Mayday at 35,000 Feet – True Pilot Stories | ft. Ret. Capt. Yogesh Saraogi

In this follow-up episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we continue our conversation with Captain Yogesh Saraogi, a retired Air India pilot with over 34 years of experience. This extended chat is packed with raw, real-life stories, technical insights, and lessons from the cockpit that only a veteran like Captain Saraogi can offer.From cabin fires to engine failures, rejected takeoffs to aquaplaning, Captain Saraogi shares what it's like to make high-stakes decisions in real time and the human side of being a pilot that few get to see.Don’t miss this gripping continuation, where real-life experiences, deep insights, and lessons from the cockpit come together.📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content.✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷Connect with us: [email protected]:00:00 – Intro: What’s coming up in today’s episode01:00 – Conversation kicks off: Bhavya x Capt. Yogesh 03:30 – Hidden faults in the Boeing 787 05:30 – Types of in-flight emergencies & system failures 07:30 – Why a cabin fire is more dangerous than an engine fire 10:00 – How pilots extinguish an engine fire mid-air 12:10 – Engine fire checklist & a real-life incident 16:10 – Different types of Rejected Take-Offs 17:35 – The wind shear scare: a close call 26:00 – INS navigation system glitch incident 28:30 – Navigational aids: flying with FM radio signals 31:20 – Manual flying: when workload increases 10x 33:30 – APU failure mid-flight: another real incident 37:40 – Bhavya’s mid-air emergency experience 39:00 – Why airplanes fly in a curved arc across the globe 40:20 – Landing with one engine & using rudder trim 42:10 – Captain’s real story: engine failure mid-flight 45:00 – Landing gear failure: another tense landing 50:00 – What happens during test flights 51:10 – How a pilot’s career progresses over the years 54:00 – Why a pilot’s job demands 100% accuracy – no second chances 55:30 – Aquaplaning & landing on contaminated runways 57:20 – Do pilots seek help from other pilots mid-flight? 58:10 – How pilots report problems to airline management 01:01:34 – Air traffic starting to feel like road traffic 01:03:00 – Why ATC is so stressful & the role of MAYDAY/PAN-PAN calls 01:04:00 – How ATC issues descent & landing clearances 01:05:10 – TCAS: The life-saving collision alert system 01:07:50 – Flight planning & course plotting: INS vs GPS 01:10:20 – Why pilots’ well-being needs more attention 01:13:40 – How ATC manages airspace like a giant chessboard 01:18:30 – Final thoughts & the story behind the captain’s cap📢Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/📢 Follow Yogesh Saraogi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogi100506/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogesh-saraogi-a3a74569/▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.