Topic: Phoenix Air

Air traffic controllers, specifically at Phoenix Approach, have been documented using the phrase "In the morning" during official radio transmissions with pilots. The greeting, popularized by the podcast, has become an inside joke within the aviation community. Pilots from Southwest, FedEx, and American Airlines have reportedly adopted the phrase when switching frequencies.

Producers from the Phoenix meetup and various military bases, including Ramstein in Germany, sent in donations and notes regarding local lockdowns. The segment included a "de-douching" for several long-time listeners and a call to "recall" California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, installed new technology claimed to kill 99% of COVID-19 within 10 minutes. The church, which hosts large gatherings, promoted the system as a way to ensure visitor safety during a spike in local infections. Reporters have questioned the scientific validity of such claims amid surging case numbers in the state.

Media coverage of an Ebola patient transport featured a man in street clothes holding a clipboard near personnel in full hazmat suits. Phoenix Air and ABC News explained that the individual was a medical supervisor providing verbal directions to suit-wearing staff with limited visibility. The "optics" of the situation became a point of contention on news networks like CNN, leading to the creation of a parody Twitter account for the supervisor.

The show concludes with a report on the Phoenix Air Group evacuating Ebola victims to the U.S. and the WHO's prediction of 20,000 future cases. The hosts sign off, reminding listeners of the upcoming Sunday show and the "Value for Value" model.

Flights in Phoenix were grounded during a record heat wave, officially attributed to changes in air density affecting lift. However, alternative theories suggest that modern composite or "plastic" planes face structural risks on the tarmac when temperatures exceed 130 degrees. Older sheet metal aircraft with rivets are reportedly less susceptible to heat-related safety issues than newer composite models.