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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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01:02:45

Piloting Issues in Business and Charter Aviation

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2021/01/06

Episode 51 Experienced pilot Bob Jenkins joins Greg and John for this look at piloting challenges in business and charter aviation. COVID-19 is leading to increased interest in these flight options as a way to avoid the crowds of commercial aviation. Pilots face demands of both aircraft and flight readiness. Pilots must be prepared to make flight safety decisions, even when they are unpopular with the employer on board. Jenkins discusses the dangers of automation dependence, handling missed

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00:56:08

Piper Wing Spar Corrosion Examined

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/12/23

Guest Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants and former FAA inspector, walks John and Greg through the recent Airworthiness Directive related to PA 28 Series planes. Jason shares his firsthand experience encountering dramatic corrosion on Piper wing spars. Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to theFlight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit theFlight Safety Detectives website.Music: “Inspirational

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00:59:15

Assessing Cognitive Function in Pilots

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/12/16

Episode 49 Special guest is Dr Chuck Dennison, forensic and aviation psychologist, who specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for the FAA. He talks about how he tests cognitive function to ensure pilots have the mental acuity to fly safely. Greg and John explore the many conditions that can trigger the need for assessment such as head injury, substance abuse issues, and conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease. The FAA medical certificate process is an important aspect of aviation safety. They

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00:53:02

Drugs Impact Aviation Safety and WTF Segment Begins

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/12/09

John and Greg kick off this episode with a new segment – WTF. They talk about several recent accident reports that identify unbelievable neglect of basic safety procedures. “Stupid or not stupid, all these accidents take a toll on investigators and the people left behind,” John comments. The detectives plan future WTF segments to highlight the things that can and will happen when safety procedures are ignored. This episode also covers the increasing prevalence of prescription and non-prescription

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00:55:37

Emergency Response in Aviation - Episode 47

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2020/12/02

Episode 47 Jump in for a deep dive into emergency response in aviation. All sectors of the industry need to plan and prepare for emergency scenarios like crashes and much more. Special guest is Mark Dombroff, partner in the Northern Virginia office of Fox Rothschild and co-chair of the firm’s aviation practice. The conversation covers what goes into an effective emergency response and the importance of regular reviews and exercises. Listen to understand why companies need to have a plan to respond

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00:54:38

Propellers and Air Safety

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/11/19

Episode 46 Prop strikes are pretty common. Even seemingly minor nicks and gouges can lead to major safety issues. John and Greg focus on propellers as the “ugly stepsisters” of aircraft maintenance. They dive into an accident involving a LancAir 4P caused when a damaged prop lead to engine failure. In his years of service as a mechanic, John has seen plenty of engine damage caused by prop strikes. Greg layers in accident investigation work to illustrate just how important propellers are for aircraft

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01:12:29

Icing on Aircraft Lessons from the Crash of AE 4184

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/11/11

Episode 45 Weather caused Flight 4182 to be in a holding pattern to land on October 31, 1994. Weather also triggered a fateful series of events that led to the loss of the aircraft and 68 lives. John and Greg offer a minute by minute analysis of the cockpit voice recorder. They believe this was the event that woke the industry up to the effects of icing on aircraft. The NTSB accident report focuses on communicating hazardous weather information to flightcrews, Federal regulations regarding aircraft

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01:04:58

Revisiting the Crash Scene of American Eagle Flight 4184

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/11/04

Episode 44 This episode starts when Greg got the call about the tragic crash of American Eagle Flight 4184. He walks through the first week of responding to the accident scene as the NTSB Investigator in Charge. Insights: First crash site where NTSB biohazard protocols were applied How “why” questions lead to thorough on-scene information gathering Roles of the various teams and parties involved in the investigation process Importance of the field notes process The story told by debris

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00:50:50

NTSB Still Not Onsite, CO Pilot Makes Up the Rules

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/10/28

Episode 43 The NTSB is still not doing onsite accident investigations...A pilot landing in Colorado decides to ignore the rules...Long-term health impacts of COVID could impact pilots, mechanics and flight attendants...Greg and John focus on these topics in their latest episode. A recent accident in Buffalo prompted two senators to write a letter to the NTSB asking for an onsite investigation. The Board responded that they are not visiting accident scenes and deferred to the FAA for on-scene

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00:57:24

Is the NTSB Obsolete?

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/10/14

Episode 42 The NTSB is considered a non-essential service and on-site accident investigations have been suspended during COVID-19. With no one on site to gather facts and evidence, John and Greg ask if the NTSB is needed anymore. Even before the pandemic, the agency had an increasing case backlog. Reports that have been issued recently are incomplete and offer scant safety insight. John and Greg find the recent NTSB reports inadequate to identify risks and determine effective mitigation. The reports

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01:24:39

Episode 41 - End of a Long Day and Weather Add Up to...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/10/07

Greg and John examine the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder from American Flight 1420, a MD-80 that crashed at Little Rock Airport in 1999. Greg served as the NTSB investigator in charge (IIC) and John was part of the headquarters support team. The 30-min recording reveals the pilots were racing the weather as well as fatigue from a long workday. John and Greg walk through the conversation reflected in the recording, highlighting how different decisions could have changed the deadly

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01:03:40

Assumptions and Expectations Can Kill

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/09/30

Episode 40 Assumptions and expectations in all roles in aviation often lead to the most serious accidents. John and Greg share anecdotes that illustrate the point. This is a trying time for air travel and air safety. Greg and John are frustrated by the growing number of accidents that are not being investigated by either the NTSB or FAA. They wonder out loud why investigators, who have ample biohazard training, are not able to visit accident scenes to do their job? Special focus is on American

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00:48:40

Accident Shows Importance of Pilot and Mechanic...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/09/23

Episode 39 John and Greg often make the point that flight safety involves both hangar and cockpit. This episode illustrates the point. They walk through an accident involving a Cessna 177 Cardinal. The plane was in for annual maintenance. Although the mechanic had signed off in the logbook, the final run up was not completed before the pilot retrieved the plane. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff. The investigation found no oil left in the engine. A loose oil cooler line suspected. John and

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00:52:26

Merion Air Disaster Revisited

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/09/16

Episode 38 When a Piper Aerostar collided in mid-air with a Bell 412 helicopter over an elementary school in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, in 1991 Greg Feith was among the first investigators on the scene. Greg and John revisit the investigation to highlight NTSB findings that are relevant for pilots today. The accident started the NTSB discussion and definition of aeronautical decision making. ADM is an important component of safe flying, in the cockpit and the hangar. In the 1991 accident,

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01:09:15

Minute-by-Minute Examination of ValuJet Flight 592's...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/09/09

Episode 37 The cockpit voice recorder is called the “electronic witness” by crash investigators. In this episode, John and Greg walk through the CVR recovered during the investigation of ValuJet Flight 592 that crashed in the Everglades. The CVR captures conversations. It also documents ambient noises that offer clues, especially when aligned with information from the flight data recorder. Greg and John offer insight into what was learned from the CVR. Routine discussions quickly changed with the

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01:10:33

The Right Stuff: What It Takes to Be a Great Pilot

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/09/02

Episode 36 A panel discussion from the campus of Vaughn College explores many aspects of a successful career in aviation. From formal education to soft skills, Greg, John and their guests explore the factors that lead to success. Students discuss their plans and the options they are exploring to start their careers. Also featured are professor Capt. Emerson Allen, experienced pilot Capt. Chinar Shaw, and management department chair Dr. Maxine Lubner. Highlights: Training options and career paths The

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01:13:06

Flying Safely Is an Obligation Not to Take Casually

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/08/26

Episode 35 The Cessna P210N crash near Detroit, Michigan gets a close look in this episode. The National Transportation Safety Board recently released the accident final report and Greg and John layer on their analysis of the facts. On June 24, 2018 the accident led to the death of the pilot and his wife and serious injury to a 17-year-old son. While the NTSB report largely attributes the crash to lack of fuel, John and Greg raise serious questions about that conclusion, the pilot’s qualifications

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00:54:27

Time to Apply PRIA Standards Inside the Hangar

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/08/19

Episode 34 Air safety does not begin and end with pilots. It is impacted by everyone who has a role with a plane, including maintenance personnel. Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia call for higher standards to be applied to all personnel whose jobs impact aviation safety. The Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA) requires that air carriers evaluate information about each pilot’s training, experience, qualification, and safety background. It is long past due that the same

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00:55:04

The Discipline Needed for Aviation Safety

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/08/12

Episode 33 Flight Safety Detectives listeners ask for insider details and John and Greg deliver! A theme in this wide-ranging discussion of questions received is the importance of discipline. A listener asked for the backstory in the NTSB investigation of Eastern Airlines Flight 980. Greg shares the details of the Jan. 1, 1985 crash and the 10 months of effort that led to him climbing a mountain in search of the cockpit and flight data recorders. That crash, in part, was caused by the air check

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00:52:01

Mask Over the Mask? More COVID Airline Challenges...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2020/08/05

Episode 32 Instructions on how to use the oxygen mask is a mainstay of the airline safety briefing. With passengers now required to wear masks, does the mask go over the mask? The tried and true safety briefing needs to be revamped in light of COVID-19 prevention measures. Greg Feith and John Goglia look at standard safety protocols that are disrupted by COVID-19 precautions. They talk about what it will mean for airlines to keep passengers safe. What about airflow in cabins? United has

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