FAA Struggles Following 737 Max Issues
Episode 56 The FAA has taken a hit following high-profile crashes of the 737 Max. Investigators and congressional hearings have laid the blame on the FAA aircraft certification process and its too-c...
10 Feb 202145min
Complacency Hitting Aviation Safety from NTSB to the Cockpit
Episode 55 Is complacency seeping into all areas of aviation? From pilots doing casual preflights to the NTSB’s continued refusal to do on-site investigations for most aviation accidents, John and Gre...
3 Feb 202154min
Light Sport Aircraft Safety
Episode 54 Light Sport Aircraft are the focus of this discussion. Changes to FAA rules and regulations now under review could result in a major loosening of safety rules for affected planes. The FAA i...
27 Jan 202155min
Crash Illustrates Shortcomings of NTSB General Aviation Accident Investigations
Episode 53 The NTSB investigation of the tragic 2006 crash of a single-engine Cessna 206 was attributed to pilot error. Although evidence has surfaced that questions that conclusion, the findings have...
20 Jan 20211h 5min
All You Need to Know About Whole Aircraft Rescue Parachute Systems
Episode 52 More than 430 lives have been saved by the BRS Whole Aircraft Rescue Parachute System. John and Greg welcome BRS Managing Director and President Enrique Dillon to get all the details about ...
13 Jan 202157min
Piloting Issues in Business and Charter Aviation
Episode 51 Experienced pilot Bob Jenkins joins Greg and John for this look at piloting challenges in business and charter aviation. COVID-19 is leading to increased interest in these flight options as...
6 Jan 20211h 2min
Piper Wing Spar Corrosion Examined
Guest Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants and former FAA inspector, walks John and Greg through the recent Airworthiness Directive related to PA 28 Series planes. Jason shares his fir...
23 Des 202056min
Assessing Cognitive Function in Pilots
Episode 49 Special guest is Dr Chuck Dennison, forensic and aviation psychologist, who specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for the FAA. He talks about how he tests cognitive function to ensu...
16 Des 202059min
