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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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48:19

FSD v14.2.1 - First Impressions and A Deep Dive Into...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/11/30

✈️🚙 What do a terrifying Airbus incident, solar flares, and the latest Cybertruck FSD update have in common? Join Captain Chuck for a drive that turns into a fascinating deep dive into software reliability!🌞 How can a "bit flip" caused by solar activity force a massive aviation software update?🏎️ Is the removal of max speed control in the new FSD profiles a dealbreaker for daily drivers?⛓️ Did the Cybertruck finally pass the infamous "Thin Chain" test, or did it fail again?📍 Highlights in this

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46:17

FSD v14.2.1 - First Impressions Drive in the AI4 Model Y

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/11/28

🦃🚘 Thanksgiving came with a side of AI! We’re taking the new Tesla FSD V14.2.1 for a spin on the Model Y to see if the holiday update is a feast or a flop.🤔 Does the new update finally fix the dreaded "Thin Chain" parking test? Why is the car still emergency braking for piles of leaves, and what does that say about object mass detection? And is the "learning curve" for FSD too steep for the average driver receiving a free trial?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ The "Navigation Switcheroo": Why the

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68:15

FSD Supervised v14.1.7 - First Impressions Drive

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/11/14

🤖⚡️ FSD v14.1.7 is here, and it might be the smoothest, most human-like version yet! We're taking the new Model Y "Juniper" for its first spin on the latest software, and the results are mind-blowing.🤔 Is the infamous FSD brake-jab finally a thing of the past? Can the car really see and react to a "Road Closed" sign in real-time? And how is this new level of automation changing the role of the driver forever?Highlights in this episode:✅ First impressions drive on the brand new FSD v14.1.7.✅

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15:57

Beekeeping with Chuck - November Apiary Update & A...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/11/09

🐝❄️ Just when you think beekeeping season is winding down... a surprise swarm moves in! We found a brand new colony in a swarm trap in the middle of November, and the race against winter is ON.🤔 Is it even possible for a late-season swarm to survive with no nectar flow? How do you give a tiny new colony a fighting chance against hive beetles and the cold? Can you really just "borrow" resources from another hive to save them?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ Witness the discovery of an unexpected

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53:42

FSD Supervised v14.1.5 - Cybertruck First Impressions...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/11/04

🤖🚚⚡️ It’s finally here! We got our hands on the exclusive FSD Version 14.1.5 for the Cybertruck, and the results are game-changing. Jump in for our very first drive with the software that promises to be the smoothest build yet.🤔 Has Tesla finally solved the phantom brake taps and jerky behavior? Can the colossal Cybertruck actually reverse into a tight Supercharger spot by itself? And how does this drive compare to the same software on a Model Y?Here are the highlights from our first impressions

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55:41

FSD Supervised v14.1.4 - Possum's Last Drice

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/29

👋🤖 Farewell, Possum V1! Join us for a sentimental final drive as we say goodbye to our trusty Model Y and prepare for the new Juniper model.🤔 Should FSD be a standard feature on every Tesla, not an expensive add-on? Why does the latest version still make questionable choices in school zones and at unprotected left turns?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ The last ride in "Possum" & why we're upgrading to the new Juniper Model Y.✅ Putting FSD 14.1.4 to the test in active school zones with mixed

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60:44

FSD Supervised v14.1.4 - First Impressions Drive

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/26

🤖🚗✨ The brand new Tesla FSD 14.14 update just dropped! Is it the smooth, human-like drive we've been waiting for? We took it for an hour-long spin to find out.🤔 Has Tesla finally solved the "brake tap" issue in this new build? How does the system handle a brand new, unmapped, egg-shaped roundabout? And is the driver attention monitoring system actually a step backwards?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ First impressions on the smoother, but not eliminated, brake tapping.✅ Navigating a brand new and

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44:04

FSD Supervised v14.1.3 - Test Drives with AJ

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/24

🤖🚗 Strap in! We're taking Tesla's FSD 14.1.3 for a spin through some of the trickiest real-world scenarios we could find. From sketchy U-turns to sun glare warnings, this drive has it all.🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode live up to its name in quiet neighborhoods? What's causing the infamous "brake stabbing," and is it getting better or worse? Can FSD handle a complex, multi-lane merge right after a railroad crossing?Here's what we cover in this drive:✅ Testing the new speed profiles from "Mad Max" to

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47:15

FSD Supervised v14.1.3 - Morning Coffee Drive

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/22

☕️🤖 Ever seen a self-driving car get... stubborn? On this morning's coffee run, Chuck puts Tesla's FSD to the test on a new route, tackling school zones, busy intersections, and a bizarre new "turbo roundabout." The results are NOT what you'd expect.🤔 Why did FSD blow right through an active school zone, despite release notes claiming improvements? What happens when the car's navigation actively AVOIDS a new traffic pattern? Is the infamous FSD "brake stabbing" a real issue, or is the car just

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54:48

FSD Supervised v14.1.3 - First Impressions Drive

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/22

🤖⚡️ Tesla's AI is cooking! We just got the brand new FSD Supervised version 14.1.3, and we're taking it for its first spin to see what's changed.🤔 Is this just a minor polish, or are there hidden improvements under the hood? How does Mad Max mode really feel compared to Standard on this build? And when will we finally see the big 14.2 update Elon promised?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ First impressions drive of the fresh 14.1.3 software release.✅ A real-world comparison of Mad Max vs. Standard

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61:17

FSD Supervised v14.1.2 - First Impressions Drive to...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/16

🤖⚡️ We're going full MAD MAX! Tesla just dropped FSD version 14.1.1.2 with a brand new aggressive speed profile, and we're putting it to the ultimate test in peak rush hour traffic.🤔 Does "Mad Max" mode make the car dangerously aggressive, or just more confident? Has Tesla finally fixed the hesitant lane changes from the last update? And can it handle one of the most difficult unprotected left turns we've ever seen on camera?Highlights from this drive:✅ Putting the new "Mad Max" profile through

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44:34

Mite Checks in the Apiary

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

2025/10/13

🐝🤔 Ever opened a hive expecting one thing and found a total mystery? This week, we're getting our hands sticky and our minds blown!Ever found an unmarked queen where a marked one should be? What do you do when you discover a hive is trying to supersede its proven, mite-resistant queen? And how do you handle mite counts that are creeping above the threshold in your "no-treat" apiary?📍 Highlights from this week's apiary inspection:✅ Watch a real-time Varroa mite check using the soapy water method.✅

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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...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

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 -...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

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...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

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...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

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,...

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

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

Chuck Cook Podcast ·

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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