Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast
Mentour PilotWelcome 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 | 33 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureAviationSociety & CultureDocumentary | |||
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A passenger on a flight from London Luton to Tel Aviv thought it would be funny to name their phone hotspot something a little different. What followed was anything but funny. Fighter jets were scrambled, the aircraft was escorted to the ground, and ... more
A captain nearly takes off from a taxiway, after a crew miscalculates their weight by 100 tons. Petter and Ben break down why experience doesn't make you immune to mistakes and the simple checks that save lives in aviation in today's episode of Capta... more
In our first episode back of 2026, Petter and Ben discuss system failures, information overload and a little bit about managing daily life in the modern world.
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What looks like a simple delay can turn into massively complex operational problems for pilots. Today Petter and Ben take a look at how weather can change things and drive difficult decisions, as well as a discussion on why our latest episode on Germ... more
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- Excellent Podcast
Very informative and entertaining!
Apple Podcasts5Alfie floor
Australia3 months ago - Great,
Cut down on the adds, great job otherwise
Apple Podcasts4Ikoito
United States4 months ago - Nice work chaps!
Great podcast. Supplements the YouTube channels really well :)
Apple Podcasts5Jon Munro
United Kingdom4 months ago - Favorite podcast
I have always had a fear of flying, so much so that our yearly vacation used to cause me months of stress anticipating the flight. Then I started watching Mentour Pilot videos and eventually listening to this podcast and I have learned that knowledge is power and understanding how pilots are trained, how airlines work and how planes actually fly has greatly improved my anxiety. The last time I flew I had very little anxiety and found myself mentally following along with each step of the flight... more
Apple Podcasts5TLWatsUnited States4 months ago - Outstanding
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.
Apple Podcasts5Wookey26United Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Canada/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #46 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | Australia/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  France/Leisure/Aviation |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captains Speaking
What is Captains Speaking about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Hosted by professional pilots, this series offers a candid look into the aviation industry, blending personal experiences with industry insights. The discussions encompass a range of topics from technical flight challenges and safety protocols, to pilots' mental health and relevant news events. Noteworthy for its direct and relatable approach, it aims to educate and entertain both enthusiasts and those simply curious about aviation. The show incorporates listener interactions, providing a unique platform for audience engagement. Its seasoned hosts leverage their extensive aviation backgrounds to demystify complex topics, making it accessible to a wide range of listeners.
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How many episodes of Captains Speaking are there?
Captains Speaking launched 9 months ago and published 33 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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1. Captain Shem Manquist
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