Confirm… Like a Pilot | What Are You Looking At?!
How could experienced pilots forget something as critical as setting the flaps for takeoff? Checklists are meant to save lives—so why do they sometimes fail? This episode of Like a Pilot dives into th...
3 Apr 202532min
Reason... Like a Pilot | Speculating on Jeju, Potomac and Toronto
In the wake of three major aviation accidents in as many months, the speculation machine has been in overdrive—fuelled by social media, 24-hour news cycles, and self-proclaimed experts. But what happe...
28 Feb 202521min
Crash... Like a Pilot | Lessons From United 232
In this episode of Like a Pilot, we delve into the extraordinary events of United Airlines Flight 232, one of the most dramatic and miraculous aviation stories ever told. What begins as a routine flig...
27 Jan 202557min
Breathe... Like a Pilot | Overcoming Startle & Surprise - Part 2
What if the key to staying calm under pressure was something as simple as… breathing? In this episode of Like a Pilot, we wrap up our two-part series on managing startle and surprise with a powerful y...
22 Nov 202413min
Recover... Like a Pilot | Overcoming Startle & Surprise - Part 1
Ever wondered what happens when pilots encounter the unexpected? In this latest episode of Like a Pilot, we're diving into the critical skill of managing startle and surprise in high-stakes moments. W...
2 Nov 202426min
Automate… Like a Pilot | Lessons From Air France 447
In the early morning hours of 1st June 2009, Air France flight 447 was cruising at 35,000 feet, enroute from Rio de Janeiro Galeao to Paris Charles de Gaulle when the autopilot disengaged. Less than f...
9 Sep 202450min
Confess… Like a Pilot | Self-Reporting in a Just Culture
How can admitting mistakes save lives? Why is self-reporting crucial in aviation? In this episode of the Like a Pilot podcast, host Phil Wilkes answers a subscriber’s question as he explores the trans...
2 Jul 202433min
Evacuate... Like a Pilot | Communicating With Intent
What is the best way to evacuate a building? How should you seek help in an emergency? In this episode of the Like a Pilot podcast, host Phil Wilkes delves into the critical aspect of communication du...
6 Mai 202429min
