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mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.

Capt. Amit Singh

mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths, is a podcast by Capt. Amit Singh on aviation safety, human factors, pilot decision-making, fatigue, accident analysis, aviation culture, and forgotten history. Each episode connects cockpit lessons, safety insights, and human performance with wider questions of leadership, resilience, and society.

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00:22:01

Willie in Wonderland: India's Expat CEO Obsession

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2026/04/02

In this episode, we dive into IndiGo’s recent decision to appoint Willie Walsh—former CEO of British Airways and IAG—as its new Chief Executive. While the market reacted with a euphoric 9% jump in share prices, veteran airline captain Amit Singh argues that this hiring pattern demands deeper scrutiny.Why does India export its finest managerial minds to lead global giants like Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank, yet consistently import Western executives to run its own airlines? We explore the

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00:22:15

LaGuardia Runway Incursion Explained | Why Red REL...

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2026/03/24

Have you ever wondered why a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport drove right past illuminated red Runway Entrance Lights (REL)? The system didn't fail, but the driver's perception was severely compromised.In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of aviation safety, human factors, and visual physiology to explain why the color red might actually be a safety hazard at night.Due to a physiological phenomenon known as the "Purkinje Shift," our eyes use different cells in the dark, causing our

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00:15:19

LEAKED: Air India Safety Scandal – Flying Passengers...

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2026/02/15

In this episode, we expose a serious safety violation at Air India involving the operation of an Airbus A320 (VT-TQN) without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC). Based on leaked internal investigation reports, we break down how an aircraft flew eight revenue flights carrying passengers while illegally undocumented.In this episode:• The Incident: How VT-TQN operated a test flight and 8 passenger flights in November 2025 despite its safety certificate expiring days earlier.• The Failure:

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00:04:55

Deciphering EAFR Data: "Maximum Recorded Airspeed"...

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2026/02/14

Why do preliminary aviation reports sometimes distinguish between milestones occurring "as per EAFR" and specific statistics like "maximum recorded airspeed"? In this episode, we analyze the technical nuance behind these terms, using the example of a 180 KIAS peak to illustrate the difference between procedural events (like V1 or Vr) and peak values captured in a data trace. We also dive into the architecture of the 787's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) and the

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00:14:14

The Acoustic Anomaly: Was the RAT Already Deployed?

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2026/02/11

In this episode, we deconstruct the preliminary acoustic evidence surrounding the infamous cockpit exchange: “Why did you cut off?” — “I didn’t do it.”.While media reports suggest the CVR audio needed to be "cleaned up" to identify these voices, this necessity for heavy post-processing reveals a critical forensic clue. It suggests investigators were forced to rely on the Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) rather than the typically clear individual headset channels.Key Analysis Points:• The

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00:13:05

The 100-Tonne Mistake: How Cognitive Traps Led to the...

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2026/02/08

On July 9, 2024, a LATAM Boeing 777-300ER dragged its tail along the runway at Milan Malpensa for over 700 meters. How does a modern cockpit with an Instructor Captain and a Relief Captain fail to notice that their takeoff speeds are dangerously low?In this episode, we break down the preliminary report and apply a "cognitive view" to understand how a "100-tonne class" error slipped through the safety net.Key Topics Covered:✈️ The Incident: Reviewing the takeoff of flight LA8073

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00:14:45

Mind the Gap: AI132, Fuel Switches, and the "Mess...

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2026/02/05

In this podcast, we analyse the critical gap between written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the tactile reality of cockpit practice, using the AI132 fuel control switch incident as a key case study.1. The "Mess Hall" Problem We begin with an analogy from A Few Good Men: just because the procedure to get to the mess hall isn’t in the book, it doesn’t mean the Marines don’t eat. Similarly, in aviation, you can do the job safely every day even when the manual doesn’t describe every

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00:12:03

The VIP Crash: When Facts are "Managed"

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2026/02/02

On September 30, 2001, a King Air C-90 carrying former Aviation Minister from the sky, killing all eight onboard. The official report blamed heavy rains and pilot error—a "convenient story" for a high-profile disaster. But 25 years later, a new forensic analysis suggests the investigation was filled with comforting lies rather than hard truths.In this episode, we explore the dangerous intersection of VIP pressure and aviation safety, asking the questions the original investigators

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00:14:15

From Locked Doors to Smart Security: The Fire Safety...

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2026/01/24

re passengers at Chennai International Airport safe? In this video, we investigate the alarming reports regarding fire safety violations at the newly commissioned terminal and the urgent remedial measures taken by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).🚨 The Allegations: Sealed Exits & Fire Risks Aviation safety experts, led by Capt. Amit Singh of the Safety Matters Foundation, raised a red flag regarding the New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1). Photographic evidence revealed that while

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00:15:09

Unseen Toxins: The Systemic Failure of AI-171 Safety...

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2026/01/18

When the AI-171 crash occurred, the public saw flames, wreckage, and the heroism of those who rushed in to help. But beneath the narrative of bravery lies a "real safety scandal": a system that allowed responders and civilians to enter a toxic environment unaware and unprotected.In this episode, we uncover the "unseen toxins" that turn modern aircraft accidents into "invisible fibre events". We explore why the smoke from composite materials is not just smoke, but a

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00:13:20

वराह राजपूत: भारत के भूले-बिसरे राजा

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2025/12/02

नमस्ते दोस्तों! इस वीडियो में हम वराह (Varaha) कुल के अद्भुत इतिहास और उनकी वंशावली के वैज्ञानिक प्रमाणों पर चर्चा करेंगे। जानिए कैसे पुरातात्विक, आनुवंशिक और ऐतिहासिक रिकॉर्ड इस बात की पुष्टि करते हैं कि वराह राजपूतों की जड़ें मध्य एशिया में थीं और उन्होंने भारतीय इतिहास में एक महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।🔍 वीडियो के मुख्य बिंदु:आनुवंशिक प्रमाण (Genetic Evidence):डीएनए विश्लेषण से यह साबित हुआ है कि वराह कुल का डीएनए मंगोलिया की प्राचीन 'योंगजू' (Xiongnu) जनजाति से मेल खाता है,।लेखक का

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00:02:00

Varaha Rajput - Migraration, Shahis & rulers of Punjab

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2025/08/26

“Varaha uncovers how the Varaha Rajputs—traced to the Xiongnu—migrated via Central Asia into India and defended Bharat’s northern borders for centuries. Using Persian and Chinese sources, Indian records, and DNA insights, the book rebuilds a story mainstream history forgot, including the rise of the Hindu Shahis. It’s rigor, not romance—a reclamation of truth and a restoration of honour.”

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00:03:36

Rediscovery of the Forgotten Dynasty: The Forgotten Clan

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2025/07/08

🕯️ Buried by time. Erased from memory. But not from truth.They ruled the hills. They fought empires. They left behind temples, coins, and stories… but no one remembers their name.Who were the Varaha Rajputs?Why were they written out of history?In this opening episode, we peel back the layers of forgotten chronicles and uncover a warrior clan whose legacy was deliberately silenced. Before the Mughals, before the British, before even the Rajputs of Rajasthan — there was Varaha.This isn’t just

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00:08:09

Ever noticed No seat belts on railways?

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2024/09/25

Seat belts save lives; however, their purpose differs between aeroplanes and cars. Seat belts on aeroplanes are primarily designed to prevent injuries arising from in-flight turbulence, not sudden deceleration in the event of an accident.

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00:10:23

How Negative Commands Can Lead to Aviation Disasters:...

mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast,... ·

2024/08/29

Discover the impact of negative commands on pilot performance and aviation safety. Learn how cognitive biases like negativity bias contribute to real-life aviation incidents and how clear, positive communication can prevent disasters.

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00:55:57

Pilot Fatigue Survey 2024

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2024/07/28

Hey there! Have you heard about the latest developments in the aviation industry? We have a great video that sheds light on the current situation and shares some exciting survey findings. Let's stay positive and hopeful about addressing potential safety concerns in the Indian skies!

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00:04:00

Risk of excessive flight duty

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2024/07/13

In 2019, as per ILO/WHO report, 745,000 deaths have ocurred due to stroke and heart conditions linked to duty over 55hrs per week.Pilots are permitted 60 hrs of flight duty period.

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00:03:28

Debunking Pilot Flight Duty Limit myths

mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast,... ·

2024/07/13

There are a number of myths that mislead the pilots as well as the traveling public about safety.

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00:03:35

Hidden dangers of pilot fatigue

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2024/07/13

Do you know the hidden dangers linked to excessive flight duty hours ? Listen to this episode of mindFly katha to understand the adverse effects of pilot fatigue.

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00:19:59

Only a Law can alter the terms of your sleep

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2023/09/13

No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 Indian Constitution 1950.The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India concurring opinion, stated that "it is evident that right of privacy and the right to sleep have always been treated to be a fundamental right like a right to breathe, to eat, to drink, to blink, etc.". We can conclude that the Sleep of crew members is a fundamental right protected by the constitution of

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