Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 14h

Between a Rock and a Hard Spot: Demands on air traffic controllers during the shutdown. bit.ly/42BjfGh

Between a Rock and a Hard Spot

How much stress do we expect air traffic controllers to handle before something breaks?

bit.ly

1 1

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 14h

Between a Rock and a Hard Spot: Demands on air traffic controllers during the shutdown. bit.ly/42BjfGh

Between a Rock and a Hard Spot

How much stress do we expect air traffic controllers to handle before something breaks?

bit.ly

1

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 18d

I had an opportunity to help the Vanity Fair folks better understand airplane movies. Give it a few minutes of your time. I still think “The Great Waldo Pepper,” is one of my favorites. www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/...

Airline Pilot Reviews Emergency Landings In Movies & TV

www.vanityfair.com

4

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 20d

2

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 25d

bit.ly/41Swrq0

B-52 Close Call at Minot, Midair in Colorado, and Jammed Flight Controls

Max talks with Rob Mark about the latest NTSB cases and safety lessons for pilots. They begin with new details on the B-52 near miss at Minot, North Dakota, where t…

bit.ly

2

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 25d

On this day in 1939, at Stratford, Connecticut, Igor Sikorsky made the first tethered flight of the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 prototype helicopter. The duration of the flight was just 10 seconds, but it demonstrated that the helicopter could be controlled.

3

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 28d

Sorry about that.

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · 28d

jetwhine.com/2025/09/toda...

My memory of September 11, 2001, is, at best, a blur except for the images. The scenes, however, are indelibly etched in my mind.

jetwhine.com

1 1

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Aug 28

Great shot, but isn’t it hard to fly with that big door open?

1 2

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Aug 27

NTSB Accident Reports: TBM & King Air Loss of Control url:https://www.aviationnewstalknetwork.com/show/ntsb-news-talk/ntsb-accident-reports-tbm-king-air-loss-of-control/

2 1 2

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Aug 7

www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/g...

Ground stop for all United Airlines flights lifted, but delays expected to continue

A technology issue caused a ground stop on all United Airlines flights destined for Chicago and numerous other major hubs around the U.S. Wednesday.

www.nbcchicago.com

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Aug 7

Day 3, the final installment of the essential testimonies from the NTSB hearings at DCA in January, was just posted. www.podpage.com/network/avia...

Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 3: Collision Avoidance & Safety Culture

On this episode of NTSB News Talk, Max Trescott covers the third and final day of the NTSB’s investigative hearing into the January 2024 midair collision near Washi…

www.podpage.com

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Aug 6

Flying demands keeping your head in the game, long before takeoff. bit.ly/4frHJqD

Flying Safely Demands Keeping Your Head in he Game

There's a big difference between currency in an airplane and flying proficiently.

bit.ly

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Aug 6

Flying Demands Keeping Your Head in the Game bit.ly/4frHJqD

Flying Safely Demands Keeping Your Head in he Game

There's a big difference between currency in an airplane and flying proficiently.

bit.ly

1

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks for this great endorsement Jen.

Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’m a new subscriber to this podcast and I LOVE it! If you find value in understanding aviation accidents, please check it out. This is an especially thoughtful and introspective episode. Highly recommend! #avgeek #aviation #flying #podcast

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Jul 28

Episode 6 of NTSB News Talk is now available, and I believe it's the best one to date. bit.ly/4kZIUyE

1

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Jul 30

Senate Bill Calls for ADS-B In and Out on New Aircraft www.ainonline.com/aviation-new... Alerts

1 2 5

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Jul 28

Episode 6 of NTSB News Talk is now available, and I believe it's the best one to date. bit.ly/4kZIUyE

NTSB: Delta B-52 Close Call and Runway Incursion at Mexico City

Max and Rob bring listeners a packed episode of aviation safety lessons anchored by the NTSB. They begin with the Board’s announcement of a three-day investigative …

bit.ly

2

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Jul 18

If you haven't heard us already, do give NTSB News Talk a listen with co-hosts Rob Mark and Max Trescott.
www.aviationnewstalknetwork.com/show/ntsb-ne...

SR22 Electrical Failure Crash; Air India Fuel Switches, Cessna 240 Crashes into Pacific

Max Trescott and Rob Mark return for episode five of NTSB News Talk with a full slate of recent accidents and preliminary reports that highlight critical lessons in…

www.aviationnewstalknetwork.com

3

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Jul 16

bit.ly/40UfoDe

The Mystery Deepens Around Air India 171 - Jetwhine

A single, never-changing question follows every aircraft accident ... "What Happened?"

bit.ly

1 1

Jetwhine @jetwhine.bsky.social · Apr 24

Look to the eastern predawn sky tonight for a rare and beautiful sight. The waning crescent moon will pass close to Venus, the brilliant morning star, with Saturn shining nearby. As seen from some parts of the world, they will form an eerie "smiley face" in the sky.