In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we sit down with Captain Yogesh Sarogi, a retired Air India pilot with over 34 years of flying experience, to get an insider’s perspective on the world of aviation.With thousands of hours in the sky, Captain Sarogi opens up about his incredible journey, from training to takeoff, turbulence to touchdown and what it really takes to command a cockpit. He also shares his thoughts on the recent Ahmedabad crash, offering insight into the preliminary report and what it reveals about safety, systems, and accountability in the aviation industry.Tune in for an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - What's coming up?

01:13 - Bhavya x Captain Yogesh begins

03:08 - Captain Yogesh’s flying experience

04:41 - Captain Yogesh’s Relationship with AI 171 Captain

07:25 - Who decides airplane airworthiness?

11:13 - Pilots’ second fault check

13:13 - Cockpit & cabin responsibilities

15:13 - AI 171 was cleared to fly

16:38 - How takeoff speeds are calculated

17:53 - Crew reporting before a flight

20:28 - Pre takeoff procedure, taxiing, pushback, engines start, etc.

22:46 - Pre-flight checklist

23:53 - Memory checklist – remember by heart

25:13 - How takeoff length is calculated

26:23 - Takeoff procedure

33:23 - Why didn’t they gear up?

34:38 - Standard callouts after failure

35:33 - Fuel cutoff switches, mandate

38:13 - Engine spooling

40:53 - DGCA suspends licenses for not calling out

42:03 - Technological strengths and features of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

43:43 - Was the Ahmedabad plane crash caused by pilot error?

48:03 - How crucial was the fuel level in this incident?

51:13 - Why engine relight after failure isn’t always guaranteed

52:33 - Understanding the role of the RAT (Ram Air Turbine) in an aircraft

55:13 - Was the incident ultimately due to human error?

60:23 - Captain Yogesh's most challenging moment during the flight

01:03:22 - An incident that created havoc in media

01:07:31 - Bird strike on Indigo incident (Boeing 737)

01:12:11 - Private airlines don’t let the incidents come out

01:13:52 - What is airworthiness of the plane

01:14:27 - Airlines cost cut on the spare parts

01:16:38 - How are spare parts and aircrafts monitored

01:18:07 - What is the importance of seat 11A

01:20:10 - Airplane crashes happen in a bunch of 3?

01:22:03 - Being a pilot is a 0-error profession

01:23:13 - Role of markers in airplanes

01:25:13 - Why is it important for pilots to fly regularly

01:26:53 - What are the sacrifices made by a pilot?

01:30:11 - Health scare and mental health of pilot

01:31:13 - Mental health is a taboo in India

01:34:13 - Final words

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▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.