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- S1 E5 The basic controls and fly by the wire
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James and Grant discuss the basic flying controls; ailerons, elevator and the rudder, we also talk about fly-by-wire control systems then finish up on speedbrakes/spoilers.
Around 16 minutes into the pod we go a bit heavy discussing the secondary effects of the ailerons and rudder, this goes for around 3 minutes then we return back to the basics, so stay with us if it gets bit overwhelming, we return to normal operations around 3 minutes later.
Click here for that diagram with the basic controls.
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29 min - S1 E4 Basic Forces; Lift, Weight, Thrust & Drag
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In this episode we discuss the 4 basic forces that affect every flight
Click here for a diagram on the 4 basic forces on an aircraft
Click here to see a quick video of the wake vortex generated from an aircraft wing
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
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18 min - S1 E3 Aircraft design, testing and lift
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In this episode we cover the basic concepts of aircraft design, a bit about testing including a more in depth look at testing a wing and then we go onto the fundamental aspect of flight, Lift.
Click here to expand on this lift formula
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.
27 min - S1 E2 Anxiety loves ignorance
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In this episode we have an interview with Doctor Martin Seif, a clinical psychologist with over 35 years experience in dealing with anxiety issues and specialising in those with a fear of flying.
Those that want to delve further in Dr Seif's work will find a lot of useful information on his website at: www.drmartinseif.com
Dr Seif also recommends looking at the following website www.adaa.org which also has further information on anxieties in general.
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.
38 min - S1 E1 Introducing The Fearless Flyer Podcast
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Introducing the Fearless Flyer to our new listeners who have a fear of flying.
Grant and James talk about how they plan to arm you with basic aviation knowledge with the intention of reducing your anxiety associated with air travel.
You can contact us on email or social media at:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @FearlessFlyPod
Facebook: The Fearless Flyer
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Your Hosts are James and Grant. James is a student at a New Zealand University studying Aviation Management. 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 18,000 hours of flying time.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.
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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.