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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 for on Mentour Pilot and Mentour Now!
For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: youtube.com/@MentourNow
For more analysis of the aviation industry, find Mentour Now! on YouTube: 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: patreon.com/c/mentourpilot/home
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Storm Pushes Jet2 Aircraft OFF The Runway?! (Audio-Only Version)
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 do on the channel, join
I Was On The FlyDubai Flight…” | Passenger Tells His Story (Audio-Only Version)
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. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want t
The FlyDubai Incident Gets WORSE!? (Audio-Only Version)
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. ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to sup
Everything We Know About The FlyDubai Accident (Audio-Only Version)
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, join my Patreon crew and
What Do We Know About The Miami Crash? (Audio-Only Version)
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 accident. -----------
Was This INSANE Stadium Flyover TOO Low!?
Head over to REC Watches to check out the limited-edition X4009 Series, and use the code CAPTAIN for 10% off at checkout: https://www.recwatches.com/the-x4009-series/ ----------------------------------------------------- A 45-foot stadium f
Vietnam Airways Nearly CRASHES During Takeoff?! (Audio-Only Version)
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 know so far on this inc
TWO Stall Warnings and a MAYDAY Over Central London!!
Captains Speaking | Episode 40For 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/@M
Why Did NINE Aircraft Declare Mayday Over London? (Audio-Only Version)
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
This Aircraft Accidentally Told the World It Was Hijacked (Audio-Only Version)
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. -----------------
Pilot Flies For 17 Years Without A Proper License?! (Audio-Only Version)
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! -----------------------------------------------
Lufthansa Airplane Collapses On It's Nose? (Audio-Only Version)
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 the most viral aviation
Air France 447: The Crash That Just Got Airbus Convicted! (Audio-Only Version)
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 corporate manslaughter verdi
How Did a Boeing 767 Hit a Truck on Landing (Audio-Only Version)
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 talks about, and coul
The LaGuardia NTSB Preliminary Report Is Out! (Audio-Only Version)
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 far. -------------------
The Captain Who Flew Too Low on His Last Day (Audio-Only Version)
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 a BA crew reminds us w
Everything We Know About LaGuardia (Audio-Only)
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 uncovered so far, and th
From Intercepting Bombers To Flying Passengers?! (Audio-Only Version)
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! ----------------------
You Should Never Mess With Security On a Plane! (Audio-Only Version)
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 was escorted to the gr
Why Captains Can Still Crash After 28 Years! (Audio-Only Version)
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 aviation in today's episod
Airspace Failures, Media Noise, and Decision-Making Under Stress (Audio-Only Version)
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. ----------------------------------------------------- Head over to Ekster’s Cybe
Do Pilots FEAR Bad Weather? (Audio-Only Version)
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 on why our latest episo
The Hardest Part of Being A Pilot? (It’s Not The Flying) | (Audio-Only Version)
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. ----------------------------
What’s Going On With Airbus?! (Audio-Only Version)
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 situation like this. -
Can you Forget HOW To Fly? The Test Every Pilot FEARS! (Audio-Only Version)
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 passenger, licensing
Belief vs. Reality: Myth-Busting the Skies (Audio-Only Version)
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 way, they talk about crit
UPS Flight 2976: What Do We Know So Far? (Audio-Only Version)
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 information can spread in moment
UPS Flight 2976 Crash - Pilots React LIVE (Audio-Only Version)
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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c
A Deadly Mistake At Hong Kong Airport (Audio-Only Version)
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. ------------------------------
Tail Strike At Heathrow! What REALLY Happened? (Audio-Only Version)
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 fin
