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Send a text James and Grant discuss Air Traffic Control (ATC), talk about the different types of communications between ATC and aircraft and finish up on tracking of aircraft. You can contact us on em...

1 Maj 202220min

Send a text In this episode James and Grant discuss the factors in planning a flight route, the term ETOPS and how it relates to twin engine aircraft, we talk about why the shortest distance between y...

1 Apr 202219min

Send a text In this episode James and Grant discuss the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) that has significantly reduced the number of collisions with terrain. We also discuss the Traff...

15 Mars 202220min

Send a text In this episode we chat about the two main aviation fuel types then discuss how we use an airlines fuel policy to operate a safe and legal flight. You can contact us on email or social med...

1 Mars 202218min

Send a text In this episode James and Grant discuss the takeoff, landing and en-route performance of an aircraft in order to ensure every flight is conducted in a safe and legal manner. We then finis...

15 Feb 202220min

Send a text In this episode we discuss pilot training from the very beginning, we talk about what is involved in the interview process for joining an airline and finish up with a brief discussion on w...

1 Feb 20221h 14min

Send a text In this episode we discuss system redundancy, another more common term would be system backup. We also chat about the door slides, the potable water tanks, the toilet system and finish wi...

15 Dec 202120min

Send a text In this episode we discuss the evolution of the flight deck, the Instrumentation and finish up talking about the Instrument Landing System which enables us to land in fog. Click here for t...

1 Dec 202127min