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- S1 E15 Wind and Crosswinds
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James and Grant discuss why we takeoff and land into wind, we look at what we do on those windy days with gusts and finish by discussing winds blowing across the runway which are called crosswinds.
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24 min - S1 E14 Air and Ground braking
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We discuss slowing down in the air and other systems that contribute to ground braking in addition to the wheel brakes.
Click here to watch a B757 perform a 3 point turn.
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29 min - S1 E13 Wheels and Brakes
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In this episode we discuss the undercarriage and have a bit more of a chat about the wheels and brakes.
Click here to see an interesting 4 minute video of the testing of the brakes as part of the B777 certification process. Its is a rejected takeoff at maximum takeoff mass using maximum braking. Warning: things get very hot!
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36 min - S1 E12 Engines
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We discuss engines and have a a discussion about the difference between the piston and jet engines, then go into a bit more detail about the workings of a typical jet engine, we then finish with those vapour trails in the sky.
Click here for a link showing a cross section picture of a typical jet engine.
Can anyone guess the engine type or aircraft type at the start of this episode?
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 - S1 E11 Flaps and Slats
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In this episode we discuss the flaps and slats that are on the wing.
Then the last 8 minutes of the show we get to know James.
Click here to see a picture of them.
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36 min - S1 E10 Why we fly so high
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There are a number of reasons why we fly so high, in this episode James and Grant discuss them, enjoy.
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24 min - S1 E9 Weather: Severe weather
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The final episode on weather where we discuss strong winds, windshear, rain, hail, snow, lightning and space weather.
Some links that might be of interest to you as discussed in this episode are;
A pdf file file with some pictures of windshear, click here
A 2 minute video of testing a new engine type click here
A great diagram of the space level weather click here In this link at the top are the three different charts we use; geomagnetic storms, solar radiation storms and radio blackout
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34 min - S1 E8 Weather: Them clouds
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In this episode Grant and James discuss clouds as clouds give us a lot of information about what is happening in the atmosphere.
If you want more information with some excellent pictures of clouds then click here
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Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
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22 min - S1 E7 Weather: Turbulence
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In this episode James and Grant discuss turbulence, what causes it and how it is classified into 3 levels, what you can expect as a passenger in these 3 different levels and how the crew and pilots deal with each of these levels.
We hope this will put turbulence into context as we know for many of you turbulence is a driver of anxiety, so have a listen and send us some feedback if you want some more information in another episode .
You can contact us on email or social media at:
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Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
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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.
27 min - S1 E6 The Cabin, Food and Fluid intake
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In this episode we talk to a senior Cabin Crew member about her role onboard, we discuss the meal service, the importance of fluid intake, safety equipment and some other interesting aspects of her role that we as passengers don't see.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
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Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
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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.
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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.