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Oct 16, 2025 • 2h 8min
APG 680 – Nuclear Reactor Guy Show
Join Captain Jeff, Captain Nick, Producer Liz, Alpha Juliet. Enjoy!
APG 680 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:43 NEWS
00:06:00 Ryanair Flight Lands with 220 kg Fuel
00:20:45 DHL From Leipzig – Tail Strike at Heathrow
00:26:29 GETTING TO KNOW US
00:50:33 FEEDBACK
00:50:42 Peter Tarantelli – I Never Ever Heard of This, Have You?
01:00:11 Peter Tarantelli – DC-9 Runway Switch PANC
01:11:48 Peter Tarantelli – RAAF – Is That Capt. Nick?
01:14:40 Peter Tarantelli – Paper Airplanes
01:20:04 Adam Springmeyer – New York Attitude
01:24:37 Jolly – Cowboy UPS pilots (yeeee-haw) Going into DFW
01:36:03 Erol Yurtkuran – Funyun Feedback
01:41:27 Deanna Tickle – Canadian Bushplane Heritage Museum
01:47:47 Jiles Robinson – How Many Hours of Pilot Training?
02:01:56 WRAP UP
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Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Oct 12, 2025 • 2h 9min
APG 679 – Froot Loop Airlines
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APG 679 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:17 NEWS
00:04:33 Two Planes Collide on LaGuardia Airport Taxiway
00:18:26 US NAS is a Mess with Government Shut down
00:30:14 GETTING TO KNOW US
00:48:28 Plane Tale – Fast Jets on the Front Line
01:10:16 FEEDBACK
01:10:26 Sam Bolog – Aaron Rheins on Instagram: “Cockpit Doors Are Changing Soon”
01:12:46 Mahzuz – Balloon Feedback for Captain Nick
01:16:51 George Hollis – B-717 Video
01:26:08 Tanya Weiman – Meetup with Capt. Ian Palmer
01:37:04 Joe – Long Time Listener Update
01:45:25 Kevin Lerman – Air Canada Strike
01:52:37 Markus Volter – Ejection Seat Introduction
02:02:32 WRAP UP
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ATC audio from https://LiveATC.net
Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Oct 4, 2025 • 2h 17min
APG 678 – Blithering Old Fokkers!
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APG 678 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:33 NEWS
00:04:50 Westjet B738 at Sint Maarten Main Gear Collapse on Landing
00:22:20 Nouvel A320 at Nice on Sep 21st 2025, Approached Wrong Runway and Overflew Lining up Aircraft
00:42:55 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:11:22 FEEDBACK
01:11:40 Kevin St. John – Power Bank Causes Smoke on Virgin Atlantic A330 JFK–Heathrow Flight
01:34:37 Larry Zolla – FedEx Fred Smith Flyover
01:37:56 Dave Ellison – Aviation Etymology
01:46:26 Ahmad Dan-Hamidu – “What is FM Cross-Loading in an Airbus Cockpit?”
01:56:06 Bob Judson – Feedback re. Cabin Baggage During Emergency Evacuations
01:59:01 Mark Anderson – A Question from Mark Anderson – Not Nick’s Brother
02:11:19 WRAP UP
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ATC audio from https://LiveATC.net
Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Sep 17, 2025 • 2h 1min
APG 677 – That’s 24 Feet, Buddy!
Join Captain Jeff, Dr. Steph, Captain Nick, Producer Liz, AJ Schramm. Enjoy!
APG 677 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:45 NEWS
00:07:02 Former Pilot Pleads to Criminal Charges After Endangering Flight Over Oregon Skies
00:17:40 FINAL REPORT – Accident Oshkosh – North American AT-6D – July 29, 2023
00:28:29 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:32:40 FEEDBACK
01:33:13 Freddie – Sad Story That Took 25 Years to Come Home to Roost!
01:39:10 Jolly – Beards and Bouncing
01:45:57 Texas Charlie – Planespotting from My Backyard
01:54:18 WRAP UP
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Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Sep 8, 2025 • 2h 4min
APG 676 – Your Stupid Little Planes
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APG 676 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:21 NEWS
00:04:38 Skywest E175 near Austin on Aug 28th 2025, Turbulence Causes 2 Injuries
00:11:08 JAL B789 near Seoul on Sep 4th 2024, Turbulence Injures Flight Attendant
00:16:56 Report: Alliance E190 at Darwin on Feb 12th 2025, Unstable Approach
00:39:51 ATSB Safety Advisory Notice
00:47:16 Spirit Airlines Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again
00:52:39 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:09:21 FEEDBACK
01:09:41 Erol – Congrats AJ!
01:11:34 Erol – When Metal is Bent?
01:19:19 CP41 – Alleged Violation
01:22:41 Ant – Ignoring Your Senses
01:26:39 Lindsey – Did the Chicago Air & Water Show Go Boom??
01:39:34 Kevin – Blue Angels and Cat
01:44:29 Chris – Dog Escape!!
01:54:07 Les Yaw – While at Oshkosh
01:59:09 WRAP UP
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Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Sep 1, 2025 • 2h 16min
APG 675 – 1-800-DIALAFLAP
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APG 675 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:50 NEWS
00:06:34 EVA Air Boeing 777 Caught by Typhoon Podul During Landing in Taipei
00:13:44 Cessna Citation 560XL Control Issues
00:32:31 TSA Bans New Item from Travelers’ Checked Luggage
00:36:45 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:08:33 FEEDBACK
01:08:42 Kevin – DCA River Visual Feedback
01:11:51 High Alpha – LGA – YouTube Video Comment
01:18:58 Tim – Student Pilot!
01:24:15 Andy – Can You Hear Cabin Noise from the Flight Deck?
01:29:08 Kevin – DIAL a Flap Feedback
01:40:04 Richard – B747-800?
01:46:26 Ernest (MetroDoc) – Weather Diversions
02:10:33 WRAP UP
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Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Aug 25, 2025 • 2h 19min
APG 674 – You’re Outta Here!
Join Captain Jeff, Captain Nick, Producer Liz, Nick Camacho, AJ Schramm, Hillel. Enjoy!
APG 674 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:31 NEWS
00:05:47 F-15 Ride-Along Passenger Accidentally Ejects While On The Ground
00:23:08 Frontier Air A320 Damaged After Air Conditioning Hose Gets Sucked Into Engine
00:26:27 Frontier Airlines Pilot Accused Of Calling In Fake Bomb Threat
00:31:00 A Bag for Life?
00:41:11 PRELIMINARY REPORT – Marathon Embraer ERJ-195 Overran Runway on Takeoff
00:50:23 British Airways Pilot Left Cockpit Door Open So His Family Could See Him At The Controls
00:55:14 MOSAIC Final Rule
01:16:44 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:39:49 FEEDBACK
01:39:58 Bob – Typhoon Display at RIAT – 2005
01:52:52 Plane Tale – RAF Form 414 – Volume 36
02:13:14 WRAP UP
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Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 58min
APG 673 – Blow the Gear Down Pilots
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APG 673 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:21 NEWS
00:05:38 UPS B747-800 Engine Pod Strike on Landing in Taiwan
00:13:58 Lingus A321-200N at IAD on Aug 30th 2023, False Landing and Tail Strike
00:24:18 INVESTIGATIVE HEARINGS – PSA CRJ7 Midair Collision With Army Helicopter DCA
00:27:00 Spanish F/A-18 Hornet Seen Nearly Crashing Into Surf During Beach Airshow
00:33:01 That Helicopter Is Coming Pretty Close
00:41:49 2 Dead After Utility Helicopter Crashes Onto Barge in Mississippi River
00:47:46 Spirit Airlines Warning It May Not Survive Another Year
00:53:44 Veteran EasyJet Captain Suspended After Stripping Naked In Hotel Bar During Drinking Session
00:59:37 A USMC TAV-8B Harrier from VMAT-203 Suffered a Landing Gear Malfunction When Trying to Teturn to MCAS Cherry Point
01:05:27 New Zealand Herc Crew Hailed for Antarctic Rescue
01:07:40 Astronaut James Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, Dies at 97
01:12:18 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:41:45 FEEDBACK
01:42:05 Bob Judson – Nick Anderson on Leading 4 Life Podcast
01:47:51 Captain Al – Love of Grey
01:53:20 WRAP UP
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Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Aug 12, 2025 • 2h 12min
APG 672 – You’re an Idiot!
Join Captain Jeff, Dr. Steph, Captain Nick, Producer Liz, AJ Schramm. Enjoy!
APG 672 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:11 NEWS
00:04:29 American B38M at Denver on Jul 26th 2025, Main Gear Collapse on Takeoff, “You are on Fire”
00:16:46 Bangladesh Air Force Training Jet Crashes into School
00:22:11 Angara AN24 at Tynda on Jul 24th 2025, Aircraft Missing After Go Around, Found Crashed
00:26:23 FINAL REPORT – Gazpromavia SU95 near Moscow on Jul 12th 2024
00:34:25 FINAL REPORT – GOL Boeing 737-8 MAX at Rio de Janeiro
00:45:06 University of Maryland Researchers Develop Technology to Enhance Pilot Perception
00:51:51 Felix Baumgartner, Who Jumped from Edge of Space, Dies in Paragliding Crash
00:59:32 Pilot Says “You are An Idiot” to NY Controller
01:07:11 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:41:23 FEEDBACK
01:41:31 Els Piloto – China and its Quirks
01:46:31 Adam – Feedback #2
01:53:56 Andy – RNAV RW 19 AT DCA
02:01:23 Rick – Turkish Airlines Fining Passengers Who Stand Up Before Seatbelt Sign Is Turned Off
02:07:52 WRAP UP
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Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 54min
APG 671 – Bullwinkle’s Sweet Revenge
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APG 671 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:41 NEWS
00:05:58 Regional Passenger Jet Forced Into ‘Aggressive Maneuver’ to Avoid B-52
00:14:57 Southwest Airlines Flight Headed To Las Vegas Takes Dramatic Plunge In Response To Nearby Aircraft
00:20:54 NTSB: Plane Overloaded with Moose Meat, Antlers During Takeoff
00:25:57 Plane Strikes Deer on Kodiak Runway
00:29:16 GETTING TO KNOW US
01:19:46 FEEDBACK
01:19:56 Steve – Pentagon Helicopter Arrivals
01:21:33 Roberta – Oh Look, a Family of Raccoons Inside a Plane
01:32:46 Bill in YYZ – Autopilot Story
01:38:11 Ahmad’s “Declaration of Excellence” for the Plane Tales Podcast
01:42:31 Mike – Delta Airlines Museum Video
01:47:32 WRAP UP
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ATC audio from https://LiveATC.net
Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com
Dr. Steph’s intro music by Nevil Bounds
Capt Nick’s intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski)
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