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Flight Safety Detectives

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World-renowned aviation-industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith have 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. In this hard-hitting podcast series they talk about everything aviation -- from the behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes to topics of interest such as tips and tricks for navigating through airports and security, traveling with infants and children, unruly passengers, and packing your bags to ease through security.

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00:48:54

Compton Crash Is a Lesson in What Not to Do

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/03/23

Episode 110 The ultimate tragedy of a runway crash at the Compton airport is that is never should have happened. For Greg, Todd and John, it’s a textbook example of what not do to as a pilot. They explore the many bad decisions made by the pilot of a vintage T28 Warbird that landed on top of a Cessna 152. As they review the information in the NTSB docket about the accident, Greg concludes, “there was no logic in decision making and operational discipline.” Get the full analysis of what went wrong

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00:26:48

Fatal Crash Severs Cessna Wing

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/03/17

Episode 109 The investigation is ongoing related to a Dec 2021 fatal crash involving a Cessna 208B and a powered glider. Both pilots were fatally injured in the accident that appears to have happened when the glider was higher than permitted altitude. The impact separated the plane’s right wing. The Cessna was operated as a Part 135 cargo flight, and the powered paraglider was operated as a Part 103 personal flight. Greg says all indicators were that the Cessna pilot was doing routine cruise

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00:34:32

Malaysian Flight 370 Crash Update Plus War Impacts...

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2022/03/11

Episode 108 Efforts continue to get to the bottom of the crash of MH 370. Eight years after the crash, John and Todd are in touch with the people who are working to find the wreckage and uncover the facts. John shares the latest developments from a group in Australia advocating to move the search area to the south. Hear the evidence that points to the crash being a murder/suicide event. Sanctions on Russian commercial aircraft and planes operated by Russian interests are in the news. Companies that

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00:36:02

Ukraine Crisis and Other Aviation Threats, Thumbs...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/03/02

Aviation is in the news and the headlines are tragic. The Ukraine crisis poses new risks for commercial aviation safety. Fatal general aviation accidents are on the rise. Netflix’s “Downfall – the Case Against Boeing” chooses emotion over facts. The FAA administrator’s sudden resignation adds to the turmoil. Greg, John and Todd share their insights into these and other current events. They recommit to the mission of improving aviation safety at all levels. They invite listeners to suggest

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00:32:34

Cirrus Air Crash on Final Approach

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/02/23

Episode 106 Dissecting the fatal crash of a Cirrus SR20 near Hobby Airport in Texas. This accident highlights the value of careful preflight planning. “Solid preflight planning leaves nothing to chance, and that would have made a difference here,” says John Goglia. While the pilot had experience with the aircraft, her experience landing at a high traffic airports is less clear. John and Greg wonder if another pilot in the cockpit or a plan to land at a less constrained airport could have made a

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00:31:58

Frontier-Spirit Merger Creating One Gigantic Bad...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/02/16

Episode 105 Greg and John are all over the news reports of the proposed merger of Frontier and Spirit airlines. Both companies have low customer satisfaction ratings. Will the combination create a larger poor performing airline or lead to safety improvements? The conversation covers the back stories of several past commercial airline mergers. They share inside knowledge of issues and crashes that happened during and soon after mergers. As employees adjust to new procedures and operations, attention

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00:38:49

Chasing the Wrong Safety Problems

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/02/09

Episode 104 The NTSB final report related to a Cessna 172 crash has Greg, John and Todd concluding that pilots and mechanics are being led to focus on the wrong safety issues. Chasing the wrong issues is stalling advances in aviation safety. This accident is cited as the basis for a NTSB safety recommendation to add active carbon monoxide detectors to all general aviation aircraft. However, the accident details tell a completely different safety story. “Once again, the NTSB has stopped their

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00:31:37

United Aviate Academy – Better or Worse than College...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/02/02

Episode 103 United Airlines just launched its own flight school. Does United Aviate Academy offer a better option for would-be pilots than college aviation programs? Greg, John and Todd share first impressions. The program appears to be more expensive than other ways of earning pilot credentials and stops short of ATP certification. They talk about why the program may be better or worse than college programs and private flight schools. The new road rage? The Flight Safety Detectives also talk about

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00:41:43

Wellstone Crash Report Misses Important Safety Findings

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/01/26

Episode 102 Even high-profile crashes can result in NTSB reports that miss important safety takeaways. The focus of this episode is the October 2002 crash that killed Senator Paul Wellstone and seven others. John, Greg, Todd and guest Dick Healing talk about facts that played a much greater role in the accident than the listed probable cause. “There is no question that contributing factors were poor practices by the operator,” Healing says. The charter operator’s organizational deficiencies set this

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00:36:02

Last US Airline Drops College Education Requirement...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/01/19

Episode 101 Greg, John and Todd have a lively conversation triggered by the recent announcement from Delta Airlines that pilots no longer need a college education. Will this impact aviation safety? “I know a lot of pilots that know aviation but don’t understand aviation,” says Greg. He adds that investigating the results of their poor decisions keeps him busy as a safety investigator. The question at the center of the debate is what is needed to equip pilots to make the decisions and have the

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00:34:58

100 Episodes and Going Strong

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/01/13

Episode 100 Episode 100 looks ahead to what’s next for Flight Safety Detectives. There’s a fresh new look and new segments to educate and entertain while doing the serious work of promoting aviation safety. Hear John and Greg talk about their plans for 2022. They offer updates on recent major accidents covered in earlier episodes: Pratt & Whitney engine failure investigation, Episode 67 TransAir 810 crash, Episode 78 Get a preview of an upcoming episode about the Citation accident involving active

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00:52:36

Tis the Season for Aviation Accidents

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/12/23

Episode 99 Winter weather and questionable piloting have led to another series of aviation accidents. Greg and John look at the initial information and stress the importance of not flying beyond your skills and knowledge. One fatal crash took the life of their good friend Charlie Schneider, CEO of MYGOFLIGHT. They share the known details that led to the crash of his Cirrus SR22. They reflect on his dedication to general aviation and general aviation safety. The NTSB has released the final report of

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00:48:31

Fatal Aircraft Accidents Raise Safety Questions –...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/12/16

This episode opens with a recap of the recent ceremony where John received the National Aeronautic Association Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award. The event recognized his many contributions to aviation. John, Greg and Todd review four recent aircraft accidents – three general aviation and one commercial. They offer initial analysis and the safety questions that should be answered during the investigation process. A Bonanza crash in California led to four fatalities. Weather appears to be a

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00:39:25

Flight Safety Tips for General Aviation this Holiday...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/12/08

Episode 97 A number of accidents happened Thanksgiving weekend, a trend that needs to be changed. Greg and John offer several flight safety tips for general aviation pilots planning holiday travel. Listen to make sure you’re planning for the safest trip possible. John and Greg cover the importance of preflight planning, factoring in weather en route, dealing with icing conditions and more. The Flight Safety detectives also share listener emails and tease plans for 2022. They invite more listener

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00:45:02

Safety Training Needs a Retool

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/12/01

Episode 96 Safety training for the aviation community isn’t effective and needs an overhaul. Greg and John drive home this point by talking about the high rate of fatal accidents in November. Particular focus is on the accident that killed Blue Origin crew member Glen de Vries. “We’re not reaching pilots and the aviation community with effective safety training,” John says. Greg adds that people don’t read manuals or safety material available from the FAA and NTSB. Recent accidents involve a range

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00:39:07

Icing Issues General Aviation Pilots Need to Know

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/11/24

Episode 95 Several accidents caused by icing reveal safety information that pilots need to know. As we head into a time when icing can be common, John, Greg and Todd want to be sure everyone avoids the mistakes other pilots have made. “Icing has greater impact on general aviation aircraft than commercial planes. It is important to be prepared for icing incidents,” Greg says. In this episode the Flight Safety Detectives focus on one general aviation icing event and relate it to lessons learned from

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00:55:16

Fascinating Back Stories of a Life in Aviation

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/11/17

Episode 94 The conversation continues with Hoot Gibson. Gibson’s life in aviation started growing up and took him to the cockpit of Navy fighters, NASA space shuttles and many test and race aircraft. Hoot, John, Greg and Todd cover the many unique experiences of Gibson’s career. His experiences and lessons learned offer every pilot key takeaways. Hear Hoot narrate the experience of his five shuttle missions, including the handshake that ended the Cold War. Gibson is also known as the ambassador of

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00:53:42

Space Safety Insights with Hall of Fame Astronaut...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/11/10

Episode 93 Hoot Gibson is the special guest for this discussion of space safety lessons that benefit all aspects of aviation. Gibson is a five-time space shuttle crew member and a professional pilot. He shares his experiences to offer insights into the importance of scrutinizing even the smallest issues and the value of training in preparing for flights of all kinds. Hoot, John, Greg and Todd discuss the commercial space program, including Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and SpaceX. While NASA has

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00:51:04

Ohio Accident Report Weak on Facts – Episode 92

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/11/03

Greg, John and Todd take a look at the NTSB report of a 2019 crash in Auburn Township, Ohio. They question the conclusion that the cause was spatial disorientation. Overall, the report lacks information to benefit air safety. They explore additional factors worthy of more detail than is found in the report: “Getthereitis” despite poor weather Pilot’s heart health Poor decision making Aircraft maintenance history They conclude that NTSB report does not represent the results of a thorough and

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00:44:28

NBAA Spotlights Avionics, Automations and Technology

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/10/27

Episode 91 Greg and John share takeaways from the recent National Business Aviation Association annual convention in Las Vegas. While there, they offered maintenance personnel a training session on the accident investigation process and the role they should play. The convention has Greg and John focused on the future of avionics, automations and other technology in aviation. Changes are coming, for better or worse. Automations are increasing, potentially loosening the focus on the importance of

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