In this episode, Matt is joined by Captain Al as they discuss his personal experience with engine failures. They also give some tips on how to manage engine failures. https://www.facebook.com/Plane-Safety-Podcast-626543677401564/  https://www.planetalkinguk.com  Support the podcast at patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast  or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320 

TAP113: Engine Failures with Capt Al

In this episode, Matt takes a look at the LATAM incident on the 27th March and then talks about the causes of the other 5 incidents that have happened on the A320 family which resulted in landing with the nosewheel at 90 degrees.   The article mentioned in the podcast can be found here  https://samchui.com/2022/03/30/latam-airbus-a320-lands-with-nose-gear-rotated-by-90-degrees/#.YkXzaS1Q2-o  The Video can be seen here https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MoKBCJQliSk  Support the podcast at patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast  or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320 

TAP112: Nosewheel at 90º

In this Episode Matt takes a look at the BUSS or Backup Speed Scale plus what Airbus has lined up in the future for helping pilots deal with unreliable speed. We are now running command preparation courses, more information about them can be found at A320lounge.com/command Thanks for listening. Support the podcast - Patreon.com/a320podcast

TAP111: Backup Speed Scale

The podcast is back!!!! Matt takes another look at the Unreliable Speed procedure, the reasons behind the recent increase in events and some tips on how to deal with them.

TAP110:  Unreliable Speed

We are back!! This week we look at TCAS, its history, how it operates and what the procedures are. We also talk about our new online course! #A320 #Avgeek #pilot #pilotlife #TCAS #Airbus

TAP109: TCAS

In this episode Matt and Andy talk with Tino from Easy Memory Item about the importance of Memory Items and how you can improve your learning of them.   To download the app, search easymemoryitem in the Apple App Store or on Google Playstore.  For more information visit www.easymemoryitem.com  In cooperation with "Easy Memory Item" we are giving you a 10% discount on the A320 Lounge. Use the following code: EASYMEMORY  at checkout. Visit www.A320Lounge.com to sign up.

TAP108: Interview with Memory Items App founder

This week Andy looks at HEPA filters, what they are, how they work and what they do!

TAP107: HEPA Filters

In this episode Matt & Andy continue the series looking at the Autoflight system.

TAP106: Auto Flight Part 2

This week we start a new series looking at the Auto Flight System in detail. In this episode we cover some general information and the computation of position

TAP105: Auto Flight Part 1

This week Matt & Andy are joined by Jamie from www.AirlinePrep.co.uk and Phil from www.jetpathway.com to discuss the current state of the industry, what to do if made redundant and tips for your CV plus more

TAP104: CV's, Redundancy, Recruitment and more!

This week Matt and Andy take a look at a dual blocked pitot scenario and ask why it might not be a great idea

TAP103: An Unrealistic Sim

With airlines parking up fleets of aircraft around the world Matt & Andy look at the difference between parking and storing aircraft and the factors to consider

TAP102: Storage of Aircraft

In this weeks episode Matt & Andy look at fuel spillages and recommend some documentaries to pass the time during lockdown! 

TAP101: Fuel Spillage

In this special episode to celebrate our 100th show we are joined by Capt Al to chat about the history of the A320, how things have changed and what the future holds. Capt Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show tells us about the A320 and we share some fun facts!

TAP100: Episode 100!

In this episode, Matt & Andy give you questions 51-100. listen along and see how many you think you can answer.

TAP099: Test Your Knowledge - Part 2

100 Questions you should be able to answer (Especially if you're looking to become a Captain)

TAP098: Test Your Knowledge - Part 1

In this episode Matt and Andy take a look at the effects of GNSS interference on the systems of the A320, discuss considerations for pilots and take a quick look at the xLS concept

TAP097: GNSS Interference and an intro to the xLS concept

In this episode Matt & Andy discuss book recommendations from themselves and listeners.

TAP096: 2019 Book Recommendations

This episode is a fantastic example of workload management, failure management and prioritisation. The report used here can be found at:  https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/crippled-smartlynx-a320-nursed-home-after-runway-str-461983/  A more comprehensive report can be found here: https://avherald.com/h?article=4b57c3dd 

TAP095: Dual Elevator Fault + Dual ENG Failure in same flight!

This week Matt talks about how runway braking actions are reported and the new technology helping to improve it. Airbus and its subsidiary NAVBLUE have developed a new technology to use the aircraft itself as a sensor to measure the available runway braking action, and subsequently share that data to the benefit of oncoming traffic and the airport authorities.  

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