Topic: Flight Data Recorder

9 chapters across the catalog

Pollen Tsunami
Episode 720 17:59 - 21:19

720: Pollen Tsunami

Germanwings Flight 9525 Preliminary Investigation Report

A review of the preliminary report on the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash highlights new data from the recovered flight recorder. The report indicates that 33 seconds before impact, there was an input on the right-side stick that was insufficient to disengage the autopilot. This detail raises questions about whether the co-pilot had a moment of remorse or if the autopilot system was designed to be uninterruptible during the descent.

The List
Episode 719 2:19:54 - 2:28:25

719: The List

Germanwings Flight 4525, Rehearsed Descent Claims

French investigators (BEA) claim that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz rehearsed a controlled descent on the outbound leg of the flight from Dusseldorf to Barcelona before crashing the plane on the return trip. Skeptics point to the late discovery of the flight data recorder and the focus on Lubitz's iPad as potential signs of a cover-up regarding uninterruptible autopilot systems.

Bandwich
Episode 707 22:04 - 26:02

707: Bandwich

Flight Data Recorder, Memory Card Disappearance, G-Force Limits

Investigators at the Germanwings crash site reportedly found the casing of the flight data recorder but claimed the memory card was missing or thrown loose. The hosts express skepticism, noting that these devices are designed to withstand 7,200 G-forces and are heavily armored. They argue that the narrative of a "popped out" memory chip is technically improbable given the construction of the black box.

Plague Grenade
Episode 651 1:06:37 - 1:09:33

651: Plague Grenade

MH17 Preliminary Report, Dutch Media Bias and Projectiles

Curry discusses the release of the preliminary report on the downing of flight MH17. He criticizes the Dutch newspaper *De Telegraaf* for biased headlines blaming Russia before the report was public. The report concluded the plane was hit by high-velocity projectiles from the outside, consistent with a missile strike, but offered no definitive culprit.

Syria Be Next
Episode 309 1:38:50 - 1:45:20

309: Syria Be Next

Air France Flight 447 Investigation Discrepancies

Adam Curry analyzes the official report on Air France Flight 447, questioning why the co-pilot pulled back on the stick during a stall, which contradicts standard pilot training. The discussion touches on potential software flaws in Airbus aircraft and the "fly-by-wire" systems.

Cloudbusting
Episode 130 44:28 - 49:20

130: Cloudbusting

September 11 Aviation Anomalies and Video Trickery Claims

Discrepancies in the official September 11 narrative are analyzed from an aviator's perspective, focusing on aircraft speeds and maneuvers that allegedly defy physics. Claims are made regarding the impossibility of a 737 maintaining 550 mph at low altitudes and the lack of functional air-phone technology in 2001. The segment suggests that video trickery or a 17-second broadcast delay may have been used to manipulate the live feed of the attacks.

Pigs in Space
Episode 93 1:00:48 - 1:02:22

93: Pigs in Space

Turkish Airlines Crash, Altimeter Failure Reports

A preliminary report on the Turkish Airlines crash in Amsterdam indicates that cockpit alarms were sounding well before the impact. The automated voice system warned the crew about faulty altimeter readings, yet the accident still occurred. The lack of a full transcript from the cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder has led to further questions about the official narrative of the crash.

Iridium Fluoride Marijuana and Pelosi's Puppies
Episode 76 1:06:27 - 1:09:36

76: Iridium Fluoride Marijuana and Pelosi's Puppies

Pieter van Vollenhoven, Turkish Airlines Crash Investigation

Pieter van Vollenhoven, a member of the Dutch royal family and Bilderberger, is overseeing the investigation into the Turkish Airlines crash. A political dispute has emerged between the Dutch Safety Board and the Justice Department over access to the flight data recorders. The segment includes a personal anecdote regarding van Vollenhoven's behavior at a public event.

No Agenda 009
Episode 9 12:18 - 14:26

9: No Agenda 009

Pilots for 9/11 Truth, Pentagon Flight Data Discrepancies

The organization Pilots for 9/11 Truth analyzed NTSB black box data obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Their simulation of the flight path toward the Pentagon suggests the aircraft was at an altitude of 480 feet at the time of the alleged impact, which would have resulted in it flying over the building. Discrepancies in pressure settings and altimeter resets are cited as areas requiring further investigation.