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Hot Topic Briefing #1: The Mitsubishi MU-2 Crash in Upstate New York
April 16, 2025

Hot Topic Briefing #1: The Mitsubishi MU-2 Crash in Upstate New York

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...
Red Flag Captains, Go-Arounds & Dog Barf: Regional Turbulence in the Skies | BlackBox Aviation Podcast
April 9, 2025

Red Flag Captains, Go-Arounds & Dog Barf: Regional Turbulence in the Skies | BlackBox Aviation Podcast

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...
Special Guest! From P-3 Sensor Operator to Major Airline Captain and Airline Interviewer. Including Funny Crashpad Stories and Interview Fails
April 1, 2025

Special Guest! From P-3 Sensor Operator to Major Airline Captain and Airline Interviewer. Including Funny Crashpad Stories and Interview Fails

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...
🚨 Mistaken Runways & Pilot Interview Prep: Lessons from Southwest 3278 & Comair 5191
March 25, 2025

🚨 Mistaken Runways & Pilot Interview Prep: Lessons from Southwest 3278 & Comair 5191

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...
Delta 4814’s Close Call & Landing Your Pilot Interview
March 25, 2025

Delta 4814’s Close Call & Landing Your Pilot Interview

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...
How to become an Airline Pilot + Door Emergencies, Jumpseating, and… McDonald's or Mac Donald’s?
March 11, 2025

How to become an Airline Pilot + Door Emergencies, Jumpseating, and… McDonald's or Mac Donald’s?

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 ...
Cleared for the Go-Around: Airline Close Calls & Pilot Life
March 4, 2025

Cleared for the Go-Around: Airline Close Calls & Pilot Life

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...
Turbulence, Chaos, and a CRJ Upside Down: A Pilot’s Perspective
Feb. 25, 2025

Turbulence, Chaos, and a CRJ Upside Down: A Pilot’s Perspective

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...
Volcanic Eruption? Flipped in Toronto, Helicopter Collision at DCA, and Alaska’s Wild Skies
Feb. 18, 2025

Volcanic Eruption? Flipped in Toronto, Helicopter Collision at DCA, and Alaska’s Wild Skies

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...
Day In The Life Part 4 - What do Pilots do in Cruise? Have we seen UFOs?
Feb. 11, 2025

Day In The Life Part 4 - What do Pilots do in Cruise? Have we seen UFOs?

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...
AA5342 Crash at Washington National Discussion DCA
Feb. 4, 2025

AA5342 Crash at Washington National Discussion DCA

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...
Day In the Life part 3 - Let's Go Fly!
Jan. 28, 2025

Day In the Life part 3 - Let's Go Fly!

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 ...
A Day In The Life Part 2
Jan. 21, 2025

A Day In The Life Part 2

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 ...
A Day In The Life Part 1
Jan. 15, 2025

A Day In The Life Part 1

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...
Intro With Mike and Tom
Jan. 12, 2025

Intro With Mike and Tom

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.