By Hangar Flying - Hangar Flying Podcast This week our pilots discuss a typical day for a commercial aviation pilot. We walk through the entire duty day from entering the crew room to the final checklist when leaving the aircraft at night. Topics include: Steve's recent visit to the Flyertalk DO in Atlanta The recent AOPA summit Commercial pilot tasks including before, during and after the flight. and more... If you're a pilot and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at pilot@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

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By Hangar Flying - Hangar Flying Podcast Channel 9 on United Airlines inflight entertainment system has always been patched through to the pilots conversation with air traffic control.  In this episode of Hangar Flying our pilots discuss their ATC communication while taxing to and from the gate. They explain runway and taxiway naming and their first experiences talking with ATC.  Taxiway Alpha sign: Taxiway Bravo to the right

HF 20: Ground Control

By Hangar Flying - Hangar Flying Podcast This week our pilots are joined by John, a flight dispatcher to discuss the duties and career of the flight dispatch officer. We discuss: flight dispatcher salaries typical duty days operations work schedules and bidding for shifts handling irregular flight operations as a dispatcher monitoring flight progress and more If you are involved in airline or aircraft operations join us on a future episode. Contact us on on the link above. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

HF 19: Flight Dispatcher

By Hangar Flying - Hangar Flying Podcast On this episode of Hangar Flying we are joined by Alex Turnbull of the Wakatipu Aero Club in Queenstown, New Zealand to discuss mountain flying and more. Gabrielle is off on vacation this week so Saul graciously stepped in to co-host this week's episode. We discuss: Flying the Pitts Special Mountain Flying Beach Operations Training New Zealand piloting requirements and whether or not to eat a big meal before aeroplane aerobatics If you are a pilot, air traffic controller, or other individual involved in airline or aircraft operations we would love to have you join us on a future episode. Contact us on on the link above. Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

HF 18: Flying in New Zealand

By Hangar Flying - Hangar Flying Podcast A few weeks ago our pilots recorded this flying podcast about the associations available to private and commercial pilots alike. We covered some news at that time and discussed: ANA flight nearly flips over, due to one button Thousands apply to be British Airways pilots Southwest Airlines hires 140 more, while American Airlines (AA) retires another 140 Benefits of membership in such groups as Women in Aviation, the 99s and more. If you are a pilot, air traffic controller, or other individual involved in airline or aircraft operations we would love to have you join us on a future episode. Contact us on on the link above if you are interested. Thanks for listening! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

HF 17: Flying By Association

By Hangar Flying - Hangar Flying Podcast In this week's aviation podcast we are joined by Max from the Airplane Geeks and Podcasting Passion podcast. We discuss jet engines, their cost, how airlines choose a manufacturer and more. If you're a pilot, ATC controller, ground crew or other airline employee and would like to join us on a future episode, please email us at pilot@upgrd.com. Thanks for listening! Disclaimer: The views expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

HF 3: A Day In The Life

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