Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast

By: Mentour Pilot

Language: en

Categories: Leisure, Aviation, Society, Culture, Documentary

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 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 f...

Episodes

Tail Strike At Heathrow! What REALLY Happened? (Audio-Only Version)
Oct 23, 2025

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 this happens?


Let’s find out!

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Duration: 01:00:27
What Do Pilots Do When Weather Turns DEADLY?! (Audio-Only Version)
Oct 16, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:49:11
Lightning Strike INSIDE the Cabin?! (Audio-Only Version)
Oct 09, 2025

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 jet!


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Duration: 01:01:38
Is Wake Turbulence More Dangerous Than You Think? (Audio-Only Version)
Oct 02, 2025

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.


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Duration: 01:06:38
What Happens If Pilots DISAGREE Mid Flight?! (Audio-Only Version)
Sep 25, 2025

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 miscommunication, it’s a vital skill that plays a big role in making sure aviation is safe.


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Duration: 01:06:27
Near Aircraft Collision in Nice! LIVE Reactions (Audio-Only Version)
Sep 24, 2025

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 incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow


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Duration: 00:54:14
What Do Real Pilots Really Think of Lithium Batteries? (Audio-Only Version)
Sep 18, 2025

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 lithium batteries on aircraft?


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Duration: 01:03:01
The TRUTH About Becoming A Pilot (Audio-Only Version)
Sep 11, 2025

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 along the way.

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Duration: 01:09:21
Has Autopilot Killed Pilot Skills? (Audio-Only Version)
Sep 04, 2025

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 try and keep on top of their own skills!


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Duration: 01:01:47
Overconfidence: The RISK as Experience Grows (Audio-Only Version)
Aug 28, 2025

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Welcome back to another episode of Captains Speaking!


This week, Petter and Ben break down that viral crosswind “crab” landing (yes, sparks), and Threat & Error Management. They also unpack the “overconfidence gap” as hours build toward command, swap stories from first-flight lessons (including an 80-year-old former Spitfire pilot), and dig into debrief culture smart self-critique without the spiral.

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Duration: 01:09:05
When are you TOO OLD To Become a Pilot? (Audio-Only)
Aug 21, 2025

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 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...

Duration: 01:02:11
The WEIRDEST ”Bird Strike” Ever!! (Audio-Only Version)
Aug 14, 2025

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 always if you’d like to get a question answered on the podcast reach out to us at captainsspeaking@mentourpilot.com

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


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Duration: 01:08:39
How Long Do You Actually Have To Evacuate A Plane?! (Audio-Only Version)
Aug 07, 2025

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 luggage ever worth the risk? Find out…


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Duration: 01:13:46
What It Actually Takes To Be A Pilot… (Audio-Only Version)
Jul 31, 2025

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 finish line, and how difficult it really is to get there.


As always if you’d like a question to be featured on the show you can email us at captains@mentourpilot.com!

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


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Duration: 01:02:05
Pilots Flying Blind?! (Audio-Only Version)
Jul 24, 2025

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This week on Captain’s Speaking, Ben and Petter will be discussing GPS spoofing, Qatar Airways quietly cancelling their 737 MAX order and can your cabin crew land the plane if it all goes wrong?


There’s a lot to talk about! And, as always if you’d like a question to be featured on the show you can email us at captains@mentourpilot.com!

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Duration: 01:00:50
How Pilots REALLY Handle Emergencies? (Audio-Only Version)
Jul 18, 2025

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What DO Pilot's do in an emergency? How often does the media actually get it right?


Today Petter and Ben will be diving into real world scenarios and discussing what rapid depressurization actually feels like, and the training procedures that would be used in real situations pilots may (but hopefully never) have to face.


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Duration: 01:09:34
BREAKING NEWS - Air India 171 Interim Report Released (Audio-Only Version)
Jul 14, 2025

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 - https://aaib.gov.in/What's%20New%20As...

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...

Duration: 00:54:56
Air India 171 Update - Fuel Switches?! (Audio-Only Version)
Jul 10, 2025

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 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


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Duration: 00:48:09
“Turbulence Doesn’t Do This...” (Audio-Only Version)
Jul 03, 2025

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In this episode of Captains Speaking, Petter and Ben discuss turbulence in aircrafts, wild conspiracy theories surrounding aviation, and AI Generated Reports surrounding Air India. Join them as they separate fact from fiction in our latest episode!


If you have any question’s you’d like to see answered in future episodes, you can reach out to us at captains@mentourpilot.com

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Duration: 01:11:28
Air India 171: What We Know So Far
Jun 19, 2025

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In today’s episode Petter and Ben will be taking a look at the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171, breaking down what we know so far to be true, what remains uncertain and touch on some of the surrounding misinformation regarding what happened on June 12.



If you have any question’s you’d like to see answered in future episodes, you can reach out to us at captains@mentourpilot.com

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Duration: 00:53:16
BREAKING NEWS - AIR INDIA 171 ACCIDENT (Audio-Only Version)
Jun 13, 2025

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 professional pilots. The 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 m...

Duration: 00:59:20
Pilot has a SEIZURE in Cockpit! (Audio-Only Version)
May 29, 2025

Welcome Aboard to the very first episode of Captains Speaking - The Mentour Pilot Podcast.


You may have heard talk of it during our livestreams but now it’s finally here. We’re excited to those of you joining us at the very beginning of this new series, and we hope you enjoy it!


Captains Speaking is hosted by Mentour Pilot creator Petter Hörnfeldt and his Mentour Now! co-host Ben Watts - both professional pilots. The podcast exists to give you a unfiltered insight into the world of aviation.


Each...

Duration: 01:08:32