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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:

Do Pilots FEAR Bad Weather? (Audio-Only Version) Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

What looks like a simple delay can turn into massively complex operational problems for pilots. Today Petter and Ben take a look at how weather can change things and drive difficult decisions, as well as a discussion on why our latest episode on Germanwings was so hard to make.

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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.

The Hardest Part of Being A Pilot? (It’s Not The Flying) | (Audio-Only Version) Dec 11, 2025

Show notes

Today Petter and Ben talk about the realities of flying during the holidays, and the growing conversation around pilot mental health. From loneliness on the job to the extreme pressure it can take to be a pilot.

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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.

What’s Going On With Airbus?! (Audio-Only Version) Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

Thousands of Airbus A320s were grounded after a flight experienced an unexpected pitch down. In today’s episode of Captains Speaking, Petter and Ben will take a look at this emergency grounding and how pilots handle a situation like this.

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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.

Can you Forget HOW To Fly? The Test Every Pilot FEARS! (Audio-Only Version)  Nov 27, 2025

Show notes

After 26 months out of the cockpit, Petter renews his Boeing 737 rating and talks nerves, skill fade, and what came back instantly in the sim. Plus a rapid-fire Q&A: ATPL theory in real life, Boeing vs Airbus, cargo vs passenger, licensing hurdles, and career lows. Leave your questions for the next episode!

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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.

Belief vs. Reality: Myth-Busting the Skies (Audio-Only Version) Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Peter and Ben tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions pilots hear — from whether autopilot really “flies the plane” to the truth behind chemtrails and flat earth theories. Along the way, they talk about critical thinking, perspective, and why facts still matter.

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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.

UPS Flight 2976: What Do We Know So Far? (Audio-Only Version) Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben talk about what we know so far about the tragic incident involving UPS 2976 in Louisville. As well as taking a look at how quickly speculation and false information can spread in moments like this and how we can try to avoid it.

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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.

UPS Flight 2976 Crash - Pilots React LIVE (Audio-Only Version) Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

Join Petter and Ben as they react live to the reports of a Cargo Plane crashing by Kentucky airport, and break down everything we know so far...

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.

A Deadly Mistake At Hong Kong Airport (Audio-Only Version) Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben, are discussing the recent 747 accident at Hong Kong Airport. Taking a look at what we do know and their own personal thoughts about this tragic incident.

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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.

Tail Strike At Heathrow! What REALLY Happened? (Audio-Only Version) Oct 23, 2025

Show notes

Petter and Ben take a look at the recent cargo DHL Cargo plane landing at Heathrow Airport that ended in a tail strike and how pilots train to avoid them. What goes through a pilots mind when something dangerous like this happens?

Let’s find out!

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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.

What Do Pilots Do When Weather Turns DEADLY?! (Audio-Only Version) Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

Sudden shifts of invisible wind can be extremely dangerous for aircraft, in today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben break down what exactly wind shear is and how pilots are trained to deal with it.

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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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