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Plane Crash Diaries

Desmond Latham

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I'm a pilot obsessed with flying and all things aviation. This podcast series covers more than a century of commercial aviation and how its shaped the world. Aviation is now safer than its ever been, but it took one hundred years of learning and often through accidents and incidents to reduce the risk of flying.
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Join us for a lively and hilarious exploration of the triumphs and trials of being a single mom, single woman, or just plain single. Hosted by Lisa from Ella-Go and accompanied by a multitude of co-hosts, this podcast is your go-to destination for laughter, empowerment, and real talk about navigating the world as independent women. From dating disasters to career victories, we cover it all with wit, humor, and a healthy dose of sisterhood. Each episode dives deep into the unique challenges a ...
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Episode 41 is about substance abuse, technocrats behaving badly, sub-standard crew training and fatal attractions to nicotine and C H 3 C H 2 OH — methylethyl alcohol, otherwise known as hootch, or in South Africa, dop. This is an episode that’s longer than usual, with quite a lot of ATC sound thrown in later. I hope you find it useful - remember t…
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Episode 40 is about maintenance blunders. Aviation is littered with a long list of these, sometimes it the failure of unofficial parts, sometimes its poor management, sometimes engineers who cut corners - and believe it or not, all three. Because the topic is vast, I’m going to return to this subject in future podcasts. In this episode we’re going …
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This is episode 39 and we’re looking at a horrendous accident, Saudia Airlines Flight 163, a Lockheed TriStar which was gutted in a blaze on the ground on 19th August 1980 - all 301 aboard died. The plane was registered in Saudi Arabia as HZ-AHK, and made its first first flight on 13 July 1979, and was delivered brand new to Saudia on 21 August 197…
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Coach Bridget and Coach Lisa, along with their insightful guests Aaron and Mark from The Warrior and The Wolf podcast, reveal how the consumption of adult content could be influencing romantic connections, particularly for single moms stepping back into the dating world. We get a different male perspective from Aaron and Mark. Could it be they are …
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Single moms new to dating and new to dating apps, this episode is for you. Still, confused about swiping right versus swiping left? Single moms, we've got your back—tune in for our unraveled myths and the dual potential of these digital cupid arrows. We discuss the pros and cons of dating apps. As well as the red flags of dating profiles. This epis…
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SINGLE MOMMA'S!! Are you tired of swiping left in the dark when it comes to online dating? Fear not, for Dr. Saudia, an attachment-focused therapy whizz, lights the way to a more insightful approach in our latest episode. With her wealth of knowledge, she deciphers the code of dating apps, offering sage advice for single moms and singles alike. For…
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Pull up a chair, bring out the popcorn, and join Coach Lisa and Coach Bridget for a hilarious and candid discussion on knowing what you want before dating. They dig into defining emotional intelligence and why the first kiss can make or break the potential of a relationship. Then listen in on their first date encounter stories and past regrets abou…
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Snapisode is a quick snippet of the upcoming episode. Coach Bridget and Coach Lisa discuss the importance of women knowing what they want when they go out on the hunt. Listen to us talk about women wanting a man to be vulnerable and why this may be a challenging request in the society we live in. Hosts: Lisa Bridget Send us your Lifetime Movie Spec…
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Snapisode is a quick snippet of the upcoming episode. Coach Bridget and Coach Lisa discuss the importance of women knowing what they want when they go out on the hunt. Buckle up, buttercup, because we are about to spill the tea on smooching snafus that'll have you both cringing and cackling. Hosts: Lisa Bridget Send us your Lifetime Movie Special S…
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Coach Lisa and Coach Bridget discuss the previous episode with Lisa the Love Coach and weigh in on their perspectives and experiences on the topic of Alpha Energy. We also discuss emotional intelligence and whether such a person exists. Check out another hilarious and yet informative episode. Hosts: Lisa Bridget Send us your Lifetime Movie Special …
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Joining us is Lisa Concepcion, founder of LoveQuest Coaching, who expertly dissects the dance of attraction, vulnerability, and the power dynamics between alpha females and alpha men. Together, we unwrap the complexities of navigating a world where strength meets softness, and leadership encounters receptivity. As we sail through the waves of moder…
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Ever had a moment when you finally saw the red flags waving wildly at you, but only after you'd already taken the rollercoaster ride with a toxic partner? Bridget and Lisa, your navigators through these tumultuous relationship waters, have been there, and they're ready to share all about how they found their way back to shore. This episode is a lif…
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Welcome to "Mom Is My Emergency Contact Podcast" The Podcast for Single Moms & Single Women!" Join us as we dive into the delightful world of navigating life as a solo woman in today's fast-paced world. From juggling responsibilities to embracing the quirks and joys of singlehood, our podcast is your go-to destination for laughter, insight, and ins…
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This episode we’re going to take a look at commercial airliners that have hit obstacles near runways and how three accidents in the small town of Elizabeth New Jersey in 1951 and 1952 led to rules about clear ways and re-zoning. It’s important though to stress how the rules have changed improving safety particularly with regard to clear ways. Take …
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This is episode 37 and we’re dealing with bird strikes. The most famous of these was US Airways flight 1549 from New York City's LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte.Pilot Sully Sullenberger and first officer Jeffrey Skiles ditched the Airbus A320 in the Hudson River off Midtown Manhattan after a bird strike led to both engines failing - All 155 on board…
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This is episode 36 and its icy cold out there - it’s time to check out the incidents involving icing - starting with a short list and general description of the causes, then focusing on the two Aeroflot Atonovs accidents in 1971 and a design fault in the ATR-72. There’s an unfortunately long list of commercial airliners lost due to icing, more than…
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The British government was focused on making dirigibles the transport of choice in the 1930s - competing with the Germans to produce the largest, most luxurious and most convenient way to travel across its empire. In the summer of 1930 two variants were created, one designed by a government team known ironically as "the socialist" airship as it was…
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Discover key elements to creative success in this episode of the 33 Ways Not to Screw Up Podcast. Emmy Award-winning producer, author, and creative powerhouse Saudia Davis shares her hard-earned wisdom and experience to inspire and empower budding creative entrepreneurs. Host Alastair McDermott dives deep with Saudia into her book "33 Ways Not to S…
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Are you struggling with human resources issues as a business owner? Do you feel like HR is a minefield, where one misstep could lead to disastrous consequences? Then you won't want to miss this episode of the "33 Ways Not to Screw Up" podcast with Alastair McDermott and guest Patricia Garland, author of "33 Ways Not to Screw Up HR." In this episode…
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Do you feel like you could be getting more out of your business deals, but just don't know where to start? Look no further than the latest episode of the 33 Ways Not to Screw Up podcast, where host Alastair McDermott sits down with negotiation expert Gerry Perran. Gerry is the author of "33 Ways Not to Screw Up Negotiating," and has spent over 27 y…
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In this episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation between Alastair McDermott and Craig Wilson, a globally recognized expert in talent recruitment and author of "33 Ways Not to Screw Up Hiring Great Talent". The discussion centers around the rapidly changing dynamics of the labor market and the monumental impact of remote work on the hiring …
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In this episode of the podcast, Alastair McDermott and Dawn Kristy discuss Dawn's book “33 Ways Not to Screw Up Cybersecurity”. They discuss what it means to be cyber-savvy, the importance of awareness, and some of the biggest security mistakes Dawn has seen. They also discuss security issues including phishing, vishing and smishing, what it means …
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In this episode of the podcast, Alastair McDermott and Chip Scanlan discuss Chip's book "33 Ways Not to Screw Up Journalism". Chip talks about the importance of being human as a journalist, and shares his personal experiences and insights on how it can help journalists build trust with their sources, and provide rich detail for their stories. He sh…
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In this episode, Alastair and Melissa speak with Anne Janzer, author of "33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Emails". Topics include: How Anne came up with the idea for the book The cultural shift in how we communicate over email The smallest piece of business writing Anne's favorite tips for not screwing up business email The joy of writing a sh…
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We’re going to look at a few examples of trigger happy pilots and missile operators, starting with the 5th April 1948 Gatow Air Disaster over Berlin as the Cold War ramped up after the Second World War. A British European Airways Vickers VC.1B Viking airliner crashed near RAF Gatow air base, after a Soviet Air Force Yakovlev Yak-3 fighter aircraft …
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A listener asked me to take a closer look at the crash of a Lear jet in 1999 that was carrying golfer Payne Stewart so here we are. Of all the crashes we’ve looked at this has to be one of the more frustrating and needs quite a bit of sleuthing. The main reason is the NTSB still has not published a final report and probably never will. The basic fa…
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We’re focusing on Air Canada Flight 797 that developed and in-flight fire that turned into a conflagration after it landed and the doors were opened. 23 passengers burned to death of were asphyxiated in that terrible incident. The response to this was crucial to global aviation safety as it led to rules such as airline manufacturers having to ensur…
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This is episode 30 and I am delighted to have special guest Jim Spaeth join us for this episode to talk about his experiences at TWA.His life intersected with a number of accidents and he had a unique view of events he’s going to describe working as a salesman, ticketing agent and senior manager at TWA. He’s written a book called Up, Up and Astray,…
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