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Author Sylvia Wrigley joined me on this 2012 podcast to discuss her book Why Planes Crash. Download the podcast (right click or hold your tap) Why Planes Crash Author Sylvia Spruck Wrigley – Ep. 15 Check out her latest book, Pilot Error, on Amazon (paid link) and …

Gilder CFI Garrett Willat of Sky Sailing, Inc. in San Diego County, CA tells us about the differences between soaring and powered flying. We learn what glider pilots see in the weather on and the ground that we piston jockeys probably don’t give a second thought to. Finally we talk about the very good economics… The post PV 22: Glider CFI Garret Willat of Sky Sailing appeared first on PlaneViz.

“To be honest, flight attendants and pilots report that at least a third, if not more, of people on every plane just forget to turn off their phones,” said Molly Wood, executive editor at CNET Think about that. If cell phones had a materiel affect on aircraft systems would we not by now have attributed… The post PV 21: Are Cell Phones a Danger to Airplanes appeared first on PlaneViz.

What’s your airplane worth? vRef publisher Fletcher Aldredge joins me to discuss aircraft valuation trends. Listen in to learn which aircraft categories have have bounced back a bit and which have not. We also discuss some of the factors that affect aircraft value, if there is a correlation with oil prices, and aircraft seller “fantasization… The post PV 20: Aircraft Valuation Trends 2013 Q3 Update appeared first on PlaneViz.

A330 captain Bill Palmer joins me to discuss his book Understanding Air France 447. Many factors contributed to the crash of this A330, which went down in the Atlantic in 2009. Bill walks us through the factors involved in the crash including aircraft systems, pilot fatigue, pilot proficiency, and the state of professional pilot training.… The post PV 19: Understanding Air France 447 with Capt. Bill Palmer appeared first on PlaneViz.

Sounds simple enough. Find a Boeing 737 cockpit, truck it over a few states, and transform it into a working flight simulator complete with 210 degree cockpit view of the outside world, all while tucked away inside a building. Dave Jones joins me to discuss his 737 flight simulator project, how he came to own… The post PV 18: DIY 737 Flight Simulator appeared first on PlaneViz.

In this, part 2 of my interview, Karlene Petitt tells the story of her career as an airline pilot and of her aviation novels and popular website. The tumultuous airline business can make for a roller coaster career for pilots. Pilots striving for an airline career won’t want to miss her story, one that has… Read More »Karlene Petitt, Airline Pilot, Novelist – Pt 2

In this, part 2 of my interview, Karlene Petitt tells the story of her career as an airline pilot and of her aviation novels and popular website. The tumultuous airline business can make for a roller coaster career for pilots. Pilots striving for an airline career won’t want to miss her story, one that has… The post PV 17: Karlene Petitt, Airline Pilot, Novelist appeared first on PlaneViz.

Airline pilot, author, and speaker Karlene Petitt joins me to discuss pilot training and proficiency as well as her aviation novels and her Flight to Safety Blog. Karlene walks us through flying the A330, with it’s sophisticated flight control system and extensive use of automation. She also illustrates some difference between Airbus and Boeing flight… Read More »Pilot Proficiency with airline pilot and author Karlene Petitt

Airline pilot, author, and speaker Karlene Petitt joins me to discuss pilot training and proficiency as well as her aviation novels and her Flight to Safety Blog. Karlene walks us through flying the A330, with it’s sophisticated flight control system and extensive use of automation. She also illustrates some difference between Airbus and Boeing flight… The post PV 16: Pilot Proficiency with Airline Pilot & Author Karlene Petitt appeared first on PlaneViz.

Why do planes crash? I interview Sylvia Wrigley, the operator of Fear Of Landing.com and author of several books including Why Planes Crash and You Fly Like a Woman. In this podcast we discuss the near miss between a 747 and DC-10 despite both planes having TCAS, as well as the human factors in crashes.… The post Why Planes Crash Author Sylvia Wrigley appeared first on PlaneViz.

A true aviation website success story, The Aviation Writer .com has grown from zero to over 200,000 page views per month in just seven short months. Founder Robeel Haq tells us how he got into aviation, began writing for other publications and launched The Aviation Writer.com in 2012. Robeel is also the SEO and content… The post PV 14: Robeel Haq of The Aviation Writer.com appeared first on PlaneViz.

Flight Time Radio Hosts Milford & Charlie tell us how their aviation radio program got its start in 2008. The program is broadcast live each Saturday via a local Jacksonville, FL radio station and is downloaded an amazing 7,000 times per week via its podcast. Listen in as Milford and Charlie, both pilots and airplane… The post PV 13: Flight Time Radio Hosts Milford & Charlie appeared first on PlaneViz.

Asiana Airlines 214 brought the usual onslaught of headline drama including “Asiana pilot was on a training flight”, “Asiana Airlines pilot in fatal crash was making first 777 flight to San Francisco” and “After Asiana Airlines crash, should you fear flying?” Headlines today are specifically crafted to get clicks, which drive traffic to media publications. Page… The post PV 12: Heroes, Villains, and Victims – Media Aviation Reporting appeared first on PlaneViz.

Gary Schenauer shares the stories behind some of the unique, classic airliner photos to be found on High Sierra Spotters, a forum he and a few friends launched four years ago. Gary and I discuss the early years of the jet age when it was common to see prop and jet airliners on the ramp.… The post PV 11: Classic Airliners with Gary Schenauer appeared first on PlaneViz.

In this business-focused episode I take you from PlaneViz’ beginnings as a producer of aviation videos in 2008 to where we are today and what is planned for the future. I also discuss how we plan to more tightly focus the podcast content and how the podcast is growing as well as touching on a… The post Video, Classifieds, Podcast – The PlaneViz Evolution – Ep. 10 appeared first on PlaneViz.

Evaluating the the cost of aircraft ownership? In this episode of the PlaneViz Aviation podcast I discuss my own airplane ownership experience and cover Finance, Insurance, Maintenance, Upgrades and Add-ons, Hangar vs Tie-down, and engine reserve. I’ll also share my strategy for ensuring there are no surprises when it comes to paying for airplane maintenance.… The post Cost of Aircraft Ownership – Ep. 9 appeared first on PlaneViz.

Ever thought about building your own airplane? Adam Molny joins me with the story of building his Lancair Legacy kit plane. We discuss the building process, FAA and insurance requirements, the Legacy’s performance and Adam’s first flight in the airplane. If you enjoy this podcast then please share it with your social media circles and forums. Thanks!… The post Building the Lancair Legacy Kit Plane with Adam Molny – Ep. 8 appeared first on PlaneViz.

This week’s episode is an audio version of my earlier post on starting a flying club, which has become the second most visited post on the PlaneViz blog. I was a founding member of a flying club that was started with one Piper Warrior in 2007. Listen in as I go through the most important… The post Starting a Flying Club – Ep. 7 appeared first on PlaneViz.

First time airplane owner Rick Young walks us through the process he used when buying his Grumman Tiger and compares the Tiger with the DA-40, which he had previously been flying  as a rental. We also talk about Lycoming O-360 engines, experts who focus on a particular model of plane, and some of the personal… The post Buying Your First Airplane – Interview with new Grumman Tiger Owner Rick Young – Ep. 6 appeared first on PlaneViz.