three passengers. The flight had…

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#231: Cathay's A350 Issues, SWISS First Class Too Heavy, & 3 More Aviation Stories 23:46

3M ago23:46

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In episode 231 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom and Jo discuss, Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 issues SAS leaves Star Alliance for SkyTeam SWISS' new first class is too heavy Fishy things at Alaska Airlines Heathrow to welcome to Beluga XL

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#230: New Aussie LCC, 2 Drink Limit At Airports & More Aviation News 26:45

3M ago26:45

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Join Jo and Tom for some of the week's most interesting aviation news! In discussion today, we have: Florida Man tries to check in as luggage Koala Airlines - another airline is trying its luck at low-cost in Australia Flair sells flights for $1 Michael O’Leary wants a two drink limit at airports Lufthansa finds another Sharkskin customer…

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347 How to Legally Mount a Camera to a Plane and Video Tips with Patrick Carter 34:17

3M ago34:17

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Max talks with Patrick Carter of NflightCam about his journey from running an aerobatic flight school to creating specialized camera systems for aviation. His interest in video recording began nearly 20 years ago when he used a basic camera setup to help a student improve his loops. This experience highlighted the value of video for flight instruct…

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346 Tailwheel Flying: The Art and Challenge with Jim Hopp + GA News 42:15

3M ago42:15

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Max talks with CFI Jim Hopp, who shares insights about tailwheel flying. He explains that tailwheel planes offer a more hands-on flying experience, with fewer instruments and a stick for better control. The primary challenge in tailwheel flying is ground handling due to the center of gravity being behind the main gear, which increases the risk of s…

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#229: Canada JetLines Closes, Boeing Latest & 3 More Aviation Stories 25:16

3M ago25:16

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In episode 229 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by Marisa to discuss, Canada JetLines closes Boeing's latest news Finnair's lounge milestone Celebrity airport and airline fails Tom's lost baggage experience

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#228: Voepass ATR-72 Crash, New Airline Gets An Old A310 & More Aviaton News Stories 23:58

3M ago23:58

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Join Jo and Tom to discuss the week's top stories from the world of aviation. On the agenda this week are: Voepass ATR-72 crashes in Brazil Frontier drops the A321XLR Why airlines are cutting China flights El Al makes an order for the Boeing 737 MAX A new airline takes an old A310 into its fleet Thanks for joining us, please do let us know what you…

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345 Cessna 182 Prop Strike: Interview and Analysis using Garmin G3X data and FlySto.net 1:03:38

3M ago1:03:38

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Max interviews listener Jim about a prop strike incident that occurred while landing his Cessna 182. The conversation covers Jim's flying background, the details of the incident, and the lessons learned. Jim, who began flying in 2012, purchased his Cessna 182 in 2022 and upgraded it with a Garmin G3X system. During a return flight from New Mexico, …

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#227: Boeing Vs Airbus At Farnborough, Qatar CEO Interview & Much More 38:58

4M ago38:58

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Today, managing editor Joanna Bailey is joined by Editorial Lead Sumit Singh to take an analytical look at the recent Farnborough Airshow. Jo & Sumit discuss: Boeing Vs Airbus: Who won FIA? Turkish Airlines new business class The importance of the USA to Turkish & Air India Qatar Airways holds onto A380s, drops hints about southern Africa airline i…

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344 Truckee Airport’s Challenges and its FLY SAFE Program for Pilots – with Jeff Menasco + GA News 1:05:49

4M ago1:05:49

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In this episode, Max talks with Jeff Menasco, the Director of Aviation at Truckee Tahoe Airport, who describes the unique challenges and beauty of the airfield. Situated at a high elevation of 5,901 feet, the airport experiences high-density altitudes, often exceeding 9,000 feet, which can surprise pilots unaccustomed to such conditions. The surrou…

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343 ACP398 Stay Safe While Building Flight Time With Max Trescott 53:21

4M ago53:21

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In this replay of episode #398 of the Aviation Careers Podcast, guest Max Trescott discusses strategies for pilots to stay safe while building flight time toward the 1,500-hour requirement for airline positions. Emphasizing the higher risk associated with general aviation compared to commercial airline flying, Trescott highlights key factors such a…

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#226: Farnborough Airshow Recap 26:31

4M ago26:31

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Simple Flying's Tom Boon is joined Pete Syme of Business Insider and Rhys Jones of Head for Points for a look back at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow.

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342 N990PT Cirrus SR22 Fatal Accident at KBHB, Bar Harbor, Maine 34:03

4M ago34:03

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In this episode, Max discusses the recent fatal crash involving of N990PT, a Cirrus SR22, at Bar Harbor Airport in Maine. The aircraft lost control after an IFR approach in low visibility conditions. He emphasizes the importance of proper decision-making, especially in challenging weather. Max also discusses the risks associated with low weather co…

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341 N1089W Bonanza Takeoff Crash at KISP, Long Island MacArthur Airport 20:01

4M ago20:01

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In this special episode of Aviation News Talk, Max discusses a recent fatal crash involving N1089W, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, at MacArthur Airport in Long Island. The aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff, leading the pilot to attempt a 180-degree turn back to the runway, a maneuver often referred to as the "impossible turn." The plane crashed …

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#225: Learnings From American Airlines Battery Fire, Unserved Africa Routes & 3 More Aviation News Stories 25:08

4M ago25:08

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This week Jo welcomes Simple Flying's lead Africa journalist, Tatenda Karuwa, to the podcast. Together, we discuss some of the weeks' hottest topics, including: What we learned from the American Airlines battery fire Some of the top unserved Africa routes Korean Air 777X potential order at Farnborough SAF and sustainability in Africa - how can it w…

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340 Airline Pilot Hiring in 2024 with Career Coach Carl Valeri + GA News 1:05:09

4M ago1:05:09

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Max talks with career coach Carl Valeri about current trends in the aviation industry regarding pilot hiring. Major issues include supply chain problems affecting both Boeing and Airbus, with specific concerns about engine inspections and manufacturing delays. Additionally, the premium leisure travel market is thriving, while low-cost travel faces …

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