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Captains Speaking – An Aviation Podcast

Welcome Aboard to Captains Speaking – The Mentour Pilot Podcast.

Captains Speaking is hosted by professional working pilots Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts. Petter is the man behind Mentour Pilot, the No.1 channel for aviation incidents on YouTube. Meanwhile, Ben is a long-time collaborator and the co-host of Mentour Pilot sister channel Mentour Now!

The Captains Speaking podcast exists to give you a unfiltered insight into the world of aviation.

Each week, Petter and Ben will react to the latest developments in aviation, speaking from the heart and sharing their opinions in a way they generally don’t have space for on Mentour Pilot and Mentour Now!

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you’ll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

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Latest Episodes:

I Was On The FlyDubai Flight…” | Passenger Tells His Story (Audio-Only Version) Oct 15, 2026

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On today's episode of the podcast, Petter and Ben will be speaking to a passenger who was onboard the FlyDubai Flight in a fascinating discussion on how it was to be there.

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

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The FlyDubai Incident Gets WORSE!? (Audio-Only Version) Oct 08, 2026

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On today's episode of the podcast, Petter and Ben will be going over everything we've learned in the week following the FlyDubai accident and all verified information.

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

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Everything We Know About The FlyDubai Accident (Audio-Only Version) Oct 01, 2026

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Yesterday, there was an incident involving a FlyDubai aircraft. Today on the Podcast Petter and Ben will go over everything we currently know about this incident.

If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

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What Do We Know About The Miami Crash? (Audio-Only Version)  Sep 17, 2026

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On 6 September an Amazon Cargo aircraft overshot the runway, crashing into nearby vehicles before skidding to a stop in Miami. Today on the podcast Petter and Ben will be going over everything we know about this tragic accident.

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was This INSANE Stadium Flyover TOO Low!? Sep 03, 2026

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A 45-foot stadium flyby, a run of blown tires at O'Hare, and the training change that's making pilots nervous. There is a lot to discuss this week on Captains Speaking!

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward!

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For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

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Vietnam Airways Nearly CRASHES During Takeoff?! (Audio-Only Version) Aug 20, 2026

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A Vietnam Airlines 787 ran through the stopway and into the grass, and finally got airborne around 400ft past the end with a tail strike and skid marks on the runway behind it. Today Petter and Ben go through what we know so far on this incident and many more topics!

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWO Stall Warnings and a MAYDAY Over Central London!! Aug 06, 2026

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Captains Speaking | Episode 40

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

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Why Did NINE Aircraft Declare Mayday Over London? (Audio-Only Version) Jul 23, 2026

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An aircraft stuck on Gatwick's runway, nine fuel maydays in one night and why is that actually the system working exactly as designed. We break down how airline fuel planning really works, from the "minimum fuel" call to final reserve, and more on today’s episode of Captains Speaking!

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Aircraft Accidentally Told the World It Was Hijacked (Audio-Only Version) Jul 09, 2026

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A 777 flying dangerously low, a "hijacked" airliner intercepted by fighter jets, and a run of engine failures making headlines. This week Petter and Ben take a look at some of aviation's most viral stories in recent times.

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Head over to REC Watches to check out the limited-edition X4009 Series, and use the code CAPTAIN for 10% off at checkout: ⁠https://www.recwatches.com/the-x4009-...⁠

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pilot Flies For 17 Years Without A Proper License?! (Audio-Only Version)  Jun 26, 2026

Show notes

This week on Captain Speaking, Petter and Ben catch up on a hectic few weeks in aviation including a run of recent incidents and the a conversation around a pilot flying without valid license!

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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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