Chuck Cook

Chuck Cook Podcast

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Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world. With over three decades of flying experience and a passion for pushing technological boundaries, Chuck shares unparalleled insights into the evolution of autonomous systems. From his extensive testing of Tesla’s FSD software to tackling real-worl...

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Chuck Cook

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Launch of the Aviation, Cars and Autonomy Podcast 16.01.2025 16:19

In this episode of Aviation, Cars and Autonomy with Chuck Cook , Chuck takes a drive in his Cybertruck to explore the future of his podcasting format while testing Tesla’s FSD Beta 13.2.4. He shares insights on unprotected left turns, camera placement, and the challenges of cleaning cameras for autonomous vehicles. Chuck also dives into the latest SpaceX and Blue Origin launches, discusses Tesla A...

FSD Supervised v13.2.4 First Impressions drive on the Cybertruck 16.01.2025 44:47

In this episode of Aviation, Cars and Autonomy with Chuck Cook , Chuck takes the Cybertruck for a first impressions drive with Tesla’s new FSD Beta 13.2.4. He explores its performance on unprotected left turns, U-turns, and city streets while testing new behaviors like the handling of green lights and cautious maneuvers in tight spaces. Chuck dives into the notable integration of the same build nu...

Cybertruck FSD Supervised v13.2.2 - First Impressions Drive 16.01.2025 48:43

In this episode of Aviation, Cars, and Autonomy with Chuck Cook , Chuck takes the Cybertruck on a low-traffic Sunday morning drive to test Tesla FSD Beta 13.2.2. Following up on his Model Y test, he explores the Cybertruck’s performance in unprotected left turns, cul-de-sac U-turns, and lane drift handling. Chuck also highlights differences between the Model Y and Cybertruck, delves into new holid...

FSD Supervised v13.2.2 - First Impressions Drive on the AI4 Model Y 16.01.2025 55:11

In this episode of Aviation, Cars and Autonomy with Chuck Cook , Chuck tests Tesla FSD Beta 13.2.2 during a real-world driving session. From tackling challenging unprotected left-hand turns and tight U-turns to navigating complex intersections like the “five points” scenario, Chuck highlights the system’s rapid decision-making capabilities and discusses areas for improvement. He explores updates i...