APG 021 – Detained or Détente?
Rand Paul vs. TSA, accidental activation of warning announcement, A380 rib foot cracking, "flight-mares," listener feedback, and more! Read More »
APG 020 – Does Size Matter? (hotel rooms, that is!)
We discuss two high-profile fuel starvation incidents, more reasons to keep your seat belts fastened, hotel rooms, record-setting level of safety achieved in 2011, listener feedback, and much more! Read More »
APG 019 – Fatigued
Deck the Halls with new pilot rest rules, electronics, electronics, electronics, near mid-air collision in MIA, listener feedback, and more! Read More »
CP 42 – Christmas Season has Just Started!
Recorded on the second day of Christmas, the Feast of St. Stephen, Martyr, Boxing Day, and my birthday! Just catching up on stuff in my life, answering a question... Read More »
APG 018 – Merry Christmas!
FAA Chief resigns, Alec Baldwin kicked off jet, AF 447 update, and listener feedback. Read More »
APG 017 – Spinning
Fuel starvation crash, Indonesian bugs, inflight porn, exploding cell phone, spins, and more! Read More »
APG 016 – Bathroom Terror
This is the Captain speaking... Help! Let me out of this bathroom! Yes, we discuss the embarrassing moments aboard the Chautauqua Airlines Flight when the captain was stuck inside... Read More »
APG 015 – Nice Landing, but…
LOT 767 gear up landing: great landing, good judgement? The Jet Blue Blues? More aviation news, and your feedback. Read More »
CP 41 – Alleged Violation
In this episode, I talk about my first-ever "alleged violation." Tune in to see if I'm "up the creek without a paddle!" Read More »
APG 014 – Icing Hazards
In this episode, we discuss a couple of incidents involving airframe and prop icing. Feedback from Sean, Lyle, Si, Erik, Bryan, and Micky. Read More »
APG 013 – He’s Back!
Nope. I did not fall off of the radar screen! We have some catching up to do! Read More »
APG 004 / CP 39 – PED Nonsense
Do Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) really affect aircraft communications and navigation systems? Capt. Jeff is not convinced. Read More »
CP 38 – Tip ‘o theTail
AF A380 versus ComAir CRJ700: The big guy usually wins. Who's fault was it? I'll give you MY opinion, plus, we'll talk about runway excursions (whee!), primary instrument failures,... Read More »
CP 37 – Asleep on the Job
Southwest Airlines rapid d, sleepy controllers, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Read More »
CP 36 – Dumpin’ Fuel
More on the iPad/Jeppesen integration, a discussion on fuel dumping, some tips on keeping your travel germ-free, and more! Read More »
CP 35 – Jepps
Let's take a look into the pilot's "brain bag." What exactly are Jepps? Five things you can do to take the anxiety out of turbulence. Stupid pilot tricks, feedback,... Read More »
CP 34 – Instrument Landing System (ILS)
Low visibility approaches, San Antonio ice rink, feedback and more! Read More »
CP 33 – Shake ‘n Shake
Is turbulence dangerous? We talk about turbulence, ice storms, the Immaculate Conception, and the Church calendar, and more! Read More »
CP 32 – Like Flying a Bike
Back in the saddle, and yes, it is just like flying, er, um, riding a bike! Engine failures, taxiway confusion, pilot incapacitation, runway excursions, 13 Things Your Flight Attendant... Read More »
CP 31 – Let it Snow!
Snow on runways and taxiways- does it present a hazard? How do airplanes fly? Does inflight WiFi affect the safety of flight? Air France Flight 447 and Quantas... Read More »
CP #30 – Full-Body Scanner Controversy
Thanksgiving Holiday travel is heating up, full-body scanning/full-contact pat downs, feedback from Lisa, Jeff, Nick, Tina, and Chris, and much more! Read More »
CP #29 – Curmudgeon?
Am I turning into a curmudgeon? Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Holiday travel tips, "line up and wait," feedback and more! Read More »