Best Brasher Warning Podcasts (2025)

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Flight 152 - Stay Off Ladders 2:50:37

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recorded on the 03SEP2025. Welcome aboard Flight 152 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Stay Off Ladders On today’s flight Roger, Rob, Alex,Terry, Kyle & I discuss AeroMedical losses and special issuances, post vaccine recovery times, flight schedule differences between part 121, 135, and 91 operations, LTD vs. sick pay, the future of Spirit pilots and …

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Flight 151 - Brasher Warnings 2:25:02

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recorded on 12JUL2025 Welcome aboard Flight 151 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Brasher Warnings On today’s flight Alex and I discuss our recent podcasting hiatus, ATC Zero events, Brasher Warnings, Ramp Closures, ReRoutes, Flight Deck Distractions, Heavy Landings, and commuting. So stick with us as we discuss all this and more on this, the 151st epi…

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Flight 150 - New Domiciles 2:12:42

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Welcome aboard Flight 150 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - New Domiciles - recorded on the 27APR2025. On today’s flight we discuss our 3 month hiatus, vacation bidding strategies, upgrade training, commuting nightmares, and the challenges that an aviator can expect with an ever growing family vs. career expectations . We also share some listener feedb…

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The Final Dive: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 and the Tragic Cost of Neglected Maintenance 14:44

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A routine flight from Mexico to Seattle. A trusted aircraft. An experienced crew. And yet, in the span of a few terrifying minutes, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 plunged into the Pacific, killing all 88 souls on board. In this gripping episode of Brasher Warning, we unravel the chain of failures that led to one of the most harrowing aviation disasters…

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Seconds to Disaster: The CV-22B Osprey Crash and the Cost of Split-Second Decisions 17:11

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A routine infiltration mission. A highly experienced crew. A cutting-edge aircraft. So what went so horribly wrong? In this gripping episode of Brasher Warning, we dissect the harrowing crash of a CV-22B Osprey during a special operations mission in Afghanistan. Using the Official Accident Investigation Report, we unravel the series of compounding …

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Fueling the Crash: Lessons from the Velocity Tragedy 14:22

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What happens when overconfidence meets oversight? In this episode of Brasher Warning, we unravel the tragic January 30, 2002, crash of a Velocity aircraft near Miramar, California. Despite advanced onboard technology, this devastating accident was caused by something as simple—and preventable—as poor fuel management. Discover how a critical relianc…

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Flight 149 - Brief Briefings 1:55:01

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recorded on 20JAN2025 Today’s flight launches the first Squawk Ident podcast flight of the 2025, and the first show of season 7 . On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob, Alex, and Terry discuss the 2024 holiday season and how we handled a record setting year of travel. We also take a look at how to stay safe out on a layover. I am excited to catch up with…

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A Night Flight Gone Wrong: Lessons from Scottsdale's Fatal Plane Crash 10:24

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In this gripping episode of Brasher Warning, we revisit the tragic 2018 crash of a Piper PA-24-260 in Scottsdale, Arizona—a flight that lasted only 70 seconds but claimed six lives. Using the NTSB’s final report and expert analysis, we unravel the deadly combination of factors: an overloaded aircraft, improper weight and balance, mechanical failure…

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Into the Storm: The Mystery of Flight N4386F 12:08

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What happened to Flight N4386F on that fateful summer afternoon in Mississippi? A seemingly routine flight spiraled into tragedy, leaving behind questions about decisions made under pressure, the limits of technology, and the unpredictable power of nature. In this episode of Brasher Warning, we unravel the mystery of an in-flight breakup that shock…

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Fatal Descent: The Learjet Crash That Should Never Have Happened 14:53

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What happens when overconfidence meets poor decision-making? On November 9, 2014, a Learjet 35A operated by Diplomat Aviation (Bahamas) Ltd. crashed during its second approach to Freeport International Airport in Grand Bahama. The result: nine lives lost, and a chain of failures that shook the aviation community. In this pulse-pounding episode of B…

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When Risk Takes Flight: The Survival Flight N191SF Tragedy 15:18

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What happens when safety takes a back seat to urgency? On January 29, 2019, a Survival Flight helicopter air ambulance mission turned tragic when a Bell 407 helicopter, N191SF, crashed into forested terrain near Zaleski, Ohio. With the loss of three lives—the pilot, a flight nurse, and a paramedic—this heartbreaking incident revealed critical gaps …

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Door to Disaster: The Flight 96 Cargo Door Failure and Aviation's Turning Point 13:01

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What happens when a tiny design flaw nearly becomes a catastrophic failure? In this gripping episode of Brasher Warning, we explore the harrowing events of June 12, 1972, when American Airlines Flight 96, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, suffered a cargo door failure shortly after takeoff. The resulting rapid decompression caused severe structural damage…

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A Silent Threat: Lessons from the Beech BE-23 Crash Investigation 13:15

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In this episode of Brasher Warning, we unravel the tragic story of the December 17, 2000, crash of a Beech BE-23 near Rolla, Missouri, which claimed the life of its pilot. This in-depth discussion explores the key findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation, focusing on the insidious role of carbon monoxide poisoning…

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Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701: Pushing Limits, Ignoring Protocols 14:45

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On October 14, 2004, a repositioning flight for Pinnacle Airlines pushed the limits of aviation—and paid a devastating price. What should have been a simple journey from Little Rock to Minneapolis turned into a chilling tragedy when both engines flamed out mid-flight, leaving the Bombardier CRJ-200 plummeting toward Jefferson City, Missouri. In thi…

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The Bedford Tragedy: A Deadly Lesson in Complacency 13:18

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On May 31, 2014, a Gulfstream G-IV corporate jet prepared for a routine evening departure from Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. But moments after attempting takeoff, the jet careened off the end of the runway, bursting into flames in a nearby ravine. All seven aboard perished, leaving investigators to piece together a shocking t…

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Into the Night: The Mysterious Fall of Flight 266 14:33

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In January 1969, United Air Lines Flight 266, a Boeing 727, embarked on a routine journey from Los Angeles International Airport. But within moments of takeoff, a cascade of electrical failures turned a steady ascent into a tragic high-speed plunge into the Pacific Ocean, claiming the lives of all 38 aboard. This episode explores the painstaking in…

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Stay Tuned 2:05

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As 2024 come to a close, the staff at Squawk Ident headquarters have some exciting news. Stay tuned for season 7 coming soon in early 2025. Happy Holiday Season from Av8rTony, Roger, Rob, Alex, and Terry!

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Charkhi-Dadri: The Collision That Changed Aviation Forever 17:15

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A calm November evening in 1996 was shattered by a horrifying mid-air collision above Charkhi-Dadri, India. A Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan IL-76, both carrying hundreds of souls, crossed paths in a sequence of tragic miscommunications and failures. The result? A catastrophe that claimed 349 lives and shook the aviation world to its cor…

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Collision Over San Diego: A Clear Day Turned Tragic 17:38

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On a serene morning in San Diego, under crystal-clear skies with ten-mile visibility, two aircraft unknowingly hurtled toward a catastrophic fate. September 25, 1978, was supposed to be a routine day for Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) Flight 182, a Boeing 727 carrying 128 passengers and seven crew members on its final approach to Lindbergh Field.…

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Collision Over the Amazon: Tragedy at Flight Level 370 10:48

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On a fateful afternoon in September 2006, two aircraft embarked on what should have been routine journeys over the vast and isolated expanse of the Amazon rainforest. One, a Boeing 737 packed with 148 passengers and six crew members, belonged to Gol Airlines, cruising smoothly towards Rio de Janeiro. The other, a sleek and powerful Embraer Legacy 6…

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Flight 148 - Time is Money 1:58:14

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recorded 18OCT2024 Welcome aboard Flight 148 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Time is Money On today’s flight I am joined by Captain Roger. Together, we discuss the FAA ruling that removes CFI expiration dates, what it means to take your final flight west, an update on the aviation job hunt, beyond perimeter flights, and how to overthrow a sitting uni…

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Silent Struggles: The Mental Health Crisis in Aviation 8:37

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In our 4th episode, we examine the tragic crash of Germanwings Flight 9525. On March 24, 2015, the Airbus A320 was deliberately flown into the French Alps by its co-pilot, leading to the heartbreaking loss of 150 lives. We explore the sequence of events, the co-pilot’s mental health struggles, and how this tragedy forced the aviation industry to co…

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Disaster in Clear Skies: The Collision That Transformed Air Safety 10:26

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On a serene summer day in 1986, the skies over Cerritos, California, became the setting for an unimaginable catastrophe. Aeromexico Flight 498, a bustling passenger DC-9, was nearing its destination at Los Angeles International Airport, while a private Piper PA-28 aircraft ascended nearby, piloted under visual flight rules. What should have been a …

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Into the Abyss: The Final Flight of JFK Jr. 12:03

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On a warm July evening in 1999, a private Piper Saratoga PA-32R-301 departed New Jersey’s Caldwell Airport on a seemingly routine flight to Martha's Vineyard. But as the plane approached its destination, the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean would become the stage for a tragic turn of events. This episode investigates the ill-fated journey of N9253…

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Stress in the Skies: The Ditching of Transair Flight 810 13:18

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In the predawn hours of July 2, 2021, Transair Flight 810, a Boeing 737-200 cargo plane, took off from Honolulu bound for Maui. What began as a routine flight swiftly spiraled into chaos when the right engine suffered a catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff. Despite their efforts to return to the airport, the pilots faced the unthinkable: a ni…

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Fog of Tragedy: The Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Unpacked 12:49

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On January 26, 2020, the world stood still as news broke of a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of nine people, including basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. The Sikorsky S-76B, operated by Island Express Helicopters, was on a routine charter flight from Orange County to Camarillo when it plunged into the rugged terrain of…

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Flight 147 - CV Bullet Points 2:30:41

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Recorded on 23AUG2024 Welcome aboard Flight 147 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - CV Bullet Points On today’s flight Av8rTony, Roger, Alex, and Terry discuss the current state of the aviation industry and how it affects pilot career growth. We also talk about resume building and the exciting transition from flight instructor to 121/135 pilot. We also s…

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Flight 146 - WOCL Flying 2:02:04

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recorded 07JUL2024 Welcome aboard Flight 146 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - WOCL Flying On today’s flight Captain Roger,Terry S., and I discuss flight benefits, the downward trend in hiring practices, jet lag, and what is WOCL. We will also take a look at the history and development of the Dallas Fort/Worth International Airport. So stick with us as…

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Flight 145 - the Cliché 1:58:05

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recorded on 22MAY2024 Welcome aboard Flight 145 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - the Cliché. On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob, and Terry discuss what we have all been up to over the last few months and why the Squawk Ident Podcast has been in the hanger over the past few months. We also discuss unexpected emergencies, fuel leaks, Mx delays, the importa…

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Flight 144 - When the Music Stops 2:10:15

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recorded on the 19MAR2024 Welcome aboard Flight 144 of the Squawk Ident podcast - When the Music Stops. On today’s flight Roger and I discuss the media’s myopic lens over the recent rash of United aircraft making headlines. We also discuss the alleged slowdown of airline pilot hiring practices, and we discuss how you can get your hands on Delta Air…

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Flight 143 - A Good Foundation is Key 1:57:42

1+ y ago1:57:42

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recorded on 12FEB2024 Welcome aboard Flight 143 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - A Good Foundation is Key On today’s flight Rob, Alex, and I discuss go-arounds and when you should do them, and how the FAA is pushing back on the potential age 67 rule. We also have the honor in speaking with a guest who started his aviation career at Seneca College in T…

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Flight 142 - Aviation Networking 1:25:40

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recorded on 14JAN2024 Welcome aboard Flight 142 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, Aviation Networking. On today’s flight Alex D and I discuss winter flight schedules, how NOT to show up for an interview, and the best ways to get your airline application looked at. We also have the honor in speaking with a guest who has work experience on both sides of t…

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Flight 141 - Say Again 1:55:22

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recorded on 15DEC2023 On today’s flight, as we approach the end of 2023, we celebrate Season 5’s final flight. Captain Roger, Alex D., Terry S., and Av8rTony discuss the required flexibility of Part 91 & 135 schedules vs. airline schedules, temporary duty assignments and commuting, 750hrs at Sandpiper, distractions of tech, and the inevitability of…

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Flight 140 - Flying High 2:37:53

2y ago2:37:53

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Recorded on 30OCT2023 Welcome aboard Flight 140 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Flying High. On today’s flight we visit with almost all of the Squawk Ident Crew, on the same flight. We discuss a range of topics from low visibility take-offs, pilot hiring, and how to show up prepared to an interview. We also discuss international charts, the NOS vs Je…

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Flight 139 - Airline Retirement 1:50:07

2y ago1:50:07

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recorded on 26SEP2023 Welcome aboard Flight 139 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Airline Retirement On today’s flight, we will be joined by a wide body captain that has recently flown his final flight as a commercial airline pilot. After 38 years of flying the line, he has hung up his Captain’s hat for a final time. He joins us today to explain the re…

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Flight 138 - Professionalism in the Profession 2:26:33

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Recorded on 22AUG2023 Welcome on board Flight 138 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Professionalism in the Profession. On today’s flight, I am grateful to sit down with some amazing pilots and Squawk Ident co-hosts to discuss the profession of aviation. We will catch up with Captain Rob, Terry, Alex, and Av8rTony. Together, we discuss professionalism i…

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Flight 137 - Emotional Intelligence 1:45:30

2y ago1:45:30

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recorded on 05AUG2023 Welcome on board Flight 137 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Emotional Intelligence On today’s flight, I have the privilege to sit down with one of Legacy Airline’s newest First Officers. Together, we will discover how his journey in aviation started in Honduras and has led him to become a Legacy Airbus pilot. We welcome First Of…

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Flight 136 - Cooperate to Graduate 2:04:53

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recorded on 09JUL2023 Welcome on board Flight 136 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Cooperate to Graduate On today’s flight we catch up with Av8rTony, Terry, and Alex. Together we will discuss Terry's long term training, Alex’s move to the big D., and Av8rTony’s recurrent training. We also discuss the most violated FAR in aviation…Sterile Cockpit. We r…

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Flight 135 - The Gouge 1:47:44

2+ y ago1:47:44

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Recorded on 14JUN2023 Welcome on board Flight 135 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Gouge On today’s flight we catch up with Captain Rob and Terry S. Together, we will discuss Captain Rob’s mainline Upgrade Training experiences, what was expected of him, and how it differed from his upgrade experiences at SandPiper Regional. From CPTs and IPTs, to …

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Flight 134 - The Airline Transition 2:02:48

2+ y ago2:02:48

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recorded on the 29MAY2023 Welcome on board Flight 134 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Airline Transition On today’s flight, I am joined by Alex and Terry. Together, we discuss why anyone in their “right mind” would open a cabin door mid-flight (to let in some fresh air maybe). We also listen to some audio feedback, we hear about our first Squawk …

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Flight 133 - Sick or FIT? 2:48:59

2+ y ago2:48:59

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Recorded on 02MAY2023 Welcome on board Flight 133 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Sick or Fit - Recorded from the mobile Av8r Sound Studios, high a-top the 8th floor of the Sonesta Hotel in beautiful downtown Columbus, OH. On today’s flight I am excited to be joined by a gaggle of the excellent Squawk Ident co-hosts. Captain Roger, Alex, Terry, Kyle …

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Flight 132 - the Syndrome Effect 3:02:54

2+ y ago3:02:54

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Recorded on 19APR2023 Welcome on board Flight 132 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - the Syndrome Effect On today’s flight I am grateful to be joined by some excellent co-hosts Captain Rob & Terry . Together, we will discuss our latest flight schedules, we have an audio update that Alex has sent in, and I will share an event that I was able to take part…

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Flight 131 - The Reluctant Pilot 2:26:21

2+ y ago2:26:21

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recorded on 29MAR2023 Welcome on board Flight 131 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Reluctant Pilot On today’s flight, I have the honor of being joined in the mobile studios by an aviator who’s journey began the Pacific Northwest when his older brother dared him to take a Demo Flight after a heated discussion that people with glasses can’t fly airp…

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Flight 130 - Flying Fatigued 2:17:30

2+ y ago2:17:30

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recorded on the 23MAR2023 Welcome on board Flight 130 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Flying Fatigued On today’s flight, I have the honor of being joined by Squawk Ident co-hosts Roger, Terry and Alex. Together, we will discuss what causes Pilot Fatigue, we discuss the recent Emergency Safety Summit hosted by the Federal Aviation Agency, and what we …

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Flight 129 - It's Still Worth It 2:08:40

2+ y ago2:08:40

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recorded on 02MAR2023 Welcome on board Flight 129 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - It's Still Worth It On today’s flight, I have the honor in speaking with an aviator we first had on our podcast on Flight 23 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Apaches, C-12s, and Battalion Commander. He has since retired from the U.S. Army after 24 years of service. Today, …

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Flight 128 - Peeling Away the Armor 2:00:27

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recorded on the 20FEB2023 Welcome on board Flight 128 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Peeling Away the Armor On today’s flight Av8rTony has the opportunity to speak with an American Airline Captain whose journey in aviation began when she and her family moved to the U.S. from Hungry in the year 1975. She accomplished an education that thought her to …

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Flight 127 - Going Where the Jet Stream Takes Us 2:26:03

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recorded on the 11FEB2023 Welcome on board Flight 127 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Going Where the Jet Stream Takes Us On today’s flight, Av8rTony, Captain Roger, and Alex D. discuss pilot egos and the high stakes of an aviation profession. With the recent report that the NTSB has subpoenaed the 3 American Airlines flight crew members involved in …

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Flight 126 - NOTAMs & EKGs 2:09:23

2+ y ago2:09:23

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recorded on 23JAN2023 Welcome on board Flight 126 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - NOTAMs & EKGs On today’s flight I am joined by Captain Roger, Rob D, and Alex D. Together we discuss scheduling snafus, Captain upgrades, complacency, old school training, pilot EKG issues and the FAA Aero Medical Division, the reason for the FAA system outage, Pilot Bo…

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Flight 125 - Seniority is not Everything, It's the Only Thing 2:32:40

2+ y ago2:32:40

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recorded on 08JAN2023 Welcome on board Flight 125 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Seniority is not Everything, It's the Only Thing Today’s episode marks the first Squawk Ident flight of season 5. Alex and I recently had the honor in sitting down with a truly remarkable aviator who’s journey in aviation started in the early 1970s. That is when our fea…

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Flight 124 - Turbulence and Meltdowns 2:27:07

2+ y ago2:27:07

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Recorded 27DEC2022 Welcome on board Flight 124 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Turbulence & Meltdowns On today’s flight Av8rTony, Rob D., and Alex D. discuss their 2022 Holiday flight experiences. We explore turbulence, the recent uptake in injuries caused by airliners encountering turbulence, and we ask the question, is there a wrong way to wearing …