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Chuck Cook Podcast
by Chuck Cook
Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world. With over three decades of flying experience and a passion for pushing technological boundaries, Chuck shares unparalleled insights into the evolution of autonomous systems. From his extensive testing of Tesla’s FSD software to tackling real-world challenges like unprotected left turns, listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming mobility and safety. But this podcast is about more than just tech. Chuck delves into his diverse passions, including beekeeping, arboriculture, aquaponics, and keto coaching, offering practical tips and thought-provoking discussions on sustainable living and
Episodes
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FSD v14.3.10 - First Impressions Drive and Discussions
We take the Cybertruck out on FSD Supervised version 14.3.10 during morning rush hour to test an automated waypoint sequencing tool. Along the route, we evaluate unprotected left turns, heavy traffic lane changes in Mad Max mode, and several challenging parking scenarios. We also monitor camera...
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FSD v14.3.10 - First Impressions Drive and Discussions
Today we take the Model Y out on version 14.3.10 to evaluate Bennett's waypoint app, run the unprotected left at Chuck's Corner, and check Chuck's chain. We also look at the front camera visibility alerts in the service menu and test various parking scenarios across town. Highlights: - Evaluating...
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FSD v14.3.9 Cybertruck First Impressions with AJ
AJ and I take the Cybertruck out on FSD 14.3.9 to test the new automatic collision avoidance logic and run our standard route. We evaluate the question mark unprotected left, multiple parking scenarios, and the thin chain test. Throughout the drive, we test simulated driver inattention and…
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FSD v14.3.9 First Impressions Drive
We take the Model Y out on FSD 14.3.9 to test the new automatic collision evasion feature and see how it handles our regular route. Along the drive we look at highway lane change behavior, unprotected left turns, and multiple parking scenarios. I also attempt to deliberately trigger the evasion...
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FSD v14.3.8 - Cybertruck First Impressions Drive in a Downpour
In this drive, we test FSD version 14.3.8 on the Cybertruck across our standard Jacksonville route to evaluate unprotected left turns and navigation waypoints. We also test the thin chain obstacle, diagonal parking behavior, and performance during a heavy rainstorm with standing water.…
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FSD v14.3.8 - First Impressions and Summer Update
We take the Model Y out on FSD Supervised v14.3.8 to test new summer update features, voice waypoint navigation, and the standard testing route. Along the way, we evaluate an unprotected left turn, re-test the thin chain scenario, and discuss the service resolution on our family member's HW3 car....
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Bee Lab Slab Pour and Worker Temperament Discussion
building. Meanwhile, the tarp flight barriers are keeping the bees up high during the late summer dearth. Chuck also discusses why defensive bee behavior during August should not immediately be blamed on genetics. Highlights: - Inspection and layout of the 16 by 32 slab with a two-by-four shelf...
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Barn Fire, Bee Lab and Apiary Update
🚨🔥 Life threw a major wrench in the Bee Lab, but Chuck is back with a massive update on rebuilding from scratch! From losing his shop and equipment in a devastating fire to ingenious DIY apiary hacks, discover how the hives (and Chuck) are staying resilient through the chaos. 🐝💪 🤔 How are...
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FSD v14.3.7 - Cybertruck First Impressions Drive & Hardware 3 Discussion
🚘⚡ Take a front-row seat in the Cybertruck as we put Tesla’s FSD 14.3.7 through a grueling real-world test drive! From heated hardware reliability debates to raw talk about speed control, we're unpacking the most controversial topics facing the Tesla community today. 🤔 Is Tesla’s V14 software...
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FSD v14.3/7 - First Impressions Drive and Discussions
🚗⚡ Chuck is back in the driver's seat with a fresh cup of coffee and the latest Tesla FSD 14.3.7 update! Join us as we put full self-driving through its paces, react to terrifyingly bad parking jobs, and break down the reality behind RoboTaxi hype. 🤔 Why is FSD still struggling with basic angle...
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FSD v14.3.2 - First Impressions Dricve
🚗⚡ Buckle up for a raw, unfiltered ride as we put Tesla's FSD version 14.3.2 to the ultimate test! From frustrating UI updates to mind-blowing reaction times, this first impressions drive in the Model Y has a little bit of everything. 🤔 Does the new forced disengagement screen actually create a...
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FSD v14.3.2 - Smart Summon Testing with AJ
🚗💨 Is Tesla's Smart Summon on the FSD 14.3 stack finally the game-changer we've been waiting for, or just a parking lot panic waiting to happen? Join Chuck and AJ from the back seat of a Model Y Juniper as they put this highly requested feature to the ultimate test! 🤔 How well does the new...
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FSD v14.3.1 - Modey Y - First Impressions drive
🚗⚡️ Buckle up for a deep dive into Tesla's latest release! FSD v14.3.1 is rolling out wide, and while the driving logic is feeling butter-smooth, the navigation stack is still proving to be the ultimate "Achilles heel." 🤔 Will Hardware 3 be left in the dust without a retrofit? Why is the car...
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Cybertruck FSD v14.3 - First Impressions Drive
🤖⚡️ Taking the Cybertruck out for a spin to test the highly anticipated FSD 14.3! It’s the major under-the-hood rewrite we’ve been waiting for, but is the real-world performance actually living up to the hype? 🤔 How does the Cybertruck handle the notorious "thin chain" parking test? What…
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FSD V14.3 - First Impressions Drive
🚗⚡️ We're back behind the wheel! After a four-month break, Chuck returns to put Tesla's highly anticipated FSD v14.3 to the ultimate real-world test. With a massive under-the-hood rewrite, is this the efficiency leap we've been waiting for? 🤔 Did the newly rebuilt AI compiler finally fix…
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Cell Builder, Virgin Bank, Swarm Traps and More
🐝 Welcome back to the apiary! Grab your veil and hive tool because today's episode is an action-packed masterclass in spring hive management. Chuck is taking us along for a busy day of chores, and we are diving deep into the fascinating world of queen rearing, drone maturity, and swarm catching!...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - A Hyperdrive of Apairy Updates and Queen Checks
🐝🔬 Ready to take your apiary to the absolute next level? From brilliant DIY yard hacks to high-tech queen breeding, Chuck is taking us on a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the bee yard! Ever wondered if using UV-reflective paint on your mating nucs actually helps your bees navigate?…
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Instrumental Insemination Training, Mini Mating Nuc Checks and Apiary Chat
🐝🔬 Spring is heating up in Zone 9B, and we are back in the apiary with some seriously advanced beekeeping updates! Join Chuck as he returns from the University of Florida with official instrumental insemination training and dives into the fascinating (and sometimes tricky) world of early-season...
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Moving the Started Cells into the Cell Finisher
🐝✨ Things are getting real in the apiary today! Join Chuck for a candid look at the critical transition from "cell starter" to "cell finisher." It’s not just about the wins; we’re showing the mistakes too! 🤔 What is the correct configuration for a queen-right finisher above an excluder? 😬 Can...
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How I Chose my VSH Breeder Queen This Year
🐝👑 Is it time to let nature take the wheel in our apiaries? We’re back for grafting day, but Chuck is dropping some serious hot takes on Varroa management and why his best breeder queen this year came straight from the wild! 🤔 Are we actually making the Varroa problem worse in the US by...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - February Hive Expansion
🐝💥 Spring is buzzing early in the Southeast, and it’s time to wake up the apiary! Are you ready to build some "monster hives" for the upcoming season? 🤔 Wondering how to expand your colonies early without triggering a premature swarm? 🧐 Curious why giving your virgin queens the "front door"...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - 2026 VSH Queen Rearing - The Cell Starter Configuraiton
🐝 It’s officially the start of the 2026 season! While most people are prepping for Valentine’s Day, Chuck is out in the apiary focused on a different kind of labor of love: setting up the first queen cell starter of the year. This episode takes you right into the hive to configure a powerhouse...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - January 3 2026 - The Beginning of My Bee Season
🍯🌿 It’s January in Zone 9B, and that means the maples are budding and the vacation is over! The 2024 beekeeping season is kicking off early, so it's time to get off the sofa and get back into the apiary. 🤔 Are you accidentally triggering a March swarm by overfeeding your bees right now?...
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FSD v14.2.1 - First Impressions and A Deep Dive Into the Airbus Airworthiness Directive
✈️🚙 What do a terrifying Airbus incident, solar flares, and the latest Cybertruck FSD update have in common? Join Captain Chuck for a drive that turns into a fascinating deep dive into software reliability! 🌞 How can a "bit flip" caused by solar activity force a massive aviation software…
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FSD v14.2.1 - First Impressions Drive in the AI4 Model Y
🦃🚘 Thanksgiving came with a side of AI! We’re taking the new Tesla FSD V14.2.1 for a spin on the Model Y to see if the holiday update is a feast or a flop. 🤔 Does the new update finally fix the dreaded "Thin Chain" parking test? Why is the car still emergency braking for piles of leaves, and...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.7 - First Impressions Drive
🤖⚡️ FSD v14.1.7 is here, and it might be the smoothest, most human-like version yet! We're taking the new Model Y "Juniper" for its first spin on the latest software, and the results are mind-blowing. 🤔 Is the infamous FSD brake-jab finally a thing of the past? Can the car really see and react…
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Beekeeping with Chuck - November Apiary Update & A Late Season Swarm
🐝❄️ Just when you think beekeeping season is winding down... a surprise swarm moves in! We found a brand new colony in a swarm trap in the middle of November, and the race against winter is ON. 🤔 Is it even possible for a late-season swarm to survive with no nectar flow? How do you give a tiny...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.5 - Cybertruck First Impressions Drive
🤖🚚⚡️ It’s finally here! We got our hands on the exclusive FSD Version 14.1.5 for the Cybertruck, and the results are game-changing. Jump in for our very first drive with the software that promises to be the smoothest build yet. 🤔 Has Tesla finally solved the phantom brake taps and jerky...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.4 - Possum's Last Drice
👋🤖 Farewell, Possum V1! Join us for a sentimental final drive as we say goodbye to our trusty Model Y and prepare for the new Juniper model. 🤔 Should FSD be a standard feature on every Tesla, not an expensive add-on? Why does the latest version still make questionable choices in school zones…
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FSD Supervised v14.1.4 - First Impressions Drive
🤖🚗✨ The brand new Tesla FSD 14.14 update just dropped! Is it the smooth, human-like drive we've been waiting for? We took it for an hour-long spin to find out. 🤔 Has Tesla finally solved the "brake tap" issue in this new build? How does the system handle a brand new, unmapped, egg-shaped...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.3 - Test Drives with AJ
🤖🚗 Strap in! We're taking Tesla's FSD 14.1.3 for a spin through some of the trickiest real-world scenarios we could find. From sketchy U-turns to sun glare warnings, this drive has it all. 🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode live up to its name in quiet neighborhoods? What's causing the infamous "brake...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.3 - Morning Coffee Drive
☕️🤖 Ever seen a self-driving car get... stubborn? On this morning's coffee run, Chuck puts Tesla's FSD to the test on a new route, tackling school zones, busy intersections, and a bizarre new "turbo roundabout." The results are NOT what you'd expect. 🤔 Why did FSD blow right through an active...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.3 - First Impressions Drive
🤖⚡️ Tesla's AI is cooking! We just got the brand new FSD Supervised version 14.1.3, and we're taking it for its first spin to see what's changed. 🤔 Is this just a minor polish, or are there hidden improvements under the hood? How does Mad Max mode really feel compared to Standard on this build?...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.2 - First Impressions Drive to Memorial Park
🤖⚡️ We're going full MAD MAX! Tesla just dropped FSD version 14.1.1.2 with a brand new aggressive speed profile, and we're putting it to the ultimate test in peak rush hour traffic. 🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode make the car dangerously aggressive, or just more confident? Has Tesla finally fixed the...
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Mite Checks in the Apiary
🐝🤔 Ever opened a hive expecting one thing and found a total mystery? This week, we're getting our hands sticky and our minds blown! Ever found an unmarked queen where a marked one should be? What do you do when you discover a hive is trying to supersede its proven, mite-resistant queen? And how...
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FSD Supervised v14.1.1 - First Impressions Memorial Park Drive
⚡️🤖 NEW FSD UPDATE! Tesla just dropped version 14.1.1 with a super-fast turnaround. We're taking it for a spin to see if they finally fixed the biggest annoyance from the last version. 🤔 Is the notorious "brake stabbing" really gone, or has Tesla just turned down the volume? What's the shocking...
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Reaction Cam Drive with Charlie Cook on FSD Supervised v14.1
🤖🚗🤯 We put the new Tesla FSD v14 to the ultimate test... a Chick-fil-A drive-through! Navy pilot Charlie, a Hardware 3 owner, gets behind the wheel of a Hardware 4 car for the first time, and his reaction is priceless. 🤔 Is Hardware 4 really a giant leap forward in self-driving capability?…
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FSD Supervised v14.1 First Impressions Drive - Memorial Park
🤖⚡️ FSD 14.1 is FINALLY here! We're taking Tesla's most anticipated software update for its first spin to see if the long wait was worth it. 🤔 Is the new end-to-end parking feature a total game-changer? Has the driving behavior become more confident or more conservative? And what does the...
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Fall Flow, Pin Killed Brood Test, Small Hive Beetle Experiment and More!
🐝🍁 Fall is here, but the work in the apiary is just heating up! We're diving deep into the hidden signs of the fall nectar flow, mite-fighting genetics, and some game-changing new tech for your hives. 🤔 Is a zero mite count actually a warning sign for your colony's future? Could a spotty brood...
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Relocating Bees When Someone Moves Away
🚚🐝 Ever adopted a beehive sight unseen? We're on an emergency rescue mission to rehome a massive hive for a beekeeper moving across the country, and what we find inside is a real shocker! 🤔 How do you prepare to move a hive you've never inspected before? What's the best way to secure a...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Hiving a Hot Mess of a Late Swarm
😱🐝🍯 Uh oh! Ever neglected a swarm trap a little too long? Chuck's showing us the sticky, gooey, and downright chaotic reality of a "swarm hot mess" – and how to deal with it! 🤔 What really happens when you leave a swarm trap unchecked for weeks (or even a month!)? 🤔 Ever faced a mountain of...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - June Update - Queens, Extraction, Pollen Bound Fraes and More
🐝⚙️ Chuck's back in The Apiary with a HUGE update! After a short break (and battling some tech gremlins 🤦♂️), he's spilling all the beans on what's been buzzing in his bee yard. 🤔 Are you curious about the big switch to VSH (Varroa Sensitive Hygiene) queens and why it's a game-changer for…
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Beekeeping with Chuck - End of the Flow Apiary Update
✈️👨✈️🐝 Back from the skies & into the hives! Your favorite airline pilot beekeeper is here with a HUGE Zone 9b update after a couple of weeks away. We're talking end of the flow, crazy weather, and queen dramas! You won't believe what the hive scales revealed! 🤔 How did a mid-flow drought…
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Cybertruck FSD Supervised v13.2.9 - First Impressions Drive
🤖⚡️ Cybertruck FSD 13.2.9 on the hot seat! Buckle up as Chuck puts Tesla's latest through REAL-WORLD chaos! 😬 That unprotected left turn... did it really leave its tail hanging out in traffic?! 🤯 Did the Cybertruck actually NAIL an emergency evasive maneuver, or was it just luck? 🤔 Still...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Missouri Mite Hunter Virgin Queen Install
👑🐝 Ever held your breath while handling a precious virgin queen? We're unboxing FIVE Missouri Mite Hunter virgins and taking you through the delicate installation process! 😬 It's a wild ride from mail carrier to mating nuc. 🤔 What's the riskiest part of marking a virgin queen, and how can you...
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FSD Supervised v13.2.9 - First Impressions Drive
🚗💨🤖 Tesla just dropped FSD Beta 13.2.9! Is this "small point release" a stealthy leap forward or just polishing the edges? We take the Model Y for an in-depth test drive to see if it brings us any closer to true self-driving! 🤯 🤔 How does the Model Y on this new FSD version handle…
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FSD Supervised v13.2.9 First Impressions Drive
🚗💨🤖 Tesla just dropped FSD Beta 13.2.9! Is this "small point release" a stealthy leap forward or just polishing the edges? We take the Model Y for an in-depth test drive to see if it brings us any closer to true self-driving! 🤯 🤔 How does the Model Y on this new FSD version handle…
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Virgin Queen Bank Checkup and Foundation Discussion
👑🐝 Foundation frustrations & virgin queen mysteries UNLOCKED! Chuck's in the B Lab with game-changing tips that could save your hive (and your sanity!). 🤔 Tired of foundation warping and ruining your perfect comb? What's the REAL secret to successfully banking and introducing virgin queens?...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Two Queen Hive Update and Virgin Queen Bank Checkup
🐝🤔 Ever tried a TWO QUEEN hive setup? We're checking in on our wild experiments! Double the queens, double the... trouble? Or double the honey? 🍯 Let's dive in! ❓ Did starting these two-queen systems late in the season impact their success and honey production? ❓ What's the verdict on the...
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Beekeeping with Chuck - The Demaree Queen Bank and Charging Mating Nucs
🐝👑🧪 Ever tried banking queen cells OR used duct tape in your hive? 😅 Dive into Chuck's latest beekeeping adventures as he pushes the boundaries with queen rearing experiments! 🤔 Can a Demaree hive really work as a no-fuss starter AND finisher for queen cells? 🤷♂️ What are the secrets (and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world.
With over three decades of flying experience and a passion for pushing technological boundaries, Chuck shares unparalleled insights into the evolution of autonomous systems. From his extensive testing of Tesla’s FSD software to tackling real-world challenges like unprotected left turns, listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming mobility and safety.
But this podcast is about more than just tech. Chuck delves into his diverse passions, including beekeeping, arboriculture, aquaponics, and keto coaching, offering practical tips and thought-provoking discussions on sustainable living and
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