From Intercepting Bombers To Flying Passengers?! (Audio-Only Version)

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   S1 · E35 · 28 May 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

   Air France 447: The Crash That Just Got Airbus Convicted! (Audio-Only Version)

   A Paris appeals court has just ruled that Airbus and Air France are criminally responsible for the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board. In today's episode, Peter and Ben break down the corporate manslaughter verdict, why it overturns the earlier ruling that cleared them, and what it means for the long-running "was it the pilots?" debate. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster to get 50% off for Father's Day until June 24th, with an additional 20% with the code CAPTAIN at checkout: ⁠https://partner.ekster.com/mentourpod... ⁠…

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   S1 · E34 · 14 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

   How Did a Boeing 767 Hit a Truck on Landing (Audio-Only Version)

   On May 3rd 2026, a Boeing 767 struck a bakery truck on landing in New York and somehow, everyone survived. But how does a jet get that low in the first place? Peter and Ben dig into the height group problem that nobody talks about, and could it be far more widespread than this single incident. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠ For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube:…

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   S1 · E33 · 30 Apr 2026 · 1 hr

   The LaGuardia NTSB Preliminary Report Is Out! (Audio-Only Version)

   The NTSB released its preliminary report on the tragic LaGuardia accident following what happened last month. Today Petter and Ben will discuss what the report tells us, and everything we know about this incident so far. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠ For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour…

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   S1 · E32 · 20 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   The Captain Who Flew Too Low on His Last Day (Audio-Only Version)

   Petter and Ben are back with a lot to talk about. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is starting to hit aviation, an Icelandair captain's retirement flight is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and a BA crew reminds us why the go-around decision is the most professional call a pilot can make. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠ For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube:…

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   S1 · E31 · 26 Mar 2026 · 57 min

   Everything We Know About LaGuardia (Audio-Only)

   On Sunday 22nd March, an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, New York. In today’s episode, Petter and Ben break down exactly what we know, what the investigation has uncovered so far, and the questions that still need answering. For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live…

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   S1 · E29 · 26 Feb 2026 · 1 hr

   You Should Never Mess With Security On a Plane! (Audio-Only Version)

   A passenger on a flight from London Luton to Tel Aviv thought it would be funny to name their phone hotspot something a little different. What followed was anything but funny. Fighter jets were scrambled, the aircraft was escorted to the ground, and every single passenger was searched.In this episode, Ben and Peter break down what actually happens when a security threat is reported mid-flight. ----------------------------------------------------- Get up to 45% off during Ekster’s Spring Sale until April 13, and use code CAPTAIN for an extra 20% off: h…

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   S1 · E28 · 12 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   Why Captains Can Still Crash After 28 Years! (Audio-Only Version)

   A captain nearly takes off from a taxiway, after a crew miscalculates their weight by 100 tons. Petter and Ben break down why experience doesn't make you immune to mistakes and the simple checks that save lives in aviation in today's episode of Captains Speaking. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster’s Valentines Sale to get up to 40% off, and an additional 20% with the code CAPTAIN at checkout: ⁠https://www.ekster.com/en-gb/pages/cr...⁠ ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my…

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   S1 · E27 · 29 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   Airspace Failures, Media Noise, and Decision-Making Under Stress (Audio-Only Version)

   In our first episode back of 2026, Petter and Ben discuss system failures, information overload and a little bit about managing daily life in the modern world. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster’s Cyber Week Sale to get up to 54% off sitewide, and an additional 10% with the code CAPTAIN at checkout: ⁠https://partner.ekster.com/mentourpod...⁠ ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠ For…

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   S1 · E26 · 18 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

   Do Pilots FEAR Bad Weather? (Audio-Only Version)

   What looks like a simple delay can turn into massively complex operational problems for pilots. Today Petter and Ben take a look at how weather can change things and drive difficult decisions, as well as a discussion on why our latest episode on Germanwings was so hard to make. ----------------------------------------------------- Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s new monthly subscription plans for 12 months with code MENTOUR: https://holafly.sjv.io/AP9mgj ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon…

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    S1 · E25 · 11 Dec 2025 · 57 min

    The Hardest Part of Being A Pilot? (It’s Not The Flying) | (Audio-Only Version)

    Today Petter and Ben talk about the realities of flying during the holidays, and the growing conversation around pilot mental health. From loneliness on the job to the extreme pressure it can take to be a pilot. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻 ⁠⁠/ mentourpilot ⁠⁠ For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on…