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!
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationDocumentaryLeisureSociety & Culture | |||
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Captains Speaking | Episode 40
For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MentourNow
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An aircraft stuck on Gatwick's runway, nine fuel maydays in one night and why is that actually the system working exactly as designed. We break down how airline fuel planning really works, from the "minimum fuel" call to final reserve, and more on to... more
A 777 flying dangerously low, a "hijacked" airliner intercepted by fighter jets, and a run of engine failures making headlines. This week Petter and Ben take a look at some of aviation's most viral stories in recent times.
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This week on Captain Speaking, Petter and Ben catch up on a hectic few weeks in aviation including a run of recent incidents and the a conversation around a pilot flying without valid license!
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Great content, but just get rid of the Australian Government advertising! Seriously I have to hear government propaganda here?
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Australiaa month ago - Trays are in the upright position!
Big fan of yours on YouTube! Then my lightbulb went off and said, “Bet he has a podcast!” You and your partner make it very easy to understand complicated stuff. Your commercials don’t bother me. It proves your success and it’s so easy to fast-forward! I do feel obliged to listen to them… I at least owe you that for the great job you do on the ground and in the air.
Apple Podcasts5J Clam
United States2 months ago - Excellent Podcast
Very informative and entertaining!
Apple Podcasts5Alfie floorAustralia9 months ago - Great,
Cut down on the adds, great job otherwise
Apple Podcasts4IkoitoUnited States9 months ago - Nice work chaps!
Great podcast. Supplements the YouTube channels really well :)
Apple Podcasts5Jon Munro
United Kingdom9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #20 | United States/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Canada/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | Australia/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #7 |  Germany/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?
Two long-time pilots break down aviation incidents, safety culture, training approaches, and leadership under pressure with a practical, no-nonsense style. Episodes blend technical explanations of real-world events (gear failures, licensing questions, weight calculations, airspace procedures, and incident investigations) with reflections on how organizations, regulators, and crews respond when things go wrong. The hosts mix current-episode analyses with broader industry themes such as safety culture, human factors, CRM, and the evolution of training, often weaving in personal experiences, product sponsorships, and audience questions. A standout aspect is the dual perspective from active pilots who translate complex aviation concepts into ac... more
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