In dieser Folge reden wir über Themen, über die niemand gerne spricht: Karriereende als Kopilot und die maximal unbeliebte Rentenlücke! Denn was wenige wissen - als Pilot darf man in Europa "nur" bis 65 arbeiten, aber der gesetzliche Renteneintritt ist erst ab 67 Jahre (tendenziell später). Also was macht man da?Aber keine Angst, ganz so trocken wird das nicht! Wir erzählen euch welcher Geheimcode dahinter steckt, wenn die Kollegen aus den Kabine euch in Frankfurt mit "Servus"

Listener Chris T. writes in with a powerful story about his WWII pilot grandfather, a 25-year-old discovery flight that ended in motion sickness, and the question: Is it too late to try again at 46? The crew tackles motion sickness remedies, finding the right CFI as a midlifer, and realistic training schedules for busy adults. Plus: Ben celebrates 28 years of marriage ("She's said 'You Are Right' twice—that's now a thing"), Ted does his first Special VFR, and the fly-in

Virgin Money has finally entered the referral game with their new Virgin Atlantic credit card programme, offering up to 50,000 Virgin Points annually for successful referrals. Jack breaks down how this long-awaited programme compares to American Express offerings and whether the 5,000 points per referral makes it worthwhile. We explore the mechanics, caps, and realistic earning potential for UK cardholders. Plus, discover which Virgin Atlantic credit card offers the best value for your

Send us a text Drew is back from a weekend in Quebec City and Doug is preparing for a nonrev adventure with his dad. We discuss: Birds on approach pathTravelers Aid people are interesting Engine shortagesEK9788 - ACT Airlines 747-400BCF crash in Hong KongAmerican Airlines 3rd quarter numbersUnited flight 1093 severely damaged at 36,000ftWhat are weather balloons? Listener feedbackJoin The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a Thunderbird pilot who saw a rectangular UFO when flying and hear about a 2 year old boy that's said to be reincarnated from a deceased World War II pilot.

空の移動をもっと身近にしたいと思ってしまった4人のパパたち&1人のリケジョが、夜な夜なこっそり繰り広げる、eVTOL(=空飛ぶクルマ)に対する興味、好奇心、社会実装への情熱を語り合うラジオです。前回の続き、竜巻のFスケールを国際標準化したミスター・トルネード藤田哲也。彼が航空安全に革命をもたらした最大の発見に迫ります。1970年代、アメリカでは着陸直前の航空機事故が多発？「快適で安全な」空の旅は「死の不安と隣り合わせ」？？1975年に発生したイースタン航空66便の墜落事故。ベテランパイロットの操縦ミスとして処理されようとしたこの事故の原因究明、納得できない航空会社は藤田に依頼！たどり着いた仮説、積乱雲から地面に吹き降り、放射状に広がる強烈な下降気流「ダウンバースト」！誰も観測したことのない現象に、科学界からの激しい反発！現場主義！長崎の原爆被害調査の体験からの着想！大規模な観測プロジェクトを立案・実行！当時最新鋭のドップラーレーダーを駆使し、人類史上初のダウンバースト観測！小さくて強力！わずか数分で消滅！秒速80mにも達するマイクロバースト脅威！藤田の研究で現代の航空機事故は激減！気象分野にノー

Presentamos los avances recientes de la aviación en África: nuevas rutas más directas dentro del continente, un impulso a la sostenibilidad con el uso de SAF, modernización de aeropuertos como el de Luanda, ciudades que aspiran a ser hubs, y la urgencia de proteger los vuelos humanitarios que conectan a las comunidades más aisladas.

We kick off with Southwest red-eye shenanigans, hot/high GA drama departing PRC in a 150, and Max’s backcountry “mesa strip” adventure (with hard data from the STOL-mate). The Mailbag is full: 2,500-hour 135 pilots debating regionals, cockpit sun-shade gear, commuting to MEM in your own A36, first flights post-PPL, time-building without a CFI, and making that first 91/135 SIC→PIC jump. Flight Advice tackles the big one: take a regional CJO now or accept a 135 upgrade for immediate PIC while a baby’s

In this episode of the Rotary Wing Show, Max Trescott replays a powerful conversation from Aviation News Talk Episode 37, featuring California Highway Patrol pilot Jan Sears. Jan recounts the dramatic night of October 8, 2017, when he and fellow CHP aircrews helped rescue dozens of people trapped by the Atlas Peak Fire, one of the catastrophic Northern California wildfires that claimed 41 lives and destroyed more than 5,700 structures.Sears, based at Napa County Airport, was on a routine patrol in

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OB406: ATC—A Pilot’s Best Friend Released to show supporters on 10/7/2025 Public release scheduled for 10/21/2025 Have a great week, and thanks for listening to Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk! ✈️ Real pilots. Real controllers. Real talk. 🎙️ Visit OpposingBases.com for show notes, merch, and more. 🎧 Want early access, bonus content, and full back-catalog access? Join the crew and support the show at opposingbases.supercast.com or visit the Support page on our website. 🗣️ Your feedback fuels the

In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we talk with a Thrust Flight student who’s progressed through instrument, commercial, and CFI training on his way to becoming an instructor. Matt shares how flight training has shaped him — from mastering new skills to building confidence and finding purpose in aviation. He also talks about the value of community, overcoming challenges, and what keeps him motivated as he moves toward the next stage of his journey.

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

This is the second in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents. Check out part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS if you missed it.This episode covers more maneuver-specific guidance and accident reviews:• Quick Stops / Rapid Decelerations• Vortex Ring State (VRS)• Hover AutosFor

Elon Musk implies that he'll quit his part-time job as CEO of Tesla (TSLA) if he doesn't get his $1 trillion pay package. On today's episode of Quick Charge, I suggest GM's Mary Barra should replace him, and explore some of the compelling EV deals out there looking to take a bite out of Elon's market share. In addition to my take on what the TSLA board should or shouldn't decide, we've got a pile of EV lease deals, some hot, upcoming new electric Jeep models, and a look at some of

Air France-KLM übernimmt die Mehrheit bei SAS - die Konsolidierung in Europa geht weiter.Air France-KLM stockt ihre Beteiligung an SAS von 19,9% auf 60,5% auf und sichert sich damit die Mehrheit an der skandinavischen Fluggesellschaft.In diesem Podcast sprechen David Haße, airliners.de-Herausgeber und Alexander Fink, Chef vom Dienst bei airliners.de über die Hintergründe der Übernahme, die Rolle der EU-Kommission und die fortschreitende Konsolidierung der europäischen Luftfahrt.Warum wollte

In this episode, Shane and Cambrie dive deep into the new Mosaic rule—but not the way everyone else is. They’re talking about the side of Mosaic no one seems to be mentioning: the fine print, the hidden challenges, and what it really means for pilots, schools, and the future of general aviation. Forget the hype and headlines—this is the real conversation about who actually wins (and who might lose) under Mosaic. If you’re into aviation news, pilot talk, and industry honesty, this one’s going to hit

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com/ to enter! In this episode, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely speak with the owner and CEO of Quantum Helicopters, Terry Blakemore. Terry’s story of how he ended up owning...

Lock in, crank it up, and brace yourself — because Ron the Sandman is cracking open the Box of Rock, and it’s about to blow the lid off your speakers!This week, The Sandman brings you a storm of classic rock powerhouses, deep cuts, and fist-pumping anthems that defined generations. From the legends who built rock ‘n’ roll to the rebels who redefined it, Ron’s got the playlist that’ll melt your face and move your soul.Between the chaos of guitar solos, thunderous drums, and Sandman’s legendary

It’s time to flip the switch to weekend mode with Sunny’s Saturday Jukebox on Sky Blue Radio!Join Sunny as she spins the perfect mix of feel-good favorites, timeless classics, and those “oh-wow-I-love-this-song!” tracks that make your Saturday shine. From rock to pop, soul to surprises, Sunny’s got your weekend playlist covered — all with her signature warmth, humor, and style.Whether you’re cruising at altitude, wrenching in the hangar, or just kicking back with a cup of coffee, this is your