
Welcome Aboard to Captains Speaking - The Mentour Pilot Podcast.
Captains Speaking is hosted by professional working pilots Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts. Petter is the man behind Mentour Pilot, the No.1 channel for aviation incidents on YouTube. Meanwhile, Ben is a long-time collaborator and the co-host of Mentour Pilot sister channel Mentour Now!
The Captains Speaking podcast exists to give y... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureAviationLeisure | |||

In this episode, Peter and Ben tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions pilots hear — from whether autopilot really “flies the plane” to the truth behind chemtrails and flat earth theories. Along the way, they talk about critical think... more
In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben talk about what we know so far about the tragic incident involving UPS 2976 in Louisville. As well as taking a look at how quickly speculation and false information can spread in moments like thi... more
Join Petter and Ben as they react live to the reports of a Cargo Plane crashing by Kentucky airport, and break down everything we know so far...
For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Mento... more
In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben, are discussing the recent 747 accident at Hong Kong Airport. Taking a look at what we do know and their own personal thoughts about this tragic incident.
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Love listening to this podcast, especially Bens first hand weekly experience of day to day line flying and all the issues along the way. Love all the explained procedures, go around from circling approach, love it! More please.
Black box down is better
Insightful, fascinating details from the lives of two seasoned pilots. Super chill to listen to.
With so much opinion-based garbage out there, these two guys are experienced pilots that give you clear explanations of interesting situations without a lot of fact-less opinion. Funny guys too in a serious business.
What is it like for you to watch movies with Airplane scenes? Do you cringe? What is your favourite completely wrong airplane scene in a movie?
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The content covers a broad range of topics related to aviation, focusing primarily on recent incidents, safety protocols, and insights drawn from the experiences of the hosts, both of whom are experienced pilots. Episodes often include discussions on aviation training, decision-making processes in high-pressure situations, and the implications of both modern training methodologies and industry changes. Noteworthy is the unfiltered nature of the hosts' discussions, allowing them to express their personal opinions and experiences, something they feel is less possible in their other video content. This candid approach, combined with their vast industry knowledge, makes the content appealing to aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Captains Speaking launched 6 months ago and published 26 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Captains Speaking include:
1. Captain Shem Manquist
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