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Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast

Welcome Aboard to Captains Speaking - The Mentour Pilot Podcast. Captains Speaking is hosted by professional working pilots Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts. Petter is the man behind Mentour Pilot, the No.1 channel for aviation incidents on YouTube. Meanwhile, Ben is a long-time collaborator and the co-host of Mentour Pilot sister channel Mentour Now! The Captains Speaking podcast exists to give you a unfiltered insight into the world of aviation. Each week, Petter and Ben will react to the latest

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1:01:53

Do Pilots FEAR Bad Weather? (Audio-Only Version)

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/12/18

What looks like a simple delay can turn into massively complex operational problems for pilots. Today Petter and Ben take a look at how weather can change things and drive difficult decisions, as well as a discussion on why our latest episode on Germanwings was so hard to make.-----------------------------------------------------Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s new monthly subscription plans for 12 months with code MENTOUR:

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57:27

The Hardest Part of Being A Pilot? (It’s Not The...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Today Petter and Ben talk about the realities of flying during the holidays, and the growing conversation around pilot mental health. From loneliness on the job to the extreme pressure it can take to be a pilot.-----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻⁠⁠/mentourpilot⁠⁠For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube:

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1:00:50

What’s Going On With Airbus?! (Audio-Only Version)

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Thousands of Airbus A320s were grounded after a flight experienced an unexpected pitch down. In today’s episode of Captains Speaking, Petter and Ben will take a look at this emergency grounding and how pilots handle a situation like this.----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster’s Cyber Week Sale to get up to 54% off sitewide, and an additional 10% with the code CAPTAIN at checkout:

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54:39

Can you Forget HOW To Fly? The Test Every Pilot...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/27

After 26 months out of the cockpit, Petter renews his Boeing 737 rating and talks nerves, skill fade, and what came back instantly in the sim. Plus a rapid-fire Q&A: ATPL theory in real life, Boeing vs Airbus, cargo vs passenger, licensing hurdles, and career lows. Leave your questions for the next episode!====Help your children build emotional literacy with MoodMonsters, and get 10% off with code MENTOUR10 at ⁠⁠moodmonsters.com⁠⁠====If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my

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46:39

Belief vs. Reality: Myth-Busting the Skies...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/20

In this episode, Peter and Ben tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions pilots hear — from whether autopilot really “flies the plane” to the truth behind chemtrails and flat earth theories. Along the way, they talk about critical thinking, perspective, and why facts still matter.----------------------------------------------------- Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s new monthly subscription plans for 12 months with code MENTOUR: ⁠https://holafly.sjv.io/AP9mgj⁠

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1:06:11

UPS Flight 2976: What Do We Know So Far? (Audio-Only...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/13

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben talk about what we know so far about the tragic incident involving UPS 2976 in Louisville. As well as taking a look at how quickly speculation and false information can spread in moments like this and how we can try to avoid it.-----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻⁠/mentourpilotFor more content

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1:18:33

UPS Flight 2976 Crash - Pilots React LIVE (Audio-Only...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Join Petter and Ben as they react live to the reports of a Cargo Plane crashing by Kentucky airport, and break down everything we know so far...For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNowFor more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNowAnd consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos:

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1:05:23

A Deadly Mistake At Hong Kong Airport (Audio-Only...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/10/30

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben, are discussing the recent 747 accident at Hong Kong Airport. Taking a look at what we do know and their own personal thoughts about this tragic incident. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻⁠⁠/mentourpilot⁠⁠For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube:

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1:00:27

Tail Strike At Heathrow! What REALLY Happened?...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Petter and Ben take a look at the recent cargo DHL Cargo plane landing at Heathrow Airport that ended in a tail strike and how pilots train to avoid them. What goes through a pilots mind when something dangerous like this happens?Let’s find out! -----------------------------------------------------Head over to Ekster to get 35% off sitewide, and an additional 10% with the code CAPTAIN at checkout: ⁠https://partner.ekster.com/mentourpod... ⁠-----------------------------------------------------If you

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49:11

What Do Pilots Do When Weather Turns DEADLY?!...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Sudden shifts of invisible wind can be extremely dangerous for aircraft, in today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben break down what exactly wind shear is and how pilots are trained to deal with it.-----------------------------------------------------Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s new monthly subscription plans for 12 months with code MENTOUR:https://plans.holafly.com/discount/ME...-----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do

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1:01:38

Lightning Strike INSIDE the Cabin?! (Audio-Only Version)

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Ben tells an unbelievable story of a time when the aircraft was low on fuel, flying through a storm. As lightning struck the aircraft a ball of light passed through a passenger jet! -----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻⁠/mentourpilot⁠For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube:

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1:06:38

Is Wake Turbulence More Dangerous Than You Think?...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Wake turbulence, what it is, and how it can roll a jet on approach? Today Petter and Ben break down their own real stories, of heavy wake turbulence and what autopilot actually does do when the turbulence hits. ----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻⁠/mentourpilot⁠For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube:

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1:06:27

What Happens If Pilots DISAGREE Mid Flight?!...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Today Petter and Ben talk about how pilots really work together in the cockpit, and how important teamwork can be during a flight. Whether the Pilots are handling a heavy workload, or just trying to avoid miscommunication, it’s a vital skill that plays a big role in making sure aviation is safe.----------------------------------------------------Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s new monthly subscription plans for 12 months with code MENTOUR:

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54:14

Near Aircraft Collision in Nice! LIVE Reactions...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Join Petter and Ben as they react live to reports of a near mid-air collision over Nice. Breaking down what happened, and what it means for pilots, passengers, and air traffic control.For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNowFor more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNowAnd consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live

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1:03:01

What Do Real Pilots Really Think of Lithium...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Lithium batteries are everywhere, phones, laptops, and more. But, we all know they can be extremely dangerous and prone to fires. Especially when 40,000 feet in the air! So what do Petter and Ben really think of lithium batteries on aircraft?-----------------------------------------------------Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/captain It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!-----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do

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1:09:21

The TRUTH About Becoming A Pilot (Audio-Only Version)

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/11

How do you actually become an Airline Pilot? It’s a question we get a lot on Mentour, so today Petter and Ben will talk about the steps to landing your first real pilot job and the most common mistakes people make along the way.-----------------------------------------------------Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/captain It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!-----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do on the

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1:01:47

Has Autopilot Killed Pilot Skills? (Audio-Only Version)

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Welcome back to another episode of Captains Speaking!Have pilots become over reliant on autopilot? Today Petter and Ben will be discussing new guidance from the EASA and how pilots should be using manual flying to try and keep on top of their own skills!-----------------------------------------------------If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻⁠/mentourpilot⁠For more content about aviation incidents,

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1:09:05

Overconfidence: The RISK as Experience Grows...

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/captain It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!-----------------------------------------------------Welcome back to another episode of Captains Speaking!This week, Petter and Ben break down that viral crosswind “crab” landing (yes, sparks), and Threat & Error Management. They also unpack the “overconfidence gap” as hours build toward command, swap stories from first-flight lessons (including an 80-year-old former Spitfire

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1:02:11

When are you TOO OLD To Become a Pilot? (Audio-Only)

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/08/21

How old is too old to be a pilot? It's a question we get a lot on Mentour and it's something that Petter and Ben will be diving into today as well as what happens when you start reaching closer to retirement age.For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNowFor more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNowAnd consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus

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1:08:39

The WEIRDEST ”Bird Strike” Ever!! (Audio-Only Version)

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast ·

2025/08/14

You may think you know what a bird strike is, as the name is fairly seems self explanatory…. but it goes far beyond birds! Join Petter and Ben as they discuss one of the weirdest "bird strikes" they’ve ever seen!As always if you’d like to get a question answered on the podcast reach out to us at captainsspeaking@mentourpilot.comFor more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNowFor more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on

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