The A320 Podcast

Listen to Matt and Andy repeatedly say LGCIU for 15 minutes!   The main components are two main landing gear with two wheels on each that retract inboard and one nose wheel gear with two wheels that r...

14 Mar 201715min

Generator Failure   If one engine generator fails, the system will automatically replace the failed generator with the APU generator, if it is available, or the other engine generator. Part of the gal...

7 Mar 201715min

There are three types of aquaplaning - viscous, rubber reversion, and dynamic. Viscous This occurs when a thin film of contaminant creates a break in the contact of the tyre with the runway surface. T...

20 Feb 201714min

The electrics system can be split into two parts - AC and DC. AC is generated by the two engine generators, an APU generator and ground power. DC is generated by the batteries. Each part can also gene...

13 Feb 201716min

There are 4 main recognised sections to the non-technical skills in aviation. - Situational Awareness, - Decision Making, - Leadership and workload management and - Crew Cooperation.   This episode is...

6 Feb 201718min

vionics Smoke - One smoke detector is fitted in the air extraction duct of the avionics ventilation system. When this detector senses smoke for longer than 5 seconds it signals the ECAM to display a w...

30 Jan 201717min

Aircraft Fire Protection Systems for the Engines and APU provide Fire and overheat detection and extinguishing systems (as opposed to just fire or smoke detection like in other systems). The engines a...

23 Jan 201717min

This week is part two of our fuel episodes. If you didn't listen to last weeks episode then go back and download it before listening to this one.    This week's scenario is one that is commonly given ...

17 Jan 201720min