
Welcome Aboard to Captains Speaking - The Mentour Pilot Podcast.
Captains Speaking is hosted by professional working pilots Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts. Petter is the man behind Mentour Pilot, the No.1 channel for aviation incidents on YouTube. Meanwhile, Ben is a long-time collaborator and the co-host of Mentour Pilot sister channel Mentour Now!
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureAviationLeisure | |||

Today Petter and Ben talk about the realities of flying during the holidays, and the growing conversation around pilot mental health. From loneliness on the job to the extreme pressure it can take to be a pilot.
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Thousands of Airbus A320s were grounded after a flight experienced an unexpected pitch down. In today’s episode of Captains Speaking, Petter and Ben will take a look at this emergency grounding and how pilots handle a situation like this.
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After 26 months out of the cockpit, Petter renews his Boeing 737 rating and talks nerves, skill fade, and what came back instantly in the sim. Plus a rapid-fire Q&A: ATPL theory in real life, Boeing vs Airbus, cargo vs passenger, licensing hurdles, a... more
In this episode, Peter and Ben tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions pilots hear — from whether autopilot really “flies the plane” to the truth behind chemtrails and flat earth theories. Along the way, they talk about critical think... more
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Love listening to this podcast, especially Bens first hand weekly experience of day to day line flying and all the issues along the way. Love all the explained procedures, go around from circling approach, love it! More please.
Black box down is better
Insightful, fascinating details from the lives of two seasoned pilots. Super chill to listen to.
With so much opinion-based garbage out there, these two guys are experienced pilots that give you clear explanations of interesting situations without a lot of fact-less opinion. Funny guys too in a serious business.
What is it like for you to watch movies with Airplane scenes? Do you cringe? What is your favourite completely wrong airplane scene in a movie?
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Providing an engaging and nuanced view into the aviation industry, a duo of professional pilots examines various facets of flying and aircraft operations. The conversations spotlight real-world experiences, recent incidents, and misconceptions, all while fostering a deeper understanding of aviation safety and operational challenges. Each episode blends personal anecdotes with discussions on technical topics like emergency procedures, pilot training, and the impact of automation on flying skills, often highlighting the emotional and psychological aspects of being a pilot in today's world.
Listeners can expect insightful commentary on current aviation developments, tackling controversial subjects, and responses to audience queries. This podc... more
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Recent guests on Captains Speaking include:
1. Captain Shem Manquist
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