Topic: Pilot Hours

3 chapters across the catalog

Old Bag
Episode 1735 7:12 - 8:51

1735: Old Bag

Donald Trump, DEI Rhetoric and Female Pilot Training

Donald Trump is credited with "honey-potting" the Democratic Party by focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) following a recent air crash. The discussion examines the training of a female pilot involved in the incident, debating the significance of having 450 to 500 flight hours. The hosts argue that the focus on her identity is a political distraction.

Systemic Rivals
Episode 1455 4:33 - 5:24

1455: Systemic Rivals

Global Aviation Disruptions, KLM Ticket Sales, Pilot Work Hours

Aviation disruptions escalated over Memorial Day weekend as KLM halted ticket sales for flights departing from Amsterdam. In the UK, passengers were forced to disembark planes after boarding because pilots had exceeded their legal working hour limits, contributing to thousands of cancelled flights worldwide.

dotard
Episode 967 2:50:03 - 2:55:10

967: dotard

Ryanair Pilot Contracts, Auto-Landing Technology

Ryanair pilots are protesting "zero-hour contracts" and the high personal costs of training and accommodation. The segment also discusses the reliability of auto-landing technology in commercial aircraft, following a rough landing experience on an Alaska Air flight.