Episodes

In this powerful Hot Topic Briefing #4 , we mark the 29th anniversary of ValuJet Flight 592 , which tragically crashed into the Florida Everglades on May 11, 1996 , killing all 110 souls aboard. This episode dives deep into t...

This week on The Black Box Aviation Podcast , Tom is back from training with a flight bag full of stories. From shooting RNP .2 approaches to trying out the tricky Newark Stadium Visual Runway 29, it was anything but routine....

In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, we’re hitting turbulence from every angle—literally and figuratively. Broadcasting from a hotel room I paid for myself thanks to a contract that still doesn’t include trainin...

In Hot Topic Briefing #3 , we take a somber but important look at the tragic accident that claimed the life of world-renowned aerobatic pilot Rob Holland during a practice session at Langley AFB in Virginia ahead of the Air P...

Buckle up for a hilarious and unforgettable ride in this week's episode of the BlackBox Aviation Podcast ! We kick off answering a fantastic listener question from our text line about how high school students can best prepare...

In this Hot Topic Briefing of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , we break down the dramatic incident involving Delta Flight 2276 , which experienced a tailpipe fire at the gate in Orlando . What exactly caused this fiery event?...

This week on The BlackBox Aviation Podcast , we’re diving headfirst into the chaos, comedy, and close calls of spring break air travel—aviator style. I share stories from the road (and sky), including the saga of dragging gol...

Welcome to the very first episode of our new mini-series, Hot Topic Briefing , where we dive into one pressing issue in aviation in a quick, focused format. This week, we're breaking down the tragic crash of the Mitsubishi MU...

Buckle up—it’s another wild ride in the jumpseat! This week on the BlackBox Aviation Podcast, we swap crazy cockpit stories, including a go-around that left more than just the passengers a little queasy (yes, a dog barfed). W...

In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , we're joined by a special guest who started his aviation journey as a P-3 sensor operator in the military, worked his way up through the ranks, and is now a major airline ca...

In this episode, we tackle the dangers of mistaken runways for takeoff. We break down the Southwest Flight 3278 incident in Orlando, where the crew mistook a taxiway for a runway—leading to an aborted takeoff after a critical...

In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , we break down the intense moment when Delta Flight 4814, a CRJ operated by Endeavor Air, experienced a wing strike at LaGuardia Airport. What went wrong, and what can pilots...

Ever dreamed of becoming a pilot? In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , we break down the path to the cockpit—what it takes to earn your wings and the challenges along the way. We also dive into a pilot’s worst ...

In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , we dive into recent airline incidents, including multiple go-arounds and the near-miss involving a Southwest Airlines flight in Chicago. What causes these tense moments in a...

Episode Description: In this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast , Mike and Tom reunite after three years apart, sharing stories from the skies and the terminals. The episode kicks off with how their paths finally cross...

Episode Description: This episode is packed with wild aviation stories and the latest updates from the skies! We jump right into the incident involving Delta flight 4819, a CRJ operated by Endeavor Air, that flipped on landin...

What do pilots do in cruise flight? Have either one of us ever seen a UFO? What if we have to use the restroom? These are the questions we answer in our latest episode. We also share some pretty hilarious stories and memories...

In this episode we dive into to what we know about the tragic accident at Washington National on January 29th between American Airline Flight 5342 operated by PSA, a CRJ 700, and PAT 25, a blackhawk helicopter. We give storie...

In this episode you will follow Tom and Mike along as we get to the airplane, push back, and take off. As usual there will be multiple stories about lessons learned and advice given a long the way. Have a question or an idea ...

In this episode Captain's Mike and Tom start off discussing the nuances of being new to higher levels of social media and podcast broadcast production. The show moves into some quick takes on some real life stories from last ...

In this episode Captain's Mike and Tom take you into the life of the typical airline pilots commute to work. Some by air, land and sea. A typical day isn't very typical. We explore a couple of humouros stories we've withnesed...

This is our introduction podcast discussing our backgrounds and where we want to take this show. We get ready to bring an audience closer to the world of professional aviation.