MD-11 Grounding, ETOPS Reality, Skylab 4, U-2 “Dragon Lady” Stories & Taxiing Giant Jets

Welcome back to The Black Box Aviation Podcast, where Tom & Mike dive into aviation, travel, and everything you need and WANT to know about the world of flying.This week is PACKED:✈️ Breaking News — MD-11 GroundingFAA Air Directive grounding the MD-11, DC-10 & MD-10 fleetNo inspection or repair guidance released yetNTSB briefing findings — CVR captured final 2 hours of audioWhat this means for pilots currently flying the MD-11Simulator concerns, schedule cancellations & pilot readiness🚀 This Day in Aviation History — Skylab 4The final mission to Skylab launched November 16Chrysler’s surprising impact on the space raceFrom Saturn rockets… to the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron (yes, really)🛩 Stories From the RoadTeaching kids to drive vs teaching pilots to flyTaxiing everything from a T-1A trainer to a C-5 GalaxyThe stress of right-seat 180° turns in a jet with a 223-ft wingspanReal-world perspective on spatial awareness after recent CRJ-900 mishaps💰 SPONSORCheck out Nate Ehlers — The Backseat Pilot🔗 thebackseatpilot.com🎟 Exclusive Podcast Discount: BLACKBOX (15% off)⭐ Smash the 5-Star Review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music💬 Leave a written review — it helps aviation fans find the showEmail: [email protected] / X: @the_black_box01📞 Hotline: (203) 699-6792 — Leave your name and your story to be featured on the show!📣 HELP THE SHOW GROW📩 CONNECT WITH US