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Flight 96 - High, Hot, & Heavy Dec 05, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on 01DEC2021

Welcome aboard Flight 96 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, High, Hot, & Heavy. On today’s flight Rob D. and I discuss removing passengers from a flight, unstable approaches, Special Qualifications Airports, the films Airplane! (1980) & Zero Hour (1957). We discuss mountainous terrain airports and we take a look back at the year 1953 and American Airlines’ launch of DC-7 on the New York to Los Angeles route. All this and more on this, the 96th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.

references:

KPSP on AirNav.com

Airplane! (1980)

Zero Hour (1957)

Big Bear Airport L35

Introducing the DC-7

Idlewild Airport

chapters:

[02:44] Rob's Intro

[19:22] Tony's unstable approach

[33:00] TOGA

[51:20] Airplane! (1980)

[54:31] Zero Hour (1957)

[1:00:57] BigBear Airport L35

[1:09:36] AA launches the DC-7

[1:11:31] Idlewild Airport

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Maestro Tlakaelel - by Jesse Gallagher
Traversing - by Godmode
19th Floor - by Bobby Richards
Dreaming Blue - by Sextile
Flight To Tunisia - by Causmic
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Flight 95 - Correcting Nicely Nov 29, 2021

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recorded on 25NOV2021

Welcome aboard Flight 95 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Correcting Nicely. On today’s flight I have the honor in speaking with an aviator that is starting his transition to retirement in the airline industry. He is a retired USAF Lt. Colonel with flight experience in T38s, B52s, and the B1b. His airline career started in 1999 flying B737s, and currently he finds himself on the A320 family of aircraft at “Legacy Airlines”. Captain David Ortiz joins us to discuss his journey in aviation, his transition towards retirement, and he shares a few fantastic stories along the way.

All this and more onboard Flight 95 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

references:

American Airlines GSW Training Department has launched a "Kid's Bike for Christmas" Drive

IF YOU LIVE LOCAL AND WANT TO DELIVER DIRECTLY:

Bikes can be dropped off at the Flight Academy. Text Lori Cline at 336-337-3157 or Denise Parker 817-657-1035 or Kriste Ruhland 817-455-9071 with your ETA and they will assist you.

IF YOU’RE NOT LOCAL BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE:

(Options 1)

* Send a check made out to Kriste Ruhland with Bike Drive in the Memo field. We will either purchase a bike or use the money buy bike helmets and locks.

(Option 2)

* You can order bikes directly from Amazon or elsewhere online and have them shipped to Denise Parker

Use the address below for either option:

American Airlines Flight Academy

Attn: Denise Parker or Kriste Ruhland (as appropriate)

4601 Highway 360, MD 863

Ft Worth, TX 76155

All bikes will be delivered to 3 charities on December 18th, 2021. Help us make the holidays a little brighter for the DFW kids who could never dream of getting a bike for Christmas!

Anyone can participate! Now, let’s inundate the Academy with bicycles! THANK YOU! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

visit SemperFiFund.org today

chapters:

[02:07] Kid's Bikes for Christmas Fund

[04:28] introduction to Captain David Ortiz

[07:55] ReAssignments

[12:55] Dave's Journey Begins

[20:46] Operation Close Up

[25:26] the USAF Academy Experience

[33:10] Commissioned Officer

[40:00] the B1b Lancer & Red Flag Operation

[49:22] intermission

[49:30] from Flight Deck to Langley AFB

[57:00] the Transition to Civilian Pilot Jobs

[1:11:52] Jets-4-Jobs

[1:19:00] Q + A with the Captain

[1:27:30] I'm Done For

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Flight 94 - JetPacks and ACS Nov 11, 2021

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recorded on 09NOV2021

Welcome aboard Flight 94 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - JetPacks and ACS. On today’s flight we explore the FAA's intention to have CFIs stop using PTS as an evaluation tool and replace it with ACS or Airman Certification Standards.

We also discuss nineteen-year-old, Zara Rutherford, and her world record attempt to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world.

And YES!, He is back…JETPACK MAN! We have an update on the southern California sightings.

American Airlines recently announced that it has increased flight attendant holiday pay by 300% after a recent operational meltdown. We will have our analysis on the what we can expect this holiday season.

And, in a pandemic milestone: U.S. ends international travel ban, opening the door to vaccinated tourists. This is a huge step forward for aviation here in the U.S.

All this and more onboard Flight 94 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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Flight 93 - Moderate or Greater Oct 30, 2021

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recorded on 28OCT2021

Welcome aboard Flight 93 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Moderate or Greater. On today’s flight the crew and I will explore pilot fatigue, cockpit slobs, moderate or greater turbulence, maximum T/O performance, and more. We also check in with Jon Gruber. You might remember Jon from Flight 52 - Race, Fly, Build, &Flight 57 - Fabrications & the Magenta Line. Jon will update us on the build progress of his Lancair Legacy airplane.

We will also be joined by Colonel Terry Schooler. The last time we caught up with Terry was onFlight 27 - Apaches, C-12s, Uc35s, and Battalion Commander. He is going to fill us in on the recent RTAG event and what it had to offer.

All this and more onboard Flight 93 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

references:

chapters:

[13:00] COL Terry Schooler

[22:50] RTAG

[32:20] Legacy is now hiring

[35:20] Gusts and Turbulence

[36:30] Captain Roger intro

[41:50] Av8rTony's 4-Day

[59:40] DCA Noise Abatement

[1:07:00] Body Clock and Fatigue

[1:12:00] Max Perf T/O

[1:16:23] intermission

[1:16:30] Jon Gruber intro

[1:32:05] the Lancair

[1:38:23] Cockpit Slobs

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outro music Airborne by Quincas Morena

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Flight 92 - Test Comes First, Lessons Follow Oct 17, 2021

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Recorded on October 15th, 2021

Welcome Aboard Flight 92 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Test Comes First, Lessons to Follow.

On today’s flight Rob D. joins me to discuss Paper Revisions, Static Discharge Wicks, St. Elmos Fire, Lavatory Vaping, Hot Crew Meals, and more. We are also excited to be joined by a returning guest, Ms. Christy Wong. Together with Kevin Shafer, they discuss Christy's recent experiences completing her recent ground school and initial operating experience at “SandPiper Air”, and how Kevin has supported her throughout the process.

All this and more on this, the 92nd Episode of the Squawk Ident podcast.

references:

chapters:

[01:59] Rob's Intro

[09:42] ECAMs

[19:32] Captain Keith and the Klezmer Podcast

[23:00] Static Wicks

[47:00] What is Happening at Southwest?

[56:55] intermission

[57:00] Christy Wong's intro

[1:14:00] Kevin Shafer gets drug in

[1:17:00] Quality IOE

[1:28:30] Ferry Flights and Manual WBs

[1:38:30] Indoc Base Days

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Flight 91 - Leadership Persistence Oct 02, 2021

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recorded on the 29th of September, 2021

Welcome aboard Flight 91 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Leadership Persistence.

On today’s flight Rob D. & Captain Roger join us. , We are excited to hear all about Roger's recent jet-setting adventure. We also discuss how President Biden has tapped a retired airline captain to lead the U.S. Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization.

The Squawk Ident crew & I also have the honor in speaking with an aviator who’s journey is nothing shy of spectacular. He holds an MBA in Information Systems Management, a Masters in Military Arts and Sciences, and International Relations, to name just a few of his incredible list of academic achievements. Not too long ago, he was the Commander of the 62nd Operations Group, at joint bases Lewis & McCord, in Washington. That is where he ensured the combat readiness of approximately 700 active duty military and civilian personnel, in four squadrons, operating 48 - C-17A Globemaster III aircraft.

From his service to our country as an Air Force Commander to his experiences as a civilian 737 pilot at “Domestic Air”, Colonel Mark Fuhrmann will share his journey in aviation with us.

references:

chapters:

[02:20] Rob's intro

[06:25] Roger's intro

[13:06] Colonel Mark Fuhrmann's intro

[21:10] Military Service Direction

[30:40] Conditioning the Leaders of Tomorrow

[49:10] Changes in Trajectory

[1:02:50] From Globemasters to Guppies

[1:12:30] Defining Leadership

[1:27:50] Trifectas and ICAO picks

[1:38:00] Roger's Smackdown with a Western Grape

[1:42:45] More Than Words

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Interview intro music - Immortality by Aakash Gandhi

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Flight 90 - Air Shows and Slot Times Sep 22, 2021

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recorded on the 21st of September, 2021

Welcome aboard Flight 90 of the Squawk Ident Podcast - Air Shows and Slot Times.

On today’s flight Rob D. and I discuss how we wrapped up the Summer of 2021 with some fantastic adventures.

I highlight my first aviation event in years as I detail the Redlands Inaugural IAC Acrobatic Cup at KRAI - Redlands Municipal Airport in Southern California. That is where I met the owner of the first Cessna 172 to be sold off the production line in 1955.

We also are so very honored to have had the opportunity to help reconnect one of our listeners with one our or favorite guests of Squawk Ident. We will discuss that, and the 2021 Reno Air Races. They just wrapped up the STIHL National Championship Air Races on the 19th of September, and we are so excited to hear the event was a success.

And we are excited to hear some audio feedback from our very own Captain Roger as he highlights some moments from his flying adventure across the Atlantic.

All this and more onboard Flight 90 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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Flight 89 - Remembering 9/11 Sep 09, 2021

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recorded on the 7th of September, 2021

On today’s special flight of the Squawk Ident podcast - Remembering September 11th - the Squawk Ident crew and I listen in along with all of you, to some of our favorite aviators as they recall what it was like 20 years ago as the world first discovered that four U.S. commercial airliners were being used as weapons against our nation by a new form of terrorism never before imagined. Nearly 3000 souls lost their lives on 9/11, four aircraft were destroyed, and our nation and the aviation industry were forever changed.

The inspiration for this special episode came from recent conversations that we each shared which pointed out that there is an entire generation of aviators out on the line today that are barley 20 year old themselves.

Join us as we speak with a few of our favorite professional airline pilots as they recall the events that changed their industry, their careers, and their lives forever on a beautiful September morning in 2001.

A special thank you to Captain Elmore, Captain Evans, Captain Barber, Captain Fielsch, Captain LeTourneau, & Captain Lindner for sharing their experiences with us.

All this and more onboard Flight 89 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

references:

chapters:

[02:54] Rob D. Intro

[09:08] Kyle J. Intro

[14:15] The S/I crew recall their days that followed the September 11th Terror Attacks

[20:45] Captain Kevin Elmore interview

[48:05] Captain Bill Evans interview

1st intermission

[1:19:55] Captain Vic Barber interview

[1:38:40] Captain Hans Fielsch interview

2nd intermission

[2:01:31] Captain Dave LeTourneau interview

[2:378:21] Captain Pete Linder interview

[3:05:45] Closing

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Flight 88 - Managing Expectations Sep 03, 2021

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recorded on the 31st of August, 2021

Welcome aboard Flight 88 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Managing Expectations. Today, I am proud to be joined by a fantastic Squawk Ident crew member, Mr. Rob D is here. Today's flight will have us exploring the journey of an aviator that has spent over three decades weaving within almost every aspect of the aviation industry. He is a Texas Sheep Rancher, a Glider Instructor, a CFI,II, MEI flight instructor, with type ratings in the Citation jet, MD-80, B737, B777, B787, and the DC-3. He is a Legacy Airline Captain and a Flagship Detroit DC-3 Captain. We are honored to have Captain Vic Barber join us today!

references:

chapters:

[01:40] Say Hello Rob

[05:15] Vic Barber intro

[07:50] Managing Expectations

[11:30] How the Journey Begins

[26:34] From Charter Ops to Part 121

[35:35] The Dream Job at Mustang Air

[43:00] Be Kind in a World of People

[57:15] The Next Generation

[1:00:23] 777s and DC3s

[1:15:14] Flagship Detroit

[1:26:03] Should We Head Back...Yup

[1:33:40] Cockpit Conflicts

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Flight 87 - 60 Knot Overtake Aug 27, 2021

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recorded on the 26th of August, 2021

Ladies and Gentleman welcome aboard Flight 87 of the Squawk Ident podcast - 60 Knot Overtake. On today’s flight, I am proud to be joined by a fantastic Squawk Ident crew member Captain Roger. Our journey today will have us discussing how Wichita, Kansas became the home of competing Cessna and Beechcraft manufacturing. We hear some ATC audio from a 60 knot overtake situation into DFW and we also explore how the U.S. Department of Defense recently informed several U.S airlines that it has activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF). Our “Legacy Airlines” Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) have also had a recent update to include such destinations as Ramstein AB, Sigonella NAB, Bahrain AB, & Kuwait City, just to name a few. We also just found out that Piedmont, PSA, and Envoy Airlines have announced the largest pilot retention bonus program in airline history. We will find out about the EMAS systems and how to find out if your runway has it in place. This and more on Flight 87 of the Squawk Ident podcast.

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chapters:

[03:00] Captain Roger

[14:15] Hit it With a Hammer

[26:00] Cessna vs. Beechcraft

[36:14] the Perfect Parabola

[40:50] Bangor Problems

[43:19] 60 Knot Overtake

[59:21] intermission

[59:35] Civil Reserve Air Fleet

[1:07:30] The Biggest Retention Bonus Program in History

[1:14:25] EMAS