Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast

A 777 flying dangerously low, a "hijacked" airliner intercepted by fighter jets, and a run of engine failures making headlines. This week Petter and Ben take a look at some of aviation's most viral stories in recent times. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to REC Watches to check out the limited-edition X4009 Series, and use the code CAPTAIN for 10% off at checkout: ⁠...

This week on Captain Speaking, Petter and Ben catch up on a hectic few weeks in aviation including a run of recent incidents and the a conversation around a pilot flying without valid license! ---------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉🏻   ⁠⁠/...

A Lufthansa 787 suddenly drops onto its nose at the gate in Frankfurt and a China Eastern A350 is filmed slamming into a jet bridge in Shanghai, over and over again. In this episode, Petter and Ben break down two of the most viral aviation clips of the year so far and much more. So let's dive in! ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster to get 50% off for Father's...

A Paris appeals court has just ruled that Airbus and Air France are criminally responsible for the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board. In today's episode, Peter and Ben break down the corporate manslaughter verdict, why it overturns the earlier ruling that cleared them, and what it means for the long-running "was it the pilots?" debate. ---------------------------------...

On May 3rd 2026, a Boeing 767 struck a bakery truck on landing in New York and somehow, everyone survived. But how does a jet get that low in the first place? Peter and Ben dig into the height group problem that nobody talks about, and could it be far more widespread than this single incident. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel...

The NTSB released its preliminary report on the tragic LaGuardia accident following what happened last month. Today Petter and Ben will discuss what the report tells us, and everything we know about this incident so far. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel...

Petter and Ben are back with a lot to talk about. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is starting to hit aviation, an Icelandair captain's retirement flight is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and a BA crew reminds us why the go-around decision is the most professional call a pilot can make. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work...

On Sunday 22nd March, an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, New York. In today’s episode, Petter and Ben break down exactly what we know, what the investigation has uncovered so far, and the questions that still need answering. For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow For more an...

A former RAF Red Arrow pilot who spent years defending UK airspace, including intercepting 10 bombers now flies passengers on the 787. In this episode Petter and Ben will discuss how different those worlds really are! ----------------------------------------------------- Get up to 45% off during Ekster’s Spring Sale until April 13, and use code CAPTAIN for an extra 20% off: ⁠https://partner.ekster...

A passenger on a flight from London Luton to Tel Aviv thought it would be funny to name their phone hotspot something a little different. What followed was anything but funny. Fighter jets were scrambled, the aircraft was escorted to the ground, and every single passenger was searched. In this episode, Ben and Peter break down what actually happens when a security threat is reported mid-flight. --...

A captain nearly takes off from a taxiway, after a crew miscalculates their weight by 100 tons. Petter and Ben break down why experience doesn't make you immune to mistakes and the simple checks that save lives in aviation in today's episode of Captains Speaking. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster’s Valentines Sale to get up to 40% off, and an additional 20%...

In our first episode back of 2026, Petter and Ben discuss system failures, information overload and a little bit about managing daily life in the modern world. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster’s Cyber Week Sale to get up to 54% off sitewide, and an additional 10% with the code CAPTAIN at checkout: ⁠https://partner.ekster.com/mentourpod...⁠ -----------------...

What looks like a simple delay can turn into massively complex operational problems for pilots. Today Petter and Ben take a look at how weather can change things and drive difficult decisions, as well as a discussion on why our latest episode on Germanwings was so hard to make. ----------------------------------------------------- Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s new monthly subscr...

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. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward!...

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. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster’s Cyber Week Sale to get up to 54% off sitewide, and an additional 10% with the code CA...

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, and career lows. Leave your questions for the next episode! ==== Help your children build emotional literacy with MoodMonsters, and get 10% off wit...

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 thinking, perspective, and why facts still matter. ----------------------------------------------------- Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s n...

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben talk about what we know so far about the tragic incident involving UPS 2976 in Louisville. As well as taking a look at how quickly speculation and false information can spread in moments like this and how we can try to avoid it. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my P...

Join Petter and Ben as they react live to the reports of a Cargo Plane crashing by Kentucky airport, and break down everything we know so far... For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow And consider supporting the channel...

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben, are discussing the recent 747 accident at Hong Kong Airport. Taking a look at what we do know and their own personal thoughts about this tragic incident. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉...

Petter and Ben take a look at the recent cargo DHL Cargo plane landing at Heathrow Airport that ended in a tail strike and how pilots train to avoid them. What goes through a pilots mind when something dangerous like this happens? Let’s find out! ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster to get 35% off sitewide, and an additional 10% with the code CAPTAIN at checkou...

Sudden shifts of invisible wind can be extremely dangerous for aircraft, in today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben break down what exactly wind shear is and how pilots are trained to deal with it. ----------------------------------------------------- Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s new monthly subscription plans for 12 months with code MENTOUR: https://plans.holafly.c...

In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Ben tells an unbelievable story of a time when the aircraft was low on fuel, flying through a storm. As lightning struck the aircraft a ball of light passed through a passenger jet! ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel...

Wake turbulence, what it is, and how it can roll a jet on approach? Today Petter and Ben break down their own real stories, of heavy wake turbulence and what autopilot actually does do when the turbulence hits. ---------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👉...

Today Petter and Ben talk about how pilots really work together in the cockpit, and how important teamwork can be during a flight. Whether the Pilots are handling a heavy workload, or just trying to avoid miscommunication, it’s a vital skill that plays a big role in making sure aviation is safe. ---------------------------------------------------- Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holafly’s n...