Stay ConnectedAt Squawk Ident we explore the many pathways to an aviation profession, the challenges that a professional aviator can expect in today’s market place, and we share many stories along the way.
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Recorded on the 25th of September, 2020
On episode 56 of Squawk Ident-Sick Calls, Expectation Bias, & the return of the Max. Av8rTony and RobD, explore the last few weeks from the flight line. They discuss when and why a pilot should call out sick, how to determine FAA prohibited medications, and holding at the end of a long day of flying. They also discuss the IAMSAFE acronym, Expectation Bias, High Terrain Operations, International FIR boundaries, and the return of the 737-MAX. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode, because Legacy flight 56 is about to take off.
References:
FAA guidance on prohibited medications (link)
AA Pilots to Begin 737-MAX Training in November (article)
I’m a Pilot. I Feel OK But I Still Called In Sick (Blog)
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Recorded on the 13th of September, 2020
This is episode 55 of Squawk Ident, Restricted Medicals, French Simulators, Lasers, & 9/11. Recorded on the 21st floor of the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. On today’s show we discuss what happens when an airline pilot fails to show up for a scheduled flight. We also discuss restricted medicals, laser strikes, 115 degree (46C) days in Southern California combined with extremely unhealthy air quality an FU, overflying CUBA, September 11th, 19 years later, and much, much more.
We also have the opportunity to speak with an amazing aviator and friend to the Squawk Ident family. In today’s episode we will explore his journey in aviation. From his humble beginnings at the University of Dubuque Aviation to the path he took from flight instructing to areal photography and more. We sit down today with Captain Jon H. of Sandpiper Regional Airlines.
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chapters:
[09:00] - Smoke and Soot
[12:10] - Jon H. of Sandpiper
[28:00] - The Backup Plan
[31:50] - Flying with Partial Hearing Loss
[36:50] - It's a Small World
[38:53] - Restricted Medicals
[47:24] - AOPA.org
[53:00] - Aerial Imagery Solutions
[1:01:00] - 2.5 Year Upgrades
[1:15:20] - No Show Pilots
[1:23:30] - Laser Strikes
[1:39:05] - Tribute to September 11th, 2001
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Recorded on the 31st of August, 2020
On Episode 54 of Squawk Ident, Tomcats, Top Gun, & Recurrent Sim Rides, we have much to cover. Since our last show a litany of events have filled each day with a rollercoaster of anxiety and emotional pitfalls. We will dive into what has transpired in our industry and how it has added to these stressful times. We also explain how it all occurred while I was in the middle of my recurrent training cycle, and what it all means for the future of the pilot profession.
Also, joining us on today’s show RobD and Captain Roger help introduce a phenomenal pilot and more recently my sim partner. We discuss how his journey in aviation has allowed him to experience the trill of being an F14-Tomcat driver, a Top Gun graduate, a Cargo Operator Flight Engineer and Pilot, a corporate pilot, and currently a Legacy Airlines Captain on the A320F. He holds multiple type ratings on the A4 Skyhawk, F14 Tomcat, B-757/767, A-320, B-777, G-200, Falcon 2000, & 900EX. He joins us today from his home in Phoenix, AZ…Captain Paul.
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This is episode 53 of Squawk Ident, Furloughs, MELs, & EKGs, recorded on the 21st & 22nd of August, 2020. From both the Av8r Sound Mobile Studios from the 4th floor of the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando, FL and the Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California.
On today’s episode RobD and I discuss Brawls on Airplanes, FedEx flight 1026 heavy's emergency landing at LAX, Rob’s recent trip to the AME's office, Furlough Fridays! (and the emotional roller coaster ride associated with it), MELs and T/Rs, Southwest Airline’s decision to turn down a federal bailout loan, the recent FAA Advisory Circulars about pilot professionalism, double deadheads, twin hurricanes, upcoming recurrent training, some listener feedback, and much more.
Yeah, this episode is jammed packed!
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Recorded on 5th of August, 2020
On today’s show, I am joined by Squawk Ident crew member and co-host RobD, who is taking a break from pouring money into his new yacht to join us today. We are recording as breaking news has spread around the aviation community just hours ago that a group of Senate Republicans are potentially backing the extension of the CARES act for an additional 6 months with an additional $25 billion in payroll assistance for U.S. Airlines. We will discuss what this potentially means for airline crew here in the US.
We also have the opportunity to speak with a phenomenal aviator, fabricator, and motorcycle gear head and racer who will join us from the AI Systems Inc. hanger in Redmond, Oregon, where he is currently taking a break from the build of his Lancair Legacy. He shares his journey in aviation with us and explains the challenges in building your own aircraft.
Join RobD and I as we welcome to the show Mr. Jonathan Gruber.
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Recorded on August 4th, 2020
This is episode 51 of Squawk Ident, recorded from the mobile Av8r sound studios on the 14th floor of the Prince Waikiki Hotel on the island of Oahu. We are under Hawaii’s mandated limited airline crew isolation while recording this episode. I can't think of a better way to spend time in isolation than to produce the Squawk Ident Podcast with all of you. Today, I am joined by Captain Chris in the studio and my Squawk Ident Crew (Captain Roger and RobD) from across the Pacific via the magic of the inter webs.
We discuss flight training in the King Air and the human factors involved with in-flight emergencies, we explain WARN letters and how many aviators have been affected by them, and RobD tells us about his recent weather related diversion into Ft. Hood. All this and more on this the 51st episode of Squawk Ident.
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Recorded on the 23rd of July, 2020
On today's episode, I am so very excited to sit down with a phenomenal aviator whom I first met a few years ago, while flying a 2 day sequence together. I can remember that I was intrigued the moment he told me about the rigors of his Team USA triathlon training schedule. He was preparing for an event that he would be participating in just days after our flight sequence together.
He is an accomplished Legacy Airlines Captain, a retired Naval Commander and E-2 and ES3A pilot for the US Navy, and an award winning USA Triathlon Team Member. He is an SBR Sports Ambassador, an F2C Nutrition Ambassador, and a USA Triathlon Certified Coach. Today, I have the privilege in speaking with this amazing aviator about his fantastic journey, right here on the 50th episode of Squawk Ident. It is with the utmost privilege that I introduce to the show, Captain Kevin Elmore.
Reference:
"Legacy Icelandic" fires cabin crew article
How the USS Enterprise almost sank article
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Recorded on 17th of July, 2020
On episode 49 of Squawk Ident Captain Roger and I have the honor of speaking with a pair of aviators that both have an impressive international footprint in aviation. They both started their aviation careers in Iceland and eventually came to America to build flight time in Cessnas and Pipers at a little flight school named Tailwind Flight Centre, LLC, in Chandler, Arizona. Their journeys have since allowed them to build upon impressive resumes of flying positions around the world. They have flown with operators based in Austria, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Iceland. They share their accomplishments in aviation and what the future holds for them in the wake of this global pandemic with us. Join Captain Roger and me as we speak with some true Icelandic Vikings Sigurbjörn (Sibbi) Ragnarsson & Rúnar Ingi Ásgeirsson on this fantastic episode of Squawk Ident.
reference:
IMDb: Eurovison Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
chapters:
[04:10] Flying Vikings
[07:50] Tailwind & Time Building
[21:30] How JAA pilots licenses convert into FAA PPLs
[42:20] Legacy Iceland and Furloughs
[53:50] Hurtles to Overcome
[1:01:30] Favorite Overnights
[1:15:10] The Backup Plan
[1:22:10] Slátur!
[1:26:10] Eurovision and Those Elves
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Recorded on the 13th of July, 2020
On Episode 48 of Squawk Ident, I am joined in the mobile Av8r Studio on the 7th floor of the Georgetown - Marriott Hotel in Washington D.C. by an aviator that is sure to impress. His four plus decade journey in aviation started out with a ride on a cross country flight at the age of 10, where he joined his father on one of his flight lessons. From airport bum, to mechanic's helper, and later A&P and Airline Line Pilot, his journey is filled with stories that focus on friendships, loyalty, and opportunity. His leadership and experience has been a true inspiration to learn from. Having the opportunity to fly with Captain Dave is an experience that I am very grateful for. His journey in aviation is sure to inspire.
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144th Fighter Wing - Air National Guard
Episode 48 chapters:
[03:00] - Introducing Captain David LeTourneau
[05:25] - CRM with Dave
[08:42] - Dave's First Flight
[15:30] - Test Pilot
[20:00] - Loyalty
[25:00] - Home of the 144th
[33:05] - Scabs?
[37:00] - That's how to land a Corporate Job
[45:00] - 402s to Bandeirantes
[53:00] - Keeping your Options Open
[1:03:50] - It's All About the People
[1:23:00] - The Perfect Flight
[1:47:05] - The Sooner the Better
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Recorded on 6th July, 2020
On episode 47 of Squawk Ident, Captain Roger, RobD, and I discuss our flying schedules, events from the flight line, and getting in a workout here and there to fight off the isolation weight gain. We also dive into how diet and nutrition is a crucial part of any aviator's ability to perform. Is eating a safety to flight issue? We argue Yes, it is. We discuss long lines at airport food courts, Av8rTony's upcoming recurrent training, the middle seat argument, and the alleged Airline Apocalypse.
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Episode 47 chapters:
[03:23] From the Flight Line Intros
[12:45] Fighting Isolation Weight Gain
[23:01] Back to Back trip sequences, On the Run, & Off the Plate
[25:55] Kelly's Roast Beef, Food Courts, and Long Lines
[29:10] Meal Breaks and Safety to Flight Issues
[44:09] Recurrent Training Part 91 vs. Part 121
[57:35] Long A$$ Lines, Why?
[1:09:00] Oregon Senator Mad Tweets
[1:16:05] the Airline Apocalypse
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