Episodes
In this episode, Gregg, Joe, and Mike talk about the impacts of Rocket launches on aviation and the effects of volcanic ash from the eruption of Sheveluch in Russia.  Links: USGS Volcano Hazards Speedbird 9 KLM867
Published 04/18/23
Published 04/18/23
  Joe and Mike pick random topics from the ops manual in this episode and share knowledge and stories. 
Published 03/13/23
In this episode, Mike, Gregg , and Joe discuss the Christmas week IROP and how they needed to manage the airline operation and  Joe talks about the customer perspective. Photo of the high chart discussed about Jacksonville Center.
Published 01/06/23
Dispatcher Gregg and Dispatcher Mike talk about our week at OSH, Interviews with: -Hydroplane -Aviation Weather Center -EAA Jack Pelton Opening and Closing remarks
Published 08/19/22
Sites mentioned in the episode: FAA Traffic Management Manual FAA OIS FAA Tier Info
Published 07/13/22
An episode about a few topics from feedback: -Dispatching regional vs mainline -Mexico City airport changes -IROPs (irregular operations)
Published 06/30/22
Mentioned on the show:   NYC traffic animation – (could not find)   TVC Airside dog   Runway lights and spacing   AARF Index  
Published 06/14/22
Intentionally Left Blank    Maybe shows notes will return at some point.  
Published 05/31/22
Show Notes: Intentionally Left Blank   Remembering Glen Towler at OSH Fund
Published 05/18/22
This episode contains all of the interviews that we did at EAA AirVenture 2021.  Gregg, Dan and Mike all conducted interview of things that they were interested in.  Many of these interviews are with non-profit organizations that use aviation for good.  They are linked below.  Also there are some of the photos that I took during the week. Tuskegee Next -  "Our Mission: Honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee NEXT seeks to transform the lives of at-risk youth through aviation...
Published 08/06/21
Dan, Gregg and Mike just talk about their first few days at OSH and What they are looking forward to for the week.
Published 07/30/21
This episode Dan and I fly the Fisk VFR arrival into KOSH.   width="225"]   
Published 07/26/21
In this episode,  Life Link to Joe's Book https://www.facebook.com/sixcatspress/ Mars Hill News:  Sully Sullenberger Selected as U.S. Ambassador to ICAO - AIN Sullenberger nominated as ICAO ambassador - AOPA  CX and Airbus working on single pilot A350 in cruise GE and Safran tout new ‘open rotor’ engine future for sustainable aviation  United Adding Supersonic Speeds with New Agreement to Buy Aircraft from Boom Supersonic https://boomsupersonic.com/overture Southwest cancels...
Published 06/22/21
In this episode,  NEWS: Aviation Stats Update: December 15, 2020 Air Baltic becomes all A220 operator following retirement of final 737 REX (Austraila) receives approval to operate B737s UK Supreme Court rules LHR third runway a go UPS engine issues out of Dublin ASA A320 CAE-SEA diverts to LAX over NW USA due to anti-ice/avionics issue Oceanic Tracks Patreon    You can find show notes for this episode at flying and life.com/2020/67 You can find me on Twitter...
Published 12/29/20
In this episode,  News: FAA’s Dickson flies Max, declares ‘I like what I saw’ Israeli-Jordan airspace pact set to unlock more Middle Eastern routes Boeing to Move All 787 Dreamliner Production to South Carolina - WSJ New A220 ACJ deal signed A339 MTOW increase approved Iceland Air to scrap four, sell three, and store nine 752s MEA takes delivery of 10,000th A320 Serial Number Topic- Winter operations  Deice Runway conditions code (RCAM Matix) RUNWAY CONDITION ASSESSMENT...
Published 12/18/20
In this episode,  News: Spirit predicts Asco purchase will terminate, describes Bombardier buy as uncertain  Boeing lays off pilot group that supports service entry of new aircraft types FAA head Dickson to pilot the 737 Max next week https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-ils-issue-warning How Boeing Lost Its Bearings WestJet Employees Could See Pay Cut By Half As Subsidies Change  9 out of 10 787s could have major manufacturing defect Topic- Non-Standard Flying Ferry flights...
Published 09/30/20
In this episode,  News: YouTube- FedEx B763 Emergency Landing at LAX | LEFT MAIN GEAR NOT EXTENDED FedEx Boeing 767F Lands Without Left Gear Locked In Los Angeles May Turned Out To Have The Lowest Number Of Flights In US History Qantas CEO Says Vaccine May Be Necessary To Resume US Flights Cargolux Reveals Special Mask Livery On A Boeing 747 Cute: Delta Pilot Couple Retires On Same Flight ExpressJet to wind down operations on 30 September – PaxEx.Aero Topic: ETOPS AC120-42B -...
Published 08/29/20
Flying and life Episode 63 –  News: United to drop contract with ExpressJet, dealing fatal blow FAA 737 engine AD Viva Las remote office? Allegiant Air to pitch 'work from Vegas' travel packages to boost bookings Topic:  Catherine Jackson President of ADF:  After years of hoping to find time and money for flight lessons, Catherine finally decided to stop waiting and walked into the pilot shack at Lee Airport in Annapolis, MD in June of 2000 and asked if anyone there would teach...
Published 08/21/20
News: Airline earnings week: American Delta JetBlue - reports tomorrow Southwest Spirit United     Airline Loss Cash on Hand Cash burn per day AAL 2.7 or 4.3 B 10.2 B 30 mil/day DAL 3.9 or 7 B 15.7 B 43 for Q 27M end of June SWA 915m or 1.5b 14.5 B 23 for q 16m end of june per day Spirit 212m to 365m 1.2 B 9.5 to 1.5 M UAL 1.6 to 2.6B 15.2B A Lot   Qantas flew their 747 retirement...
Published 07/31/20
News: FAA SAFO - Oceanic Airspace in COVID times  PIA 431 - Prelim report  End of the 747 Another airline bailout? Feedback Links Justin Cook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw3bo7PwZ5I https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-chapters/find-an-eaa-chapter   Topic The ups and down of the industry and what lies ahead and really just conversation about what we are hearing and what we are feeling and an personal update You can find show notes for this episode at flying and life.com/2020/61 ...
Published 07/20/20
News: Fatal Atlas Air Flight 3591 Cargo Plane Crash Subject of Board Meeting Complex NAT planning due to alternate airport restrictions Faa Safety warnings Accident: Dynamic B762 at Fort Lauderdale on Oct 29th 2015, fuel leak results in engine fire (Final Report) Topic: Pireps: Dispatchers role in pirep reporting  14 CFR 121.561 What is  a PIREP? Where do they come from?  What are the different types of PIREPS?  How are they submitted? How do dispatchers  communicate PIREPS? How...
Published 06/28/20
This episode we are joined by Dispatcher Joe of Acme Canada. We talk about the major differences between the regulations of Canada and the United States of America.
Published 06/06/20
In this episode Gregg and I talk about the Covid-19 pandemic and how it is changing the way we operate an airline. Parked aircraft Videos:  
Published 04/16/20
Flying and life Episode 56–  News: A350 inflight shutdowns - Linked to spilled liquids https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a350-engine-shutdown-incidents-linked-to-cockpit-drink-spills/136434.article Kobe Crash https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-analyzing-video-captures-sound-kobe-bryant-helicopter/story?id=68611059 NTSB Update: https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/bryant-helicopter-ntsb-statement/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email VAS Aviation ...
Published 01/31/20