Airline Pilot Guy - Aviation Podcast APG 640 – Undulating Al
Nov 25, 2024
Join a lively discussion on recent aviation news, including Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy and a flight that dramatically turned back over Canada. The hosts delve into hilarious mishaps with escaped hamsters while exploring serious safety concerns, like communication failures at Newark and a bullet striking a passenger plane. Enjoy personal anecdotes about breathtaking northern light sightings and the challenges of navigating Temporary Flight Restrictions. With a mix of humor and insight, the crew shares their passion for aviation and its quirks.
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TRACON Failure Procedures
- A TRACON failure at Newark caused all frequencies to shut down and a ground stop.
- Pilots should be aware of procedures for lost communications in busy airspace.
Gunfire at Dallas Love Field
- A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by a bullet while taxiing at Dallas Love Field.
- The flight was cancelled, and the aircraft was taken out of service, but no injuries were reported.
Tool Left in Qantas A380 Engine
- A Qantas A380 flew 34 cycles with a maintenance tool in the engine.
- Maintenance engineers failed to follow procedure when the tool went missing.
