Topic: Flight Recorder

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.

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.

Adam Curry teases a future segment on the Germanwings crash, suggesting the official evidence regarding the cockpit voice recorder is flawed. He also reports on a "glitch" that grounded the American Airlines fleet after an iPad app update failed, highlighting the dangers of over-reliance on cloud-based technology in aviation.

The New York Times reported that evidence from the Germanwings Flight 9525 cockpit voice recorder showed one pilot was locked out of the cockpit before the crash. The reporting suggests the pilot outside was attempting to smash the door down while the pilot inside remained silent. The hosts question the validity of these early leaks from unnamed investigators and military officials.

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.

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.

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.

Data from American Airlines Flight 77, obtained via FOIA by the organization Pilots for 9/11 Truth, is discussed. Analysis of the flight recorder parameters suggests the cockpit door never opened during the flight, contradicting the hijacker narrative. The collapse of WTC 7 is also mentioned as a persistent point of contention for skeptics.

An investigation into Northwest Airlines Flight 188 reveals that pilots who overflew Minneapolis in 2009 are being reinstated. Analysis of NTSB affidavits and flight attendant statements suggests the pilots were conscious and communicating during the flyby, contradicting reports they were asleep. Evidence indicates the cockpit voice recorder was irregularly powered up after landing, causing flight data to be overwritten.

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.

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.

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.

Adam Curry, an experienced pilot, analyzes the NTSB recordings of the "Miracle on the Hudson." He points out three suspicious elements: the pilot using the wrong call sign, the Airbus computer's potential role in shutting down engines prematurely, and the lack of audible warning bells in the cockpit. Curry suggests the official narrative of a double bird strike may be incomplete.

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.