Airplane Geeks Podcast » TSA http://www.airplanegeeks.com Podcasting Aviation Greatness Since 2008. The Airplane Geeks talk about the latest in the airline industry, general aviation, and military aviation. If it flies, we\'re talking about it. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:17:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 2008-2009 airplanegeeks@gmail.com (Airplane Geeks) airplanegeeks@gmail.com (Airplane Geeks) aviation 1440 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/ag_logo_144_144.png Airplane Geeks Podcast http://www.airplanegeeks.com 144 144 Podcasting Aviation Greatness Since 2008. The Airplane Geeks talk about the latest in the airline industry, general aviation, and military aviation. If it flies, we are talking about it. Podcasting Aviation Greatness Since 2008. The Airplane Geeks talk about the latest in the airline industry, general aviation, and military aviation. If it flies, we are talking about it. Aviation, Airplane, Airline, Flying, Pilot Airplane Geeks Airplane Geeks airplanegeeks@gmail.com no no Episode 178 – Bill English from the NTSB http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/12/20/episode-178-bill-english-from-the-ntsb/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/12/20/episode-178-bill-english-from-the-ntsb/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:36:30 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1618 Riyadh

Bill English is a commercial pilot, multi and instrument CFI, and he’s flown corporate, charter, and was an air traffic controller in Boston and NY. Bill has written for IFR Magazine and worked on procedures design and internal investigations for the FAA. Currently, Bill is a National Transportation Safety Board Investigator in Charge, in the Major Aviation Investigations Division.

The week’s aviation news:

In this week’s Australia Desk report: Snow at Christmas?? Surely not! We’re having a beach BBQ for this report! Air New Zealand’s financial losses spell bad news for staff numbers and routes to Europe, Air Pacific doing better financially than last year, Virgin Australia catching up to Qantas in customer satisfaction ratings – Tiger Airways came last….again. The final Australia Desk for 2011 finishes with some messages of thanks and best wishes for 2012.

Find more from Grant and Steve at the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks to Mark Maiden, the presenter of The Maiden Flight Podcast. Mark is a student pilot in Dublin, Ireland and explains what is required to gain a private license in Ireland. We hear aboiut some lessons learned in finding a flying school, airsickness and having the throttle on the left hand side of the pilot. Its a worthy listen if you are learning to fly.

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Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/12/20/episode-178-bill-english-from-the-ntsb/feed/ 2 1:51:49 Bill English is a commercial pilot, multi and instrument CFI, and he’s flown corporate, charter, and was an air traffic controller in Boston and NY. Bill has written for IFR Magazine and worked on procedures design and internal investigation[...] Bill English is a commercial pilot, multi and instrument CFI, and he’s flown corporate, charter, and was an air traffic controller in Boston and NY. Bill has written for IFR Magazine and worked on procedures design and internal investigations for the FAA. Currently, Bill is a National Transportation Safety Board Investigator in Charge, in the Major Aviation Investigations Division. The week’s aviation news: With Stratolaunch project, Paul Allen makes a big bet on commercial spaceflight Boeing 737 MAX Logs First Firm Order from Launch Customer Southwest Airlines TSA chief in favor of advocates at all airports Gun from passenger’s bag in Atlanta airport accidentally fired In this week’s Australia Desk report: Snow at Christmas?? Surely not! We’re having a beach BBQ for this report! Air New Zealand’s financial losses spell bad news for staff numbers and routes to Europe, Air Pacific doing better financially than last year, Virgin Australia catching up to Qantas in customer satisfaction ratings – Tiger Airways came last….again. The final Australia Desk for 2011 finishes with some messages of thanks and best wishes for 2012. Find more from Grant and Steve at the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks to Mark Maiden, the presenter of The Maiden Flight Podcast. Mark is a student pilot in Dublin, Ireland and explains what is required to gain a private license in Ireland. We hear aboiut some lessons learned in finding a flying school, airsickness and having the throttle on the left hand side of the pilot. Its a worthy listen if you are learning to fly. Mentioned in the episode: Stratolaunch Systems CH-Aviation Qantas: The Unliking of an Iconic Australian Brand (video) Max Trescott Trends Aloft Twas The Night Before Christmas — Aviation Style Bonus: Santa & F-104 Midair! Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. 737MAX, accident, Atlanta, guns, NTSB, Southwest, Stratolaunch, TSA Airplane Geeks no no Episode 171 – A Playground for Pilots http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/11/01/episode-171-a-playground-for-pilots/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/11/01/episode-171-a-playground-for-pilots/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:09:07 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1540

Mark Jones is an experimental test pilot and statistical consultant to aerospace leaders, and a part-time T-6 instructor pilot in the USAF Reserves. Mark has flown a wide variety of military aircraft and just recently separated from active duty in the regular Air Force as chief C-17 test pilot. He’s also a regular contributor at PlaneConversations.com, and Mark is a husband and father.

We talk about some of the flying Mark has done and how he got into the Air Force Academy. Also, flying the C-17 Globemaster III and training pilots in the T-6. Mark relates the details behind the July 2010 crash of a C-17 on Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska and talks about how the military conducts accident investigations. hear his thoughts on the AF447 accident, ejection seats, and NextGen ATC.

The week’s aviation news:

This week’s Australia Desk report, recorded before the Government tribunal terminated the protected industrial action by the unions, covers the grounding of Qantas by it’s board. Ben Sandilands (@planetalking on Twitter) contributes.

Find the boys down under at the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

This week on Across the Pond, Pieter talks to Matt Falcus about the USA Airport Spotting Guide. Learn where the best spots for photographing aircraft in the USA are situated and what hotel room allows you to watch endless arrivals and departures. Matt can be found on Twitter @Airportspotting and at www.destinworld.com and www.airportspotting.com.

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/11/01/episode-171-a-playground-for-pilots/feed/ 1 1:36:13 Mark Jones is an experimental test pilot and statistical consultant to aerospace leaders, and a part-time T-6 instructor pilot in the USAF Reserves. Mark has flown a wide variety of military aircraft and just recently separated from active duty in [...] Mark Jones is an experimental test pilot and statistical consultant to aerospace leaders, and a part-time T-6 instructor pilot in the USAF Reserves. Mark has flown a wide variety of military aircraft and just recently separated from active duty in the regular Air Force as chief C-17 test pilot. He’s also a regular contributor at PlaneConversations.com, and Mark is a husband and father. We talk about some of the flying Mark has done and how he got into the Air Force Academy. Also, flying the C-17 Globemaster III and training pilots in the T-6. Mark relates the details behind the July 2010 crash of a C-17 on Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska and talks about how the military conducts accident investigations. hear his thoughts on the AF447 accident, ejection seats, and NextGen ATC. The week’s aviation news: Loaded guns in checked bags aren’t on TSA’s radar Rep. Janice Hahn criticizes TSA after firearm incident at LAX Piper Decides Not To Go Into Jet Business Beijing Sets up Its First General Aviation Manufacturing Company This week’s Australia Desk report, recorded before the Government tribunal terminated the protected industrial action by the unions, covers the grounding of Qantas by it’s board. Ben Sandilands (@planetalking on Twitter) contributes. Find the boys down under at the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. This week on Across the Pond, Pieter talks to Matt Falcus about the USA Airport Spotting Guide. Learn where the best spots for photographing aircraft in the USA are situated and what hotel room allows you to watch endless arrivals and departures. Matt can be found on Twitter @Airportspotting and at www.destinworld.com and www.airportspotting.com. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. AF447, Air, Force, C-17, China, flight, training, GA, Piper, T-6, TSA Airplane Geeks no no Episode 157 – Geeks at AirVenture 2011 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/07/25/episode-157-geeks-at-airventure-2011/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/07/25/episode-157-geeks-at-airventure-2011/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:48:43 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1381

While Max stays home at Airplane Geeks World Headquarters, David, Dan, Rob, Grant, and Steve call in from AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh, Wisconson. Peter Moll, the director of Wittman Regional Airport (@wittmanairport on Twitter), joins the guys as the guest for this episode. If you put those six airplane geeks in one room, you can be pretty sure to generate some level of chaos, which is exactly what we have for you this week.

The week’s aviation news:

We have an extra special Australia Desk report, not from Steve and Grant, but instead from Anthony Simmons! You can catch Steve and Grant on the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks with Etienne Maillard who is in training to become an Air Traffic Controller. He explains how ATC operates in Switzerland and what its like to be a Sector Controller. Etienne can be found on Twitter as @flightlevel150.

Sponsors for the Plane Crazy Down Under crew:

Mentions:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/07/25/episode-157-geeks-at-airventure-2011/feed/ 3 1:28:22 While Max stays home at Airplane Geeks World Headquarters, David, Dan, Rob, Grant, and Steve call in from AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh, Wisconson. Peter Moll, the director of Wittman Regional Airport (@wittmanairport on Twitter), joins the guys as th[...] While Max stays home at Airplane Geeks World Headquarters, David, Dan, Rob, Grant, and Steve call in from AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh, Wisconson. Peter Moll, the director of Wittman Regional Airport (@wittmanairport on Twitter), joins the guys as the guest for this episode. If you put those six airplane geeks in one room, you can be pretty sure to generate some level of chaos, which is exactly what we have for you this week. The week’s aviation news: AMR Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2011 Net Loss Of $286 Million Wittman Airport Ready for Community Engagement Wittman Regional Prepares Stage for EAA AirVenture Don’t fund bureaucracy on the backs of GA, groups urge Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Urges Swift Action by Congress on FAA Bill We have an extra special Australia Desk report, not from Steve and Grant, but instead from Anthony Simmons! You can catch Steve and Grant on the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks with Etienne Maillard who is in training to become an Air Traffic Controller. He explains how ATC operates in Switzerland and what its like to be a Sector Controller. Etienne can be found on Twitter as @flightlevel150. Sponsors for the Plane Crazy Down Under crew: JetRide Australia and Pracy Racing GippsAero, makers of the GA8 AirVan Aviation Advertiser Thromby Airlines, lowest of the low Plus, of course, “Donations from our wonderful listeners” Mentions: User (as in you pay) Fees (as in you pay more) Max Trescott from Trends Aloft with San Francisco area suggestions: Hiller Museum Castle Air Force Base Museum Oakland Aviation Museum Santa Rosa Airport museum NASA Ames Research Center Airship Ventures Zepplin rides Listener Enrique Alvarez AeroPodcast Spanish language aviation podcast Listener Ryan Hothersall photos Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Airbus, AirVenture, American, Airlines, Boeing, eaa, FAA, oshkosh, TSA, user, fees Airplane Geeks no no Episode 155 – Bryce Soars http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/07/12/episode-155-bryce-soars/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/07/12/episode-155-bryce-soars/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:56:24 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1364 LET Aircraft Industries

Guest Bryce Kujat has been flying since 1999 with about 6000 hours, including night cargo along the Gulf Coast in a C-310 and BE-58. He’s flown Lear 35, Caravans in Africa, experimental Navy surveillance aircraft, and charter in the Caribbean. Bryce holds a glider commercial and instructor license and he flys with the Cleveland Soaring Society. Bryce now flies low level atmospheric research aircraft over the Pacific Ocean for the Naval Postgraduate School.

The week’s aviation news:

Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron provide their Australia Desk report and talk about Tigar Airways and the carbon tax in Australia. Be sure to listen to the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks with Dave Robinson from Aviation Ancestry about that historical archive. Dave is @aeroancestry on Twitter.

Aviation Ancestry

 

Mentions:

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Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/07/12/episode-155-bryce-soars/feed/ 1 1:36:16 Guest Bryce Kujat has been flying since 1999 with about 6000 hours, including night cargo along the Gulf Coast in a C-310 and BE-58. He’s flown Lear 35, Caravans in Africa, experimental Navy surveillance aircraft, and charter in the Caribbean[...] Guest Bryce Kujat has been flying since 1999 with about 6000 hours, including night cargo along the Gulf Coast in a C-310 and BE-58. He’s flown Lear 35, Caravans in Africa, experimental Navy surveillance aircraft, and charter in the Caribbean. Bryce holds a glider commercial and instructor license and he flys with the Cleveland Soaring Society. Bryce now flies low level atmospheric research aircraft over the Pacific Ocean for the Naval Postgraduate School. The week’s aviation news: Design exemptions pave way for ‘roadable aircraft’ Inhofe Introduces Pilot’s Bill of Rights Bio JetFuel for $2.97 a gallon TSA warns of implant bombers, prepares fliers for swab tests Gol acknowledges talks with WebJet Puntilla de SCT a Mexicana Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron provide their Australia Desk report and talk about Tigar Airways and the carbon tax in Australia. Be sure to listen to the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson talks with Dave Robinson from Aviation Ancestry about that historical archive. Dave is @aeroancestry on Twitter.   Mentions: FAA Investigating Senator Inhofe’s Closed Runway Landing Sen. Inhofe Pushes His Luck Arizona Soaring, Inc. Soaring Society of America Chinese airplane animation Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Aviation, Airplane, Airline, Flying, Pilot Airplane Geeks no no Episode 153 – Sun ‘N Fun Radio http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/28/episode-153-sun-n-fun-radio/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/28/episode-153-sun-n-fun-radio/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:30:42 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1352 GoAir A320neo

Dave Shallbetter from Sun ‘N Fun Radio talks to the Geeks about the annual “spring celebration of flight” in Florida. They stream great aviation content year-round at LiveATC.net. You can follow Dave on Twitter as @snfRadioDave.

The week’s aviation news:

Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron don’t provide their 100th Australia Desk report, just yet. Be sure to listen to the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson has a fascinating conversation with Petter Hovland, the lead Pilot and Instructor for the Virtual Red Arrows display team, @vredarrows on Twitter.

Mentions:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/28/episode-153-sun-n-fun-radio/feed/ 0 1:58:46 Dave Shallbetter from Sun ‘N Fun Radio talks to the Geeks about the annual “spring celebration of flight” in Florida. They stream great aviation content year-round at LiveATC.net. You can follow Dave on Twitter as @snfRadioDave. T[...] Dave Shallbetter from Sun ‘N Fun Radio talks to the Geeks about the annual “spring celebration of flight” in Florida. They stream great aviation content year-round at LiveATC.net. You can follow Dave on Twitter as @snfRadioDave. The week’s aviation news: Boeing Projects About $300 Million Overrun on Tanker Contract Paris Orders Recast Airliner Battlefield Customer’s pact for C-Series competitor hits Bombardier Ryanair China deal hogs spotlight at Paris Air Show Pilot or Panic? Big Labor Captures TSA Screeners Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron don’t provide their 100th Australia Desk report, just yet. Be sure to listen to the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. This week on Across the Pond, Pieter Johnson has a fascinating conversation with Petter Hovland, the lead Pilot and Instructor for the Virtual Red Arrows display team, @vredarrows on Twitter. Mentions: Uncontrolled Airspace podcast Boeing Challenges Industry to Meet Unprecedented Demand for Aviation Personnel Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 149 – Loads of Listener Mail http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/05/31/episode-149-loads-of-listener-mail/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/05/31/episode-149-loads-of-listener-mail/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:21:06 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1312 Stephen Tornblom, Chino Airport
Photo by Stephen Tornblom from his birthday trip to Chino Airport.

We talk with Milford Shirley from FlightTime Radio about their live broadcast at the upcoming Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In, June 18, 2011 at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. Max, Rob, Dan, and David plan to join in the show along with some other aviation podcasters.

The week’s aviation news:

Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast provide their Australia Desk Report. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @pcdu, Steve at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124.

In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter Johnson gets an update from David Cenciotti on Operation Odessy Dawn in Libya, what it was like to break an international aviation story to the world, and how to track those “untraceable” black ops flights. Be sure to see David Cenciotti’s Website and follow him on Twitter at @cencio4. On Twitter, Pieter is @Nascothornet.

We spend a lot of time this episode talking about some of the great listener mail we’ve received. Click these links for more information:

Blue Angels’ almost crash: the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain during formation aerobatics – David Cenciotti’s blog post and video.

On 100 low lead aviation fuel: 100 Octane Unleaded Aviation Fuel – A Website dedicated to the distribution of information about the fuel crisis facing users of piston engines in General Aviation, and the promotion of an unleaded 100 octane fuel. Flying G100UL: Yeah, It Works.

On the new Pan Am TV show: ABC 2011 Fall TV Premiere: Pan Am and Pan Am, ABC Show, To Explore 1960s Flying Culture (VIDEO).

N709DN Takeoff, a 777-200/LR test flight video.

The Jetstar war on pilots.

Possible federal aid cuts could jeopardize air service in small communities.

Texas House passes bill banning TSA airport groping and Senate stirs pot with TSA groping bill, sanctuary cities.

Brunswick International Fly-In.

From Dan W. concerning air ambulance operations:

Barnstorming, the movie.

Michael O’Leary on Spanish fines:
Texto íntegro de la carta: cortesía con el ministro pero ultimátum en negrita and the Google translation:
Full text of the letter: courtesy to the minister but bold ultimatum.

On the NTSB publication of final report on the Gol 1907 accident: Command of Aeronautics, General Staff of the Aeronautics, Final Report, A-00X/CENIPA/2008 [PDF].

United Reinstates, Quickly Withdraws, 9/11 Flight Numbers.

Boeing KC-135: The Ultimate Caffeine Delivery Machine

DC area museum ideas:

Ryanair To Ground 80 Aircraft Next Winter.

F-35A may need mods to fix range shortfall.

Whew, that was a lot of listener mail!

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/05/31/episode-149-loads-of-listener-mail/feed/ 2 1:57:45 Photo by Stephen Tornblom from his birthday trip to Chino Airport. We talk with Milford Shirley from FlightTime Radio about their live broadcast at the upcoming Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In, June 18, 2011 at the National Air and Space Museu[...] Photo by Stephen Tornblom from his birthday trip to Chino Airport. We talk with Milford Shirley from FlightTime Radio about their live broadcast at the upcoming Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In, June 18, 2011 at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. Max, Rob, Dan, and David plan to join in the show along with some other aviation podcasters. The week’s aviation news: EASA Grounds Falcon 7X, FAA Action To Follow Pilots to blame for crash that buried three Irish doctors in the Atlantic Blue Angels leader steps down over low-level move Delta and US Airways Propose New York/Washington Slot Swap Again, and This Time It’ll Happen Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast provide their Australia Desk Report. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @pcdu, Steve at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124. In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter Johnson gets an update from David Cenciotti on Operation Odessy Dawn in Libya, what it was like to break an international aviation story to the world, and how to track those “untraceable” black ops flights. Be sure to see David Cenciotti’s Website and follow him on Twitter at @cencio4. On Twitter, Pieter is @Nascothornet. We spend a lot of time this episode talking about some of the great listener mail we’ve received. Click these links for more information: Blue Angels’ almost crash: the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain during formation aerobatics – David Cenciotti’s blog post and video. On 100 low lead aviation fuel: 100 Octane Unleaded Aviation Fuel – A Website dedicated to the distribution of information about the fuel crisis facing users of piston engines in General Aviation, and the promotion of an unleaded 100 octane fuel. Flying G100UL: Yeah, It Works. On the new Pan Am TV show: ABC 2011 Fall TV Premiere: Pan Am and Pan Am, ABC Show, To Explore 1960s Flying Culture (VIDEO). N709DN Takeoff, a 777-200/LR test flight video. The Jetstar war on pilots. Possible federal aid cuts could jeopardize air service in small communities. Texas House passes bill banning TSA airport groping and Senate stirs pot with TSA groping bill, sanctuary cities. Brunswick International Fly-In. From Dan W. concerning air ambulance operations: http://tinyurl.com/3w8rhrs [PDF] http://tinyurl.com/3eqpvnk [PDF] http://tinyurl.com/3n2jq7u http://tinyurl.com/3nfjqj5 [PDF] http://tinyurl.com/3pq42qo http://tinyurl.com/42bb3ey [PDF] Barnstorming, the movie. Michael O’Leary on Spanish fines: Texto íntegro de la carta: cortesía con el ministro pero ultimátum en negrita and the Google translation: Full text of the letter: courtesy to the minister but bold ultimatum. On the NTSB publication of final report on the Gol 1907 accident: Command of Aeronautics, General Staff of the Aeronautics, Final Report, A-00X/CENIPA/2008 [PDF]. United Reinstates, Quickly Withdraws, 9/11 Flight Numbers. Boeing KC-135: The Ultimate Caffeine Delivery Machine DC area museum ideas: Newseum College Park Aviation Museum Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum National Museum of the Marine Corps Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association Ryanair To Ground 80 Aircraft Next Winter. F-35A may need mods to fix range shortfall. Whew, that was a lot of listener mail! Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 135 – Gavin Again http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/02/15/episode-135-gavin-again/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/02/15/episode-135-gavin-again/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:26:41 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1146 Westjet 737-700 landing at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

Gavin Werbeloff, who can be found on Twitter as @travel_buddha, makes another appearance on the podcast. We talk about recent aviation news and events, and Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk Report. Pieter Johnson comes in with another Across the Pond segment looking at European aviation. We discuss some listener mail and provide our suggestions for must-read aviation books.

The week’s aviation news:

Mentions:

Book recommendations by the Geeks:

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Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

Post photo of Westjet 737-700 landing at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on a sunny Saturday afternoon by Brian from Toronto, Canada.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/02/15/episode-135-gavin-again/feed/ 3 1:34:32 Gavin Werbeloff, who can be found on Twitter as @travel_buddha, makes another appearance on the podcast. We talk about recent aviation news and events, and Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk Report. Pi[...] Gavin Werbeloff, who can be found on Twitter as @travel_buddha, makes another appearance on the podcast. We talk about recent aviation news and events, and Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk Report. Pieter Johnson comes in with another Across the Pond segment looking at European aviation. We discuss some listener mail and provide our suggestions for must-read aviation books. The week’s aviation news: Boeing boss green-lights all-new next generation narrowbody WestJet opens throttle in Eastern Triangle TSA sets ‘framework’ for airport screeners to collectively bargain TSA administrator defends collective bargaining decision Premiere of Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Mentions: Green Growth Cascadia Plane Stupid Aviation Insurance Association Lost Johnnies: Away Mission To Rome – Day One U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Flight Wisdom Blog Book recommendations by the Geeks: Dan: From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental’s Remarkable Comeback by Gordon Bethune. Southwest Passage: The Inside Story of Southwest Airlines’ Formative Years by Lamar Muse. Boeing vs Airbus: The Inside Story of the Greatest International Competition in Business by John Newhouse. Max: 747: Creating the World’s First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation by Joe Sutter and Jay Spenser. The Nick Grant Adventures by Jamie Dodson. Flying North South East and West: Arctic to the Sahara by Captain Terry Reece. David: The Rise of American Air Power: the Creation of Armageddon by Michael S. Sherry Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot by Starr Smith Jet Age: the Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World by Sam Howe Verhovek Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Post photo of Westjet 737-700 landing at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on a sunny Saturday afternoon by Brian from Toronto, Canada. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 129 – David the AirlineReporter http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/01/04/episode-129-david-the-airlinereporter/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/01/04/episode-129-david-the-airlinereporter/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:07:04 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1091 Dan's Lego 737

David Parker Brown, the owner/founder of AirlineReporter.com, joins the Geeks to talk about the week’s aviation news, look back on 2010, and predict the aviation future for 2011. Follow David on Twitter as @AirlineReporter.

David Vanderhoof has his This Week in Aviation history segment, and Pieter Johnson provides an Across the Pond installment. We also answer some questions asked by faithful listener Micah on business jets, fighter airplanes, A320 and 737 variants, and the geared turbofan engine.

The week’s aviation news:

Mentions:

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Post photo: Dan builds a Lego 737 while we record the podcast.

Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/01/04/episode-129-david-the-airlinereporter/feed/ 4 0:00:01 David Parker Brown, the owner/founder of AirlineReporter.com, joins the Geeks to talk about the week’s aviation news, look back on 2010, and predict the aviation future for 2011. Follow David on Twitter as @AirlineReporter. David Vanderhoof h[...] David Parker Brown, the owner/founder of AirlineReporter.com, joins the Geeks to talk about the week’s aviation news, look back on 2010, and predict the aviation future for 2011. Follow David on Twitter as @AirlineReporter. David Vanderhoof has his This Week in Aviation history segment, and Pieter Johnson provides an Across the Pond installment. We also answer some questions asked by faithful listener Micah on business jets, fighter airplanes, A320 and 737 variants, and the geared turbofan engine. The week’s aviation news: Architect of airline deregulation dies in NY at 93 Alfred Kahn’s Legacy: Cheap Flights United Can’t Use Continental Code With 70-Seat Jets, Arbitrator Determines China’s Stealth Striker Chengdu J-20: China’s 5th Generation Fighter Janet, Just Tell the Nice Pilot You’re Sorry Aero-News Alert: Threats Made Over FlightPrep Coverage Aviation Topics To Watch in 2011: Airbus, Boeing, BA and More Mentions: Airplane Geeks Episode 30 – Speaking With Dr. Alfred Kahn Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Post photo: Dan builds a Lego 737 while we record the podcast. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 126 – Another Aboulafia Adventure http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/12/07/episode-126-another-aboulafia-adventure/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/12/07/episode-126-another-aboulafia-adventure/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:38:43 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1067 Airbus A320neo

Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis from Teal Group joins the Geeks to talk aviation. Benet Wilson, editor from AviationWeek, fills in for Rob.

We have the aviation news from the past week and David’s This Week in Aviation history segment. Steve and Grant update us on the Qantas A380 in their Australia Desk Report, and Pieter Johnson talkes with an airline pilot and past AGP guest Karlene Pettit about flying in Europe in his Across the Pond segment.

The week’s aviation news:

Mentions:

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Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/12/07/episode-126-another-aboulafia-adventure/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis from Teal Group joins the Geeks to talk aviation. Benet Wilson, editor from AviationWeek, fills in for Rob. We have the aviation news from the past week and David’s This Week in Aviation history seg[...] Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis from Teal Group joins the Geeks to talk aviation. Benet Wilson, editor from AviationWeek, fills in for Rob. We have the aviation news from the past week and David’s This Week in Aviation history segment. Steve and Grant update us on the Qantas A380 in their Australia Desk Report, and Pieter Johnson talkes with an airline pilot and past AGP guest Karlene Pettit about flying in Europe in his Across the Pond segment. The week’s aviation news: Airbus A320 Offers New Engines to Boost Bestseller NPR: Brazilian Planes Soar Over U.S. Skies Chris Around The World blog: TSA Airport Security: Is it time for a Trusted Traveler biometric program? What does future hold for airport security? Aviation Week: Lufthansa Restarts Inflight Internet Delta adding wi-fi to regional jet JSF Alternate Engine Faces Crunch Time UK’s Daily Mail: The sky HAS a limit! Delta Airlines overwhelmed by 100,000 people applying for just 1,000 flight attendant jobs AvWeek’s Things With Wings blog: Twitter prompts KLM to lay on ad-hoc service Mentions: Fly2Miami Aviation Queen, Benet’s new blog Julia Edwards Design Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 124 – Body Scanners & Cougars, Oh My! http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/11/22/episode-124-body-scanners-cougars-oh-my/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/11/22/episode-124-body-scanners-cougars-oh-my/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:11:15 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1041 F-35s in Flight Guest Kelly Skyles is the National Safety and Security Coordinator for the Association of Professional Flight Attendants which represents about 17,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants. We talk about the past week’s aviation news, especially all the recent airport security problems, and David has his This Week in Aviation history segment. Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast sent their Australia Desk report and Pieter Johnson brings us his latest Across the Pond segment. Plus, Harriet drops by to say hello! The week’s aviation news:

Mentions:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/11/22/episode-124-body-scanners-cougars-oh-my/feed/ 5 0:00:01 Guest Kelly Skyles is the National Safety and Security Coordinator for the Association of Professional Flight Attendants which represents about 17,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants. We talk about the past week’s aviation news, especiall[...] Guest Kelly Skyles is the National Safety and Security Coordinator for the Association of Professional Flight Attendants which represents about 17,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants. We talk about the past week’s aviation news, especially all the recent airport security problems, and David has his This Week in Aviation history segment. Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast sent their Australia Desk report and Pieter Johnson brings us his latest Across the Pond segment. Plus, Harriet drops by to say hello! The week’s aviation news: Airbus Says Engine Recovery Won’t Disrupt A380 China Wins First Orders for Plane, Breaking Airbus-Boeing Grip TSA Investigating ‘Don’t Touch My Junk’ Passenger TSA Likely To Face Multiple Sexual Assault Charges For New Searches TSA: Pilots to be exempt from some airport checks TSA pat-downs ‘overly intrusive,’ key lawmakers say Orlando Sanford International Airport wants to get rid of TSA More than 22,000 sign petition to curb invasive airline security Lockheed finds cracks in F-35B test aircraft Hawker Beechcraft suspends production of light jet Aviation Has the CFIs it Deserves Mentions: TSA Enhanced Pat Downs: The Screeners Point Of View Flight To Success – Karlene Petitt’s blog Centennial of Licensed Women Pilots Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 123 – Listener Mailbag http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/11/16/episode-123-listener-mailbag/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/11/16/episode-123-listener-mailbag/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:33:44 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1026 QANTAS 90th Birthday Celebrations 13th Nov 2010

This week we forgo the usual aviation news and industry guest to instead focus on listener mail. We received a lot of email, Facebook posts, and vmail on our listener line with questions and suggestions so that’s what this episode is all about.

Topics:

Ben on The World Airport Data App.

David on the educational path to an airline pilot job.

Micah on free holiday WiFi provided by Google and banning toner cartridges.

Don on the corporate use of social media.

Benet on the business aviation recovery.

David on a future ATC guest.

Richard on having a glider topic.

Allan asking who will be the next CSeries customer.

Anthony on AvWeb’s coverage of AOPA.

Ian his photos, new blog, oil-free turbine technology.

Hoovenson on the BA Flight 38 crash and the freezing point of water.

Stephen asks for the top 5 military Ace’s, top 5 business jets, and top 5 aviation CEO’s.

@flyingwithfish on the “new” CLEAR registered traveler program using “old” CLEAR data.

Tim on aviation enthusiast destinations in Florida.

We also have David’s This Week in Aviation history segment, the Australia Desk report by Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and Pieter Johnson’s latest Across the Pond segment.

Mentions:

The World Airport Data App

N-Number for US registered aircraft

VH Register for Australian registered aircraftFree Holiday WiFi

Paula Williams has written the book: Flight Plan to Success: New Media Marketing for the Aviation Industry

Ian’s new blog: YYCE3, his photos, and Oil-Free Turbomachinery Technology for Rotorcraft Propulsion and Advanced Aerospace Propulsion and Power, and this NASA article.

The Naked Scientists

Clear: What Gives? from the TSA Blog

TSA asked to ensure safety of customer data after Clear closing

Fantasy of Flight

Aviation Enthusiasts Corner

QANTAS 90th Birthday Celebrations 13th Nov 2010 by Plane Crazy Down Under Podcast.

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Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

Photo by Steve Visscher.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/11/16/episode-123-listener-mailbag/feed/ 3 1:47:59 This week we forgo the usual aviation news and industry guest to instead focus on listener mail. We received a lot of email, Facebook posts, and vmail on our listener line with questions and suggestions so that’s what this episode is all about. Top[...] This week we forgo the usual aviation news and industry guest to instead focus on listener mail. We received a lot of email, Facebook posts, and vmail on our listener line with questions and suggestions so that’s what this episode is all about. Topics: Ben on The World Airport Data App. David on the educational path to an airline pilot job. Micah on free holiday WiFi provided by Google and banning toner cartridges. Don on the corporate use of social media. Benet on the business aviation recovery. David on a future ATC guest. Richard on having a glider topic. Allan asking who will be the next CSeries customer. Anthony on AvWeb’s coverage of AOPA. Ian his photos, new blog, oil-free turbine technology. Hoovenson on the BA Flight 38 crash and the freezing point of water. Stephen asks for the top 5 military Ace’s, top 5 business jets, and top 5 aviation CEO’s. @flyingwithfish on the “new” CLEAR registered traveler program using “old” CLEAR data. Tim on aviation enthusiast destinations in Florida. We also have David’s This Week in Aviation history segment, the Australia Desk report by Steve and Grant from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and Pieter Johnson’s latest Across the Pond segment. Mentions: The World Airport Data App N-Number for US registered aircraft VH Register for Australian registered aircraftFree Holiday WiFi Paula Williams has written the book: Flight Plan to Success: New Media Marketing for the Aviation Industry Ian’s new blog: YYCE3, his photos, and Oil-Free Turbomachinery Technology for Rotorcraft Propulsion and Advanced Aerospace Propulsion and Power, and this NASA article. The Naked Scientists Clear: What Gives? from the TSA Blog TSA asked to ensure safety of customer data after Clear closing Fantasy of Flight Aviation Enthusiasts Corner QANTAS 90th Birthday Celebrations 13th Nov 2010 by Plane Crazy Down Under Podcast. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Photo by Steve Visscher. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 112 – Airline Security http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/08/31/episode-112-airline-security/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/08/31/episode-112-airline-security/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:40:33 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=939 Please Remove Your Shoes

Our guest this episode is Fred Gevalt, founder of The Air Charter Guide and a bit of a political activist, having successfully sued the FAA in 1998 on behalf of his air charter constituency. Fred’s a pilot, he’s built airplanes himself, and he flies aircraft for business and recreation. Fred is also the executive producer of a new documentary film titled “Please Remove Your Shoes” which takes a critical look at airport and airline security, both pre and post September 11.

The week’s aviation news:

Mentions:

Thanks to special guest Steve Frischling from http://www.flyingwithfish.com/.

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Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/08/31/episode-112-airline-security/feed/ 7 1:39:11 Our guest this episode is Fred Gevalt, founder of The Air Charter Guide and a bit of a political activist, having successfully sued the FAA in 1998 on behalf of his air charter constituency. Fred’s a pilot, he’s built airplanes himself,[...] Our guest this episode is Fred Gevalt, founder of The Air Charter Guide and a bit of a political activist, having successfully sued the FAA in 1998 on behalf of his air charter constituency. Fred’s a pilot, he’s built airplanes himself, and he flies aircraft for business and recreation. Fred is also the executive producer of a new documentary film titled “Please Remove Your Shoes” which takes a critical look at airport and airline security, both pre and post September 11. The week’s aviation news: 787 first delivery delayed to mid-Q1 2011 Boeing May Risk More Penalties After Sixth Delay on Dreamliner U.S. Approves Merger of United and Continental Mexicana to Suspend All Flights by Tomorrow After Last Week’s Acquisition Aeromexico offers discounts for Mexicana customers Future of Aviation Advisory Committee Mentions: Bruce Schneier – Schneier on Security, a blog covering security and security technology. Desert Pilot Podcast Thanks to special guest Steve Frischling from http://www.flyingwithfish.com/. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter and on Facebook, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. You can find his great music at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 84 – Plane Crazy Again http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/02/09/episode-84-plane-crazy-again/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/02/09/episode-84-plane-crazy-again/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:42:00 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=635 Sukhoi T-50

Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast join Max, Rob, and Dan to talk about the weeks aviation news.

The Flight Global Webbies 2009 winners have been announced, and our own Dan Webb won Best Blog for his Things in The Sky!

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/02/09/episode-84-plane-crazy-again/feed/ 1 1:16:43 Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast join Max, Rob, and Dan to talk about the weeks aviation news. France Concorde crash trial begins outside Paris No user fees in Obama budget TSA Scraps Plan To Toughen Privat[...] Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast join Max, Rob, and Dan to talk about the weeks aviation news. France Concorde crash trial begins outside Paris No user fees in Obama budget TSA Scraps Plan To Toughen Private Air Travel Rules Pilot License Certification Requirements Under Review By The FAA Sukhoi flies new PAK FA fighter & T-50: A Preliminary Analysis Singapore Airshow News Airbus aiming for A320 re-engining decision by Farnborough air show Republic Airways winding down Lynx Aviation, regional carrier it bought with Frontier The Flight Global Webbies 2009 winners have been announced, and our own Dan Webb won Best Blog for his Things in The Sky! Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 81 – Allen on Private Jets http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/19/episode-81-allen-on-private-jets/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/19/episode-81-allen-on-private-jets/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:27:16 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=600 Gulfstream G100

Guest Allen Howell joins the conversation about the role of aviation in the Haiti disaster, as well as the private jet business in general. Allen is the CEO of Corporate Flight Management which offers aircraft services and charters from facilities in Smyrna and Nashville, Tennessee. He also writes at the Plane Conversations blog which offers content about private jet travel.

David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report.

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This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/19/episode-81-allen-on-private-jets/feed/ 4 1:29:42 Guest Allen Howell joins the conversation about the role of aviation in the Haiti disaster, as well as the private jet business in general. Allen is the CEO of Corporate Flight Management which offers aircraft services and charters from facilities [...] Guest Allen Howell joins the conversation about the role of aviation in the Haiti disaster, as well as the private jet business in general. Allen is the CEO of Corporate Flight Management which offers aircraft services and charters from facilities in Smyrna and Nashville, Tennessee. He also writes at the Plane Conversations blog which offers content about private jet travel. Air Force Brings Order To Haiti Airport Airlines organizing Haiti earthquake aid Tighter airline security could increase business jet use U.S. Airlines May Raise Fares, Fees Further in 2010 Profit Bid Government fixes up airline gripe site David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 80 – Chris Elliott on Security http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/12/episode-80-chris-elliott-on-security/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/12/episode-80-chris-elliott-on-security/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:05:23 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=590 Mesa Airlines

Travel writer Christopher Elliott joins the airplane geeks to talk aviation and airline security. Chris is one of the two blogger/journalists served with a subpoena by the Department of Homeland Security after posting the government directive for airline security procedures after the attempted Christmas 2009 terrorist bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253. Chris is the reader advocate for National Geographic Traveler magazine, he writes the syndicated Travel Troubleshooter column, produces a weekly commentary and podcast on MSNBC.com, writes the Navigator column in Sunday’s Washington Post, and authors the Elliott.org travel blog.

David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report, and Court returns with another Whiskey Tango Foxtrot segment.

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This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2010/01/12/episode-80-chris-elliott-on-security/feed/ 7 1:23:35 Travel writer Christopher Elliott joins the airplane geeks to talk aviation and airline security. Chris is one of the two blogger/journalists served with a subpoena by the Department of Homeland Security after posting the government directive for a[...] Travel writer Christopher Elliott joins the airplane geeks to talk aviation and airline security. Chris is one of the two blogger/journalists served with a subpoena by the Department of Homeland Security after posting the government directive for airline security procedures after the attempted Christmas 2009 terrorist bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253. Chris is the reader advocate for National Geographic Traveler magazine, he writes the syndicated Travel Troubleshooter column, produces a weekly commentary and podcast on MSNBC.com, writes the Navigator column in Sunday’s Washington Post, and authors the Elliott.org travel blog. Boosting flight security measures Child Porn Laws Impede Airport Searches Mesa To Drop Aircraft In Chapter 11 Analyst Predicts 150-Seat CSeries Japan Airlines Closes In on Potential Bankruptcy Gates Returns Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop Programs to Spend Plan David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report, and Court returns with another Whiskey Tango Foxtrot segment. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 77 – Harteveldt Returns http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/12/15/episode-77-harteveldt-returns/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/12/15/episode-77-harteveldt-returns/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:33:04 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=551 SS2 and VMS Eve in hangar 3

Henry Harteveldt, Vice President & Principal Analyst with Forrester Research, Inc. makes a return guest appearance to talk industry news and travel technology. Follow Henry on Twitter.

David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report, and Dan sneaks in at the end.

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/12/15/episode-77-harteveldt-returns/feed/ 3 1:35:47 Henry Harteveldt, Vice President & Principal Analyst with Forrester Research, Inc. makes a return guest appearance to talk industry news and travel technology. Follow Henry on Twitter. United Airlines To Seek More New Aircraft In ’10 Uni[...] Henry Harteveldt, Vice President & Principal Analyst with Forrester Research, Inc. makes a return guest appearance to talk industry news and travel technology. Follow Henry on Twitter. United Airlines To Seek More New Aircraft In ’10 United to consider Bombardier Cseries United Applauds Open Skies Accord with Japan Airlines Disagree Over Business Travel Recovery More Flap About NWA 188 Asking For Orange Juice On American Airlines May Violate Federal Law TSA Deals With Their Security Blooper By Treating Americans Like Morons SpaceShipTwo Christened – VSS Enterprise David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report, and Dan sneaks in at the end. Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave a message on our listener line: (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 73 – News Fit to Print http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/11/17/episode-73-news-fit-to-print/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/11/17/episode-73-news-fit-to-print/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:25:55 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=512 Europrop

Benet Wilson, Aviation Week’s Online Managing Editor for Business Aviation, again joins Max, Rob, and David to talk about the week’s aviation news. We also discuss how aviation journalists keep current with the news (or ahead of it) and we have some tips and resources that help you stay current with aviation news.

David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report. We also have some listener mail.

For aviation news:

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail on our listener line at (361) GEEKS01.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/11/17/episode-73-news-fit-to-print/feed/ 1 1:35:34 Benet Wilson, Aviation Week’s Online Managing Editor for Business Aviation, again joins Max, Rob, and David to talk about the week’s aviation news. We also discuss how aviation journalists keep current with the news (or ahead of it) and[...] Benet Wilson, Aviation Week’s Online Managing Editor for Business Aviation, again joins Max, Rob, and David to talk about the week’s aviation news. We also discuss how aviation journalists keep current with the news (or ahead of it) and we have some tips and resources that help you stay current with aviation news. David Vanderhoof has another This Week in Aviation, and Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast have their Australia Desk report. We also have some listener mail. Hawker to attend Dubai Airshow Delta suspends pilot held in Georgia plane incident London arrest just the latest in pilot drinking episodes Airbus Freighter Makes Maiden Test Flight Boeing’s 747-8 Freighter Leaves Factory Boeing completes first round of 747-8F gauntlet tests Airbus military transporter cleared for testing Side-of-Body Installations Complete on First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Film: Amelia Hilary Swank drenched in sweat after her first flight lesson Southers Flies High at Confirmation Hearing For aviation news: Alltop Jetpedia Addict-o-matic (airline example) Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail on our listener line at (361) GEEKS01. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 66 – Chocolate Thunder http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/28/episode-66-chocolate-thunder/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/28/episode-66-chocolate-thunder/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:18:16 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=447 The 767-based tanker refuels an F-22 fighter jet. (Artist Rendering by Chuck Schroeder)
Dan Webb takes time off, Steve Visscher drops in, and David Vanderhoof spends the entire episode with Rob and Max as they talk aviation news and history. Steve and Grant provide another report from the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk, and the week’s listener mail includes a great recording of “The Top 10 Ways to Tell Your Father is an Airplane Geek.”

The news:

From David’s This Week in Aviation:

and David’s new blog, What Just Flew By!

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/28/episode-66-chocolate-thunder/feed/ 5 1:26:27 Dan Webb takes time off, Steve Visscher drops in, and David Vanderhoof spends the entire episode with Rob and Max as they talk aviation news and history. Steve and Grant provide another report from the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk, and the week[...] Dan Webb takes time off, Steve Visscher drops in, and David Vanderhoof spends the entire episode with Rob and Max as they talk aviation news and history. Steve and Grant provide another report from the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk, and the week’s listener mail includes a great recording of “The Top 10 Ways to Tell Your Father is an Airplane Geek.” The news: Revised LASP proposal in the works GA General Manager: TSA Tries, Tries Again Business & General Aviation: Letters Can’t do it all Boeing vs. Northrop Grumman: Round 2 of Air Force tanker fight to kick off Report walks airlines through the world of social media New Rules Needed to Attract Better Pilots, Aviation Experts Tell Congress From David’s This Week in Aviation: Garros after his flight N2Y-1 Biplane Pitcairn PCA-2 Skytrain Video of Miss Champion, a restored Pitcairn PCA-2 Autogyro at the EAA museum. David’s favorite T-Shirt and David’s new blog, What Just Flew By! Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 59 – It’s Always About the Cash http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/08/04/epidose-59-its-always-about-the-cash/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/08/04/epidose-59-its-always-about-the-cash/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:12:23 +0000 Miller22 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=393 Photo Courtesy Flightblogger

Photo Courtesy Flightblogger

The usual cast is joined this episode by Tom, author of The Airline Blog, Max Trescott, an author, CFI, and the man behind the Max Trescott on General Aviation blog, and Steve Visscher, one half of the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk and also co-host, along with Grant McHerron, of the new Plane Crazy Down Under podcast.

Rob and Max Trescott talk about their experiences at the 2009 AirVenture Fly-in at Oshkosh. We also have a report from the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk, a This Week in Aviation segment, listener mail, and more.

Don’t forget to send us your ideas for Airplane Geeks T-Shirts!

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/08/04/epidose-59-its-always-about-the-cash/feed/ 13 Episode 57 – Air Racing and TSA Blogging http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/07/21/episode-57-air-racing-and-tsa-blogging/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/07/21/episode-57-air-racing-and-tsa-blogging/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:07:30 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=340 three plane noses top contenders

Dan, Rob, and Max are joined this episode by two guests:  Chris Webb, who directed and co-produced the documentary film, Air Racer: Chasing the Dream, and Blogger Bob from The TSA Blog, a very active site.

This week’s news:

As always, we have a report from the boys down under at the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk.  Steve and Grant, by the way, now have their own podcast, Plane Crazy Down Under. We also have a This Week in Aviation segment.

Don’t forget to send us your ideas for Airplane Geeks T-Shirts and we’re still collecting good United stories so send them in by email, voice mail, or mp3.

Follow the Airplane Geeks on Twitter as @AirplaneGeeks, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252.

This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love. You can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/07/21/episode-57-air-racing-and-tsa-blogging/feed/ 7 1:22:05 Dan, Rob, and Max are joined this episode by two guests:  Chris Webb, who directed and co-produced the documentary film, Air Racer: Chasing the Dream, and Blogger Bob from The TSA Blog, a very active site. This week’s news: American Airlines[...] Dan, Rob, and Max are joined this episode by two guests:  Chris Webb, who directed and co-produced the documentary film, Air Racer: Chasing the Dream, and Blogger Bob from The TSA Blog, a very active site. This week’s news: American Airlines parent AMR posts 2Q loss Discount air carrier JetAmerica folds Continental’s Smisek to Be CEO as Kellner Plans Exit As always, we have a report from the boys down under at the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk.  Steve and Grant, by the way, now have their own podcast, Plane Crazy Down Under. We also have a This Week in Aviation segment. Don’t forget to send us your ideas for Airplane Geeks T-Shirts and we’re still collecting good United stories so send them in by email, voice mail, or mp3. Follow the Airplane Geeks on Twitter as @AirplaneGeeks, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. This episode’s opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love. You can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no