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In this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, host Lindsay
✈️ This episode uncovers the critical role dispatchers play in protecting lives. From identifying risks to improving decision-making, Valerie shares insights that every operator, pilot, and aviation professional needs to hear. Whether you’re flying, managing operations, or simply passionate about safer skies, this conversation will
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
01:30 – Meet Valerie Smith (Pilot, Instructor, Dispatcher)
03:10 – Why Dispatch Matters in Part 135 Ops
05:00 – NTSB vs FAA: Roles in Aviation Safety
08:00 – The Case for Certified Dispatchers
10:15 – Case Study 1: Riverwoods, Illinois (Fuel Mismanagement)
15:40 – Case Study 2: Angoon, Alaska (VFR into Weather)
19:30 – Case Study 3: Talkeetna, Alaska (Tour Crash)
23:50 – Case Study 4: Ketchikan, Alaska (Cruise Ship Tour)
27:10 – Case Study 5: Bethel to St. Mary’s (Commuter Flight Crash)
33:30 – Case Study 6: Juneau, Alaska (Short Hop Gone Wrong)
39:50 – Case Study 7: Mosby, Missouri (Helicopter Fuel Exhaustion)
45:30 – Case Study 8: Enterprise, Alabama (Helicopter Weather Error)
49:40 – Case Study 9: Zaleski, Ohio (Air Ambulance Night Flight)
54:10 – Case Study 10: Bethel to Togak, Alaska (IFR vs VFR)
01:00:30 – Case Study 11: Palmer, Alaska (Heli-Skiing Disaster)
01:03:40 – Case Study 12: Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Cargo Flight Crash)
01:09:20 – Lessons Learned: Why Dispatchers Save Lives
01:12:00 – Call to Action: How You Can Help Aviation Safety
01:14:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro
Guest Info: Valerie Smith
Host Information: Lindsay Dyer
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By The Frequency Network: The WaveIn this episode of the LD Aviation Podcast, host Lindsay
✈️ This episode uncovers the critical role dispatchers play in protecting lives. From identifying risks to improving decision-making, Valerie shares insights that every operator, pilot, and aviation professional needs to hear. Whether you’re flying, managing operations, or simply passionate about safer skies, this conversation will
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
01:30 – Meet Valerie Smith (Pilot, Instructor, Dispatcher)
03:10 – Why Dispatch Matters in Part 135 Ops
05:00 – NTSB vs FAA: Roles in Aviation Safety
08:00 – The Case for Certified Dispatchers
10:15 – Case Study 1: Riverwoods, Illinois (Fuel Mismanagement)
15:40 – Case Study 2: Angoon, Alaska (VFR into Weather)
19:30 – Case Study 3: Talkeetna, Alaska (Tour Crash)
23:50 – Case Study 4: Ketchikan, Alaska (Cruise Ship Tour)
27:10 – Case Study 5: Bethel to St. Mary’s (Commuter Flight Crash)
33:30 – Case Study 6: Juneau, Alaska (Short Hop Gone Wrong)
39:50 – Case Study 7: Mosby, Missouri (Helicopter Fuel Exhaustion)
45:30 – Case Study 8: Enterprise, Alabama (Helicopter Weather Error)
49:40 – Case Study 9: Zaleski, Ohio (Air Ambulance Night Flight)
54:10 – Case Study 10: Bethel to Togak, Alaska (IFR vs VFR)
01:00:30 – Case Study 11: Palmer, Alaska (Heli-Skiing Disaster)
01:03:40 – Case Study 12: Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Cargo Flight Crash)
01:09:20 – Lessons Learned: Why Dispatchers Save Lives
01:12:00 – Call to Action: How You Can Help Aviation Safety
01:14:00 – Closing Thoughts & Outro
Guest Info: Valerie Smith
Host Information: Lindsay Dyer
Production, Distribution, and Marketing
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices