Every trip I fly on offers me a unique opportunity to learn something new from flying techniques, to leadership traits among many other aspects of this profession. One of the latest trips I flew on I witnessed true mastery of aircraft where the captain flew with less automation than most other pilots (myself included). So in this episode, I dive into one automated system – the autothrottles – and review moments where they are helpful, and other times where they can become a hindrance.
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Ep. 39: Crosswind Landing
With winter in full swing, it brings not only snow and ice, but also gusty winds. The cold front season poses many challenges including low level wind shear and hefty crosswinds. We are often in for a bumpy ride!
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Ep. 38: A Quick Change of Platform
This is just a quick announcement! I am migrating my content to a new feed, therefor it will take a week to get things moved around. I’ll be back next week to talk about crosswind landings!
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Ep. 37: Bleed Air MEL
Have you ever heard of bleed air and what it’s used for? What about if it or any other equipment is inoperative? Well, in this episode I talk about how bleed air works and what we do if a bleed source is inoperative.
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Ep. 36: IRS Fail
Have you ever had to get off the plane before you even left the gate? Well, that happened to us. It was due to an IRS failure that could not be remedied. In this episode, I break down what the IRS is, and talk about some other navigational equipment as well.
Cleared for Takeoff hosted by Gavan Rice is a podcast about all things aviation. From the journey of becoming a pilot, to overcoming the challenges of a flying career, Gavan shares through stories, experiences, and interviews with fellow pilots the many wonders of aviation.
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