Airplane Geeks Podcast

Airplane Geeks Podcast


Latest Episodes

782 NASA X-59 Test Pilots
January 14, 2024

Two X-59 test pilots discuss the NASA Quesst mission, the design and technology of the X-59 aircraft, the role of test pilots, and the challenges of flying supersonic.

781 Astronaut
January 10, 2024

The experiences of a NASA astronaut, 737 Max 9 grounded, A350 collides with Dash-8, air rage, Smart Gating, 300 hybrid-electric aircraft buy.

780 Bits & Pieces XXXI
December 27, 2023

Flying Breeze Airways, getting into aviation, family holiday story, becoming an air marshal, Collings Foundation, getting to know Launchpad Marzari, 2023 year in review.

779 Aircraft Leases
December 20, 2023

Aircraft leases, Southwest FAs must vote again, video stunt pilot stunt flying again, 737NG nacelle retrofits, PW1100G engine inspections, Southwest fined, museum for WWII crashes.

778 China Aviation Market
December 13, 2023

China aviation market, V-22 Osprey grounded, JetBlue-Spirit merger, airport expansion, SAF from CO2 direct air capture technology.

777 Aviation Accident Litigation
December 06, 2023

Aviation accident litigation, bad ATC, FAA Safety Team recommendations, United bribes, cargo drone airline, Collings Foundation air tours, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.

776 Moving to Multi-engine Aircraft
November 29, 2023

Moving to a multi-engine aircraft, a Southwest airport lounge idea, Best Restroom, hydrogen engine for GA, municipal airport challenges, GA deliveries.

775 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
November 22, 2023

$30 Billion Port Authority capital plan, unruly passenger fine, remote airport tower certification, public charter flights, possible AA strike, ATC graduates skip FAA training.

774 Why Flying is Miserable
November 15, 2023

Why flying is miserable and how to fix it, NTSB on increase in near-misses, ARC will examine pilot mental health, preliminary Hawker/Cessna accident report, cargo pilots offered $250,000 to go regional, UA frequent flyer program.

773 North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
November 08, 2023

The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco, Vans Aircraft financial issues, DOT and Schiphol airport, Federal Flight Deck Officer threatens another pilot.