Squawk Ident - an Aviation Podcast

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Flight 106 - Always Round Down Apr 06, 2022

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recorded on 04APR2022

Welcome aboard Flight 106 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, Always Round Down. From the mobile Av8r Sound Studios, high a top the 18th floor of the Westgate Hotel, in San Diego, CA.

On today’s flight Rob D. and I discuss in-flight medical emergencies, diversions, and POCs. We also take a look at the ATP requirements needed to obtain and retain the coveted certification. Rob and I also take a look at the 95 year history of the worlds largest airline.

So stay with us while we run our final checks, as we prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 106 of the Squawk Ident podcast is officially under way.

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chapters:

[02:15] Rob's Intro

[15:34] Medical Diversions

[31:50] Beware of Biases

[52:00] FAR 117 Rent Rules of FAs

[55:00] Pilot Jailed for Lying About Flight Times

[1:04:45] ATP Certification

[1:08:05] Rob's Medical Emergency

[1:13:00] a 95 Year History of American Airlines

Music Credits:

Cinematic Drone Documentary by Infraction (no copyright) - Flight
Inspirational Cinematic Pack by Infraction (no copyright) - Discovery
Inspiration Epic Drone by Infraction (no copyright) - Landscape
Cinematic Background Epic by Infraction (no copyright) - The Journey

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Flight 105 - Hard Landings Mar 23, 2022

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recorded on 21MAR2022

Welcome aboard Flight 105 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Hard Landings, recorded from the mobile Av8r Sound Studios, high a top the 7th floor of the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, in San Diego, CA.

On today’s flight Rob D. and I discuss late night meals and how to manage bad eating habits when you are at the mercy of difficult flight schedules while on the flight line. We will also talk about Hard Landings, Overweight Landings, and Heavy Landings as well. Last week, I had pilots occupying all of the available flight deck jump-seats going and coming into and from Nashville, Tennessee. We will discuss the 33rd annual Women in Aviation conference that took place March 17th through the 19th this month and what WAI offers aspiring aviators. We also have the chance to hear an audio update from Alex D. on his progress in his “SandPiper” training.

So stay with us while we run our final checks, as we prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 105 of the Squawk Ident podcast is officially under way.

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chapters:

[03:15] Rob's Intro

[15:00] Peeping Toms

[17:45] Eating Habits on the Line

[42:05] Hard Landings

[57:00] Aiming Points

[1:01:33] Hard Landings

[1:09:00] Overweight Landings

[1:20:00] WAI.org 2022

[1:28:30] Alex D. Audio Feedback

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WAI segment music: "Flight to Tunisia" by Causmic (royalty free music), "Mamas" (royalty free music)

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Flight 104 - The Speed of Heat Mar 07, 2022

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recorded on 01MAR2022

Welcome aboard Flight 104 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - the Speed of Heat. Recorded from the mobile Av8r Sound Studios at the Maui Coast Hotel, in Kihei, on the island of Maui.

On today’s flight Captain Roger and I sit down with an aviator that has agreed to share his remarkable journey in aviation with us. He started out on an aviation path at birth, born into an aviation family of historic proportions. A discovery flight at the age of 13 quickly cemented his resolve to earn his wings. After attending the University of Oklahoma he joined the U.S. Air Force where he flew KC-135s. He later followed in his mother's footsteps when he joined the ranks at "Legacy Airlines", where he has earned type ratings in the 75/76 and Airbus family of aircraft. Today we sit down with Captain Rob Cosand.

So stay with us while we run our final checks, as we prepare to push back from the gate, Flight 104 of the Squawk Ident podcast is officially under way.

chapters:

[01:35] Rob's Intro

[05:45] Captain Rob's intro

[11:17] Well Traveled Youth

[23:59] Thug Life for Mom

[28:00] Aviation at UoO

[31:17] intermission

[43:05] Q&A

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Flight 103 - Dents & CPTs Feb 28, 2022

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Recorded on 24FEB2022

Welcome aboard Flight 103 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Dents and CPTs.

On today’s flight we discuss the recent events onboard an American Airlines flight that caused the Captain to make the decision to divert the aircraft after an onboard disturbance turned into security threat.

I am also joined on the flight deck today by a returning guest, Mr. Alex Daigle. He is here to discuss his successful completion of a seven day ATP CTP program out of Flight Safety in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. From high altitude stalls to FOQA events, we cover his latest training experience. So stay with us while we run our final checks as we prepare to depart on Flight 103 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

[04:10] AAL1775

[10:00] Alex Daigle introduction

[12:37] High Altitude Stalls

[22:00] Checklists and AMLs

[30:10] the Birth of the Regional

[41:17] intermission

[43:40] Captain Bulb Thief

[56:10] Airbus Flying Made Easy

[1:03:10] ASAPs and FOQAs

[1:17:30] On the Hook

[1:30:00] Breaking Knee Caps

[1:55:45] ATP Written

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Flight 102 - Interviews & ATP CTPs Feb 11, 2022

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recorded on 09FEB2022

Welcome aboard Flight 102 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, Interviews & ATP CTPs.

On today’s flight Captain Roger and I are joined by Alex Daigle to discuss his journey, his exciting transition to his first 121 carrier, and the ATP CTP course he is preparing to complete. You might remember Alex from Flight 98 - 5G and Discovery Flights, where he exercised extreme patience with my GA flying skills.

We also discuss the recent news that two U.S. ultra-low cost airlines have announced a merger. What that potentially means for job opportunities in the future, and how the potential 5th largest airline in the U.S. will likely influence the market and the profession.

We look forward to having you join us as we prepare to depart on Flight 102 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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chapters:

[01:50] Captain Roger intro

[03:30] Alex Daigle intro

[22:50] Scary Moments

[41:35] intermission

[42:40] The Reach Out

[1:00:01] Good and Bad Interviews

[1:05:10] Date of Hire

[1:30:05] the Bomber Jacket

[1:50:01] The Merger

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Flight 101 - Off Schedule Operations Feb 05, 2022

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recorded on 03FEB2022

Welcome aboard Flight 101 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Off Schedule Operations

On today’s flight Rob D, Kyle J. and I discuss the off schedule operations we each find ourselves in during winter storm Landon. We discuss booking our own hotels, RTGs, checklist usage, uncomfortable crew members, future aircraft orders, the potential for age 65 changes, and informational picketing.

We look forward to having you join us today as we prepare to depart on Flight 101 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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Winter Storm Landon 2022 - the Weather Channel

chapters:

[02:02] Kyle J. intro

[04:21] Rob D. intro

[05:45] Wx, RTGs, and Outside Factors

[36:00] Book Yourself a Room and Transportation

[40:46] intermission

[42:05] Future Aircraft Orders

[54:20] Checklist Usage

[1:26:00] Age 65 extensions?

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Flight 100! Aviate, Navigate, Communicate Jan 29, 2022

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recorded on 25JAN2022

Welcome aboard Flight 100! of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.

On today’s flight Rob D. and I discuss windshear on final, heavy cross winds, high altitude go-arounds, and the 5G affect on 121 operation. We also take a very special look back to some of our favorite moments of the past 100 episodes of Squawk Ident. So stay with us as we embark on our journey of the 100th Flight of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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chapters:

[01:30] Zara Rutherford

[05:00] Rob D. and Omicron

[23:30] Wind Shear!

[44:00] Alternate Routing

[50:45] 5G Compliance

[55:16] AD 2021-23-12 AMOC

[1:12:00] Flight 1 clip

[1:19:06] Flight 8 - Captain Roger clip

[1:33:41] Flight 19 - 9G club clip

[1:41:00] Flight 54 - Good Job Son clip

[1:54:12] Flight 59 - Puppet clip

[2:00:00] Flight 61 - HIMS clip

[2:13:00] Flight 73 - Leadership clip

[2:22:00] Flight 86 - Rapid Depressurization clip

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Flight 99 - Buckle-Up, Buttercup Jan 09, 2022

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Recorded on 07JAN2022

Welcome aboard Flight 99 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Buckle-Up, Buttercup.

On today’s flight Captain Roger, Rob D. and I discuss flying during this season’s holidays. We discuss the dangers of riding in hotel vans, a we uncover a real life “Catch Me If You Can” incident. We also explore United’s Pilot Developement program at Pheonix’s Goodyear Airport.

We explain de-icing, the HOT App., what the triangle logo indicates in the cabin, and taking off from a closed airport (with ATC clearance of-course). We also have an update on the progress of 19 year old Belgium pilot Zara Rutherford and her attempt to be the youngest woman to fly solo around the world.

So stay with us as the Flight 99 of the Squawk Ident podcast is underway.

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chapters:

[7:50] Season 4 of Squawk Ident

[12:30] Fatiguing Winter Operations

[23:20] Reaching Out to Old Friends

[30:08] Buckle Up!

[36:34] Catch Me If you Can, in Real Life!

[44:56] intermission

[45:20] United's Aviate Academy

[56:30] HOT App.

[1:00:05] @Fly.Zolo

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Flight 98 - 5G and Discovery Flights Dec 24, 2021

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recorded on 20DEC2021

Welcome aboard Flight 98 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - 5G and Discovery Flights.

On today’s flight Captain Roger and I discuss Mx delays and Legacy Airline's Recovery Obligations, C-Band and 5G interference, Captain Sullenberger’s confirmation as the U.S. ICAO Representative, Bio-Aviation Fuel, and the Flight Training Bill elimination. We also listen in on a Discovery Flight on-board a Cessna-172 with Riverside Flight Academy CFI, Alex Daigle.

Join us as we depart on this journey together, here on the 98th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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chapters:

[07:00] BOS Lobstá

[10:45] MX Delays

[23:40] 5G and Cat III

[36:15] Sully!

[40:20] Bio Fuels

[44:20] Flight Training Bill

intermission

[46:30] Discovery Flight with CFI Alex Daigle

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Flight 97 - Throwing Smoke Dec 12, 2021

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recorded on 06DEC2021

Welcome aboard Flight 97 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Throwing Smoke.

On today’s flight Rob D. and I have the honor in speaking with a captain who’s journey in aviation is filled with opportunity, courage, and determination. We first introduced him on Flight 89 - Remembering 9/11, where he shared his experiences on that unforgettable day that changed the course of history. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force with 28 years of service as an instructor/evaluator/and safety officer on the KC-135. He also has amassed more than 30 years on the flight line at “Legacy” Airlines both as a flight engineer on the B727 & B747, and as a pilot on the F-100, B757/767, the DC-9, and currently the A320 family of aircraft. Captain Pete Lindner, joins us today to share his amazing journey.

Now that our preflight is complete, let's get ready to push off the gate, and start those virtual podcast engines, Flight 97 of the Squawk Ident podcast is officially underway.

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