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The Black Box Aviation Podcast
The Black Box Aviation Podcast
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Aug. 12, 2025

☕ Lounge Drama, Boston Vibes & Delta Turbulence Scare

☕ Lounge Drama, Boston Vibes & Delta Turbulence Scare

Ever had a lounge showdown over a dirty glass? Tom shares a hilarious (and slightly awkward) encounter at an airport lounge that you won’t believe. We also talk about pilot coffee obsessions, hotel breakfast rip-offs, and a flap/slat disagreement at cruise altitude—plus what really happens when a heavy MD-11 takes off from Anchorage.

Mike brings us along for his family trip to Boston, including Fenway Park magic, the Freedom Trail, and why hotel breakfasts are the biggest rip-off in aviation travel. And in the news: a Delta A330 hits severe turbulence over Wyoming, leaving passengers and crew injured—what went wrong? We break it down.

✈️ Inside This Episode:

  • Airport lounge etiquette gone wrong

  • The ultimate coffee snob hacks for pilots

  • $32 hotel breakfasts & why Mike hates them

  • Real-world flap/slat malfunction in flight

  • Delta turbulence scare: lessons learned

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🎧 Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just love a good behind-the-scenes travel story, this episode has laughs, lessons, and real-world aviation insights. Hit play and join us!