The Black Box Aviation Podcast

Pilots Mike & Tom swap layover stories from the road: freezing in Alaska while the other just got back from Hawaii, a peanut-allergy lockdown at the gate, a first-class meltdown, the captain who tells you he's "really laid back" (red flag?), the B-52 and F-15 guys, an iPad that wasn't there, a $250-an-hour IndyCar simulator, a gas station Subway, the worst hotel breakfast of all time, and why you should never use airport hand dryers.Which red flag would make YOU turn around at the crew room? Tel

Tom and Mike unpack the Learjet 60 crash in Florida, exploring severe storms, high-altitude icing and the flight-safety lessons.

Tom and Mike break down Donnie Wahlberg’s reported rejected takeoff, from runway overrun and V1 decisions to cockpit checklists and aviation safety.

Tom and Mike explore aviation threats from drones, laser strikes and modern warfare, plus a nighttime landing that tested situational awareness.

Tom and Mike unpack a demanding Istanbul arrival amid GPS interference, pilot fatigue and global conflict, exploring the challenges for flight crews.

🚨 FLYDUBAI COCKPIT ATTACK — NEW REVELATIONS & AVIATION SAFETY CONCERNS What happens when the biggest threat to an airliner may come from inside the cockpit? On this episode of The Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike break down the latest revelations surrounding the FlyDubai incident, including the reported cockpit attack, concerns about pilot background screening, cockpit security, the use of a crash axe, and how the crew fought to regain control of the aircraft. The discussion rai