Podcasts

Throttle-Up Episode: Apr. 20, 2019

Special Edition: Aviation Safety – Part III. Topics discussed by Captain Smith this week are (1) Boeing 737 MAX  update; (2) aviation industry background and the quest for improved safety; and (3) 12 catastrophes that had a major impact on aviation.

Throttle-Up Episode: Apr. 13, 2019

Special Edition: Aviation Safety – Part II. The topics discussed in the show are (1) Solaris, (2) the latest in the Boeing 737 MAX situation, (3) aviation history, and (4) twelve catastrophes that changed the aviation industry.

Throttle-Up Episode: Mar. 30, 2019

The Special Counsel’s report is discussed, along with the on-going saga of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and its fatal design flaw. Captain Smith continues his review of The Case for Trump by Victor Davis Hansen.

Throttle-Up Episode: Mar. 23, 2019

The Boeing 737 MAX catastrophe is discussed in terms of 1) design, 2) critical design review, 3) test, 4) regulatory compliance, 5) certification, and 6) training. Captain Smith continues his review of The Case for Trump by Victor Davis Hansen.

Throttle-Up Episode: Mar. 16, 2019

Airline safety, SOTU (Part II), and The Case for Trump by Victor Davis Hanson are the topics of this week’s broadcast.

Throttle-Up Episode: Mar. 9, 2019

A rerun of  Special Edition: Critical Thinking in Business Operations – Part I first broadcast Feb. 2, 2019.

Throttle-Up Episode: Feb. 23, 2019

Special Edition: Critical Thinking in Business Operations – Part IV. Critical thinking essentials are discussed, along with the need to more effectively engage in operational risk management.

Throttle-Up Episode: Feb. 16, 2019

Special Edition: Critical Thinking in Business Operations – Part III. Captain Smith discusses success and failure in complex situations–what works and what doesn’t.