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Chuck Cook Podcast

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

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47:39

FSD Supervised v14.1.1 - First Impressions Memorial...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/12

⚡️🤖 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 reason I'm trading in my current car for a leased Model Y Juniper? And how does this new build handle tricky railroad crossings in direct sunlight?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ First impressions drive of

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42:41

Reaction Cam Drive with Charlie Cook on FSD...

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2025/10/11

🤖🚗🤯 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? Can a car actually order food, wait for it, and navigate a complex drive-through without human help? How does the latest software handle real-world chaos like flooded streets and tight parking lots?Here are the

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66:50

FSD Supervised v14.1 First Impressions Drive -...

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2025/10/07

🤖⚡️ 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 mysterious "Increased Attention Required" alert mean for the future of self-driving?Highlights from our first drive:✅ Jaw-dropping "one-shot" parking at a supercharger that puts Autopark to shame.✅ A breakdown of

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30:17

Fall Flow, Pin Killed Brood Test, Small Hive Beetle...

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2025/10/05

🐝🍁 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 pattern be a GOOD thing? And are you ready to see a brand new tool for testing your queen's hygiene in action?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ Learn to spot the fall flow in Zone 9B using hive scales and key

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38:44

Relocating Bees When Someone Moves Away

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/09/11

🚚🐝 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 triple-deep colony for a bumpy ride in a truck? And what happens when a seemingly healthy hive is secretly a ticking "mite bomb"?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ See the complete toolkit for a successful remote hive

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18:57

Beekeeping with Chuck - Hiving a Hot Mess of a Late...

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2025/06/14

😱🐝🍯 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 unexpected burr comb and wondered how to salvage it (and the bees)?🤔 Could you be accidentally causing your queen to be superseded by pulling too much brood from her hive? Chuck shares a recent mystery!📍

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26:24

Beekeeping with Chuck - June Update - Queens,...

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2025/06/12

🐝⚙️ 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 mite management? Ever thought about how to prepare your apiary for the potential threat of Tropilaelaps mites? Want to know the secrets behind managing queen banks, rescuing pollen-bound frames, and even 3D

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35:04

Beekeeping with Chuck - End of the Flow Apiary Update

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2025/05/28

✈️👨‍✈️🐝 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 bring honey production to a screeching halt, and what revived it? (Hint: 📊 + 🌧️)🧐 What's the real success rate when introducing virgin queens, and what's the plan for breeding mite-resistant genetics from

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58:16

Cybertruck FSD Supervised v13.2.9 - First Impressions...

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2025/05/14

🤖⚡️ 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 struggling with basic reversing? And what's the deal with those nerve-wracking tight turns around medians?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ The nail-biting unprotected left turn – you HAVE to see this! 😱✅ A truly

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38:20

Beekeeping with Chuck - Missouri Mite Hunter Virgin...

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2025/05/13

👑🐝 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 minimize disaster (hint: it involves a quick trip indoors!)?🧐 How do you really know if a hive is ready to accept a new virgin, and what happens when your hive checks throw you a total curveball?🤯 Ever

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47:05

FSD Supervised v13.2.9 - First Impressions Drive

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/05/13

🚗💨🤖 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 challenging city streets, especially compared to the Cybertruck's known quirks?😬 With the RoboTaxi event supposedly just weeks away, does this update show Tesla is ready for the prime time?🚧 Did FSD finally learn to

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47:05

FSD Supervised v13.2.9 First Impressions Drive

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/05/13

🚗💨🤖 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 challenging city streets, especially compared to the Cybertruck's known quirks?😬 With the RoboTaxi event supposedly just weeks away, does this update show Tesla is ready for the prime time?🚧 Did FSD finally learn to

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34:18

Beekeeping with Chuck - Virgin Queen Bank Checkup and...

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2025/05/09

👑🐝 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? Could thicker foundation and VSH genetics be your hive's new best friends?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ The #1 reason Chuck insists on thicker foundation (and how it saves you major headaches!).✅

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31:03

Beekeeping with Chuck - Two Queen Hive Update and...

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2025/05/05

🐝🤔 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 stacked vs. side-by-side configurations - are the bees actually using the shared honey supers?❓ Can virgin queens survive hatching in a queen bank without dedicated nurse bees right away?📍 Highlights in this

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30:47

Beekeeping with Chuck - The Demaree Queen Bank and...

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2025/05/01

🐝👑🧪 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 pitfalls!) of banking virgin queens as backups?💡 And how do you handle unexpected hatches and escaped bees in mini mating nucs?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ Witnessing the Demaree method successfully raise

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22:47

Beekeeping with Chuck - The Demaree Queen Cell...

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2025/04/27

🐝👑 Is the Demaree hive the ultimate queen cell starter AND finisher? ✨ Chuck reveals a game-changing experiment that could simplify your queen rearing process! Forget the complex starter/finisher shuffle – this might be the hack you need.🤔 Can one hive setup really replace the traditional two-step process for raising queens?🤔 How successful were the grafted cells after just 7 days in the Demaree top box?🤔 What specific techniques does Chuck use for grafting and handling these unique cells?📍

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38:08

Beekeeping with Chuck - 2nd Demaree and Cutting Cells...

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2025/04/25

🐝✈️ From the cockpit to the bee yard! Chuck's back and diving straight into some serious Demaree hive management.🤔 Did the added caged queen successfully establish herself? Is scratching honey cappings really the key to creating brood space? And what exactly happens when you perform a "Second Demaree" on a towering colony? 🤷‍♂️📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ Watch a real-time Day 9 queen cell check & cut in a young Demaree hive.✅ See the technique (and cool tool!) for collecting royal jelly

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45:54

Beekeeping with Chuck - Double Demaree Checkup. Do I...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/04/21

🐝🍯 Dive into the hive with Chuck as he checks on his Demaree colonies!🤔 Are upper entrances helping or hindering? Should you crack honey caps to encourage brood? And is Chuck pushing his beekeeping limits by lifting 80lb supers?!📍 Highlights from this episode:✅ Witness a booming hive thriving with a Demaree system✅ Discover how bees are using upper entrances for pollen collection ✅ Learn Chuck's method for equalizing honey stores in supers✅ See how to identify and interpret queen cups✅ Observe a

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77:25

Beekeeping with Chuck - 4 Swarms and a Couple 2 Queen...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/04/18

🐝🤯 Four swarms, two potential queens, and one HUGE beekeeping experiment! 🤯🐝🤔 Can you REALLY combine swarm trapping with two-queen hive setups? Will Chuck's vertical and horizontal approaches actually work? And what's the deal with that mystery queen situation?! 😬🔥 Buzzworthy Highlights from this Episode: 🔥✅ See Chuck's early morning swarm trap retrieval routine with red headlamps and spray bottles! 🔦💧✅ Learn the telltale sign of a laying queen (hint: it involves pollen! 🌼)✅ Witness

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19:26

Beekeeping with Chuck - The Swarm Demaree Combine -...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/04/08

🐝👑 Queen cells, new queens, and a whole lot of beekeeping magic! ✨ Chuck's back with Part 2 of the Swarm Demaree, and this hive is buzzing with activity!🤔 Did the new queen get accepted? What's the deal with cutting queen cells on foundation? And what's the plan for this booming experimental hive?🔥 Highlights from this episode:✅ Witness the successful introduction of a new queen!✅ Learn Chuck's technique for cutting out queen cells (and why it's tricky!)✅ See how a swarm Demaree can boost a weak

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