Airline Pilot Guy - Aviation Podcast

The Malaysia Airlines B777 is still missing. We may never know what happened. The only winners here are the big cable news outlets, which are reaping huge viewing numbers by continuing to sensationalize the investigation. Apparently, a steady string of "aviation experts" is helping to hold our interest... even if the credentials of some of these so-called "experts" is highly questionable. What happened to US Airways 1702? Multiple eyewitness accounts say the airplane became airborne before attempting to return to the runway, and after a large bounce, came down hard on the nose landing gear, collapsing it. Was it windshear? Tailstrike? A Delta B757 lost a large fiberglass panel from the top of the right wing as it started its initial descent into ATL. The flight landed safely in ATL. FEEDBACK/LINKS Dave - Passenger Distribution, Unsafe directions from ATC? Ryan - Non-Aviation College Degree? Kyle - Other Careers in Aviation Besides Piloting? Aviation Careers Podcast Conor - Fuel Dumping Penalties? Ray - Sudden Fog / Ice Fog [AUDIO] Chris - MH370 Jason - PC Flight Sims- Good for training? Aaron - Steam Gauges vs Glass Gary - Location Info on Aircraft/NexGen NicNacJak - Single Engine Taxi, Pitch Angle with Longer Fuselages Chris - Malyasia Airliner Feedback Lee - Maintenance Records? Bill - Runway Snow Removal Nick - Ground effect, go-arounds, auto brake settings, easiest/most difficult approaches Oh, and don't forget to check out Brightline Bags, the place to get a flight gear bag like mine. And for a limited time, use the Discount Code airlinepilotguy to receive a ten percent discount. Please check out my Patreon Page if you get a chance. Remember, my "daily" audio message called "Captain's Log" is only available to my Patrons. I hope that some of you will find this service a convenient way to contribute to my coffee fund! VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2013, All Rights Reserved

In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was streaking across the Gulf of Thailand at FL350 when it completely disappeared from the radar. As I record this episode, it is nearly four days after the disappearance of the Boeing 777. What happened? TRIBUTE: Who exactly is Malaysia Airlines Captain Zaharie Shah of MH370? Kapten Zaharie Ahmad Shah 6 Mysterious Airplane Disappearances in Aviation History Great news for us Auburn Aviation Management alums. Last May, school officials announced their intent to outsource Auburn's flight training program and ultimately "sunset" the aviation management degree program. It seems that they've had a change of heart! After a huge show of support from the aviation community, Auburn University officials have reversed there decision, and instead will keep and even bolster the aviation program! The Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) re-accredited the school's resurgent aviation management curriculum last month. FEEDBACK/LINKS Andrew - Pilot tips (But not tips on being a pilot!) Greg from Chicago - Captain's Authority Libor (AirSmolik) - Meet-up advice/Foursquare Dominic - Infinite Flight for Windows phone, IOS, and Android Dylan - Pushback Steering Viktor - MPL (Multi-Crew Pilot License) Dave - Potholes Guilherme - Brazilian Feed back About ICAO English Proficiency Exam Greg from Chicago - Languages Chris - Do you ever see the FAA lowering the hour requirements for the airlines? Ray - Documentary - Survivors Guide to Plane Crashes Ken - Walk Around Question, Glass Cockpit Training Derek - UK, Landmarks Garrett - Etihad Fires, Cameras, UV protection Armando - El Paso, Low Wages At The Regionals Arnaud - Audio feedback from Paris, France Justin - Pilot n Paws (PnP) Marcos Antonio Moura Cordeiro - English, Hello to Brazilian Pilots! Peter Cheney: Why pilots make better drivers - Tip Of The Captain's Hat to Doctor Stephanie Learning to drive stick shift makes people better drivers - Tip Of The Captain's Hat to Doctor Stephanie, again! Jhadon - How do I calculate the rate of fuel burn? Tony - Feedback from Sydney, Australia Dan - TU-95 Bear on Ebay Josh Harding - "The Poor Copilot" Nick - Runway Widths Tim - Skydiving Dropzone Dave - Pitch Angles AvnWx.com Parachutist gets tangled with airplane Oh, and don't forget to check out Brightline Bags, the place to get a flight gear bag like mine. And for a limited time, use the Discount Code airlinepilotguy to receive a ten percent discount. Please check out my Patreon Page if you get a chance. Remember, my "daily" audio message called "Captain's Log" is only available to my Patrons. I hope that some of you will find this service a convenient way to contribute to my coffee fund! VIDEO ) Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2013, All Rights Reserved

Recorded in the SRQ Airport terminal! News discussed in this episode: • RyanAir to fly to US for $14? • Asiana Airlines penalized $500,000 over SFO crash • Canada Adopts Multi-Crew Pilot License • Woman, 19, Arrested For Pointing Laser At Helicopter • Passenger’s sexist note left on WestJet flight stirs pilot’s heated response FEEDBACK/LINKS Chad - Ignoring signs that things are not just right? Brian Hunsicker - Tornado Warning in Indianapolis Sam - Air Force travel? Greg - Radar story "Snopesed" Richard from Sweden - Sudden Fog? Kevin McGrady - Seatbelt Airbag? Bruno from Portugal - Videos of Madeira Island, RyanAir Flight CrossWind Landing - Bad day at Madeira Funchal, Portugal Ryanair Flight 8347 Jen - Bush Pilot Fundraiser Emma - Hello from Australia NTSB Training Center Courses 2014 Chris - Regional Pilot Looking for Pointers to get to the Majors Brazilian Israel - Technical Question & Suggestions Nate from Cape Cod - Military Flying Question, Best Way to Build Time? Thianar - Manual Handling Sim Fred the Pilot - [AUDIO] Marion - FAA First Class Medical Nick Carson - Fewest Pax Carried? NTSB Issues Two Safety Alerts focusing on Improving Helicopter Safety Chris & Derek - Auto Pilot on Old Radio Show, Cat III The Air Adventures of Jimmy Allen Instrument landing system Daniel - Pilot health question Kathy - LiveATC.net Ken in Singapore - How do I figure out my local time? Gary - Feedback Max G Aviation Fred's Flickr Page (great photos!) Fred's Videos Chuck - The Institute for Personal Safety Jeff - Greetings from Hong Kong John - Professional Pilot Advice? Tim - "Final Approach" Mike - Fish Strike! Oh, and don't forget to check out Brightline Bags, the place to get a flight gear bag like mine. And for a limited time, use the Discount Code airlinepilotguy to receive a ten percent discount. Please check out my Patreon Page if you get a chance. Remember, my "daily" audio message called "Captain's Log" is only available to my Patrons. I hope that some of you will find this service a convenient way to contribute to my coffee fund! VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2013, All Rights Reserved

The most interesting story of this past week has to be the Etihad flight from Melbourne, VI to Abu Dhabi, UAE, which diverted to Jakarta, Indonesia after two separate fires in two separate lavatories were started. After four hours of investigation by Indonesian police, all passengers were allowed to re-board the flight. Somewhere over the Indian Ocean, another THREE fires were set. There are now reports that a female has been detained for further questioning. Turns out that the co-pilot who threatened to crash the Ethiopia Airlines plane before flying it to Geneva was "in mourning for his dead uncle." Yeah. I always feel like hijacking airliners and seeking asylum when somebody dies in my family [sarcasm]. Listener Vernon from Colorado sent me a link to a great HuffPo article, How to Survive a Plane Crash. Great stuff. Photo by LELAND SCHMIDT, via FlightAware.com FEEDBACK/LINKS The Onion - American Airlines To Phase Out Complimentary Cabin Pressurization Jesse laBate - Squawking 7700, 7600, 7500 Bruce - Turning Airports Around Tim - RIM Fire Yosemite David - Boeing Series Numbering Boeing Customer Codes Jacob Schumann - Mobile Phones on Etihad OnAir Telecommunications Mark Van Raam - Fish Spotters, Crop Dusting Dave - Capt. Joe Townsend, Fear of Heights, Air Sickness Ace Abbott's Aviation Affair Podcast Tom Freundl - Reddit Thread on Pilot Shortage Bryan - Pilot Pay, Tipping the Pilots? Amire - How Important are Languages in a Pilot Career? Andrew Domaracki - Passenger Windows Jim McKeon - FedEx/UPS shipping on other carriers Chair City Dave - Tweet from @LeadToday Michael Dell - New song for your Captain's log? (Beat Up Old Jetliner) Tim - Onboard temperature control on A320 Family Nick Carson - Feedback Philip - Away from home Oh, and don't forget to check out Brightline Bags, the place to get a flight gear bag like mine. And for a limited time, use the Discount Code airlinepilotguy to receive a ten percent discount. Please check out my Patreon Page if you get a chance. Remember, my "daily" audio message called "Captain's Log" is only available to my Patrons. I hope that some of you will find this service a convenient way to contribute to my coffee fund! VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2013, All Rights Reserved

Don’t leave hijacking an airliner to the amateurs, not when you can do it yourself. That’s apparently the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 702 co-pilot’s philosophy. Hailemedhin Abera Tegegn felt threatened by the Ethiopian government… enough so that he thought it a good idea to lock the captain out of the cockpit, fly the jet to Geneva instead of Rome, and seek political asylum from the Swiss government. Problem is, it will be hard to overlook the fact that he essentially kidnapped the 202 passengers and the flight’s crew, which is a crime that may leave him in the slammer for 20 years. Oops. Here’s the ATC audio, courtesy of LiveATC.net. A Nepal Airlines Twin Otter crashed last week, killing all 18 on board. The investigation continues, but several listeners on frequency reported that the aircraft attempted to divert to Bhairahawa Airport due to icing after the aircraft had flown into freezing rain. Severe Turbulence - A United Airlines 737 flight from Denver to Billings experienced a severe upset, injuring three cabin crew members and two passengers. While it isn’t yet clear what caused the episode, I suspect it may have been caused by Mountain Wave turbulence, which is common this time of year in the Western US mountain states. Do you still need a reason to always stay seated with your seat belts fastened? ATC audio of United 1676. Feedback in this episode: Andris - Weather cancellations John - Smoking on private planes? Renato - Back-side-of-clock flying Steve - Lufthansa 747 Tom - L1011, Logging Tail Numbers, Differences in airplanes Tom - Why the MD88? Attitudes in the Cockpit? PHX Layovers? Rob - Flight Training School Recommendations Mitch - CTC Update - Chasing My Dream Harry - Window Wipers? Ryan - Schedule, Safe Takeoff (performance) Korhan - Finnish F-18s takeoff and land on highway 2011 Brent - Podcast tips(?) Josh - What can I convince my parents? 747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation [Unabridged] [Audible Audio Edition] 30 Day Audible Trial and Free Book Offer 12 Years a Slave National Airspace System Operational Information Service Plane Talking UK Podcast 11 Oh, and don't forget to check out Brightline Bags, the place to get a flight gear bag like mine. And for a limited time, use the Discount Code airlinepilotguy to receive a ten percent discount. Please check out my Patreon Page if you get a chance. Remember, my "daily" audio message called "Captain's Log" is only available to my Patrons. I hope that some of you will find this service a convenient way to contribute to my coffee fund! VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2013, All Rights Reserved

Well, this one's a crazy one. I got all caught up in the winter storm which swept through the Southeastern US up to New England, and tried to record a show in the midst of it. A 45-year-old Ukrainian man attempted to highjack a Pegasus Airlines flight, but ended up in the original destination city... although he wasn't counting on jailhouse accommodations. 2,000 very unhappy travelers in China started a riot at a Henan Province airport. Seems customer service was a little lacking. The FBI announced a new crackdown on pointing lasers at aircraft, including a provision to reward those who come forward with information about individuals who engage in this dangerous activity. The FAA released the final rule Prohibition on Personal Use of Electronic Devices on the Flight Deck, effective in 60 days. Feedback in this episode: Flight Memory Website Capn Aux' "Livin' the Dream! Another Day in the Life of an Airline Pilot" Josh Haynes - Seattle Seahawks 747-8 Freighter Kevin: Does the flight deck have separate temperature control? Greg from Chicago - Reverse Thrust, Pushback without tug? Mike Karrels' My Fifty Percent blog Hideous FO Jake - PRIA and PEDs during CAT IIIs Johan from Sweden - More videos showing takeoffs and landings on highways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPrnc8GNPU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoQtnugT6A4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_sk6lgNEUk Mark - Helicopters, 4 year degrees Ryan - Interviews Dave - Marshalling Paul - Bidding for Trips Samuel - Airline-Pilot Shortage Anders Engström - feedback Alex - Coffee Fund Stipulation Carl - Speeding Ticket Oh, and don't forget to check out Brightline Bags, the place to get a flight gear bag like mine. And for a limited time, use the Discount Code airlinepilotguy to receive a ten percent discount. Please check out my Patreon Page if you get a chance. Remember, my "daily" audio message called "Captain's Log" is only available to my Patrons. I hope that some of you will find this service a convenient way to contribute to my coffee fund! VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2013, All Rights Reserved

Recorded in Canton, OH on February 5, 2014. The FAA has downgraded India's Airline Safety Rating, and the Hindustan Times is not very happy about it. A girl thrown from a plane that crashed at San Francisco International Airport died before she was twice run over by fire trucks, according to a city-issued report that contradicted a coroner's finding that the teen survived the crash and was killed by the vehicles. An ex-TSA "agent" who has been writing an anonymous blog has finally come out of the screening closet, and tells us all about the behind the scenes drama in an article on Politico Magazine. The only thing of interest is the "Insider’s TSA Dictionary." Everything else is stuff we've already heard. Just move along through the ineffective screening machine... nothing to see here. Now, this is brilliant. A Chinese man wines and dines at the China Eastern Airlines First Class Lounge for a year, for free. Listen in to the show to hear how he got away with it. Justin Bieber continues to embarrass his Canadian homeland. Now, on a chartered private jet, the smoke from his marijuana use causes the pilots to don oxygen masks for much of the flight. Very classy. It seems that the pilot shortage has arrived earlier and is having a bigger effect than most people imagined. That's good news for all of you prospective professional airline pilots. Feedback in this episode: Cold Weather Ops - John from Michigan Commercial Pilot jobs OTHER than airlines - Luke from Birmingham, England Red Bull Air Races - Dave Pagliaro Career Advice - Brent Mueller Hello from Costa Rica - Gerardo Lòpez Uniforms - Tha Realist and David Matiz Why No Boeing 757-100? - Nick Carson Busy schedule, affect on family - Alan Ottawa Aviation Services making me (in)famous? - Anthony Baby, It's Really Cold Up Here! - Nate Peterson You put my girlfriend to sleep - Carl Banyard Mad Dog standby compass - Chris TWA Flight Crew Member employment summary sheet - Larry Wilmott Cross-controlling the big jet? - Quinn Banas Aviation logbook - Peter Similarity between the Asiana crash in SFO and the recent SWA flight that landed in the wrong Dayton airport? - Nir Awesome Aviation Podcasts You Should Be Listening To! Problem for many German Airports - Luca Vinciguerra Pressurization, Pilot PAs, Harvards, and Low Flying - Ray Williams Page from my Dad’s logbook – 22 Air School Vereeniging For the ripping sound of a Harvard’s engine Lower than a Snake's Belly in a Wagon Rut The Privacy of Potable - Nir Lakemaid Beer delivery drone grounded by FAA - Paul Ratazzi Landing at the wrong airport - Erol Yurtkuran Oh, and don't forget to check out Brightline Bags, the place to get a flight gear bag like mine. And for a limited time, use the Discount Code airlinepilotguy to receive a ten percent discount. Please check out my Patreon Page if you get a chance. Remember, my "daily" audio message called "Captain's Log" is only available to my Patrons. I hope that some of you will find this service a convenient way to contribute to my coffee fund! VIDEO Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give me your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com (304) 99-PILOT (304) 997-4568 airlinepilotguy.com ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/Outro music by Tim Brown, BrownHouseMedia, iStockphoto.com Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2013, All Rights Reserved

Update on Canadian man who crashed at BNA, video of Aspen crash, a B-767 loses slat in severe turbulence, more news and feedback.

Crazy airport security screeners, more 787 woes, a DC-9 runway excursion, and a ton of great feedback. Enjoy!

Yay! My one-hundredth episode! Southwest pilots land at wrong airport, more Dreamliner battery problems, American Eagle changes its name, lots of feedback including the question "is a college degree really necessary to fly in the airlines?"

Recorded in Flint, MI, and Memphis, TN. Biz jet crash in Aspen, Saudia 767 lands with right main retracted, Bill Overstreet dies at age 92, more news and feedback.

Recorded Thursday, January 2, 2014. Mozambique Airlines captain 'intentionally' crashed plane; Virgin A333 at St. Lucia on Dec 24th 2013, mud landing on runway; British Airways B744 at Johannesburg on Dec 22nd 2013, took wrong taxiway and buried wing in building; 100th Anniversary of first commercial aviation flight. More news, questions and feedback. Enjoy!

The latest news in aviation, including the NTSB Investigative Hearing of the Asiana 214 Crash, 737 runway excursion, terrorist plot thwarted, and a international flight delayed for more than two hours due to a pilot with a major sandwich craving.

American/US Airways merger approved, sleeping man locked aboard regional jet in Houston, NTSB Investigative Hearing on Crash of Asiana 214, more news and feedback, including a great question: Why does the captain sit in the left seat?

From Studio One in the APG Headquarters Building. LAM E190 crash in Africa, Kazan B-737 crash update, B-737 elevator freezing, China declares air-defense zone over East China Sea; more news and loads of your great feedback.