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- S3 E1 Comet part 1
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Hi Folk, We are back with our third series called Insights. We are going to be taking a look at historical accidents and incidents that shaped the aviation industry and, how these events changed the course of the industry leading to what is in essence, a very regulated and safe form of mass transport that we experience today.
In this episode we discuss the takeoff issues of the very first passenger jet aircraft ever produced.
James and Gant will once again be your hosts, we will also have some guests along the way. If you want us to talk about a particular aviation event, then please do not hesitate to contact us at any of the contact details below here.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
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26 min - S2 V2 Going on a flight
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Hi Guy's.
Due to some great feedback, we've updated this episode of Going on a Flight, the main changes are the addition of some of the noises you will hear. The time markers have been amended accordingly.
In this episode we take you on a flight, well more to the point we talk to you about the flight you are going to go on. We will explain our thoughts on the preparation in the days before, talk to you as your flight day progresses with what is going on and give you some top tips to think about.
We have included 12 time chapter markers with the chapters here as well so you can easily go to the segment time in minutes and seconds of the episode that relates to where you are on your journey.
1:07 Preparation
3:12 Day before the flight
5:01 Day of the flight
8:00 Security & Passport control
10:01 Orientation from the boarding gate
11:47 Boarding time
17:00 Pusback
19:11 Takeoff
21:52 Cruising time
23:58 Descent
29:06 Landing
30:34 Hello bags
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
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34 min - S3 Insights
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James and Grant want to welcome you to Series 3 Insights from the Fearless Flyer. This is where we will be discussing historical accidents and incidents and, how these events changed the course of the aviation industry, thereby making it safer for the travelling public today.
As per usual we welcome your feedback and ideas, you can get in touch with us at any of the media options below:
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
Instagram: FearlessFlyPodA request for help from Apple podcast users: Our podcast does not register in the fear of flying search options for Apple podcast users, the only way it can get recognised is with Apple folk providing reviews. Therefore, if you are enjoying the show, would you please be so kind as to write us a quick review. Your help is much appreciated.
2 min - S2 Going on a flight
In this episode we take you on a flight, well more to the point we talk to you about the flight you are going to go on. We will explain our thoughts on the preparation in the days before, talk to you as your flight day progresses with what is going on and give you some top tips to think about.
We have included 12 chapter markers with the chapters here as well so you can easily go to the segment time in minutes and seconds of the episode that relates to where you are on your journey.
0:38 Preparation
2:43 Day before the flight
4:32 Day of the flight
7:31 Security & Passport control
9:31 Orientation from the boarding gate
11:18 Boarding time
15:31 Pusback
17:03 Takeoff
19:21 Cruising time
21:26 Descent
25:34 Landing
26:55 Hello bags
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
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Hi Folk,
We've come to the end of series one of the Fearless Flyer. In this episode James and Grant discuss some of the statistics of the most listened to episodes to date in this series, look at some of the issues going on in the industry at the moment and, we finish up with what our plans are for the next two series of our podcast.
A big thanks to all our guest's and, you the listeners who have participated even by simply listening or sharing our podcast with other folk, it has been much appreciated.
As per usual we welcome your feedback and ideas, you can get in touch with us at any of the media options below:
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
Instagram: FearlessFlyPodA request for help from Apple podcast users: Our podcast does not register in the fear of flying search options for Apple podcast users, the only way it can get recognised is with Apple folk providing reviews. Therefore, if you are enjoying the show, would you please be so kind as to write us a quick review. Your help is much appreciated.
17 min - S1 E39 Regulatory stuff and crazy measuring units
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We discuss The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and why it is more of a guide to aviation policy rather than policing aviation, IATA which is a group of aviation businesses involved in influencing aviation policy. We chat about all the different units of measurement used in aviation, talk about the airborne motorway system across the north Atlantic and finish talking briefly about airport design.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
Instagram: FearlessFlyPodA request for help from Apple podcast users: Our podcast does not register in the fear of flying search options for Apple podcast users, the only way it can get recognised is with Apple folk providing reviews. Therefore, if you are enjoying the show, would you please be so kind as to write us a quick review. Your help is much appreciated.
28 min - S1 E38 Media Sensationalism
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In this episode James and Grant talk to Al and Dave about their experiences and views on the exaggeration and sensationalism that occurs in the media. The conversations led us "off-piste" on some interesting statistics and a great discussion ensued on why we sometimes have to break off the landing.... the go-around.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
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45 min - S1 E37 Terrorism & Pesky passengers
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In this episode James & Grant discuss terrorism, pilot suicide and pesky passengers.
As per usual feel free to contact us, if you are enjoying the podcast then please leave us a review.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
Instagram: FearlessFlyPodA request for help from Apple podcast users: Our podcast does not register in the fear of flying search options for Apple podcast users, the only way it can get recognised is with Apple folk providing reviews. Therefore, if you are enjoying the show, would you please be so kind as to write us a quick review. Your help is much appreciated.
19 min - S1 E36 Maintaining My Aircraft
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In this episode we discuss aircraft maintenance, and we were fortunate enough to have Glenn join us who has many years experience as an Aircraft Engineer.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
Instagram: FearlessFlyPod
A request for help from Apple podcast users: Our podcast does not register in the fear of flying search options for Apple podcast users, the only way it can get recognised is with Apple folk providing reviews. Therefore, if you are enjoying the show, would you please be so kind as to write us a quick review. Your help is much appreciated.
31 min - S1 E35 Jet-lag & Crew Limits
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In this episode James and Grant discuss jet lag and go on to discuss the flight time limitation scheme (FTL) that is in place to reduce crew fatigue.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
Instagram: FearlessFlyPodA request for help from Apple podcast users: Our podcast does not register in the fear of flying search options for Apple podcast users, the only way it can get recognised is with Apple folk providing reviews. Therefore, if you are enjoying the show, would you please be so kind as to write us a quick review. Your help is much appreciated.
21 min
About The Fearless Flyer
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Our podcast is for people who have a fear of flying or, an anxiety associated with being in an aircraft. In our first series (S1), we will take you from the basics about how an aircraft works with…
an insight as to what is happening and why during a flight, to the stuff you don't see behind the scenes. The aim is to remove the myth of flying and arm you with the knowledge to make you into a Fearless Flyer.
We then run a mini-series S2, the first episode is "Going on a Flight," explaining the preparation you should consider before a flight and, talking you through the process and the noises etc you will hear on an actual flight. We will then use the S2 series as an opportunity to update you on what we feel are important events in the industry.
We then move onto series 3 (S3), an on-going series discussing historical aviation events, what we learnt from these events and how these lessons were implemented into the aviation industry in order prevent them happening again. These historical lessons have made a significant contribution as to why the aviation industry is now so regulated and, why flying is one of the safest forms of transport today.
Series 4 (S4), "There I was with Al," Al joins the team with his own series discussing various pilot's careers, from the beginning to where they are now and what they've learnt throughout their careers.
You Hosts are James, Grant and Al. James studied Aviation Management at a New Zealand University and is now employed in a commercial role for a major airline. Grant is a Boeing 777 Captain with a major airline in the Middle East, he spent the first 8 years of his career as an Aircraft Engineer before taking up flying full time. Previous aircraft Grant flew were the Boeing 757, 767 and 737, he currently has over 20,000 hours of flying time. Al was an Air Traffic controller who went onto flying in South Africa where he flew the Boeing 727 and Boeing 737. He subsequently moved to the middle east to fly the Boeing 777 and Al is also a crew resource management (CRM) trainer for the same airline.
We then run a mini-series S2, the first episode is "Going on a Flight," explaining the preparation you should consider before a flight and, talking you through the process and the noises etc you will hear on an actual flight. We will then use the S2 series as an opportunity to update you on what we feel are important events in the industry.
We then move onto series 3 (S3), an on-going series discussing historical aviation events, what we learnt from these events and how these lessons were implemented into the aviation industry in order prevent them happening again. These historical lessons have made a significant contribution as to why the aviation industry is now so regulated and, why flying is one of the safest forms of transport today.
Series 4 (S4), "There I was with Al," Al joins the team with his own series discussing various pilot's careers, from the beginning to where they are now and what they've learnt throughout their careers.
You Hosts are James, Grant and Al. James studied Aviation Management at a New Zealand University and is now employed in a commercial role for a major airline. Grant is a Boeing 777 Captain with a major airline in the Middle East, he spent the first 8 years of his career as an Aircraft Engineer before taking up flying full time. Previous aircraft Grant flew were the Boeing 757, 767 and 737, he currently has over 20,000 hours of flying time. Al was an Air Traffic controller who went onto flying in South Africa where he flew the Boeing 727 and Boeing 737. He subsequently moved to the middle east to fly the Boeing 777 and Al is also a crew resource management (CRM) trainer for the same airline.