Part 2 of 2 The events and people that conspired against Concorde. Please take a look at the website theflightstuffcast.com Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Why are there no supersonic jets?

Oct 24th, 2016 14m 26s

Concorde retired in 2003. It seems that with so much innovation, we are actually going slower now than ever before. People will tell you that supersonic commercial flight is uneconomical. It’s not necessarily true. A supersonic transport is wit

Emirates 521: The automation paradox

Oct 15th, 2016 25m 27s

Why does more automation lead to more aviation accidents? Website: theflightstuffcast.com Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music News report by Al Jazeera

What did the Wright brothers and Bessie Coleman have in common?

Sep 22nd, 2016 21m 52s

They wouldn't let anyone stop them from pursuing their dream of flying. Website: http://www.theflightstuffcast.com/ Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

What did Boeing invent that changed aviation forever?

Sep 6th, 2016 30m 35s

The crash of the Flying Fortress at a tender competition nearly ruined Boeing, however they managed to turn the accident into a decisive advantage. Includes an interview with Dan Boorman, Production Test Pilot at Boeing and checklist expert We

Is space the final frontier?

Sep 5th, 2016 14m 40s

It might be, but there are a number of intriguing earth-bound concepts that could revolutionize life as we know it. Visit the website: theflightstuffcast.com/ Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Star Trek: The Original Series by Gene Ro

How did the Royal Air Force win the Battle of Britain?

Aug 27th, 2016 32m 32s

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. Who were 'the Few'? Website: http://theflightstuffcast.com/ Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

The fear of flying

Aug 19th, 2016 36m 2s

The fear of flying can be devastating. It prevents aviophobes from being able to visit family and friends. It can have negative impacts on the sufferer's career but it could also cost them their lives. The new website is now available www.thef

Avianca flight 52 runs out of fuel

Aug 7th, 2016 16m 20s

Flight 52 crashes short of the runway. Investigators discover the jet had run out of fuel. But was it all the pilots' fault? Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Email: [email protected]

Gavin McKellar: Airline pilot and safety expert

Aug 1st, 2016 25m 12s

This chat with Gavin McKellar reveals interesting aspects of airline flying and safety. Pilots are involved in 100% of accidents, but are accidents really all their fault? If you would like a copy of Gavin's article please email me on fligh

Do Carbon offset schemes for airlines work?

Jul 24th, 2016 25m 2s

Almost every airline offers some kind of Carbon offset. But it is unclear how effective they are. Maybe its time for a more radical approach. Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Was the German Wings flight tragedy predictable?

Jul 17th, 2016 14m 54s

How much better could airlines be when it comes to getting us safely across the globe? The short answer is they could probably do a better job. Email: [email protected] Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Tesla and the Red Arrows

Jul 12th, 2016 24m 58s

A newsworthy discussion on the effects of autopilot and what is misunderstood about its use. The cancellation of the Red Arrows at Farnborough. Interview with an South African Airways pilot, Alex MacPhail, who also flew with the South African m

Delta Flight 191: How much does safety cost?

Jul 2nd, 2016 10m 2s

The crash of Delta Flight 191 could have been avoided with some training. Perhaps the pilots aren't solely to blame. Intro music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Email: [email protected]

The Flight Stuff: CRM and The Solar Impulse

Jun 28th, 2016 18m 1s

The Flight Stuff How pilots deal with emergencies when they haven't trained for them? The answer lies in the soft skills course Crew Resource Management. What is CRM? Intro music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

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