
The week's aviation news, the way two pilots actually talk about it. My co-host Ryan Parrock and I work through the headlines: South African airlines and airports, the travel rules that hit your ticket, who is hiring pilots and where, and the stories from the wider industry that end up on your flight. Several stories an episode, a flight deck view on each, and the cockpit banter you get when two p... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 290 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationBusinessEntrepreneurshipLeisure | |||

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Airports Company South Africa has posted a R1.2 billion profit on R8.81 billion of revenue, and Johannesburg airport still cannot keep its toilets open. Bryan and Ryan get to that, but first they own up to something every pilot has don... more
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The engines roar, the nose lifts, and the runway falls away beneath you. The safest thing a pilot can do is the one thing passengers hate: not land. Here is the rule behind it, the night I broke it, and what the recorders show from the ... more
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A retired teacher east of Johannesburg took a WhatsApp call from someone posing as South African Airways. Twenty minutes later, R1.2 million was gone. Pilots have a rule for exactly this.
This is A Pilot Explains: one story, thirteen ... more
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The flypast is off. Airlink has withdrawn its FNB Stadium flyby for Saturday's third test, citing the weather, while the South African Civil Aviation Authority works through the flight data from Cape Town. Bryan and Ryan have both had ... more
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South Africa’s premier aviation and travel podcast. Listening to every episode!
What a wonderful show! To see how far these two guys have come and how much they have invested in the quality of the show by ensuring their audio is top notch and the content is relevant, updated and to the point, is remarkable. I love the laid back nature to the show and the lighthearted manner that they convey the various topics covered. Keep it up!!
This regular podcast gives one an update to current aviation affairs with a South African flavour. Presenters Ryan and Bryan seem to be born into aviation and have a good grasp on the ‘where we are at’ and where things might be going. If you have an interest in aviation, then this show/podcast is for you.
I use this show to help me grow in the industry. I’m always learning new things and appreciate your knowledge on the more complicated aviation subjects. Thanks guys!
My favorite podcast. I have been listening from the start. Over 100 episodes later and you guys continue to impress. The audio quality is as good as the content. Well done guys!
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The show centers on aviation news and practical pilot-focused explainers, blending hard industry updates with front-seat perspectives. Episodes frequently cover career trajectories for pilots (including overseas opportunities and regional hiring), airline operations, regulatory shifts, aircraft technology, and travel implications for passengers. A hallmark is the casual, banter-filled delivery from two veteran pilots who translate complex topics into straight-talking guidance, mixed with personal travel anecdotes and real-world anecdotes from the cockpit. Noteworthy traits include a strong regional lens on Africa and the Gulf market, a willingness to critique industry governance, and a practical approach to career planning and passenger saf... more
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