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The Black Box Aviation Podcast

Aviation related topics brought to you by airline pilots, military pilots and professional aviation experts. Discussions including personal experience involving life as a professional aviator, the airline industry and everything else that comes with the curiosity of flying. Contact us at: Email: theblackbox01@yahoo.com Instagram: the_black_box01 X: @the_black_box01

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00:57:39

MD-11 Update, 777 Training, Near-Midair JetBlue...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Welcome back to the Black Box Aviation Podcast, where Tom and Mike break down aviation news, airline operations, pilot life, and the stories you don’t hear anywhere else.In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics—from critical MD-11 fleet updates to big career news, unexpected travel chaos, and a JetBlue flight that narrowly avoided a military tanker near Venezuela.✈️ What’s in this episode:• MD-11 Update – New insight into bearing recommendations, inspection differences between FedEx and UPS

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00:56:20

FedEx Christmas Surprise, MD-11 Crisis & Thunderbirds...

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2025/12/10

Welcome to the Black Box Aviation Podcast, where Tom and Mike break down the latest in aviation news, airline industry updates, pilot stories, air travel trends, and real-world flying experiences.This episode is packed with surprises, industry drama, and jaw-dropping aviation stories — including a live FedEx delivery surprise that shows up during the recording!✈️ What we cover in this episode:• A surprise gift delivered by FedEx LIVE during the show• Flying with dogs on seats — a real JetBlue

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00:54:56

Aviation Chaos Week — Airbus Recall, UPS MD-11...

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2025/12/03

Buckle up — this week in aviation has been absolute turbulence.From major software recalls to a global cargo fleet grounding, winter runway scares, and wild stories from the road, Aviation Chaos Week breaks down everything shaking the industry.✈️ This Episode Covers:🔹 Airbus A320 global software recall impacting airlines worldwide — what caused it, who’s hit hardest, and how long disruptions may last🔹 UPS MD-11 inspection crisis — why the fleet grounding now appears to be months, not weeks, and

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00:49:25

Thanksgiving in the Sky — Pilot Holiday Stories, Wild...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/27

It's Thanksgiving — aviation style. 🦃✈️On this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike dive into the emotional, hilarious, and downright chaotic reality of spending the holidays as a pilot.We cover:🍽 Childhood Thanksgiving traditions (and the family chaos that came with them)🌨 New England vs Florida — the wildest Thanksgiving weather events ever recorded⚠️ The Portland Gale tragedy: the 1898 storm that reshaped New England history🚢 The grounded Venezuelan freighter and Palm

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00:40:10

Swissair Flight 111 — Smoke in the Cockpit: The MD-11...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Ladies and gentlemen — welcome aboard another adrenaline-charged episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, where aviation gets real.In today’s episode, Tom and Mike break down the chilling story of Swissair Flight 111, an MD-11 that departed New York for Geneva in September 1998… and never arrived. What began as a routine transatlantic flight quickly turned into one of the deadliest and most defining aviation emergencies in Canadian history.We walk step-by-step through:✈️ The mysterious smoke in

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00:23:14

The 707 That Lost Two Engines in Flight — and Still...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Welcome back to The Black Box Aviation Podcast — where we dive into aviation, travel, and the wild, unbelievable stories from the world of flying that you need and want to know. Hosted by Tom & Mike, two pilots who love airplanes and aren't afraid to get technical.On March 31st, 1992, a 28-year-old Boeing 707-321C departed Luxembourg carrying 70,000 lbs of freight. What should have been a routine climb turned into one of the most incredible saves in aviation history.⚠️ At 32,000 feet, the

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00:48:49

MD-11 Grounding, ETOPS Reality, Skylab 4, U-2 “Dragon...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Welcome back to The Black Box Aviation Podcast, where Tom & Mike dive into aviation, travel, and everything you need and WANT to know about the world of flying.This week is PACKED:✈️ Breaking News — MD-11 GroundingFAA Air Directive grounding the MD-11, DC-10 & MD-10 fleetNo inspection or repair guidance released yetNTSB briefing findings — CVR captured final 2 hours of audioWhat this means for pilots currently flying the MD-11Simulator concerns, schedule cancellations & pilot readiness🚀

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00:28:41

❄️ Tragedy on the Potomac: Air Florida Flight 90 and...

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2025/11/14

In this chilling episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike take listeners back to one of the most haunting winter aviation disasters in U.S. history — Air Florida Flight 90, the Boeing 737 that crashed into the icy Potomac River moments after takeoff from Washington National Airport in 1982.This episode explores how improper de-icing, pilot error, and misjudged procedures led to tragedy — and how brave civilians and first responders turned a day of horror into a story of heroism and

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01:09:48

UPS MD-11 Grounded! | Government Shutdown Wreaks...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/12

The skies are turbulent this week — literally and politically. 🛫In this action-packed episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike welcome Heather back in studio to unpack major breaking aviation news and real-world travel chaos.✈️ Here’s what we’re covering:UPS Flight 2976 Update: Inside the investigation of the Louisville MD-11 crash and what the NTSB found in the recovered black box.MD-11 Fleet Grounding: Why UPS and FedEx grounded all MD-11 aircraft — and what it means for global

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00:26:06

🚨 Breaking News: UPS Flight 2976 MD-11 Crash — Early...

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2025/11/05

In this special breaking news edition of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike dive deep into the tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 that went down shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky.This episode hits close to home — Tom is currently qualified and flies the same aircraft type involved in the accident. With that insider knowledge, the hosts break down what’s known so far about the takeoff fire, engine failure, and possible uncontained engine event that led

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00:57:00

Winter Weather Ops: De-Icing, Delays, and the Science...

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2025/11/05

Tom & Mike are back in the cockpit for Episode 44 of the Black Box Aviation Podcast! We kick things off with a spooky recap of last week’s Halloween Spooktacular, featuring eerie listener stories — including one from a haunted hospital that’ll send chills down your spine.Then, we shift gears from ghosts to gusts, diving into the realities of winter flying. From the frosty ramps of Anchorage to de-icing disasters in Brunswick, we’ll break down how pilots handle snow, ice, and holdover times when

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01:00:08

The Black Box Aviation Podcast HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Tom & Mike are joined by special guest Travis — an Air Force Guard pilot and major airline aviator — for a chilling flight through the paranormal side of aviation.In this spooky, story-packed episode, we share personal ghost encounters, eerie aviation legends, and real-life hauntings from the skies to the tarmac. Buckle up — this one’s got turbulence of the supernatural kind!✈️ In this episode:Pilot Travis’s spine-tingling stories from the cockpit and beyond 👀Personal paranormal moments from

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00:55:32

Halloween Mayday, Pan-Pan & the Haunting of Flight...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/10/22

This week on the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike dive deep into aviation emergencies, strange skies, and one of the eeriest stories in airline history — the haunting of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401.We start off with a quick recap of last week’s interview with Nate Ehlers, founder of TheBackseatPilot.com. Don’t forget — you can still grab 15% off your order with code BLACKBOX at checkout!Then, it’s time for:✈️ Shoutouts from listeners — including Will’s question about the origins of

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01:02:12

Nate Ehlers, founder of The Backseat Pilot...

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2025/10/15

In this special episode, Tom & Mike welcome Nate Ehlers, founder of The Backseat Pilot (thebackseatpilot.com), to get behind the scenes of how a small reference-card idea turned into one of the most trusted training platforms for flight instructors and pilots alike.Nate walks us through:His origin story: how a simple IFR/VFR reference card spawned what’s now a full suite of products and lesson plans dedicated to helping CFIs and students succeed.What The Backseat Pilot offers today: CFI lesson

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00:59:25

Surviving the Southwest Wing Strike: Special Guest...

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2025/10/08

This week on the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike sit down with special guest Heather, a passenger on Southwest Flight 2169 — the flight that suffered a wing strike on landing in Hartford back in 2019. Heather relives that terrifying day: the violent touchdown, passengers getting sick as the plane attempted two more landings, and the final emergency diversion to Providence. It’s a firsthand story of fear, confusion, and what it’s like when a routine flight goes very wrong.We talk about how

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00:53:43

FAA Pilot Mental Health Bill, Delta Passenger Rights...

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2025/10/01

This week on the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike share real stories from the cockpit and the road:FedEx substitution vs. industry standardsRiding Delta to Anchorage, hitting Diamond Status, and getting reprimanded for recording inflight 🎥FAA landing currency rules and what happens when your trip gets droppedMcDonald’s new “value” meals vs. $18 airport Big Macs 🍔Breaking news: The Pilot Mental Health Bill (H.R.2591) passes the House — what it means for pilots & controllersWhat are

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00:30:17

🎙️ FedEx Flight 705: The Hijacking That Nearly...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/30

On this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike break down one of the most shocking aviation stories ever—FedEx Flight 705. In 1994, Auburn Calloway, an off-duty FedEx pilot, attempted to hijack a DC-10 using hammers, mallets, and even a speargun. His plan: crash into FedEx headquarters in Memphis. What followed was a brutal cockpit battle, a desperate fight for survival, and aerobatic maneuvers in a jumbo jet that were never meant to be possible.We also discuss the book Touching

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00:56:19

9/11 Timeline, Hijacking Lessons & The Day Aviation...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this powerful episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike reflect on September 11, 2001—walking through the timeline, sharing where they were in their own pilot training, and discussing how 9/11 reshaped aviation forever. We cover the hijackers’ path from Portland to Boston, the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the heroic stand of United Flight 93.We also discuss the long-term impact on flight training, passenger vigilance, and how “Let’s Roll” became a symbol of

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00:58:51

Inside the Tower: A Live Chat with Air Traffic...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/17

This week the Black Box Aviation Podcast brings you something special — our first live guest, Air Traffic Controller Ian! Tom & Mike sit down with Ian for a candid look behind the mic at the people who keep airplanes moving safely through the skies.Ian shares his path to ATC, from school and training timelines to life inside the radar room. We talk about the stress myths vs. reality, favorite movie scenes about controllers, how clearances work over voice vs. CPDLC, and what pilots say that

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01:03:08

Lady Gaga, Jumpseat Drama & West Jet St. Maarten...

The Black Box Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/10

This week on the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike cover everything from music icons to major aviation headlines. Tom visits New York, takes in the USS Intrepid Air Museum, and maybe even spots Lady Gaga — but is he really a fan?We break down the WestJet 2276 hard landing in St. Maarten that forced a passenger evacuation and shut down the airport, plus a discussion on jumpseat etiquette following news of the Alaska Airlines pilot who took mushrooms and tried to shut down the engines — now

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