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Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast

Mentour Pilot

51 episodes

Welcome Aboard to Captains Speaking - The Mentour Pilot Podcast.

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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 you a unfiltered insight into the world of aviation.

Each week, Petter and Ben will react to the latest developments in aviation, speaking from the heart and sharing their opinions in a way they generally don't have space for on Mentour Pilot and Mentour Now!

For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow

And consider supporting the channel on Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, exclusive live hangouts with Petter, and early access videos: https://www.patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home

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  1. Storm Pushes Jet2 Aircraft OFF The Runway?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 02 min

    In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben discuss the recent Jet2 Boeing that got blown off the runway by a storm. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to support the work I…

  2. I Was On The FlyDubai Flight…” | Passenger Tells His Story (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 03 min

    On today's episode of the podcast, Petter and Ben will be speaking to a passenger who was onboard the FlyDubai Flight in a fascinating discussion on how it was to be there.…

  3. The FlyDubai Incident Gets WORSE!? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 53 min

    On today's episode of the podcast, Petter and Ben will be going over everything we've learned in the week following the FlyDubai accident and all verified information.…

  4. Everything We Know About The FlyDubai Accident (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 19 min

    Yesterday, there was an incident involving a FlyDubai aircraft. Today on the Podcast Petter and Ben will go over everything we currently know about this incident. If you want to support the work I do on the channel,…

  5. What Do We Know About The Miami Crash? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 13 min

    On 6 September an Amazon Cargo aircraft overshot the runway, crashing into nearby vehicles before skidding to a stop in Miami. Today on the podcast Petter and Ben will be going over everything we know about this tragic…

  6. Was This INSANE Stadium Flyover TOO Low!?

    · 1 h 19 min · S1 E42

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  7. Vietnam Airways Nearly CRASHES During Takeoff?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 05 min

    A Vietnam Airlines 787 ran through the stopway and into the grass, and finally got airborne around 400ft past the end with a tail strike and skid marks on the runway behind it. Today Petter and Ben go through what we…

  8. TWO Stall Warnings and a MAYDAY Over Central London!!

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E40

    Captains Speaking | Episode 40 For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube:…

  9. Why Did NINE Aircraft Declare Mayday Over London? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E39

    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…

  10. This Aircraft Accidentally Told the World It Was Hijacked (Audio-Only Version)

    · 44 min · S1 E38

    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…

  11. Pilot Flies For 17 Years Without A Proper License?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 00 min

    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!…

  12. Lufthansa Airplane Collapses On It's Nose? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 55 min · S1 E36

    A Lufthansa 787 suddenly drops onto its nose at the gate in Frankfurt and a China Eastern A350 is filmed slamming into a jet bridge in Shanghai, over and over again. In this episode, Petter and Ben break down two of…

  13. Air France 447: The Crash That Just Got Airbus Convicted! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E35

    A Paris appeals court has just ruled that Airbus and Air France are criminally responsible for the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board. In today's episode, Peter and Ben break down the…

  14. How Did a Boeing 767 Hit a Truck on Landing (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E34

    On May 3rd 2026, a Boeing 767 struck a bakery truck on landing in New York and somehow, everyone survived. But how does a jet get that low in the first place? Peter and Ben dig into the height group problem that nobody…

  15. The LaGuardia NTSB Preliminary Report Is Out! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E33

    The NTSB released its preliminary report on the tragic LaGuardia accident following what happened last month. Today Petter and Ben will discuss what the report tells us, and everything we know about this incident so…

  16. The Captain Who Flew Too Low on His Last Day (Audio-Only Version)

    · 47 min · S1 E32

    Petter and Ben are back with a lot to talk about. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is starting to hit aviation, an Icelandair captain's retirement flight is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and…

  17. Everything We Know About LaGuardia (Audio-Only)

    · 57 min · S1 E31

    On Sunday 22nd March, an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, New York. In today’s episode, Petter and Ben break down exactly what we know, what the investigation has…

  18. From Intercepting Bombers To Flying Passengers?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E30

    A former RAF Red Arrow pilot who spent years defending UK airspace, including intercepting 10 bombers now flies passengers on the 787. In this episode Petter and Ben will discuss how different those worlds really are!…

  19. You Should Never Mess With Security On a Plane! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E29

    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…

  20. Why Captains Can Still Crash After 28 Years! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E28

    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…

  21. Airspace Failures, Media Noise, and Decision-Making Under Stress (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E27

    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. -----------------------------------------------------…

  22. Do Pilots FEAR Bad Weather? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E26

    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…

  23. The Hardest Part of Being A Pilot? (It’s Not The Flying) | (Audio-Only Version)

    · 57 min · S1 E25

    Today Petter and Ben talk about the realities of flying during the holidays, and the growing conversation around pilot mental health. From loneliness on the job to the extreme pressure it can take to be a pilot.…

  24. What’s Going On With Airbus?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E24

    Thousands of Airbus A320s were grounded after a flight experienced an unexpected pitch down. In today’s episode of Captains Speaking, Petter and Ben will take a look at this emergency grounding and how pilots handle a…

  25. Can you Forget HOW To Fly? The Test Every Pilot FEARS! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 55 min · S1 E23

    After 26 months out of the cockpit, Petter renews his Boeing 737 rating and talks nerves, skill fade, and what came back instantly in the sim. Plus a rapid-fire Q&A: ATPL theory in real life, Boeing vs Airbus, cargo vs…

  26. Belief vs. Reality: Myth-Busting the Skies (Audio-Only Version)

    · 47 min · S1 E22

    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…

  27. UPS Flight 2976: What Do We Know So Far? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E21

    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…

  28. UPS Flight 2976 Crash - Pilots React LIVE (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 19 min · S1 E20

    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…

  29. A Deadly Mistake At Hong Kong Airport (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E19

    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.…

  30. Tail Strike At Heathrow! What REALLY Happened? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E18

    Petter and Ben take a look at the recent cargo DHL Cargo plane landing at Heathrow Airport that ended in a tail strike and how pilots train to avoid them. What goes through a pilots mind when something dangerous like…

  31. What Do Pilots Do When Weather Turns DEADLY?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 49 min · S1 E17

    Sudden shifts of invisible wind can be extremely dangerous for aircraft, in today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben break down what exactly wind shear is and how pilots are trained to deal with it.…

  32. Lightning Strike INSIDE the Cabin?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E16

    In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Ben tells an unbelievable story of a time when the aircraft was low on fuel, flying through a storm. As lightning struck the aircraft a ball of light passed through a passenger…

  33. Is Wake Turbulence More Dangerous Than You Think? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E15

    Wake turbulence, what it is, and how it can roll a jet on approach? Today Petter and Ben break down their own real stories, of heavy wake turbulence and what autopilot actually does do when the turbulence hits.…

  34. What Happens If Pilots DISAGREE Mid Flight?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E14

    Today Petter and Ben talk about how pilots really work together in the cockpit, and how important teamwork can be during a flight. Whether the Pilots are handling a heavy workload, or just trying to avoid…

  35. Near Aircraft Collision in Nice! LIVE Reactions (Audio-Only Version)

    · 54 min

    Join Petter and Ben as they react live to reports of a near mid-air collision over Nice. Breaking down what happened, and what it means for pilots, passengers, and air traffic control. For more content about aviation…

  36. What Do Real Pilots Really Think of Lithium Batteries? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E13

    Lithium batteries are everywhere, phones, laptops, and more. But, we all know they can be extremely dangerous and prone to fires. Especially when 40,000 feet in the air! So what do Petter and Ben really think of…

  37. The TRUTH About Becoming A Pilot (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E12

    How do you actually become an Airline Pilot? It’s a question we get a lot on Mentour, so today Petter and Ben will talk about the steps to landing your first real pilot job and the most common mistakes people make…

  38. Has Autopilot Killed Pilot Skills? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E11

    Welcome back to another episode of Captains Speaking! Have pilots become over reliant on autopilot? Today Petter and Ben will be discussing new guidance from the EASA and how pilots should be using manual flying to…

  39. Overconfidence: The RISK as Experience Grows (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E10

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  40. When are you TOO OLD To Become a Pilot? (Audio-Only)

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E9

    How old is too old to be a pilot? It's a question we get a lot on Mentour and it's something that Petter and Ben will be diving into today as well as what happens when you start reaching closer to retirement age. For…

  41. The WEIRDEST ”Bird Strike” Ever!! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E8

    You may think you know what a bird strike is, as the name is fairly seems self explanatory…. but it goes far beyond birds! Join Petter and Ben as they discuss one of the weirdest "bird strikes" they’ve ever seen! As…

  42. How Long Do You Actually Have To Evacuate A Plane?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 14 min · S1 E7

    Welcome back to another episode of Captains Speaking! This week, Petter and Ben break down what really happens when a flight rejects take-off at high speed, and just how dangerous can evacuations be? Is grabbing your…

  43. What It Actually Takes To Be A Pilot… (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E6

    Ever wondered what it really takes to be a pilot? Well, in this episode Petter and Ben share their real life experience of the road to becoming a qualified pilot. The obsession that carries them from the start to the…

  44. Pilots Flying Blind?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E5

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  45. How Pilots REALLY Handle Emergencies? (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E4

    Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/captain It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! ----------------------------------------------------- What DO Pilot's do in an emergency? How…

  46. BREAKING NEWS - Air India 171 Interim Report Released (Audio-Only Version)

    · 55 min

    Join Petter and Ben for this breaking news live stream, where we will be discussing Air India 171 and the shocking details from the interim report, that has just been released moments ago. Report -…

  47. Air India 171 Update - Fuel Switches?! (Audio-Only Version)

    · 48 min

    Join Petter and Ben where we will be discussing Air India 171, and the news from several respected outlets today that the Boeing 787 fuel switches, are where investigators are focusing their attentions. For more…

  48. “Turbulence Doesn’t Do This...” (Audio-Only Version)

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E3

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  49. Air India 171: What We Know So Far

    · 53 min · S1 E2

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  50. BREAKING NEWS - AIR INDIA 171 ACCIDENT (Audio-Only Version)

    · 59 min

    Join two experienced Boeing instructors for a discussion on what we know so far on this tragic event. Captains Speaking is hosted by Mentour Pilot creator Petter Hörnfeldt and his Mentour Now! co-host Ben Watts - both…

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