Squawk Ident - an Aviation Podcast

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Flight 116 - TOMATOAFLAMES Aug 20, 2022

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recorded on 08AUG2022

Welcome aboard Flight 116 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, TOMATOAFLAMES.

On today’s flight Alex D. and I are excited to welcome back to the show a special guest that we first had on the podcast on Flight 52 - Race, Fly, Build, again on Flight 57 - Fabrications & the Magenta Line, and on Flight 93 - Moderate or Greater. That is when we had the privilege to hear all about his journey in aviation, and how he has created the opportunity to build and customize his own Lancair, Legacy aircraft. He has been chronicling his progress on Instagram @Lancair_Legacy. He is a B737 pilot with “Legacy Airlines” based out of Chicago-O'Hare, and he joins us today to update us on his progress with the build and to share with us some of his experiences at the 2022 Air Venture. We sit down with our friend Jon Gruber and we discover how far he has come with "Fuse".

references:

@Lancair_Legacy on Insta
TOMATOAFLAMES FAR91.205
Jon's background music: immortality by Aakash Gandhi

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Flight 115 - Under Condition of Anonymity Aug 10, 2022

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recorded on 07AUG2022

Welcome aboard Flight 115 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Under Condition of Anonymity. Recorded from the Mobile Av8r Sound Studios on the 4th floor of the Sheraton Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

On today’s flight Alex D. joins me and we catch up with his progress as a newly minted first officer at “Sandpiper Airlines”. We also discuss a few topics that are currently affecting our industry. From cockpit security barriers to the question, “what would cause a person to exit an aircraft while it is still in flight?” Also, how would you handle a heated argument with a fellow cockpit crew member right before a flight? We find out how two Alaska Airlines pilots recently handled that very situation. And “Blackmailed to extend your flight day?” That is what at least one Mesa pilot is claiming.

So stay with us as we run our final checks and prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 115 of Squawk Ident is officially under way.

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Flight 114 - Hanging On by the Tail Jul 21, 2022

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recorded on the 20JUL2022

Welcome aboard Flight 114 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Hanging On by the Tail

On today’s flight, Captain Roger and Rob D. join me as we discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of corporate flying vs. airline flying. Alex D. also drops by to fill us in on his progression during his Initial Operating Experience sequence. Captain Roger fills us in on what it is like flying Mach .90 at 47,000 feet in the G650. We discuss some of the differences in flight deck philosophies between Boeing and Airbus designs. And finally, we explore a little history of the 2nd busiest airport in the country, any guesses? Stick around to find out.

So stay with us as we run our final checks and prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 114 of Squawk Ident is officially under way.

references:

Boom article

2hr synth wave mix - L.A. Sunset by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio

chapters:

[02:28] Captain Roger intro

[13:57] Rob D's intro

[27:45] Alex D. on IOE

[45:59] Hanging On by the Tail

[50:20] Dark Cockpit Designs

[1:06:00] Supersonic Pilot Jobs?

[1:14:00] History of LAX

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Flight 113 - The Glitch Jul 08, 2022

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recorded on 06JUL2022

Welcome aboard Flight 113 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Glitch

On today’s flight, Rob and Alex join Av8rTony as they discuss "Legacy" Airlines' recurrent flight training event that Av8rTony recently went through, some of the new scenarios he experienced in the simulator, and how to settle the nerves most pilots experience leading up to and during training and checking events.

We also re-visit our favorite outlaw, that’s right!, Jet Pack Man is back! Did you fly this holiday weekend? We explore some of the holiday travel issues and what airline pilots are dealing with as news of pilot shortages, pilot contract offers, and mismanagement issues are flooding the headlines. Captain "Sully" steps down as an ICAO Ambassador and, what happens when an engine manufacturer finds imperfections in their latest engine designs? We will find out. We also re-visit aviation security and a recent Twitter video that has gone viral showing a Jordan Aviation charter airline incident involving a security guard pointing his firearm on passengers. So stay with us as we run our final checks and prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 113 of Squawk Ident is officially under way.

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Flight 112 - It is Our Honor Jun 19, 2022

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recorded on 16JUN2022

Welcome aboard Flight 112 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - It is Our Honor

On today’s flight Av8rTony is joined by Captain Roger, Rob D., & Alex D. Together, we discuss Captain Roger’s recent global flight adventure, we hear about Rob’s fishing adventure in Canada, and Alex D. updates us on his initial ground school progress at Sandpiper Airlines. We also explore the topic that everyone in the airline industry has been talking about, the temporary industry changing pilot pay scale at American Airlines’ wholly owned regional carriers. Av8rTony also shares his recent experience conducting an honor flight that brought one of our fallen soldiers home to rest. So stay with us as we run our final checks and prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 112 of Squawk Ident is officially under way.

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chapters:

[13:43] Roger's International Trip

[33:00] Rob's Expedition

[47:30] Alex's Initial Ground School Progress

[1:18:02] Pay Bump

[2:16:00] RIP "G"

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Alex D.'s intro - "19th Floor" by Bobby Richards

background music - "Honor" by Whitesand (Martynas Lau) 2019

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Flight 111 - The Long Haul Rhythm Jun 11, 2022

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recorded 08JUN2022

Welcome aboard Flight 111 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - The Long Haul Rhythm.

On today’s flight, Alex D. and I will discuss his progress at “Sand Piper” Airlines’ initial ground school. We also have more exciting audio feedback from Captain Roger’s corporate flying adventure as he checks in with us from Sicily, Italia!

We are also joined by a guest who’s journey in aviation is impressive. He is a wide body captain, a podcaster, a professional musician, and a film producer, just to name a few of his titles. His journey in aviation dates back to the 1980s. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, and a Master of Science in Aviation Safety. He is a consultant at EON reality & VP at Renzone - a Digital Media, Analytics, & Higher Education company.

He is also the host of the Klezmer Podcast - which highlights Klezmer and Jewish musical artists from around the world. As if that was not enough, in his spare time he captains a 777 at Legacy Airlines (an Alias to our employer, a U.S. mainline carrier.) Captain Keith Wolzinger will be joining us today so

stay with us as we run our final checks and prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 111 of Squawk Ident Podcast is officially under way.

References:

Children of the Magenta Line - video

Klezmer Podcast - Apple Podcasts

EON reality - website

RenZone - website

777 AI - video

South Coast Simcha Band - Spotify

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Captain Keith Wolzinger's intro music Faraway Plains by South Coast Sichma Band

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Flight 110 - You Don't Know, What You Don't Know Jun 04, 2022

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recorded on 01JUN2022

On today’s flight Av8rTony is joined by Alex D. to discuss what modern initial ground school for a regional 121 carrier is like and what to expect. We will also discuss best practices and how to successfully navigate the fast paced learning environment in the airline career field.

We take a look at the preliminary reports on what the black boxes have revealed thus far about the China Eastern crash from March of this year. Captain Roger sent us a video from France as he updates us on his latest 2 week long flight schedule that takes him half way around the world.

All this and more on this episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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chapters:

[01:38] Introducing Alex D.

[04:38] Top Gun Maverick

[18:45] Captain Roger's Video Checking

[22:10] Tony's Vacation Bust

[31:10] Alex on the Jump Seat

[45:20] Initial Ground School at Sand Piper

[1:22:00] the A.B.C.s Check Airmen

[1:28:02] China Eastern Crash Update

[1:47:05] Alex's next steps

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Flight 109 - Pent Up Demand May 19, 2022

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recorded on 17May2022 Welcome aboard Flight 109 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Pent Up Demand On today's show, Rob D. and Av8rTony discuss some recent flight sequences that include MELd APUs, reassignments, and hot airplanes. We also explore the possibility that ATP minimums may be lowered to 750 total time and the mandatory retirement age may be raised to 67 years old. We also share the news that United has agreed to an AIP and what that means to the rest of the labor groups. Finally, we discover who Scott Kirby is and ask why wingtips keep falling off aircraft. All this and more on this episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast. references: ATC recording courtesy of LiveATC.net Retirement Age Increase article United and its Pilots sign an AIP article Who Is Scott Kirby Pilots at Risk for Cancer article E175 winglet falls off article Chapters: [01:10] Tony's trip [18:54] Rob D.’s trip [31:30] Age 67?! [39:10] SWAPA survey [44:54] United AIP [50:25] United Airlines Quick Take [54:10] Who is Scott Kirby [57:10] Flight Crew and the Cancer Risks [1:03:00] CDC and Aircrew Cancer Risks [1:06:00] E175 Winglet Falls Off in Flight Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Follow, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Original music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Copyright © Squawk Ident 2022, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2022, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License

Flight 108 - Pushing Past Barriers May 04, 2022

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recorded 02May2022

Welcome aboard Flight 108 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Pushing Past Barriers

On today’s flight we are joined by Captain Roger & Rob D. Together, we will hear about some BIG news from Captain Roger about his new type rating and the new jet to his growing fleet of corporate aircraft.

We also are very excited to have on the show a Miami based Airbus A320 captain for Legacy Airlines. She takes us along as she shares her journey in aviation with us. From plane spotting with her family at Miami International to overcoming the extreme biases towards women in the industry. She is a Journalism graduate from Miami Dade College, a licensed real estate agent in Palm Beach, Florida, a mother, an airline captain, and she wears different hats every day. We are pleased to welcome to the show our featured guest Captain Adilia Roberts.

All this and more on this very special episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.

Chapters:

[02:20] Captain Roger’s intro

[13:24] Rob D.’s intro

[15:30] Lima Sequence

[25:04] Captain Adilia's intro

[36:30] The Change in Direction

[45:40] Flight Funding

—Intermission—

[51:00] From CFI to Chief Pilot

[1:03:35] What Makes You Special?!

[1:08:10] Less Than 5%

[1:32:50] Q&A

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Flight 107 - The Mask Circus, Pay Scales, & Contracts Apr 24, 2022

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Recorded on 23APR2022

Welcome aboard Flight 107 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - TheMask Circus, Pay Scales, & Contracts.

On today’s flight we catch up with Rob D., Alex D., and me (Av8rTony). Together, we will discuss the changes to the federal mask mandate and how Philadelphia and Los Angeles International Airports, and others have reacted to the ruling. We also discuss Alaska Airlines’ strike authorization efforts, why so many airline pilot groups are picketing, and we discuss pilot pay scales & how to know what to expect if you choose a career in aviation. All this and more on this, the 107th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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