Manufacturer Repair Failure Causes Air Crash – Episode 123
Covering the “sister” accident to the flight crash discussed in Episode 122, John, Greg and Todd focus on the role played by manufacturers in aviation safety and maintenance. The NTSB findings place t...
6 Jul 202240min
Prop Design Causes Air Crash – Episode 122
A close look at the crash of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311. This 1991 accident brings focus to the importance of thorough and methodical inspection and maintenance beginning in the factory. ...
29 Jun 202223min
Air Crash Not an Accident Episode 121
Some air crashes are not really accidents. Todd and John characterize the focus of this week’s episode an event where a perfectly good airplane was destroyed. “Some pilots have more money than brains,...
22 Jun 202226min
Aviation Safety with the Flight Safety Foundatio
Episode 120 The efforts of the Flight Safety Foundation take center stage. Special guest is Jim Burin, former technical director at the Foundation and chairman of the award committee for the Laura Tab...
15 Jun 202230min
FAA Takes Right Action Against Pilots in Recent Stunts
Episode 119 The Flight Safety Detectives take on two recent events where pilot stunts led the FAA to revoke their pilot certificates. Pilots are counted on for solid decision making and judgement. The...
1 Jun 202236min
Celebrating Charlie Taylor and Aviation Maintenance Today
Episode 118 Charlie Taylor (1868 – 1956) was an American inventor, mechanic and machinist. John, Greg and Todd talk about the impacts of Taylor’s work in the earliest days of aviation. Taylor built th...
24 Mai 202231min
Aircraft Maintenance Highs and Lows
Episode 117 This episode kicks off with a recap of the 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition. John applauds the talents of the more than 350 participants. More than 800 people attended the event! Tea...
11 Mai 202244min
How to Polish Rusty Pilot Skills
Episode 116 Todd Curtis has decided to return to the cockpit after decades and he’s sharing his experience. Whether you are new to aviation or are rusty after a brief or long time away from flying, th...
4 Mai 202239min
