Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the flightdeck

Episodes

1. 100

   PSP 109 ; Brace Brace, We're all going to die.

   Aug 13, 2023

   1h 15m
2. 99

   PSP 108 ; Medical emergency

   Jun 6, 2023

   1h 07m
3. 98

   PSP 107 ; Suntans

   May 10, 2023

   1h 59m
4. 97

   PSP 92 ; 2022 review

   Dec 15, 2022

   1h 35m
5. 96

   Plane Safety Podcast 91. Base check

   Nov 30, 2022

   1h 12m
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   Plane Safety Podcast 90 : Challenging Challengers

   Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we are catching up with Pip's new type rating training and Al's progress back into A320 flying. In the feedback Squawkbox : Glen Towler has some thoughts on electric aircraft Jacob shares an unpleasant…

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   Nov 9, 2021

   1h 55m
7. 94

   Plane Safety Podcast 89 ; Getting back on the Horse

   Hello folks Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. Sorry it's been a while since the last pod. In this episode we are catching up with all the news from Pip and Al....and there's a lot to talk about. We love receiving your feedback & questions. If you want…

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   Oct 18, 2021

   1h 02m
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   Plane Safety Podcast (podette) 88 ; Electrikery.

   Thanks for listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this short episode Capt Al is taking a look at aircraft electrical systems, with a bit padding from Pip. Enjoy. www.planesafetypodcast.com

   Aug 26, 2021

   59m
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   Plane Safety Podcast 87 ; Running on battery

   Hi everyone, Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. If you didn't already know, Pip will be running the London Marathon on October 3rd raising money for the charity Sense We really need your kind donations to help reach our target. If you could spare a few...

   Aug 9, 2021

   1h 43m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 86 ; A tale of two pilots.

    Thanks for listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. In this episode we are talking individually about our experiences the last 18 months and how the Covid pandemic has affected our jobs. If you would like to donate to my London Marathon 2021 charity fund raising then please...

    Jul 3, 2021

    1h 11m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 85 ; My Lovely Horse

    Hi all, it's been few months by we are back with a new episode. Join Pilot Pip and Capt Al as we chat all things aviation including landing at the wrong airport, missed approach from a visual, grumpy ATC and much more. If you would like to contact us to share a story or ask a question then please...

    May 31, 2021

    1h 52m
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    PSP 84 ; A feedback bonanza

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This is an aviation podcast hosted by a two professional pilots. We talk about aviation, our jobs as pilots, some of the adventures we get up to and much more. If you would like to make a donation to the Welsh Air…

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    Mar 29, 2021

    2h 17m
13. 88

    Plane Safety Podcast 83 ; Helicopters on Mars (and much more)

    Howdy folks Thanks for listening to the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. An aviation podcast by 2 professional(ish) pilots for avgeeks everywhere. In this episode Pip and Al are chatting about our latest sim check, food in economy, the recent United Airlines uncontained engine...

    Feb 27, 2021

    2h 16m
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    PSP 82 ; A last minute podette.

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. This is a solo pod with just me (Pip). We didn't manage to find time to record a full pod this month so I threw this together at the last minute. I'm talking about some interesting recent flights including a gear down...

    Jan 31, 2021

    43m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 81 ; LPC vs OPC

    Hello friends Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. In this episode we are discussing (amongst other things) the difference between an LPC and OPC.

    Dec 31, 2020

    1h 37m
16. 85

    Hydaulics - A Capt Al solo pod

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This is another Captain Al solo mini podcast in which Al will give you an overview of the hydraulics systems on aircraft. To contact the show please email [email protected] Ciao for now.

    Nov 30, 2020

    16m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 80 ; A kind of Airline Pilot Guy Show

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and being a pilot. In this episode we are joined by a special guest as we attempt a hostile take over of the Airline Pilot Guy show. News 1 Happy Air Traffic Controller Day.…

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    Oct 26, 2020

    2h 09m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 79

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we're talking about some of the unfortunate consequences of the Covid pandemic on the industry, a lack pf a manual flying skills in some recent incidents and listener feedback. Enjoy.

    Sep 30, 2020

    2h 24m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 78 ; Line checks & more...

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al ; a podcast about flying, aeroplanes, aviation safety and being a professional pilot. In this 'bits and pieces' episode we are talking about all sorts of things including weather radar, CPDLC, our recent meet up, a GEAR DOWN...

    Aug 31, 2020

    2h 03m
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    Plane Safety Podcast episode 77 ; Pressurisation (Al's first solo).

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode Captain Al is taking the controls in his first solo episode as he takes a look at aircraft pressurisation. If you have enjoyed listening to the podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes....

    Jul 22, 2020

    27m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 76 ; To turn or not to turn.

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we are discussing the question of whether to turn back to the runway following an engine failure in a single engine aircraft shortly after takeoff off. This discussion is based upon a recent article in…

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    Jul 15, 2020

    2h 00m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 75 (ish) ; Diary pod

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This is a solo a diary pod with me (Pip), no Al I'm afraid due to technical issues.We'll be catching up with where I've been, what's happening in the quiet skies, ILS vs IGS, CPDLC & more. Links mentioned in the episode :...

    Jun 19, 2020

    57m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 74 ; The Lockdown continues

    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pip and Al. This is an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and being a pilot. In this episode we'll be catching up the latest from Pip and Al as the lockdown continues to have a drastic impact on out industry. We are taking a look at...

    Jun 1, 2020

    1h 32m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 73 ; Corona catch up

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode Al & I are talking about the ongoing Corona threat and how it has affected our jobs and what we are doing to keep current and entertained. We also take a dive in to the Sqauwkbox to answer some listener...

    Apr 29, 2020

    1h 08m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 72 ; Lost over the Pacific

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This episode is a video podcast. Whilst you can listen to the audio only version, watching the Youtube video will add visual descriptions which aid the story. We're looking at the incredible tale of a Cessna 188 that got...

    Apr 27, 2020

    1h 23m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 71 ; The End of the World episode

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al ; an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and our jobs as professional pilots. In this episode we are joined by special guests Captain Nick Anderson (retired) and Heathrow ATC guru Adam Spink. We are talking about...

    Mar 31, 2020

    2h 02m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 70 ; Al's wind adventures.

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes, our jobs as professional pilots and more. In this episode Capt Al & I are talking about some of the challenges presented by operating in high winds and storms. We're also looking at the impact of the...

    Mar 3, 2020

    1h 26m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 69 ; Special VFR (but mostly other stuff)

    Hi, thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al In this catch up diary episode I'll be telling you about my most recent sim recurrent and adventures in the USA. We'll also have a look at the dangers of landing with a tail wind and an explanation of Special VFR. The...

    Feb 23, 2020

    1h 15m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 68 ; Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Betelgeuse.

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes, our jobs as professional pilots and more. In this diary episode I'm talking about some recent flying adventures, pitch trim failures, using the stars to navigate and more. If you would like to…

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    Jan 18, 2020

    1h 04m
30. 71

    Pip's London Marathon 2020 charity appeal

    To donate please click here . or here Hi everybody, it's Pip here. Thanks for listening to this special message from the Plane Safety Podcast. I'm both thrilled and terrified to tell you that I'll be running in this years London Marathon Every year, ten of thousands of people run the 26.2 miles…

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    Jan 8, 2020

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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 67 ; News, feedback and other stuff

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes & being pilot. In this episode we are looking at some news stories including a Global 6000 runway over-run at Liverpool airport, a very near miss with a drone at Luton airport…

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    Dec 28, 2019

    1h 24m
32. 69

    Plane Safety Podcast 66 : Fuel Tankering, Good or Bad ?

    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying, aeroplanes and our jobs as professional pilots. In this episode we are discussing the practice of Fuel Tankering and asking the question, 'Is this practice appropriate in todays...

    Nov 28, 2019

    1h 23m
33. 68

    Plane Safety Podcast ; Bonus Diary episode

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. This is a short diary catch up episode with Pip. A full episode with both of us is on the way shortly. To contact the show please email [email protected] or visit www.planesafetypodcast.com

    Nov 23, 2019

    28m
34. 67

    Plane Safety Podcast 65 ; Newsbeat (much better than that one with Americans in....)

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This is an aviation podcast in which we talk about our jobs as professional pilots, aviations news, accidents, incidents and events. In this news-beat episode we are talking about new anti drone technology, aviation...

    Oct 28, 2019

    52m
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    Plane Safety Podcast 64 ; Gulf Air 72 & Somatographic illusions

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al, an aviation podcast about flying, being a pilot and aviation safety. On 23rd August 2000, Gulf Air flight 72 crashed into the waters off Bahrain Airport killing everyone on board. There were many casual factors attributed…

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    Oct 7, 2019

    1h 37m
36. 65

    Plane Safety Podcast 63 ; Newsbeat

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al. This is an aviation podcast produced by commercial pilots about flying, aviation and being a pilot. In this episode we are discussing some recent news stories and events including an off duty pilot who flew the plane…

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    Sep 6, 2019

    1h 29m
37. 64

    Plane Safety Podcast 62 ; Oshkosh De-brief

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. We both recently attended EAA Airventure Oshkosh and in this episode we're telling you all about it. We'll be talking about some of the aircraft and manufactures we...

    Aug 18, 2019

    2h 10m
38. 63

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 61 : Squawkbox catch up

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. In this episode we are catching up with your feedback and questions in the Squawkbox and of course all the usual banter. In the Squawkbox : We have some amusing…

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    Jul 20, 2019

    1h 14m
39. 62

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 60 ; Fear of Flying

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Captain Al, an aviation podcast by professional pilots about our lives in the air flying aeroplanes. In this episode we are joined by self confessed nervous flyer Matt Smith from PTUK. Together we have an in depth discussion about...

    May 30, 2019

    2h 18m
40. 61

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 59 ; Heathrow Digital Tower

    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Capt Al. This episode is a video podcast and is best viewed on YouTube (click here) In this episode we are talking to NATS about their new digital tower project at London Heathrow airport. You can also see further footage on...

    Apr 13, 2019

    32m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 58 ; Squawkbox

    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. We are also joined by a very 'curmudgeonly' special guest host. In this episode we are catching up with all your feedback from the Squawkbox. In the Squawkbox : Many of you were kind enough to write in and tell us how...

    Mar 6, 2019

    2h 28m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 57 ; How we (finally) got here Part 3.

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we conclude the story of our journey towards becoming professional pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website or email [email protected] Special thanks to our...

    Jan 17, 2019

    2h 32m
43. 58

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 56 ; How we got here, Part 2.

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we continue to tell the story of our journey towards becoming professional pilots. If you would like to contact the show then please visit our website or email [email protected] Special…

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    Dec 1, 2018

    1h 58m
44. 57

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 55 ; How we got here, Part 1.

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip and Capt Al. In this episode we are catching up with recent trips and tours and telling our stories of how we became pilots. Since we rambled on for so long this has turned in to a two part episode. If you would like to contact us...

    Nov 16, 2018

    1h 49m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 54 ; Sims'n'Chicago

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip, an aviation podcast about flying and being a pilot. This episode comes from the great city of Chicago and I'm joined as usual by Capt Al and special guest host Dr Steph. We're talking about mostly about my recent simulator recurrent…

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    Oct 10, 2018

    1h 19m
46. 55

    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 53 ; Threat & Error Management

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip ; an aviation podcast about flying and our lives as professional pilots. In this episode I'm discussing Threat & Error Management in airline operations. Here are some of the resources and articles discussed on the podcast....

    Sep 16, 2018

    42m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 52 ; Squawkbox edition

    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip & Captain Al. In this episode we are taking a look through the Sqwjukbox and answering your flying feedback. We also have a short discussion about duty period extensions as well as the usual banter. Squawkbox Falco has some answers...

    Aug 3, 2018

    1h 54m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 51 ; Go Arounds

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by regular co-host Capt Al and guest host Capt Nick Anderson. We're having an in depth discussion about missed approaches and go-arounds. In the feedback we have questions from listeners regarding...

    May 16, 2018

    1h 58m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 50 ; A New York State of Mind

    Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this diary episode I'll fill you in on my recent trip to NYC and my first sim recurrent in Columbus on the mighty Embraer 505 Lemon. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast then please consider leaving a review on iTunes. To...

    Apr 24, 2018

    1h 10m
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    Plane Safety Podcast Episode 49 ; Waffle & Feedback

    Hi Thanks for downloading the Plane Safety Podcast with Pilot Pip. In this episode we're joined by regular co-host Capt Al, fresh from completing line training at his new airline. In this episode we are taking a look at an incident involving a Hawker 800 in eastern Russia and discussing the...

    Feb 20, 2018

    2h 18m