Squawk Ident - an Aviation Podcast

Episode 6 of Squawk Ident recorded on 29 Oct 2019.  Av8rTony discusses some of the findings in the NTSC's final report of the Lion Air 610 737-MAX8 crash that occurred exactly one year ago today, malfunctions and mechanical things, and asleep at the helm stories. [0:48] - 737 MAX 8 and the NTSC final report of the Lion Air flight 610 crash that killed all on board [19:24] - High-speed abort a...

Episode 5 of Squawk Ident was recorded on the 23rd of October, 2019.  Av8rTony explores the do's and don'ts of airline commuting, getting stuck at an outstation due to weather, and packing light vs the kitchen sink. [04:29] From the Flight Line [13:21] Commuting 101 [22:37] The Don'ts of Commuting, Rule #1 [29:37] The Don'ts Continued, Rule #2 [33:16] What Can be Learned from Sitting in a Jum...

This episode of Squawk Ident was recorded on 17 OCT 2019 Episode 04 of Squawk Ident explores passenger address techniques, oceanic crossings, ETOPS and more Long Captain PA at boarding  [03:31] Trip Details  [05:05] Long Ass PAs  [22:17] Oceanic Tracks [30:19] Non-Normals   [35:46] There We Were - bad O2 mask  [51:16] Lav Smoke  [57:52] We’ll follow the little guys st...

This episode of Squawk Ident was recorded on 14 OCT 2019 In Episode 3 Av8rTony dives into airline schedules, reserve vs. line holders, the good, the bad & the ugly of crash pads, commuting nightmares & more. [2:40] - Flight Schedules, reserves vs. lines [20:05] - Commuting nightmares [38:40] - Crash Pads [50:37] - Beyond the Flight Deck Door - Uniforms [57:20] - In the News - Captain Gives...

In episode 02 of the Squawk Ident podcast, recorded on 06 OCT 2019, Av8rTony details a (2-2-1) four day sequence with PHX & LIH layovers. We discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month and the pink ties we wear, a typical routine before a trip.  We also highlight the sights, sounds, and smells of a preflight. A tale of a closed airport in a snow storm and more on this episode of Squawk Ident. S...

recorded 02OCT2019 and re-mastered on 05JAN2023 Welcome aboard Flight 1 of the Squawk Ident podcast. On this flight, Av8rTony introduces you to his journey in aviation. He discusses how his journey lead him on a career path to a job at a legacy airline, how this podcasting adventure began, and some of the challenges that come with a career in aviation. He also discusses aviation news topics, what...

Ladies and Gentleman Welcome Aboard! This is your host, Av8rTony speaking.  On your flight today we will be featuring the Squawk Ident podcast , where we explore the many pathways to an aviation profession. We take a look at the challenges that a professional aviator can expect in today’s market place, and we share many stories along the way. Squawk Ident has provided non-stop scheduled podca...