Airplane Geeks Podcast » Unions 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 176 – Greg Morris Flys Warbirds http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/12/06/episode-176-greg-morris-flys-warbirds/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/12/06/episode-176-greg-morris-flys-warbirds/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:31:26 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1605 Gauntlet Warbirds

Greg Morris is Chief Pilot at Gauntlet Warbirds, a warbird, aerobatic, and tailwheel training center with headquarters at Aurora Airport, just west of downtown Chicago. They are on the web at http://www.gauntletwarbirds.com/.

He has been flying for fifteen years, and instructing in warbirds and aerobatic aircraft for the past ten. He holds a current low level aerobatic waiver in the L-39 and T-6 and is a FAST rated formation pilot.

Greg has flown the FM-2 Wildcat, Extra 300, Su-29, Pitts S-2B and S-2C, Lazer Z-200, Cap-10B, Great Lakes, T-34, T-6, T-28, Ju-52, and is rated in the L-29 Delfin and L-39 Albatros.

A graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in aerospace engineering, Greg was designated a Master CFI-Aerobatic by the National Association of Flight Instructors and the IAC in September 2005. Greg has been published in the International Aerobatic Club’s Sport Aerobatics magazine and Warbirds of America’s Warbirds magazine writing about maneuver technique, how to get started flying warbirds and safety and risk management. He is a regular presenter at Oshkosh.

The week’s aviation news:

In this week’s Australia Desk report: Steve gets his instructor rating…for trains, doubts raised over new Qantas Asian airline, PCDU code share activated!….David gets serious with the light saber, RAAF KC-30A aerial refuelling trials begin, a little air to air refuelling history lesson, Army MRH90 helicopter contract comes under scrutiny. 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 his Across the Pond segment, Pieter Johnson highlights the change in European Air Law which will make pilots work longer hours and he gives thanks for their so far excellent flying safety record. He also says thanks for a few other things too! Find Pieter on Twitter as @Nascothornet.

The Grill the Geeks questions this week are both great and goofy, and both Dan and David have Grill the Listeners questions.

Mentioned in the episode:

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/2011/12/06/episode-176-greg-morris-flys-warbirds/feed/ 1 1:41:39 Greg Morris is Chief Pilot at Gauntlet Warbirds, a warbird, aerobatic, and tailwheel training center with headquarters at Aurora Airport, just west of downtown Chicago. They are on the web at http://www.gauntletwarbirds.com/. He has been flying for[...] Greg Morris is Chief Pilot at Gauntlet Warbirds, a warbird, aerobatic, and tailwheel training center with headquarters at Aurora Airport, just west of downtown Chicago. They are on the web at http://www.gauntletwarbirds.com/. He has been flying for fifteen years, and instructing in warbirds and aerobatic aircraft for the past ten. He holds a current low level aerobatic waiver in the L-39 and T-6 and is a FAST rated formation pilot. Greg has flown the FM-2 Wildcat, Extra 300, Su-29, Pitts S-2B and S-2C, Lazer Z-200, Cap-10B, Great Lakes, T-34, T-6, T-28, Ju-52, and is rated in the L-29 Delfin and L-39 Albatros. A graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in aerospace engineering, Greg was designated a Master CFI-Aerobatic by the National Association of Flight Instructors and the IAC in September 2005. Greg has been published in the International Aerobatic Club’s Sport Aerobatics magazine and Warbirds of America’s Warbirds magazine writing about maneuver technique, how to get started flying warbirds and safety and risk management. He is a regular presenter at Oshkosh. The week’s aviation news: American Airlines Parent Files for Bankruptcy USAF Air Combat Command reduces Demo Teams to F-22 and T-Birds Union members scrutinize wording of historic Boeing contract JetBlue joins WestJet in seizing LaGuardia slots, gains more at National In this week’s Australia Desk report: Steve gets his instructor rating…for trains, doubts raised over new Qantas Asian airline, PCDU code share activated!….David gets serious with the light saber, RAAF KC-30A aerial refuelling trials begin, a little air to air refuelling history lesson, Army MRH90 helicopter contract comes under scrutiny. 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 his Across the Pond segment, Pieter Johnson highlights the change in European Air Law which will make pilots work longer hours and he gives thanks for their so far excellent flying safety record. He also says thanks for a few other things too! Find Pieter on Twitter as @Nascothornet. The Grill the Geeks questions this week are both great and goofy, and both Dan and David have Grill the Listeners questions. Mentioned in the episode: American Airlines Court Documents and Claims Register Commemorative Air Force Me 262 photos from Ryan Hothersal: myaviation.net/?pid=02041781 and myaviation.net/?pid=02041782 Aviation photographer Manny Gonzalez TF39 engine photo showing the “stage and a half” fan. Motherboard TV: Flying Around The World In A Solar Powered Plane Airbus sees 2012 A380 deliveries on par with 2011 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/. aerobatics, airshow, American, Airlines, Boeing, jetBlue, LaGuardia, National, slots, Tail, Dragger, Unions 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 150 – John and Martha King http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/07/episode-150-john-and-martha-king/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2011/06/07/episode-150-john-and-martha-king/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:29:30 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=1318 Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs

Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs

Both John and Martha King from King Schools join us as guests this episode. These two have flown almost everything that flys. They also provide video and computer-based training to countless pilots.

The week’s aviation news:

In the Australia Desk from Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron, they propose to produce a themed report for AusDesk episode 100. Listeners can submit theme ideas to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. 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.

In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter speaks with Steve and Max. Find Pieter on Twitter at @Nascothornet.

Mentions:

Be sure to see Max, Rob, Dan, and David at the Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In June 18, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. The Geeks will be joining Milford and Charlie from FlightTime Radio, along with some other aviation podcasters as they broadcast their show live.

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/2011/06/07/episode-150-john-and-martha-king/feed/ 5 1:46:05 Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs Both John and Martha King from King Schools join us as guests this episode. These two have flown almost everything that flys. They also provide video and computer-based training to countless pilots. The week’s [...] Airship Ventures photo by Randy Hobbs Both John and Martha King from King Schools join us as guests this episode. These two have flown almost everything that flys. They also provide video and computer-based training to countless pilots. The week’s aviation news: Wife takes over plane when pilot-husband can’t fly Millville air show to skip acts such as Blue Angels in the future British and French Attack Helicopters Conduct First Attacks in Libya Pilots Union Seeks Vote at JetBlue Braathens Leasing orders 10 CSeries twinjets for Sweden’s Malmo In the Australia Desk from Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron, they propose to produce a themed report for AusDesk episode 100. Listeners can submit theme ideas to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. 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. In this week’s Across the Pond segment, Pieter speaks with Steve and Max. Find Pieter on Twitter at @Nascothornet. Mentions: Airship Ventures Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. The NTSB’s Most Wanted Transportation Safety Improvements NTSB Faults Pilot, But Unclear About Final Moments Of Stevens Crash Richard Heene’s Flying Saucer up for Auction for Charity. Be sure to see Max, Rob, Dan, and David at the Become a Pilot Family Day and Fly-In June 18, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center next to Dulles International Airport. The Geeks will be joining Milford and Charlie from FlightTime Radio, along with some other aviation podcasters as they broadcast their show live. 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 68 – Cranky Yet Again http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/10/12/episode-68-cranky-yet-again/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/10/12/episode-68-cranky-yet-again/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:45:24 +0000 maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=468 Spaceship One

Brett Snyder, The Cranky Flier himself, joins as this Episode’s guest to talk about his new venture, Cranky Concierge. This service provides a real, live airplane dork (his term!) who is available to support you when traveling by air. You can ask yourself why the airlines don’t provide this kind of service for their customers, but you can probably answer your own question!

Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail at (361) GEEKS01 [thats (361) 433-5701].

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/2009/10/12/episode-68-cranky-yet-again/feed/ 3 1:22:35 Brett Snyder, The Cranky Flier himself, joins as this Episode’s guest to talk about his new venture, Cranky Concierge. This service provides a real, live airplane dork (his term!) who is available to support you when traveling by air. You can[...] Brett Snyder, The Cranky Flier himself, joins as this Episode’s guest to talk about his new venture, Cranky Concierge. This service provides a real, live airplane dork (his term!) who is available to support you when traveling by air. You can ask yourself why the airlines don’t provide this kind of service for their customers, but you can probably answer your own question! Eclipse Aerospace Begins Mods on E-500s Ryanair Selling Smokeless Cigarettes Cheaper business airfares still a tough sell in today’s economy Ads On a Plane: (Maybe) Free Wi-Fi Coming to Airlines Airline trade group wants easier union decertification if approving unions gets easier U.S. House Passes Travel Promotion Act Airlines Third-Quarter Earnings Forecasts Follow the @AirplaneGeeks on Twitter, send us email at thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com, or leave us voice mail at (361) GEEKS01 [thats (361) 433-5701]. 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 51 – Farewell Courtney http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/06/08/episode-51-farewell-courtney/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/06/08/episode-51-farewell-courtney/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:49 +0000 Miller22 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=267 a380

This is Court’s last episode as he leaves the podcast to head North in search of employment.  Rob Mark from JetWhine.com and Dan Webb from ThingsintheSky.com replace Courtney as Max’s co-hosts and, as usual with these two, things get funny quickly.

Max’s pick of the week is AerHub.

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

The Airplane Geeks are now on Twitter! You can follow us @AirplaneGeeks.

Make sure to sign up for our new newsletter, “Airplane Geeks Week in Aviation.”
We’ll be bringing you these show notes, as well as some of the week’s news we didn’t have time to cover.
You can sign up at AirplaneGeeks.com.

Brother Love is responsible for this episode’s opening and closing
music, and you can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com.

If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you
can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com.

You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have
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]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/06/08/episode-51-farewell-courtney/feed/ 6 1:29:14 This is Court’s last episode as he leaves the podcast to head North in search of employment.  Rob Mark from JetWhine.com and Dan Webb from ThingsintheSky.com replace Courtney as Max’s co-hosts and, as usual with these two, things get fu[...] This is Court’s last episode as he leaves the podcast to head North in search of employment.  Rob Mark from JetWhine.com and Dan Webb from ThingsintheSky.com replace Courtney as Max’s co-hosts and, as usual with these two, things get funny quickly. Crash Prompts Call For Black Box Reforms United May Purchase 150 Planes From Boeing or Airbus US shells out $10M for unmanned aircraft that can perch like a bird AOPA and EAA work to protect, grow GA House passes Chaffetz bill banning ‘invasive’ airport screenings Budget Airline to Charge for Toilet Use (…again) Southwest Airlines pilots turn down new deal Max’s pick of the week is AerHub. Don’t forget to send us your ideas for Airplane Geeks T-Shirts! The Airplane Geeks are now on Twitter! You can follow us @AirplaneGeeks. Make sure to sign up for our new newsletter, “Airplane Geeks Week in Aviation.” We’ll be bringing you these show notes, as well as some of the week’s news we didn’t have time to cover. You can sign up at AirplaneGeeks.com. Brother Love is responsible for this episode’s opening and closing music, and you can visit his site at brotherloverocks.com. If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have a question or comment you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best way to go about it. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 14 – Interview with the Airfare Watchdog http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/09/08/episode-14-interview-with-the-airfare-watchdog/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/09/08/episode-14-interview-with-the-airfare-watchdog/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:26:42 +0000 Miller22 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=25



Max and Court are excited to bring you an interview with George Hobica of AirFareWatchDog.com.  George gives us some history about the site, as well as some great tips for finding the lowest fare.

News:

The intro music is once again produced by Bruno Misonne.  Check out Bruno’s aviation music at http://www.brunomisonne.com.   Brother Love is responsible for the closing music, and you can visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com.

If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com.

You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best way to go about it.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/09/08/episode-14-interview-with-the-airfare-watchdog/feed/ 0 0:45:17 Max and Court are excited to bring you an interview with George Hobica of AirFareWatchDog.com.  George gives us some history about the site, as well as some great tips for finding the lowest fare. News: Airline eyes Springfield as new home United[...] Max and Court are excited to bring you an interview with George Hobica of AirFareWatchDog.com.  George gives us some history about the site, as well as some great tips for finding the lowest fare. News: Airline eyes Springfield as new home United won’t charge for food on international flights 11 Air Carriers Violated Safety Rules, F.A.A. Says Strike has big risks for Boeing, union The intro music is once again produced by Bruno Misonne.  Check out Bruno’s aviation music at http://www.brunomisonne.com.   Brother Love is responsible for the closing music, and you can visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com. If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best way to go about it. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no Episode 13 – Putting the Labor in Labor Day http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/09/01/episode-13-putting-the-labor-in-labor-day/ http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/09/01/episode-13-putting-the-labor-in-labor-day/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:31:11 +0000 Miller22 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=23 Picketing PilotsMax and Court welcome back Rob Mark, CEO of Commavia and author of the syndicated Jet Whine Blog.  To keep with the spirit of Labor Day, we found some labor-related news across the industry:

The intro music is once again produced by Bruno Misonne.  Check out Bruno’s aviation music at http://www.brunomisonne.com.   Brother Love is responsible for the closing music, and you can visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com.

If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com.

You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best way to go about it.

]]> http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2008/09/01/episode-13-putting-the-labor-in-labor-day/feed/ 1 1:01:14 Max and Court welcome back Rob Mark, CEO of Commavia and author of the syndicated Jet Whine Blog.  To keep with the spirit of Labor Day, we found some labor-related news across the industry: Airbus to extend A380 to accommodate 1,000 passengers FAA[...] Max and Court welcome back Rob Mark, CEO of Commavia and author of the syndicated Jet Whine Blog.  To keep with the spirit of Labor Day, we found some labor-related news across the industry: Airbus to extend A380 to accommodate 1,000 passengers FAA delays first slot auction for Newark FAA outage reveals odd computing practices Rocket Racing League Conducts Successful Inaugural Test Flights of Armadillo Aerospace Powered Rocket Racer Passengers stranded after Zoom planes grounded Delta Pulls Comair Flights Out Of Concourse C American Airlines employees eye British Air alliance warily Boeing Union Reviewing Final Offer `Line by Line’ The intro music is once again produced by Bruno Misonne.  Check out Bruno’s aviation music at http://www.brunomisonne.com.   Brother Love is responsible for the closing music, and you can visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com. If you have a question or a comment for the Airplane Geeks, you can send it to thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (812) 757-4252. If you have a question you’d like mentioned on the podcast, this is the best way to go about it. Episodes Airplane Geeks no no