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The A320 Podcast
by Matt & Andy
It's our aim to make studying for your recurrent sims or command upgrades as easy as possible.Sometimes it's not that easy to make time at home to study, and let's face it, who wants to spend precious days off reading about work.With the A320 Podcast, you can learn and revise in the car, at the gym or out on the run. Now you can use the wasted time on your commute to make sure you ace your next sim, and the best part is - it's completely free! The only thing we ask is for you to tell all your friends and colleagues and then leave us a 5 star iTunes review which will increase our ranking and get as many people listening as possible.
Episodes
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TAP118: Preparing for your type rating
In this episode, Matt shares some practical advice for pilots preparing to start an A320 type rating, looking at what is worth learning before day one and, just as importantly, what not to spend too much time worrying about. He discusses useful preparation, getting familiar with the aircraft and...
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TAP117: 10 Year Anniversary
In this special episode, Matt looks back at how the podcast started, how it has developed over the last decade and some of the changes that have taken place in the A320 world during that time. He reflects on the early days of the show and some of the subjects and episodes that have stood out…
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TAP116: GNSS Spoofing
In this episode, Matt looks at what GNSS spoofing actually is and how it differs from jamming. He explores how spoofing can affect much more than just the aircraft's position, and why RAIM does not protect against it. Matt also discusses some of the practical considerations before, during and…
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TAP115: Engine Fire Procedure
In this episode Matt has a look at a case study to highlight the importance of not delaying the implementation of the engine fire procedure. For extra information on the topics covered today you can also listen to The A320 Podcast epsiodes 13 and 43.
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TAP114: Prevention of EGT overlimits
In this episode, Matt looks at EGT overlimits with a case study, background tech, some methods we can use to prevent it as a flight crew and how to deal with it if we experince it. Support the podcast with patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320
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TAP113: Engine Failures with Capt Al
In this episode, Matt is joined by Captain Al as they discuss his personal experience with engine failures. They also give some tips on how to manage engine failures. https://www.facebook.com/Plane-Safety-Podcast-626543677401564/ https://www.planetalkinguk.com Support the podcast at patreon...
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TAP112: Nosewheel at 90º
In this episode, Matt takes a look at the LATAM incident on the 27th March and then talks about the causes of the other 5 incidents that have happened on the A320 family which resulted in landing with the nosewheel at 90 degrees. The article mentioned in the podcast can be found here...
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TAP111: Backup Speed Scale
In this Episode Matt takes a look at the BUSS or Backup Speed Scale plus what Airbus has lined up in the future for helping pilots deal with unreliable speed. We are now running command preparation courses, more information about them can be found at A320lounge.com/command Thanks for listening....
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TAP110: Unreliable Speed
The podcast is back!!!! Matt takes another look at the Unreliable Speed procedure, the reasons behind the recent increase in events and some tips on how to deal with them.
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TAP109: TCAS
We are back!! This week we look at TCAS, its history, how it operates and what the procedures are. We also talk about our new online course! #A320 #Avgeek #pilot #pilotlife #TCAS #Airbus
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TAP108: Interview with Memory Items App founder
In this episode Matt and Andy talk with Tino from Easy Memory Item about the importance of Memory Items and how you can improve your learning of them. To download the app, search easymemoryitem in the Apple App Store or on Google Playstore. For more information visit www.easymemoryitem.com In...
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TAP107: HEPA Filters
This week Andy looks at HEPA filters, what they are, how they work and what they do!
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TAP106: Auto Flight Part 2
In this episode Matt & Andy continue the series looking at the Autoflight system.
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TAP105: Auto Flight Part 1
This week we start a new series looking at the Auto Flight System in detail. In this episode we cover some general information and the computation of position
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TAP104: CV's, Redundancy, Recruitment and more!
This week Matt & Andy are joined by Jamie from www.AirlinePrep.co.uk and Phil from www.jetpathway.com to discuss the current state of the industry, what to do if made redundant and tips for your CV plus more
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TAP103: An Unrealistic Sim
This week Matt and Andy take a look at a dual blocked pitot scenario and ask why it might not be a great idea
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TAP102: Storage of Aircraft
With airlines parking up fleets of aircraft around the world Matt & Andy look at the difference between parking and storing aircraft and the factors to consider
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TAP101: Fuel Spillage
In this weeks episode Matt & Andy look at fuel spillages and recommend some documentaries to pass the time during lockdown!
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TAP100: Episode 100!
In this special episode to celebrate our 100th show we are joined by Capt Al to chat about the history of the A320, how things have changed and what the future holds. Capt Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show tells us about the A320 and we share some fun facts!
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TAP099: Test Your Knowledge - Part 2
In this episode, Matt & Andy give you questions 51-100. listen along and see how many you think you can answer.
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TAP098: Test Your Knowledge - Part 1
100 Questions you should be able to answer (Especially if you're looking to become a Captain)
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TAP097: GNSS Interference and an intro to the xLS concept
In this episode Matt and Andy take a look at the effects of GNSS interference on the systems of the A320, discuss considerations for pilots and take a quick look at the xLS concept
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TAP096: 2019 Book Recommendations
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss book recommendations from themselves and listeners.
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TAP095: Dual Elevator Fault + Dual ENG Failure in same flight!
This episode is a fantastic example of workload management, failure management and prioritisation. The report used here can be found at: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/crippled-smartlynx-a320-nursed-home-after-runway-str-461983/ A more comprehensive report can be found here:...
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TAP094: Contaminated Runway Reporting
This week Matt talks about how runway braking actions are reported and the new technology helping to improve it. Airbus and its subsidiary NAVBLUE have developed a new technology to use the aircraft itself as a sensor to measure the available runway braking action, and subsequently share that…
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TAP093: TOS & TOM
There are two new system developments discussed in this episode, TOS (Take off surveillance) which comprises of TOS1 and TOS2, and, TOM (Take off monitoring) which currently isn't available on the A320 but is being evaluated for possible installation. TOS1 checks flaps and trim settings and does…
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TAP092: Circling and Visual Approaches
In this episode Matt and Andy discuss the procedures for performing circling and visual approaches.
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TAP091: Lithium Battery Fires
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the Lithium Battery Fire QRH checklist and cabin crew procedures and interview Andy from Avsax.com about the risks posed by lithium batteries.
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TAP090: Non Precision Approaches
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the different types of NPA available and how to fly them.
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TAP089: Why do we do a 2-stage spool up on takeoff?
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the reasons behind this procedure and tells us the risks if you don't do it.
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TAP088 : Airline Prep Interview
This week Matt chats to Jamie from Airline Prep about preparing for a new job interview, command upgrades and more
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TAP087: ACP
This week Matt and Andy looking at the ACP and the associated systems that make up the communication systems.
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TAP086: ADS-B & ATSAW
This week Matt and Andy look at the features of ADS-B and ATSAW Pictures to help with the descriptions of the symbols and the MCDU pages can be found on the social media channels; www.facebook.com/a320podcast www.twitter.com/a320podcast www.instagram.com/a320lounge Matt and Andy are also looking...
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TAP085: FCU Faults
This week Matt and Andy discuss Single and Dual FCU faults. They look at what happens with these failures and how to manage them. They also give a quick tech refresher on the different levels of failure.
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TAP084 - The FCU
This week Matt & Andy have a look at the FCU panel and how it works
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TAP083 - PW1000G
In this episode Matt and Andy take a look at the Pratt and Whitney PW1000G Powerplant
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TAP082 - APU
In this episode Matt & Andy have a look at the APU system.
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TAP081: Ask Matt & Andy - Windshear and High Speed Protection
In this episode Matt and Andy answer a few questions from listeners regarding the windshear and high speed protection
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TAP080 - IAE Manual Engine start
In this episode we look at the procedure for a manual start on the IAE V2500 engine
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TAP079 - IAE V2500
Continuing the series on powerplants, Matt and Andy take a look at the V2500 from IAE
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TAP078 - CFM Manual Engine Start
This week Matt and Andy look in detail at a manual engine start on the CFM56, what it is and how to do it
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TAP077: The CFM56
We are back for the New Year! this week Matt and Andy start a new series looking at the engine options available for the A320 family. We start the series at the CFM56
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TAP076: Matt & Andy's Book Recommendations and comp winners
This week Matt & Andy give you their book recommendations and announce the winners of the latest completion to win a copy of Fly! by Richard De Crespigny. Here are their book recommendations, QF32 - Richard De Crespigny https://amzn.to/2BtpVZE Fly! - Richard De Crespigny https://amzn.to/2ClkBsR…
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TAP075: Interview with Richard De Crespigny (Captain of QF32)
This week Matt & Andy talk to Richard De Crespigny, the captain of Qantas flight QF32 in which his A380 suffered multiple major failures when one of it's engines exploded. He discusses the incident itself and how he felt afterwards and then gives us some great knowledge and advice about stress,...
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TAP074: PBN Part 2
This week Matt & Andy continue discussing PBN.
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TAP073: PBN
In this episode Matt & Andy look at PBN in this two-parter.
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TAP072: ASK Matt & Andy Turbulance, Loss of Braking, LAND ASAP Clarification
In this episode Matt & Andy answer three questions people have written in with and also have an announcement that includes 2 great offers for their listeners.
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TAP071: UPRT
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss UPRT. This is a new part of the regulatory recurrent syllabus so they thought it a relevant subject.
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TAP070: Dual Engine Failure
This week Andy takes a look at the Dual Engine Failure QRH procedure
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TAP069: Engine Issues
This week we take a look at engine issues at various stages of flight, what to look out for and how to handle these scenarios
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It's our aim to make studying for your recurrent sims or command upgrades as easy as possible.Sometimes it's not that easy to make time at home to study, and let's face it, who wants to spend precious days off reading about work.With the A320 Podcast, you can learn and revise in the car, at the gym or out on the run. Now you can use the wasted time on your commute to make sure you ace your next sim, and the best part is - it's completely free! The only thing we ask is for you to tell all your friends and colleagues and then leave us a 5 star iTunes review which will increase our ranking and get as many people listening as possible.
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It's our aim to make studying for your recurrent sims or command upgrades as easy as possible.Sometimes it's not that easy to make time at home to study, and let's face it, who wants to spend precious days off reading about work.With the A320 Podcast, you can learn and revise in the car, at the gym...
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