TAP068: Pilot Incapacitation

In this episode, Matt shares some practical advice for pilots preparing to start an A320 type rating, looking at what is worth learning before day one and, just as importantly, what not to spend too much time worrying about. He discusses useful preparation, getting familiar with ... Show More

In this special episode, Matt looks back at how the podcast started, how it has developed over the last decade and some of the changes that have taken place in the A320 world during that time. He reflects on the early days of the show and some of the subjects and episodes that ha ... Show More

In this episode, Matt looks at what GNSS spoofing actually is and how it differs from jamming. He explores how spoofing can affect much more than just the aircraft's position, and why RAIM does not protect against it. Matt also discusses some of the practical considerations befor ... Show More

Thanks for listening to the April 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Icon declares bankruptcy Van's presents bankruptcy recovery plan Committee issues recommendations on mental health Prior planning recommended for pilots flying ... Show More

A student pilot learns whose job it is to preflight the airplane. (By William Satterburg) For questions or comments about this podcast, email jill.tallman@aopa.org Send us your Never Again and we may publish it in an issue of AOPA Pilot and share it on this podcast. Email pilo ... Show More

Does a partial engine failure constitute an emergency? Find out one pilot's opinion. By Dr. Amanda M. Stahl. Got a Never Again of your own to share? Email pilot@aopa.org and we may publish yours in AOPA Pilot magazine. 

Brace for impact… With the plane’s engines failing and 155 lives on the line, veteran pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III had seconds to decide his next course of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Don't land on taxiways. Just don't. Find out what led a pilot to do just that. (By Doug Magill) Got a Never Again scenario you'd like to share with others? Email pilot@aopa.org and we may publish your story in AOPA Pilot magazine and record it on this podcast. 

<p>Based on actual events, in this podcast we hear the story of four friends, a nearly doomed weekend sojourn, and perhaps the only safe driver in the land. Now, normally the story would be that you had a safe driver... however, today not so. Today the story is one of circuitous ... Show More