The Black Box Aviation Podcast

• Forgetting Underwear & Fuel Dumping Disasters | Black Box Aviation Podcast

  Even pro travelers make rookie mistakes — Tom forgot to pack underwear. 🧳✈️ Mike won’t let him live it down as the Black Box Aviation Podcast takes off with stories from the road.This episode dives into the world of fuel dumping: why airlines do it, FAA rules, and what happened when Delta Flight 89 dumped thousands of gallons over Los Angeles, showering neighborhoods and schools below. Tom and Mike share their own experiences with emergency fuel dumps in the P-3 and MD-11, breaking down the regulations and real-world decision-making pilots face.To lighten it up, we wrap with Hawaiian vacation stories — from tarmac strolls in tropical air to oddball encounters with locals, surfboards, and beach chairs.📩 Connect with Us:✉️ [email protected]📸 Instagram & X: @the_black_box01📞 Hotline: (203) 699-6792 (Leave your name!)#Aviation #FuelDumping #DeltaFlight89 #PilotLife #Travel

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• Drones in Aviation: From War Machines to Everyday Flyers | Hot Topic Briefing

  In this Hot Topic Briefing episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike dive into the fascinating world of drones — past, present, and future.We trace drone flight from its surprising beginnings in 1849 unmanned balloons to modern military UCAVs, kamikaze drones, and modified commercial UAVs. We also look at the civilian side: FAA regulations, Part 107 licensing, and how drone pilots can turn their skills into an $80K career.But it’s not all smooth flying — we cover drone near-misses with commercial jets, wildfire collision incidents, and the mysterious New Jersey drone sightings that even reached the White House briefing room in 2024.Whether you’re a pilot, drone hobbyist, or just curious about how unmanned aircraft are reshaping aviation, this episode delivers history, insights, and some jaw-dropping stories.📩 Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.theblackboxaviationpodcast.com✉️ Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @the_black_box01🐦 X (Twitter): @the_black_box01📲 Text Line: 203-699-6792#Aviation #Drones #PilotLife #BlackBoxAviationPodcast

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• Hurricanes, Hawaiian Getaways & a JetBridge DUI: Pilot Stories You Won’t Believe

  Welcome back to the Black Box Aviation Podcast with Tom & Mike — where we talk about aviation, travel, and the things you NEED (and want) to know about flying.In this episode, we cover it all:🌪️ Landing in San Juan with Hurricane Erin on the radar🚨 A Southwest pilot arrested for DUI on the jetbridge🌴 Hawaiian adventures — snorkeling with manta rays, golfing on lava fields, and the quirks of “island time”✈️ Plus: lounge drama, tipping debates, and the sweaty palms of an MD-11 landing at SJUIf you’ve ever wondered what aviation looks like behind the cockpit door — this one delivers turbulence, humor, and real talk.📬 Connect with Us:📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram & X: @the_black_box01📞 Hotline: (203) 699-6792 — Leave your name & story for a chance to be featured!

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• ☕ Lounge Drama, Boston Vibes & Delta Turbulence Scare

  Ever had a lounge showdown over a dirty glass? Tom shares a hilarious (and slightly awkward) encounter at an airport lounge that you won’t believe. We also talk about pilot coffee obsessions, hotel breakfast rip-offs, and a flap/slat disagreement at cruise altitude—plus what really happens when a heavy MD-11 takes off from Anchorage.Mike brings us along for his family trip to Boston, including Fenway Park magic, the Freedom Trail, and why hotel breakfasts are the biggest rip-off in aviation travel. And in the news: a Delta A330 hits severe turbulence over Wyoming, leaving passengers and crew injured—what went wrong? We break it down.✈️ Inside This Episode:Airport lounge etiquette gone wrongThe ultimate coffee snob hacks for pilots$32 hotel breakfasts & why Mike hates themReal-world flap/slat malfunction in flightDelta turbulence scare: lessons learned📩 Connect with Us:✉️ Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram & X: @the_black_box01📲 Call/Text Hotline: (203) 699-6792 (Leave your name!)🎧 Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just love a good behind-the-scenes travel story, this episode has laughs, lessons, and real-world aviation insights. Hit play and join us!

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• Layover Fatigue, Near Misses, and Wild Street Fights!

  Welcome back to the Black Box Aviation Podcast! In this episode, Tom & Mike take you inside the cockpit to discuss layover fatigue, crazy stories from the road, and the latest aviation headlines you NEED to know about.✈️ Topics We Cover:✅ Layover Fatigue Reality Check:Why fatigue is more dangerous than you thinkOAK to ANC trip chaos and why timing mattersNavy SEAL breathing tips for staying sharp✅ Stories from the Road:Midnight street fight in NYC outside the crashpadReturn to gate for rudder trim fail and the surprise St. Lucia layover✅ IN THE NEWS:Southwest Near Miss at Burbank – What happens when TCAS Resolution Advisories kick inSkyWest vs. B-52 Bomber over North Dakota – How close is too close?American Airlines Evacuation Gone Wrong – Blown tire, fire, and passengers grabbing their bagsAlaska Airlines Kodiak Incident – Deer on the runway, bloodbath aftermath🔥 If you’ve ever wondered what REALLY happens behind the scenes when things go wrong in aviation, this episode is for you!📬 Connect with Us:📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram & X: @the_black_box01📞 Hotline: (203) 699-6792 — Leave your name and best aviation story!🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen!#AviationPodcast #PilotStories #LayoverFatigue #NearMiss #TCAS #AirlineSafety #BlackBoxPodcast #PilotLife

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