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PODCAST

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland,

Michael Comyn & Mark Dwyer

Suppose you"re involved in aviation in Ireland as a professional or enthusiast. In that case, you might like to join us here for our Podcast Series - Squawk 7000 - each edition brings you news, interviews and insight into what"s happening around the airfields, airports and businesses associated with the topic we love - flying. We also have occasional longer chats with some people who have a lifetime of stories to tell, from their first flights to flights they"ll never forget. - so if it"s

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42:59

Report from the Kinsale Aviation Festival 2021

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/11/28

Welcome to another Squawk 7000 podcast, I'm just back from Kinsale, and it was a great pleasure to meet so many of our listeners - who all told me they like to listen to our podcast while walking - well, this week, get ready for a good healthy stroll as we have got a lot of people to talk to.This weekend past saw Kinsale's inaugural aviation festival, established to promote Ireland's rich and extensive aviation history; The event was organised by the Flying Poet Aviation Café and Bookshop in Kinsale

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28:34

600kg MTOM IAA Consultation Process

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/11/10

The Irish Aviation Authority has recently published astakeholder consultationon the “Option to exempt certain light aircraft below 600kg MTOM from EU regulations”. Mark Dwyer outlines the background to the consultation, expand on some detail in the consultation document and give some pros and cons as he sees them.As many pilots as possible must respond to this stakeholder consultation, regardless of your opinion. Various organisations and individuals have worked tirelessly to get to this stage, and

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18:27

Plans for the Kinsale Aviation Festival 2021

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/10/11

Kinsale’s inaugural aviation festival, established to promote Ireland’s rich and extensive aviation history, will take place on Saturday and Sunday, November 27/28, 2021. The event is being organised by the Flying Poet Aviation Café and Bookshop in Kinsale and supported by the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF), Goodbody Stockbrokers and Avolon...I spoke during the week to one of the organisers, Joe Gill, who also expanded on the state of aviation in Ireland post-covid. It’s a great insight

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24:25

Cork Airport is 60.

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/10/06

Back in 1957, planning was underway for an airport for Cork. After considering many sites in the area, it was agreed that the airport should be built in Ballygarvan. It was built at an estimated cost of £1 million. The airport was officially opened on 16 October 1961, following proving flights four days earlier by Aer Lingus and Cambrian Airways. In its first year, the airport handled 10,172 passengers – close to the average number of passengers handled each day at the airport in 2007. To mark the

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24:59

Landing is Approved

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/09/29

On this episode of Long Final from Squawk7000, we are in conversation with Dubliner DV O'Hanlon, retired Air Traffic Controller, but still, a familiar voice at fly-ins and air shows around Ireland where he can be heard providing a local advisory service backed up with lots of patience and calm. He's also been a presence at events such as the Heli-Pad at the Ryder Cup, where over 186 helicopters operated multiple flights up to 600 in a day back in 2006. The IAA at the time told the Irish Times at the

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20:42

A Tribute to Captain Mike Murphy

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/09/14

In this weeks episode, we talk with pilot Neil Murphy about his father, Captain Mike Murphy, who died on May 25th, 2019. In late 2018, his Dad was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, a glioblastoma. On May 25th 2019, 2 days before Neil's 27th birthday, his Dad had passed away. According to Neil, his Dad is the sole reason he is in an aviation career, and he couldn't have asked for a better role model. For that reason, this won't be any ordinary marathon. He wants this to be the most

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19:16

When it comes to women flying it seems Mum and Dad...

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/09/05

Last weekend we were at the ILAS fly-in at their airfield in Wexford - this weekend I flew into Birr for the Annual Birr Breakfast Fly-In, which this year was in aid of the local St.Vincent De Paul. Over 40 aircraft flew in and while the hungry crews sat down to a full Irish Breakfast I spoke to some of the many women in aviation that were at the event from recently soloed students to experienced pilots and instructors.Over €2,000 was raised from visitors on the ground and from the visiting aircraft

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29:34

Legends of Irish Aviation at ILAS 2021

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/08/28

ILAS (Irish Light Aviation Society) Harvest Fly-In at Taghmon in Co. Wexford enjoyed some great weather for day one of the two-day event and we were there. We met with some of the organisers and some of the visiting pilots and the pedigree of these folk in aviation in Ireland is legendary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:00

"Night-Fright"

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/08/15

June 1944 and the War in Europe had reached a critical phase - the only way to stop Hitler and the Third Reich was to launch an invasion of Europe on what would become known as the D-Day Landings. Part of that invasion plan involved Paratroopers - jumping from aircraft to help secure the way ahead for the landing craft heading for the beaches of France. This wouldn't have been possible without, according to American President Dwight D Eisenhower."Four pieces of equipment that most senior officers

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18:28

And if you look to your Wright!

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/08/08

On this week's Long Final - I was in Birr during the week so took the opportunity to catch up with Birr Airshow organiser and commentator Colm Wright - we talked about the Ormond Flying Club, a little of the history of the airfield and a lot about "breakfast" and the North American Aviation P-51 Mustang.https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Flight-School/Ormand-flying-club-164303499070/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:23

Each airplane has its own story - The Shannon...

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/08/01

We return in season 2 of Squawk 7000 with a visit to the Shannon Aviation Museum and talk with Director Jane Magill. For those with a passing interest in Aviation and those with a passionate interest, a visit to Shannon Aviation Museum in Co Clare is a must! They have an interesting collection of civil and military aircraft, including a 1950’s Cold War Jet,Blackburn Buccaneer XX 894 Low-level strike bomber and one of the longest-serving aircraft in the Irish Air Corps FR 172 R210.You can get up

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28:06

The Flying Poet

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/07/01

Our guest this week is Paolo Massolini born in Zambia, went solo illegally at 15years and 1 month and started flying professionally. in 1983 for a charter company in Zambia. He later flew in Botswana then in South Africa for a charter company Safair Freighters on the C130 and then eventually for South African Airways on the Boeing Fleet 737 and 747 and the Airbus A340, A330 and A320. He is now in Kinsale in Ireland where he owns the Flying Poet. https://flyingpoet.ie/Paolo is also one of the

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21:00

Mr Blue Skies - Met Eireann and the GA Pilot

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/06/23

On this edition of Long Final from Squawk 7000.We met with Tony Tighe, Head of Aviation Services with Met Eireann, to talk about the services available to general aviation in particular. The first ‘real-time’ weather observation was transmitted from Valentia Island in Co. Kerry on the 8th of October 1860.However, it was not until 1936 that the Irish Meteorological Service was established to provide accurate weather information for transatlantic aviation.Forecasting for aviation was the main

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26:04

Pilot of the Airwaves - Captain Barry Lang

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/06/16

Known to a generation as a radio presenter of the Beatbox on RTE 2FM, he surprised his listeners when he left broadcasting for aviation. His career from Trans Aer to Gulf Air and a career in Emirates as Captain on the A330, A340 A380. Technical flight check pilot A330 A340. CRM/HF instructor Barry shares his stories from radio and the flight deck of one of the world's biggest passenger aircraft. He tells a great story he has no regrets about a career in flying, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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31:34

How two Irish businesses help maintain Ireland as a...

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/05/25

This week we meet with Alan Phelan the founder and CEO of APTN.aero (Aircraft Professionals Technical Network) and Matt Gee who is COO of Six West, they provide ferry and flight operations services to the aircraft leasing community and airlines worldwide and are an enterprise member of the APTN.aero technical network.We talk with Matt and Alan about the current state of play in the commercial aviation world and how it impacts the technical side of flying aircraft. We also examine how the aircraft

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39:59

Helimed92 Irish Community Air Ambulance.

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/05/15

We spend some time with Irish Community Air Ambulance who are committed to providing safe, effective, and timely emergency medical care to those seriously ill or injured in Ireland.Saving lives by saving time is their motto and we hear from Michéal Sheridan CEO, Pilot Donnagh Verling and Advanced Paramedic at National Ambulance Service Paul Traynor, as they explain the operation of this vital service.Established in 2008, originally developed as a ground service with volunteers to support local

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34:00

Flying the Queens of the Skies from DC3 to B747

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/05/09

Captain Noel Flynn is our guest on this episode; he recalls his early days in aviation in South Africa, as the odd job man at the Springbok Aero Club, his early days flying with the South African Airforce, his career in SAA and Cargolux. His stories capture the passion he has for aviation, and he tells us about his involvement in the DC-3 in the Aer Lingus colours and the airshows at Bray and Foynes. It's a great chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:45

Transition Students get a socially distanced...

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/05/05

Young pilot Katie Bergin has been born into aviation, recently celebrating her first solo flight at just 16 - Katie is in Transition Year and this year took the opportunity to welcome her fellow students to Ballyboughal Airfield to find out more about career options in aviation - the TY visit was carried out outdoors with full supervision for Covid-19 procedures and protocols. We hear from the Air Corp, CHC Helicopters, and RyanAir. There's lots of insight and advice in this

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39:36

An Awesomeness Enabler!

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/05/03

This week's guest is Tony Merrigan, who shares his story in the world of aviation from his first flight in a Piper Aztec to his work with Flightaware.com and everything in between from working as an air traffic controller in Shannon to business development in the IAA. He has also been involved in flying in Birr and flies his own X-Air and for many years supported the Bray Air Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:14

I think yer man is the driver!

Squawk7000 - Aviation news from Ireland, ·

2021/04/26

This week we are in conversation with retired Airline Pilot Captain Angelo Cunningham. But Angelo is not resting on his laurels, he's busy as a Flying Instructor, Air Show commentator and Display Pilot and when we are back at airshows you may see him flying Miss Pick-Up the Consolidated PBY Catalina, on this episode Angelo shares some great "hangar" stories in his great storytelling style - it's a long episode so get yourself sorted for a nice long walk. We reckon Angelo gets in more name-checks for

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