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Airline Travel Issues and Hurricanes (video - WMV)
When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Airline Travel Issues and Hurricanes (video - M4V)When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Airline Travel Issues and Hurricanes (audio - MP3)When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of Spanair MD82: Comments from Capt. Patrick Smith (audio - MP3)Two days after the crash of a Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008, Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com interviewed Patrick Smith, an airline captain with a major US carrier and the author of the book "Ask the Pilot." They discussed several crash-related issues, including the quality of media coverage of the event, and provided some insights into what areas may be important in the ongoing investigation.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of an Itek Air 737-200 on 24 August 2008 (Video - WMV)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly surviv ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of an Itek Air 737-200 on 24 August 2008 (Video - M4V)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly surviv ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of an Itek Air 737-200 on 24 August 2008 (audio - MP3)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly surviv ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008 (Video - M4V)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008 (Video - M4V)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008 (audio - MP3)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Secrets of AirSafe.com: Dealing with Legal and Social Realities (audio - MP3)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses how the laws of the U.S., particularly those dealing with free speech and copyright protection, have allowed AirSafe.com and other sites to flourish, and also how the availability of a variety of free services have allowed all who are online to be much more creative when it comes to producing and consuming online content.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Dr. Todd Curtis on the Discovery Channel (audio - MP3)This show features a segment from the the Discovery Channel series "Survive This!" That segment featured the 21 September 2005 landing gear event involving a jetBlue A320 near Los Angeles. During the clip, Dr. Todd Curtis explains some of the factors that led to a dramatic, but safe end of the flight. The series "Survive This!" ran for one year during the 2007 seasonListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Interview with Amanda Ripley, Author of "The Unthinkable" (audio - MP3)This show features an interview with Time Magazine senior writer Amanda Ripley, Author of the book "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes And Why." Amanda has traveled the world, writing about and studying a number of disasters, including the attacks of 9/11, and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She currently covers both risk and homeland security issues for Time Magazine.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Investigation Update for the Qantas 747 Decompression Event of 25 July 2008 (audio - MP3)Dr. Todd Curtis reviews information from provided by Australian investigators that points to a aircraft systems failure as a possible cause of the explosive decompression event. Also, fear of flying expert Capt. Tom Bunn discusses the media's response to this incident.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Secrets of AirSafe.com: Key Technology Trends and How They Are Used (audio - MP3)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discusses key online technological innovations, including search engines, blogs, and subscription services, that have influenced how AirSafe.com changed over time to accommodate the needs of the audience.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
In-Flight Emergency Involving a Qantas 747-400 Near Manila on 25 July 2008 (video - WMV)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
In-Flight Emergency Involving a Qantas 747-400 Near Manila on 25 July 2008 (video - M4V)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
In-Flight Emergency Involving a Qantas 747-400 Near Manila on 25 July 2008 (audio - MP3)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Secrets of AirSafe.com:A How-to Guide on Becoming an Internationally Recognized Expert (audio - MP3)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis talks about how he has been able to get interviewed by major national and international news media organizations, and he describes how he used his experiences, credentials, and published works to attract the attention of producers and editors at newspapers, magazines, and television.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Secrets of AirSafe.com: How Visitors Use the Site (audio - MP3)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis shares his observations of how visitors use the site, and how these traffic pattern continues to influence the content of the site. Research on media behavior around plane crashes, especially the events reported by the New York Times, was the basis of the original design of the site. After the site's launch, visitor traffic patterns and visitor feedback became the key factors that influenced site design and site content.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Secrets of AirSafe.com: Online Resources and Content Guidelines (audio - MP3)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discussed some of the key Internet resources that have made it possible to build and maintain an audience, and how those resources have changed over the years. In addition, he'll also talk about the criteria and guidelines that determine what kind of information shows up in the site.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Introducing the Secrets of AirSafe.com (audio - MP3)AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curits reflects on the 12 years that AirSafe.com has been in operation, and introduces the "secrets" of AirSafe.com, which are the tools, insights, and lessons learned that have been key to the development of the site and its audience.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of Patagonia Airlines Cessna Caravan in Chile on 7 June 2008 (video - WMV)This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of Patagonia Airlines Cessna Caravan in Chile on 7 June 2008 (video - M4V)This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of Patagonia Airlines Cessna Caravan in Chile on 7 June 2008 (audio - MP3)This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of a TACA Airbus A320 at Tegucigalpa, Honduras on May 30th, 2008 (video - WMV)The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft landed, overran the runway, went down an embankment, and struck several vehicles. One of the six crew members and two of the 118 passengers were killed. Two people outside the aircraft were also killed.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of a TACA Airbus A320 at Tegucigalpa, Honduras on May 30th, 2008 (video - MP4)The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft landed, overran the runway, went down an embankment, and struck several vehicles. One of the six crew members and two of the 118 passengers were killed. Two people outside the aircraft were also killed.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
The Roots of Fear of Flying with Capt. Tom Bunn and Lisa Hauptner (audio - MP3)This show features two pioneers in the treatment of fear of flying, Captain Tom Bunn and Lisa Hauptner of SOAR fear of flying organization. These two experts, who are both trained therapists, reveal a number of surprising facts about fear of flying, including the roots of fear of flying and the fact that the fear is often only indirectly related to flying.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of a TACA Airbus A320 at Tegucigalpa, Honduras on May 30th, 2008 (audio - MP3)This initial report on the crash of a TACA A320 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft ran off the runway and hit several cars on a nearby road. Early media reports indicate that two passengers and the captain were killed, as well as an occupant in a car hit by the aircraft. This was the first fatal jet airliner event for TACA.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
AAIB Investigation of British Airways 777 Crash 17 Jan 2008: Update 4 (video - MP4)Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB on 23 January 2008.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
AAIB Investigation of British Airways 777 Crash 17 Jan 2008: Update 4 (video - MP4)Fourth update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB during the week of 11 May 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Fear of Flying - A Basic Overview (audio - MP3)Fear of flying is a complex psychological issue, one that has been made more complex by the security concerns of the last few years.
There are many books, videos, and other resources that deal with the fear of flying, so deciding what may work for you may be a difficult process.
This podcast, and the resources at AirSafe.com, provides passengers with some insights into fear of flying and some suggestions as to what to do about it.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 4 (audio - MP3)Fourth update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB during the week of 11 May 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Interview on the Radio America Show 'The Gregg Knapp Experience' - 14 April 2008 (audio - MP3)This interview from the Radio America show The Gregg Knapp Experience focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the threats that were alleged to have been directed at whistleblowers in the FAA who wanted to report problems with the oversight process.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Interview on the BBC Show 'The World Today' - 7 April 2008 (audio - MP3)This interview from the BBC show The World Today focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the role of whistleblowers in the FAA and whether the FAA is doing their job of protecting those who fly.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Interview on the Don Shelby Show on WCCO Radio in Minneapolis - 7 April 2008 (audio - MP3)This interview from the Don Shelby Show on WCCO radio in Minneapolis focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the risks passengers may face as a result of recent maintenance problems, and issues around airline maintenance that us outsourced to companies outside of the U.S.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Interview on the Ankarlo Morning Show on KTAR Radio in Phoenix - 3 April 2008 (audio - MP3)This discussion with KTAR host Darrell Ankarlo focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would likely discuss in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
The A Discussion of Concerns After a String of Airline Safety Events - 1 April 2008 (audio - MP3)This was a roundtable discussion, first broadcast on the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU radio on 1 April 2008, featuring Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com, as well as the Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Daily Jim Matthews, and the vice president for operations and safety of the Air Transport Association Basil Barimo.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
The FAA Inspection Process and Southwest Airlines - 28 March 2008 (video - MP4)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience pas ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
The FAA Inspection Process and Southwest Airlines - 28 March 2008 (video - WMV)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience pas ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
The FAA Inspection Process and Southwest Airlines - 28 March 2008 (audio - MP3)Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience pas ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Interview with Airline Pilot Patrick Smith, Author of the Book 'Ask the Pilot' - 5 March 2008 (audio - MP3)Patrick Smith and Dr. Todd Curtis discuss several issues, including popular misconceptions about airline safety, the role of the Internet in shaping the public's perception of airline safety, as well as how the TSA should be changed in order to enhance airline security.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 3 (audio - MP3)Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB on 18 February 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system, the engines, and their associated control systems.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 3 (video - MP4)In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 3 (audio - MP3)Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB on 18 February 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system, the engines, and their associated control systems.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Things You Should Not Bring On Board - 13 February 2008 (video - MP4)In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Things You Should Not Bring On Board - 13 February 2008 (video - WMV)In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Things You Should Not Bring On Board - 13 February 2008 (audio - MP3)In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Interview with Kate Hanni of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights - 5 February 2008 (audio - MP3)This interview covers several of the areas of interest of the group, including changing the airline industry's rules on how delayed passengers should be treated. Also discussed was the role that the AirSafe.com audience can play in bringing about these changes.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |
