Flight Talk Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Flying in the winter poses additional challenges. Jeff and Dave share anecdotes about the dangers of winter weather, including Dave’s near disaster as a young pilot, when he took off in an aircraft that had ice on its fuselage. They detail how improper de-icing reduces a pilot’s margin of safety, and how to handle other winter hazards.
As a follow-up to Episode 1, Jeff and Dave share more of the history around bird and wildlife strikes and discuss the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program as one solution.
When it comes to aviation, complacency is one of the greatest threats to safety. Jeff shares examples of complacency before and during flights and the dangers complacency has posed to him and his students. Dave discusses the role fatigue plays in complacency and the importance of staying alert.
“You can never be too careful.” In this episode, Jeff and Dave discuss the importance of double checking, even if you’re sure. Dave shares experiences where double checking has saved his, and others lives. Jeff talks about pre-planned decision making and also explains situations where the decision was made for him. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Bird strikes, or collisions between aircraft and an airborne animal, are something that almost every airman has experienced. Jeff and Dave discuss how the USAF has historically dealt with bird strikes and suggest airfield management techniques that can reduce bird hazards on the airfield. They also share their own experiences with bird mishaps and revisit the infamous US Airways Hudson River incident.
This special episode, hosted by Ted Canova, takes a deeper dive into the flying and safety backgrounds of Jeff Thomas and Dave Moore. With decades of experience as pilots and safety professionals, Jeff and Dave share useful, relevant insights that will appeal to anyone interested in aviation. Topics range from why they chose careers in aviation, to the evolution of flight safety training, and even some of the most dramatic changes they have experienced in flight safety.