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Recorded on the 18th of January 2021 On episode 68 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Airport Terminal Living - Av8rTony and Rob D. discuss Rob’s recent 737-MAX training event. We also discuss a few recent 737 incidents, and the new FAA Order 2150.3C that places special emphasis on enforcement programs throughout March 30th, of 2021. We also talk about how 36 year old Aditya Singh lived at the Chicago O’Hare International airport for over 3 months before finally being detained by police. We also explore a special aviator from the past as we celebrate Cornelia Clark Fort and her amazing contributions to aviation. All this and more on this the 68th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast. references: Air Canada 737-Max has engine issue Indonesian 737-500 crash Airport Living  The Terminal (film info) FAA Order 2150.3c Press Release Order 2150.3c - CHG4 Cornelia Clark Fort (wiki) WASP (wiki) Background Music for Fort story: royalty free background music by Morning Light Music Background Music for Fort story: royalty free background music by AShamaluev Music Background music for WASP story: royalty free military background music by Florews Congratulations to Ethan Brown on his PPL certificate!!! Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California. Facebook, Instagram,  Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2021, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2021, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 03JAN2021 On this episode of the Squawk Ident podcast - Don’t Be That Guy - the Squawk Ident crew and I discuss how important it is to NOT be “That Guy”, we will also discuss the 3rd Jet-Pack man sighting, holding for volume vs weather, what an all inclusive layover hotel offers, the Stand Up 2 Cancer livery at Legacy Airlines, and an ATC Zero event and what it entails. We talk about an event that happened onboard a United flight when a passenger suddenly died and the handling of that event. We also discuss a recent change to the Legacy Airlines training cycle and much more. So stick with us as we prepare to launch episode 67, the first show season 3 of the Squawk Ident podcast. *edit* audio issue corrected, remove download and re-download to correct the timing issue ** references:  KCCB - Cable Airport  Jet-Pack Man KTRK - Truckee Airport Stand Up 2 Cancer ATC Zero event over Dallas, TX United Passenger Dies on flight was Covid + Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California. Facebook, Instagram,  Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2021, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2021, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

recorded on the Friday, December 4th, 2020 On episode 64 of Squawk Ident, Tenacious K, Av8rTony and his fellow Squawk Ident crew members, Captain Roger and Rob D, sit down with a fascinating young Airline Pilot, Flight Instructor, Former Freight Dog, Flight School Founder, Entrepreneur, and dare I say, Social Media Influencer. We discuss his amazing journey in aviation, his position as a Co-Founder and of Director of Operations at Icarus Flying Academy, and we explore his growing footprint in the aviation industry and beyond. Join us from his Dallas, Texas home, help me in welcoming to the show Captain Karim. references: Aviation High School theKarimShahin YouTube channel Icarus Flight Academy website FFDO program @Iflymetalbirds on Instagram Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Facebook, Instagram,  Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

recorded on the 24th of November, 2020 On episode 63 of the Squawk Ident Podcast, Say That Again, RobD and I discuss his recent 737 recurrent training event, the return of the MAX, and Av8rTony’s most recent trip. From the National WWII Museum, to takeoff performance issues, high terrain drift down routes, and language barriers from international controllers, we discuss all this and more. references:  National WWII Museum (link) Haulover Inlet (video) Return of the MAX (link) Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Facebook, Instagram,  Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

recorded on the 10th of November, 2020 On episode 62 of Squawk Ident, Connecting the Dots, I and my co-hosts have the opportunity to speak with an exceptional aviator, aircraft fabricator, live-sound engineer, and culinary master chief. He is a Western Illinois University graduate of Music/Business Management, a professional flight instructor, and currently an Embraer 175 captain for an airline that we call "Sand Piper Regional." He will joins us to discuss his adventurous journey in aviation, his current aircraft build project, and how his positive outlook has shaped his success. He and I last flew together on my very last trip at SandPiper. The farewell flight as it is sometimes called. He joins us from his RV7 factory at Clow International Airport, in Bolingbrook, IL, please help me in welcoming to the show Captain Tony references:  Rutan Defiant  Piper J-3 Cub Vans RV-7  Nanchang CJ-6 Clow International Airport Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Facebook, Instagram,  Twitter & YouTube user just search Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 2nd of November, 2020 On today’s special episode of the Squawk Ident podcast, we are very grateful to have the opportunity to speak with an aviator who has navigated some rather challenging obstacles along his fantastic journey in aviation. His exceptional story tackles a topic that is often too uncomfortable for many pilots to even discuss. He shares with us how his disease nearly put an end to his aviation career and how his recovery, thanks to the HIMS program, saved his life. Hopefully, someone out there listening will hear about his journey and decide that it is time to take that first step and ask for help. Joining us from his home in Eagleville, Tennessee, is Mr. David W. references: MTSU website Skip Stewart  747-LCF HIMS website Fairchild 71 Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Cover Art photo courtesy of David W David's Intro music Slowly We Get There by Joey Pecoraro Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 26th of October, 2020 On todays show, I am so very fortunate to be joined by my magnificent Squawk Ident flight crew members, Rob D and Captain Roger. The three of us have been texting back and forth over the last few days because of a few aircraft accidents that have headlined aviation news. We aviators usually pay close attention when we hear of an aircraft issue. Not because we like to chase fire trucks, but more so because any incident that occurs on the flight line is an opportunity to improve upon our understanding and knowledge on the best way to tackle an inflight situation. We will also discuss what we have learned from these incidents and how Flight Deck Distractions can lead to some disastrous results. Plus, through some feedback from a loyal listener we will explore some aviation films to hit the silver screen. Episode references: Commercial Jet Skids Off Runway At Central Wisconsin Airport American Eagle ERJ145 Runs Off The Runway In The Bahamas The 3 Types Of Hydroplaning, And How To Prevent Them Multiple Hydraulic Failures Strike American Airlines Airbus A320 Flight film on IMDb 7500 film on IMDb Always film on IMDb A Guy Named Joe film on IMDb Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Cover Art photo by Captain Roger Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 14th of October, 2020 On todays show I am joined by my magnificent Squawk Ident co-hosts. That’s right, both Rob D and Captain Roger join us for this very special episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast. We have the privilege to have on program some very special guests that share their amazing journeys in both aviation and internet stardom. One of them got their start in aviation at a thrift store a few years back, where a chance encounter with the other’s wife brought the two together. The pair have since brought laughter and smiles to countless aviation and puppet aficionados around the world. This aviator delights his followers with instructional videos about the harsh realities of today’s pilots. From commuting, to computer based training, and an occasional song highlighting topics such as Aviation Acronyms to IOE to MELs. All the way from the SpeedTape Airlines headquarters, help us in welcoming to the show Captain Roger Victor. References: Luggage Works website Arsenio Hall Show  Finding Fred Podcast on Apple Podcasts Captain Roger Victor's YouTube Page Roger Victor on InstaGram Roger Victor on Facebook SpeedTapeAirlines.com Chapters: [04:38] - Introducing Captain Roger Victor [18:10] - 737 Smells [29:45] - Luggage of Choice [34:50] - Culinary Delights [39:58] - Running Low on Shampoo [49:10] - The 3 Cardinal Rules [1:17:38] - Healthy Release [1:32:05] - Going Viral [1:41:00] - Stockholm Syndrome of the Industry [1:49:30] - Puppetier Champions  Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Captain Roger Victor's transition music Eyes of Glory by Aakash Gandhi Captain Roger Victor photos courtesy of © Captain Roger Victor You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Today’s show is recorded on the 6th of October 2020 On today’s show RobD and I sit down with a pilot of both air and sea. We discuss the remarkable journey that led him to a position with a legacy carrier we call “Trans Global.” We discuss his aviation career, how the current global airline market has reached a tipping point, and the potential post pandemic landscape of our industry. From bridge programs to the continuing pilot retirements within the industry, we tackle many topics. Join us as we sit down with Tony Z. references: Life by Z (YouTube) chapters: [3:44] - Tony Z intro [10:50] - From Army to Air National Guard [18:50] - Don't Get Discouraged [23:00] - Bridge Programs [30:50] - Post Pandemic Landscape [43:00] - Media Wars and Financial Relief Reform  [1:06:00] - Drafted to Trans Global in the First Round [1:43:00] - Be Prepared for Anything [1:49:05] - Beaches, Booze, and Battlestar Galactica  [2:00:00] Life by Z Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Z's Intro music titled Hot Coffee by Patrick Patrikios You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

recorded on the Saturday, October 3, 2020 On episode 57 of Squawk Ident we celebrate a remarkable milestone. This episode marks the one year pod-aversary of the Squawk Ident Podcast. Here to help me in hosting the show today, our very own Squawk Ident co-host, Captain Roger. Also, joining in on the conversations is a special guest that we had on the show for episode 52 - Race, Fly, Build. Here to update us on his progress with the fabrication of his Lancair Legacy, we welcome back to the show Mr. Jon Gruber. Together, we catch up with Jon’s progress with his Legacy build progress. We also navigate some of the common issues with reliance on the magenta line also known as automation dependancy. We communicate topics from the flight line and the subtle social media wars happening within many pilot groups. references: FAR 91.205 VFR minimum required equipment reference  AI Systems of Redmond, OR (Facebook Page) Experienced 737 Flight Crew Struggled with Instrument Flight After Dual Auto Pilot Failure - Flight Global article Children of the Magenta Line (video)  CARES Act News - Flight Global article chapters: [09:45] - Legacy Build [21:00] - Experimental Aircraft Classifications [32:15] - TOMATOAFLAMES [44:00] - Video Logs [47:00] - 737 Flight Crew Issues [48:13] - Magenta Lines and Stick and Rudder [1:05:13] - Uninterrupted Work [1:14:00] - From the Flight Line [1:25:00] - Social Media Wars Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Subscribe, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Original cover art photo by RobD Jon's Intro music titled Move Out by MK2 You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and many more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 25th of September, 2020 On episode 56 of Squawk Ident-Sick Calls, Expectation Bias, & the return of the Max. Av8rTony and RobD, explore the last few weeks from the flight line. They discuss when and why a pilot should call out sick, how to determine FAA prohibited medications, and holding at the end of a long day of flying. They also discuss the IAMSAFE acronym, Expectation Bias, High Terrain Operations, International FIR boundaries, and the return of the 737-MAX. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode, because Legacy flight 56 is about to take off. References: FAA guidance on prohibited medications (link)  AA Pilots to Begin 737-MAX Training in November (article)  I’m a Pilot. I Feel OK But I Still Called In Sick (Blog)  Expectation Bias (article)  Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Episode 56 cover art by Av8rTony and RobD You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 13th of September, 2020 This is episode 55 of Squawk Ident, Restricted Medicals, French Simulators, Lasers, & 9/11. Recorded on the 21st floor of the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. On today’s show we discuss what happens when an airline pilot fails to show up for a scheduled flight. We also discuss restricted medicals, laser strikes, 115 degree (46C) days in Southern California combined with extremely unhealthy air quality an FU, overflying CUBA, September 11th, 19 years later, and much, much more. We also have the opportunity to speak with an amazing aviator and friend to the Squawk Ident family. In today’s episode we will explore his journey in aviation. From his humble beginnings at the University of Dubuque Aviation to the path he took from flight instructing to areal photography and more. We sit down today with Captain Jon H. of Sandpiper Regional Airlines. reference: American Central Airlines  University of Dubuque, Iowa Howell Airport, IL Sir Douglas Bader  Jessica Cox AOPA.org FAA.gov Laser Reporting chapters: [09:00] - Smoke and Soot [12:10] - Jon H. of Sandpiper [28:00] - The Backup Plan [31:50] - Flying with Partial Hearing Loss [36:50] - It's a Small World [38:53] - Restricted Medicals [47:24] - AOPA.org [53:00] - Aerial Imagery Solutions [1:01:00] - 2.5 Year Upgrades [1:15:20] - No Show Pilots [1:23:30] - Laser Strikes [1:39:05] - Tribute to September 11th, 2001 Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California Jon's Intro music titled Luxery by Causmic You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 31st of August, 2020 On Episode 54 of Squawk Ident, Tomcats, Top Gun, & Recurrent Sim Rides,  we have much to cover. Since our last show a litany of events have filled each day with a rollercoaster of anxiety and emotional pitfalls. We will dive into what has transpired in our industry and how it has added to these stressful times. We also explain how it all occurred while I was in the middle of my recurrent training cycle, and what it all means for the future of the pilot profession. Also, joining us on today’s show RobD and Captain Roger help introduce a phenomenal pilot and more recently my sim partner. We discuss how his journey in aviation has allowed him to experience the trill of being an F14-Tomcat driver, a Top Gun graduate, a Cargo Operator Flight Engineer and Pilot, a corporate pilot, and currently a Legacy Airlines Captain on the A320F. He holds multiple type ratings on the A4 Skyhawk, F14 Tomcat, B-757/767, A-320, B-777, G-200, Falcon 2000, & 900EX. He joins us today from his home in Phoenix, AZ…Captain Paul. reference: Beechcraft T34 NorthAmerican T2 Grumman F14 USS Independence   Vince Lombardi on Excellence (link) Imperial March on the Kazoo (link) chapters: [00:34] Opener [07:41] Captain Paul's introduction [13:03] The 6 P's [19:25] The Needs of the Navy [25:08] Drinking Off the Fire Hose [27:30] Single Engine Approaches to the USS Independence [33:40] It's a Small World, Don't Burn Bridges [41:41] Top Gun & Rubber Dog Sh*t [47:44] Legacy Airline Transition [53:38] Adrenaline Release [1:03:50] (break) [1:05:33] Recurrent Training Prep [1:17:50] Travel to the School House [1:21:45] Stress Reductions [1:28:09] Rob's Aborted Takeoff [1:36:17] "Just a Pilot" [1:37:00] Furlough Call While at the School House [1:40:25] Recurrent Flight Training @ Legacy Airlines [1:07:01] Slow it Down! [1:12:00] Aviate, Navigate, Communicate Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

This is episode 53 of Squawk Ident, Furloughs, MELs, & EKGs, recorded on the 21st & 22nd of August, 2020. From both the Av8r Sound Mobile Studios from the 4th floor of the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando, FL and the Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California. On today’s episode RobD and I discuss Brawls on Airplanes, FedEx flight 1026 heavy's emergency landing at LAX, Rob’s recent trip to the AME's office, Furlough Fridays! (and the emotional roller coaster ride associated with it),  MELs and T/Rs, Southwest Airline’s decision to turn down a federal bailout loan, the recent FAA Advisory Circulars about pilot professionalism, double deadheads, twin hurricanes, upcoming recurrent training, some listener feedback, and much more.  Yeah, this episode is jammed packed! References: Brawl onboard AA flight FedEx flight 1026 ATC audio/video FedEx 1026 (article) (video footage shows F/O escape rope) Cockpit Escape Ropes B767 A321NX T/R lockout indicator pin (video) Southwest Airlines turns down Federal Bailout Loan (article) Twin Hurricanes (link) AirbusDriver.net (link) Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on 5th of August, 2020 On today’s show, I am joined by Squawk Ident crew member and co-host RobD, who is taking a break from pouring money into his new yacht to join us today. We are recording as breaking news has spread around the aviation community just hours ago that a group of Senate Republicans are potentially backing the extension of the CARES act for an additional 6 months with an additional $25 billion in payroll assistance for U.S. Airlines. We will discuss what this potentially means for airline crew here in the US. We also have the opportunity to speak with a phenomenal aviator, fabricator, and motorcycle gear head and racer who will join us from the AI Systems Inc. hanger in Redmond, Oregon, where he is currently taking a break from the build of his Lancair Legacy. He shares his journey in aviation with us and explains the challenges in building your own aircraft.   Join RobD and I as we welcome to the show Mr. Jonathan Gruber. references: AI Systems, Inc - Redmond, OR Lancair Legacy website @Lancair_Legacy on Instagram Civil Air Patrol website Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on August 4th, 2020 This is episode 51 of Squawk Ident, recorded from the mobile Av8r sound studios on the 14th floor of the Prince Waikiki Hotel on the island of Oahu. We are under Hawaii’s mandated limited airline crew isolation while recording this episode. I can't think of a better way to spend time in isolation than to produce the Squawk Ident Podcast with all of you. Today, I am joined by Captain Chris in the studio and my Squawk Ident Crew (Captain Roger and RobD) from across the Pacific via the magic of the inter webs. We discuss flight training in the King Air and the human factors involved with in-flight emergencies, we explain WARN letters and how many aviators have been affected by them, and RobD tells us about his recent weather related diversion into Ft. Hood. All this and more on this the 51st episode of Squawk Ident. references: Viking News Flaps Up/ Gear Up (video) WARN letters, what are they? Airline Pilot Central AOPA featuring Captain Roger Victor Captain Roger Victor on FB Grounded with Flight Attendant Joe podcast chapters: [06:00] Viking News [09:20] Engine Cuts with Captain Roger [19:25] Tsunamis [22:26] Human Factors [27:22] RobD Joins in. [29:46] WARN Letters [47:55] Holding for Wx & Diversions [1:04:36] Diverts in the F18 [1:04:36] Hawaiian Isolation [1:13:20] Puppet Airline Captain News Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 23rd of July, 2020 On today's episode, I am so very excited to sit down with a phenomenal aviator whom I first met a few years ago, while flying a 2 day sequence together. I can remember that I was intrigued the moment he told me about the rigors of his Team USA triathlon training schedule. He was preparing for an event that he would be participating in just days after our flight sequence together. He is an accomplished Legacy Airlines Captain, a retired Naval Commander and E-2 and ES3A pilot for the US Navy, and an award winning USA Triathlon Team Member. He is an SBR Sports Ambassador, an F2C Nutrition Ambassador, and a USA Triathlon Certified Coach. Today, I have the privilege in speaking with this amazing aviator about his fantastic journey, right here on the 50th episode of Squawk Ident. It is with the utmost privilege that I introduce to the show, Captain Kevin Elmore. Reference: "Legacy Icelandic" fires cabin crew article How the USS Enterprise almost sank article University of South Carolina Auburn University  Chapters [01:30] Legacy Icelandic Fires Cabin Crew to be Replaced with Pilots [02:50] Introducing Captain Elmore [24:07] Captain Elmore's Start in Aviation [26:15] Ernie Taylor's Influence [34:38] Getting Punched in the Face [40:00] How ROTC at South Carolina State became ROTC at Auburn University [41:00] Major Rollins (ret) & the USS Enterprise [49:50] Calling the Ball [53:30] The Short vs the Long Cruise [56:01] A Civil Aviation Career Begins [60:05] Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life [64:12] Aircraft & Augmented Crews [1:20:05] The Dreamlifter [1:25:10] Q & A [1:50:10] The Biggest Impact to a Career Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for more show content, audio archives, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on 17th of July, 2020 On episode 49 of Squawk Ident Captain Roger and I have the honor of speaking with a pair of aviators that both have an impressive international footprint in aviation. They both started their aviation careers in Iceland and eventually came to America to build flight time in Cessnas and Pipers at a little flight school named Tailwind Flight Centre, LLC, in Chandler, Arizona.  Their journeys have since allowed them to build upon impressive resumes of flying positions around the world. They have flown with operators based in Austria, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Iceland. They share their accomplishments in aviation and what the future holds for them in the wake of this global pandemic with us. Join Captain Roger and me as we speak with some true Icelandic Vikings Sigurbjörn (Sibbi) Ragnarsson & Rúnar Ingi Ásgeirsson on this fantastic episode of Squawk Ident. reference: Euro Vison Song Contest  IMDb: Eurovison Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)  Slátur  chapters: [04:10] Flying Vikings [07:50] Tailwind & Time Building [21:30] How JAA pilots licenses convert into FAA PPLs [42:20] Legacy Iceland and Furloughs [53:50] Hurtles to Overcome [1:01:30] Favorite Overnights [1:15:10] The Backup Plan [1:22:10] Slátur! [1:26:10] Eurovision and Those Elves Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for all show audio, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, leave audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California cover art background image of Seljalandsfoss Waterfall courtesy https://fshoq.com  You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on the 13th of July, 2020 On Episode 48 of Squawk Ident, I am joined in the mobile Av8r Studio on the 7th floor of the Georgetown - Marriott Hotel in Washington D.C. by an aviator that is sure to impress. His four plus decade journey in aviation started out with a ride on a cross country flight at the age of 10, where he joined his father on one of his flight lessons. From airport bum, to mechanic's helper, and later A&P and Airline Line Pilot, his journey is filled with stories that focus on friendships, loyalty, and opportunity.  His leadership and experience has been a true inspiration to learn from.  Having the opportunity to fly with Captain Dave is an experience that I am very grateful for. His journey in aviation is sure to inspire.  references:  144th Fighter Wing - Air National Guard West Air Airlines EMB-110 Bandeirantes  Jetstream 31/41 Reno Air Episode 48 chapters: [03:00] - Introducing Captain David LeTourneau  [05:25] - CRM with Dave  [08:42] - Dave's First Flight  [15:30] - Test Pilot [20:00] - Loyalty [25:00] - Home of the 144th [33:05] - Scabs? [37:00] - That's how to land a Corporate Job  [45:00] - 402s to Bandeirantes [53:00] - Keeping your Options Open [1:03:50] - It's All About the People [1:23:00] - The Perfect Flight [1:47:05] - The Sooner the Better  Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for all show audio, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, leave audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support

Recorded on 6th July, 2020 On episode 47 of Squawk Ident, Captain Roger, RobD, and I discuss our flying schedules, events from the flight line, and getting in a workout here and there to fight off the isolation weight gain.  We also dive into how diet and nutrition is a crucial part of any aviator's ability to perform. Is eating a safety to flight issue? We argue Yes, it is. We discuss long lines at airport food courts, Av8rTony's upcoming recurrent training, the middle seat argument, and the alleged Airline Apocalypse.   reference:  US Senator Plans To Introduce A Bill Banning The Sale Of Middle Seats - SimpleFlying article The Coming Apocalypse for U.S. Airline Labor - Skift.com article Episode 47 chapters: [03:23] From the Flight Line Intros [12:45] Fighting Isolation Weight Gain [23:01] Back to Back trip sequences, On the Run, & Off the Plate [25:55] Kelly's Roast Beef, Food Courts, and Long Lines [29:10] Meal Breaks and Safety to Flight Issues [44:09] Recurrent Training Part 91 vs. Part 121 [57:35] Long A$$ Lines, Why? [1:09:00] Oregon Senator Mad Tweets  [1:16:05] the Airline Apocalypse Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Support, and Share Please visit Av8rtony.com for all show audio, cover art, Squawk Ident gear, leave audio feedback, and more. Intro and transition music & cover art by Av8rTony and produced at Av8r Sound Studios of Southern California You can also follow Av8rTony and Squawk Ident Podcast on Twitter & YouTube. Facebook and Instagram user search @Squawk Ident Podcast Squawk Ident can now be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and more. Copyright © Squawk Ident 2020, All Rights Reserved Copyright © Av8r Sound Studios 2020, All Rights Reserved Squawk Ident by Av8rTony is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - 4.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkident/support