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- 6 days ago31 min
Flydubai Flight 1073: Cockpit Attack, Hijacking & How Pilots Saved the Flight
🚨 BREAKING AVIATION NEWS: FLYDUBAI FLIGHT 1073 🚨What really happened aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 on its way from Dubai to Tel Aviv?In this breaking-news episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike break down the developing reports surrounding the dramatic Flydubai 1073 incident, including an alleged attack inside the cockpit, a massive altitude deviation, a distress call, a diversion into Saudi Arabia, and the extraordinary actions that ultimately helped get the Boeing 737 safely on the ground.According to the early reports discussed in this episode, the aircraft experienced a sudden and dramatic descent before deviating from its planned route. An alleged cockpit attack left the captain seriously injured, forcing an extraordinary situation behind the reinforced flight deck door.The story becomes even more remarkable when deadheading pilots reportedly stepped forward to help take control of the aircraft and assist in getting the flight safely diverted and landed.Tom and Mike discuss the aviation security implications of an attack originating inside the cockpit, the role of cockpit doors after 9/11, emergency and hijacking transponder codes, pilot situational awareness, crew resource management (CRM), and what pilots might face when a situation occurs that simply isn't covered by the normal emergency checklist.They also compare the incident with other major aviation security events, including Germanwings, 9/11, FedEx Flight 705, and the United Airlines Sioux City accident, examining what these incidents can teach pilots about teamwork, cockpit security, decision-making, and surviving an extreme in-flight emergency.The episode also explores the challenges of diverting an aircraft through highly sensitive Middle Eastern airspace, the role of Saudi Arabian air traffic control, Israeli military response considerations, and the incredible aerodynamic and flight-control challenges reportedly faced by the replacement crew.✈️ TOPICS DISCUSSED:• Flydubai Flight 1073• Dubai to Tel Aviv flight• Alleged cockpit attack• Attempted hijacking• Aviation security after 9/11• Boeing 737 and 737 MAX• Emergency descent and flight deviation• Hijacking transponder codes• Emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia• Deadheading pilots and airline crew• Cockpit security and reinforced cockpit doors• Crew Resource Management (CRM)• Pilot decision-making under extreme pressure• Flight Deck Officers and cockpit security• FedEx Flight 705• Germanwings• 9/11 aviation security• United Flight 232 / Sioux City• Middle East airspace and aviation security• What happens when an emergency isn't in the checklist?⚠️ IMPORTANT: This episode was recorded as a breaking-news discussion while information was still developing. Tom and Mike discuss reports and information available at the time of recording. Details may change as investigators release additional information.🎧 THE BLACK BOX AVIATION PODCASTReal pilots. Real aviation stories. Behind-the-scenes conversations about airline operations, aviation safety, pilot life, aircraft emergencies, and the events that shape the aviation industry.📧 EMAIL:theblackbox01@yahoo.com📱 TEXT THE LISTENER LINE:203-699-6792🌐 WEBSITE:www.TheBlackBoxAviationPodcast.comIf you enjoy aviation news, airline pilot stories, aviation accidents and incidents, cockpit procedures, aviation safety, airline operations, and behind-the-scenes pilot discussions, subscribe to The Black Box Aviation Podcast and follow the show for more episodes.#Aviation #Flydubai #FlyDubai1073 #AviationNews #Boeing737 #Hijacking #AviationSecurity #Pilots #AirlinePilot #CockpitSecurity #CrewResourceManagement #CRM #AirlineNews #AviationSafety #Dubai #TelAviv #SaudiArabia
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Airline Pilot Life on the Road: Reserve Duty, Flight Delays, and a Heartfelt JetBlue Story
✈️ Airline Pilot Life on the Road: Reserve Duty, Flight Delays, and a Heartfelt JetBlue Story | The Black Box Aviation PodcastWhat is life really like for an airline pilot when a trip goes wrong? In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike share real-world airline pilot stories, the challenges of reserve duty, international cargo operations, and a touching story about how a JetBlue flight attendant showed extraordinary compassion to the sister of a former pilot.From exhausting 10-day trips and unpredictable schedule extensions to navigating international airspace restrictions and dealing with flight delays, this episode takes you behind the scenes of commercial aviation and the realities of life as a professional airline pilot.💙 IN THIS EPISODE:✈️ Airline Pilot Life and Reserve DutyThe frustration of extended trips, hotel standby, unpredictable schedules, and the challenge of balancing airline work with family life.🛫 A Heartfelt JetBlue StoryTom shares the story of his friend and former Navy pilot Sean Connolly, who lost his battle with cancer. During a JetBlue flight, Sean's sister received the heartbreaking news of his passing. A compassionate flight attendant brought her to a more private area of the aircraft, demonstrating the human side of air travel.🇺🇸 Navy Aviation and Airline CareersStories from the Navy Reserve, the transition from military aviation to commercial airlines, and the challenges pilots faced during difficult times in the airline industry.📅 PBS Bidding and Airline Pilot SchedulingTom discusses learning preferential bidding system (PBS) scheduling, reserve blocks, trip assignments, and how bidding decisions can affect a pilot's time off.🧳 Life on the Road: Laundry, Hotels, and Long TripsThe realities of living out of a suitcase, doing laundry overseas, and finding ways to survive extended international trips.🌍 International Cargo Flying and Airspace RestrictionsFlying through Europe, India, and Asia while dealing with geopolitical tensions, restricted airspace, reroutes, and the operational challenges of international cargo aviation.🛬 Delta Flight 2314: Hydraulic and Braking IssuesTom and Mike discuss a Delta Airbus A319 that reported potential hydraulic and braking system problems before landing safely in Boston, along with runway selection, landing distance, and EMAS safety systems.⚙️ Crew Resource Management and Aviation SafetyReal-world examples of communication, decision-making, teamwork, and the importance of understanding the bigger picture in airline operations.🎙️ ABOUT THE BLACK BOX AVIATION PODCASTJoin airline pilots Tom and Mike for real-world flying stories, airline industry news, aviation safety discussions, pilot life, military aviation experiences, and behind-the-scenes insights into commercial aviation.Whether you're an airline pilot, student pilot, aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about what happens behind the cockpit door, this podcast is for you.📩 CONTACT THE SHOWHave a flying story, question, or topic you'd like us to discuss?Email: theblackbox01@yahoo.comText our listener line: 203-699-6792Website: wwwTheBlackBoxAviationPodcast.com🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow The Black Box Aviation Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review and share the episode with fellow aviation enthusiasts.#BlackBoxAviationPodcast #Aviation #AirlinePilot #PilotLife #AviationNews #AirlineIndustry #JetBlue #NavyAviation #CargoPilot #AirlinePilotLife #FlightSafety #AviationSafety #CommercialAviation #PilotStories #AirlineOperations #DeltaAirlines #PBSBidding #ReservePilot #AviationPodcast
- 2 weeks ago40 min
21 Air Pilot Whistleblower: Safety Complaints, Retaliation & What Went Wrong?
Former 21 Air pilots raised safety concerns before the Amazon Prime Air crash in Miami — and now Amazon has paused its operations with 21 Air. In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike break down the whistleblower allegations, 21 Air's safety concerns, and what the ongoing investigation could mean for the cargo airline.What did former 21 Air pilots tell investigators and the Department of Labor? What were the concerns about pilot rest, checklists, safety reporting, maintenance, and operational pressure? And how does all of this fit into the bigger picture surrounding the Amazon Air crash?Tom and Mike examine the allegations made by former 21 Air employees, including a pilot who claimed he was retaliated against after raising safety concerns. They also discuss testimony from a former 21 Air chief pilot and other former employees who described concerns about safety reporting and operational practices.The guys also look at the relationship between Amazon Air and 21 Air, Amazon's decision to pause operations with the carrier following the Miami crash, and why the NTSB investigation will be important in determining what actually caused the accident. The investigation remains ongoing, so allegations and testimony discussed in this episode should not be confused with final findings.Then the conversation moves into real-world pilot experiences: pilot fatigue, crew resource management (CRM), cockpit communication, checklists, MELs, speaking up when something doesn't feel right, and Tom's latest trip back to the cockpit.Plus, the guys discuss some unbelievable passenger incidents involving unruly and naked passengers, airline security, A-CARS messages, and the challenges pilots face when anything can happen in the cabin.✈️ WATCH OUR CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION:https://youtu.be/t18u_R4nZW8In that episode, Tom and Mike discuss Crew Resource Management, cockpit communication, pilot decision-making, and why creating a cockpit where pilots can speak up can be critical to aviation safety.🔥 TOPICS COVERED:• 21 Air whistleblower allegations• 21 Air safety concerns• Amazon Air / Amazon Prime Air• Amazon cutting flying from 21 Air• Miami Amazon cargo plane crash• 21 Air pilot safety complaints• Pilot whistleblowers• Airline safety culture• Pilot fatigue and rest• Aviation safety• Pilot checklists• Maintenance and MELs• Crew Resource Management• Cockpit communication• Cargo airline operations• NTSB investigation• Airline pilot stories• Unruly airline passengers• A-CARS and aviation communicationsThe Black Box Aviation Podcast brings you real-world aviation news, airline pilot stories, aviation safety discussions, cargo airline operations, and behind-the-scenes insight from professional pilots Tom and Mike.📧 EMAIL:theblackbox01@yahoo.com📱 TEXT THE LISTENER LINE:203-699-6792🌐 WEBSITE:www.TheBlackBoxAviationPodcast.comSubscribe to The Black Box Aviation Podcast for more aviation news, pilot stories, airline safety discussions, and behind-the-scenes aviation content.#21Air #AmazonAir #AmazonPrimeAir #AviationSafety #PilotWhistleblower #AviationNews #AirlinePilot #CargoAirline #PilotLife #NTSB #CrewResourceManagement #TheBlackBoxAviationPodcast
- 3 weeks ago53 min
AMAZON CUTS 21 AIR: What the 21 Air Crash Reveals About Amazon Prime Aviation & Pilot CRM
Amazon is cutting 21 Air from its Amazon Prime Air flying following the deadly 21 Air cargo crash in Miami. What happened during the approach, what does the cockpit voice recorder reveal, and why are experienced airline pilots Tom and Mike focusing so heavily on crew resource management (CRM), pilot decision-making, training, communication, and the breakdown between the captain and first officer?In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike take an in-depth look at the 21 Air Amazon Prime Air crash, the decision by Amazon to pause/drop 21 Air as one of its cargo carriers, and the questions now surrounding the operation.The discussion examines the released cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcript and flight data, including the aircraft's excessive speed, flap configuration, unstable approach, repeated "sink rate" and "too low terrain" warnings, landing configuration, touchdown speeds, braking, and the attempted go-around.Most importantly, Tom and Mike break down the Crew Resource Management (CRM) issues that may have played a role. What happens when a first officer is uncomfortable speaking up to a captain? Why is a strong cockpit culture so important? How can authority gradients, communication failures, poor decision-making, and a breakdown in cockpit teamwork turn an unstable situation into a catastrophe?They also discuss the similarities to previous aviation accidents and incidents, including the importance of training, experience, stabilized approaches, go-arounds, pilot monitoring, and knowing when to stop an approach that isn't going according to plan.The episode also looks at the broader Amazon Prime Air cargo operation, including the multiple airlines that operate cargo flying for Amazon, contract cargo carriers, wet leases, pilot experience, training standards, and the difficult balance between cost, reliability, and aviation safety.And that's not all.Tom and Mike also take a look at September 11, 2001 and aviation 25 years later, discussing some lesser-known stories from 9/11, including passenger Danny Lewin, American Airlines Flight 11 flight attendant Betty Ong, the phone calls from American 11, and the passenger revolt aboard United Airlines Flight 175.This is a deep aviation discussion covering Amazon Prime Air, 21 Air, the 21 Air crash, cargo aviation, airline safety, pilot training, cockpit resource management, CRM, unstable approaches, go-arounds, flight data, CVR transcripts, aviation accidents, airline pilots, commercial aviation, and the lessons pilots can learn from accidents.✈️ The Black Box Aviation Podcast — real airline pilots talking about aviation, airline operations, accidents, safety, pilot life, and what really happens behind the cockpit door.📧 Email: theblackbox01@yahoo.com📱 Listener Line — Text or Voicemail: 203-699-6792🌐 Website: www.TheBlackBoxAviationPodcast.com#Aviation #21Air #AmazonPrimeAir #AmazonAir #AviationAccident #AirlinePilots #CargoAviation #CrewResourceManagement #CRM #AviationSafety #PilotTraining #AirlineSafety #CommercialAviation #AviationPodcast #BlackBoxAviationPodcast #September11 #911
- 4 weeks ago43 min
Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458: The Twin Otter Fire That Forced an Emergency Ditching | Aviation Accident
What happens when a seemingly harmless aircraft system turns into a life-threatening emergency? In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike break down the incredible story of Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458, a 1981 aviation accident involving a De Havilland Twin Otter, an inflight cockpit fire, aircraft icing, and an emergency landing on a frozen reservoir in Rhode Island.This obscure aviation accident has a remarkable survival story—and some important lessons for pilots today.Flight 458 was operating a scheduled passenger flight through the Northeast when the crew encountered icing conditions at low altitude. When the aircraft's windshield de-icing system failed to operate properly, the situation quickly escalated. Smoke and flames began entering the cockpit, the pilots suffered serious burns, communications were lost, and the crew was forced to make an immediate emergency landing.With visibility deteriorating and fire spreading through the aircraft, the pilots had to rely on crew resource management, decision-making under pressure, aircraft knowledge, and pure airmanship to get the airplane on the ground.And the passengers didn't just sit back—they actually helped fight the fire.Tom and Mike dig into what happened, why the fire started, how the aircraft's de-icing system contributed to the accident, and what investigators discovered when they examined the aircraft and its maintenance history.✈️ IN THIS EPISODE:• Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458 accident investigation• The De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter• Inflight aircraft fire and smoke emergencies• Aircraft icing and windshield de-icing systems• How an alcohol/glycol de-icing system malfunction led to a fire• The importance of knowing aircraft systems• Pilot decision-making during an emergency• Crew Resource Management (CRM)• Able-bodied passengers and emergency assistance• Emergency landings and ditching procedures• The importance of aircraft maintenance logbooks• Learning from previous maintenance write-ups• How pilots recognize a developing emergency• Why immediate landing decisions can save lives• Comparisons to other major aviation accidents and emergency landings• The remarkable survival of the Pilgrim Airlines crew and passengers• Lessons modern pilots can take from an aviation accident that happened decades agoTom and Mike also discuss the similarities between this accident and other famous aviation emergencies, including the Miracle on the Hudson, UPS Flight 6, and Swissair Flight 111, and how pilots have to balance aircraft limitations, fire, smoke, and the need to get on the ground as quickly as possible.The story of Pilgrim Airlines Flight 458 may not be one of the most famous aviation accidents in history, but it contains some serious lessons about emergency procedures, aircraft systems, CRM, maintenance, situational awareness, and pilot decision-making under pressure.If you're a pilot, aviation enthusiast, student pilot, airline professional, or simply fascinated by aviation accident investigations and the stories behind them, this is an episode you don't want to miss.🎧 LISTEN. LEARN. FLY SAFE.Have an aviation story, question, comment, or topic you'd like Tom and Mike to discuss?📧 Email: theblackbox01@yahoo.com📱 Listener Text Line: 203-699-6792Send us your story or question—we'd love to hear from you and may feature it on a future episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast.#Aviation #Pilots #AviationAccidents #PilgrimAirlines #Flight458 #TwinOtter #AviationSafety #PilotLife #CrewResourceManagement #CRM #AviationPodcast #PilotStories #AircraftFire #AviationHistory #FlightSafety #PilotTraining #AirlinePilots #Mayday #AirDisaster #EmergencyLanding
- Sep 7, 202616 min
Amazon Miami 767 Runway Overrun: What We Know So Far | Breaking Aviation News
A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operating as Prime Air Flight 7598, operated by 21 Air, overran Runway 30 at Miami International Airport after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. In this breaking-news episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, airline pilot Thomas Gallagher breaks down what was known at the time of recording—and what investigators still needed to determine.Thomas examines the reported thunderstorms, heavy rain, gusting winds, possible tailwind, landing distance, runway conditions, stabilized approach criteria, go-around decision-making, and the role of EMAS (Engineered Materials Arresting System) in runway overrun accidents.The episode also explains the often-confusing relationship between Amazon Prime Air, 21 Air, and aircraft leasing/ACMI operators, including why an aircraft carrying the Prime Air livery does not necessarily mean Amazon operates the aircraft itself.Drawing on real-world experience flying widebody aircraft, Thomas explains why a seemingly routine landing can become extremely challenging when weather, wind shifts, runway distance, aircraft weight, and approach stability all come into play.⚠️ Important: This episode was recorded as breaking news while the investigation was still developing. The discussion distinguishes between confirmed information and possibilities that had not yet been established. The cause of the accident should not be assumed from this episode.Topics Covered✈️ Miami International Airport runway overrun✈️ Boeing 767-300 freighter✈️ Prime Air Flight 7598 / 21 Air✈️ Amazon Prime Air and ACMI cargo operations✈️ Thunderstorms and rapidly changing weather✈️ Tailwind and increased landing distance✈️ Wind shear and approach safety✈️ Stabilized approach criteria✈️ Go-around decision-making✈️ Runway overrun accidents✈️ EMAS — Engineered Materials Arresting System✈️ Aircraft stopping distance and runway safety✈️ Pilot decision-making under pressure✈️ Lessons from Air France Flight 358 and the Toronto runway overrunThis episode is part of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, where professional pilots break down aviation accidents, incidents, safety systems, cockpit decision-making, and the lessons that can help prevent future accidents.🎧 Follow Black Box Aviation Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for aviation accident analysis, airline pilot perspectives, and real-world aviation safety discussions.#Aviation #AviationNews #AviationAccident #Boeing767 #MiamiAirport #MIA #PrimeAir #AmazonPrimeAir #21Air #Pilot #AirlinePilot #AviationSafety #AircraftAccident #RunwayOverrun #WindShear #Tailwind #EMAS #AviationPodcast #BlackBoxAviation #FlightSafety
- Sep 2, 202652 min
Pan Am Flight 103 & the Lockerbie Bombing | Netflix Documentary Review
What really happened to Pan Am Flight 103? And how accurate is Netflix's documentary about the Lockerbie bombing?In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike take a deep dive into the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 disaster and review the Netflix documentary that revisits one of the most infamous events in aviation history.The conversation goes far beyond simply recapping the documentary. Tom and Mike compare what Netflix shows with the real aviation accident, investigation and aftermath, discussing the evidence, the people involved, the aviation security failures and the decades-long search for answers.Pan Am Flight 103 was a Boeing 747 carrying 259 people when it exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988. Debris fell across the town, killing 11 people on the ground and bringing the total death toll to 270.Tom and Mike break down the story from an aviation and pilot perspective while also discussing what made the Netflix documentary so compelling — including its focus on the families, the residents of Lockerbie, investigators and the human impact of the disaster.✈️ IN THIS EPISODE:💣 What happened to Pan Am Flight 103📺 Our review of the Netflix Lockerbie documentary🔎 How investigators determined that a bomb destroyed the Boeing 747🧳 How investigators traced the bomb through the baggage system🇲🇹 The surprising connection between Pan Am 103 and Malta🇩🇪 The German connection and the discovery of bomb components📻 The Toshiba cassette recorder that became critical evidence🕵️ The FBI, CIA and Scottish investigation⚠️ Intelligence failures and the lack of communication between agencies👨✈️ The Pan Am 103 flight crew and the Boeing 747🎓 The Syracuse University students returning home for Christmas❤️ The families of the victims and the people of Lockerbie⚖️ The international investigation and eventual trial🇱🇾 Libya, Muammar Gaddafi and the accusations surrounding the bombing🏢 Pan Am's security warnings, liability and eventual collapse🇺🇸 The connection between Lockerbie, aviation terrorism and the lessons that would become relevant after 9/11Tom and Mike also discuss what the Netflix documentary gets right, why its human stories make such an impact, and how the investigation unfolded over more than a decade.If you're interested in aviation history, airline disasters, Boeing 747s, aircraft accident investigations, aviation security, terrorism, airline operations, true crime documentaries or Netflix documentary reviews, this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast is for you.🎧 Listen, subscribe and follow The Black Box Aviation Podcast for more aviation stories, pilot perspectives, accident investigations and discussions about the events that shaped modern aviation.Have a question, aviation story or topic you'd like Tom and Mike to discuss?📧 Email: theblackbox01@yahoo.com📱 Listener Text Line: 203-699-6792#PanAm103 #Lockerbie #LockerbieBombing #Netflix #NetflixDocumentary #NetflixReview #Aviation #AviationHistory #Boeing747 #AviationPodcast #AirlinePilot #AviationSafety #AircraftAccident #TrueCrime #PanAm
- Aug 26, 202645 min
Airline Pilot Life: Bidding, Line Checks, Aviation Radiation & Same Call Sign Chaos
Welcome back to The Black Box Aviation Podcast! 🎙️✈️In this episode, airline pilots Tom and Mike pull back the curtain on the unpredictable reality of life on the road. From packing in minutes and recording a podcast while traveling to TSA mistaking aviation equipment for something else, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what professional pilots deal with.Mike is getting ready to jump on the Brightline train—yes, the “death train” conversation makes its return—before heading out for more flying. If you missed our previous episode, listen here:🚆 Previous Episode: Flight Sim Mastery, Navy Checkrides, and the Pilot Stripe Mysteryhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1lfnQxux7xHqjmx790jO0T?si=xWSNwfUdRSG9HdU7qe5DzAThe conversation then takes off into airline pilot scheduling, PBS bidding, line bidding, seniority, reserve, base changes, captain upgrades and waiting for bid results. What happens if you forget to submit a bid—or accidentally bid for something you don't want?Tom also shares a story from an FAA line check involving an unexpected aircraft malfunction, landing gear warnings, a challenging crosswind landing and the pressure of being evaluated in the cockpit.Mike talks about heading to Medellín, Colombia, where high terrain creates unique challenges. The guys discuss mountain flying, depressurization, engine failures, terrain clearance, drift-down procedures and planning for the “what if?” before something goes wrong.☢️ The episode also revisits radiation exposure for pilots and flight attendants, including cosmic and ionizing radiation at altitude, long-term exposure and potential occupational risks.Missed our earlier deep dive? Listen here:☢️ Previous Episode: Is Your Flight Path Giving You Radiation?https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FrQ3V8AOe3qa9B5ZEfUr9?si=zLzwgyXMQ7e43rfcaOPp2wAlso in this episode: How did two separate airplanes end up airborne with the EXACT SAME call sign? Tom and Mike discuss duplicate call signs, flight numbers, radio communication, ATC confusion and why this can create a serious operational problem.The episode wraps up with a look at the future of aviation, including hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen-electric aircraft and alternative aircraft propulsion.✈️ Airline pilot life and life on the road🧳 Packing and traveling as a professional pilot🚆 The Brightline train and railroad crossing dangers🏔️ Medellín and high-altitude mountain operations⚠️ Depressurization, engine failures and terrain planning👨✈️ FAA line checks and pilot evaluations🛬 Aircraft malfunctions and landing gear warnings💨 Crosswind landings📅 PBS, line bidding, reserve and pilot seniority🔄 Base changes, captain upgrades and system bids😬 Pilot bidding mistakes☢️ Radiation exposure for pilots and flight attendants📻 Duplicate call signs and ATC communication⚡ Hydrogen fuel cells and the future of aviationWhether you're an airline pilot, student pilot, private pilot, flight attendant, aviation professional or aviation enthusiast, this episode delivers real pilot stories, aviation humor, airline operations, aviation safety and behind-the-scenes insight into professional flying.The Black Box Aviation Podcast brings you real conversations about airline life, aviation safety, commercial aviation, pilot training, cockpit decision-making, aircraft operations and aviation news.Email: theblackbox01@yahoo.comText the Listener Line: 203-699-6792Have an aviation story, question or opinion? Email or text us! Your topic could be featured in a future episode.Follow The Black Box Aviation Podcast on Spotify, share this episode and come back for more real stories from the world of professional aviation.#Aviation #AviationPodcast #AirlinePilot #PilotLife #CommercialAviation #AviationSafety #PilotStories #FlightTraining #AviationNews #FlightAttendant #PilotBidding #PBS #Seniority #FAA #ATCIN THIS EPISODE:📧 CONTACT THE SHOW
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