#20 - Our Engine Has 350mg Of Sodium, Instructors Make the Difference

#20 - Our Engine Has 350mg Of Sodium, Instructors Make the Difference

Author: Mindy and Kevin Lindheim December 3, 2025 Duration: 51:24

Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about how an aircraft owner discovers his engine is partly held together by a green bean can and how a student pilot diverted from a thunderstorm against his instructor's will, causing him to leave aviation for 20 years.

Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about how an aircraft owner discovers his engine is partly held together by a green bean can and how a student pilot diverted from a thunderstorm against his instructor's will, causing him to leave aviation for 20 years.


Ever wonder what really goes on behind the cockpit door or during a chaotic boarding? Captain John Doe: Anonymous Aviation Stories opens that door, serving as a confidential clearinghouse for the industry's untold narratives. Hosted by Mindy and Kevin Lindheim, this podcast is built entirely from submissions sent by those who live the aviation life every day. You'll hear directly from pilots navigating unexpected storms, flight attendants managing mid-air dramas, air traffic controllers orchestrating the chaos, and even passengers who witnessed something unforgettable. Each episode unfolds like a collection of secrets shared among friends, ranging from laugh-out-loud funny to genuinely gripping. The anonymity allows for a raw honesty you simply can't get from official channels or polished interviews. Tune in for a unique blend of leisure listening and genuine insider perspective, where every story is a ticket to a world most of us only see from a tiny window. This is where the true, unvarnished culture of flying gets its voice, one anonymous tale at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 40

Captain John Doe: Anonymous Aviation Stories
Podcast Episodes
#15 - Halloween Special - UFOs, Area51 & WWII Reincarnated Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:40
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a Thunderbird pilot who saw a rectangular UFO when flying and hear about a 2 year old boy that's said to be reincarnated from a deceased Wo…
#14 - We Both Puked In The Cockpit, Teaching Your Spouse To Fly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:37
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a turbulent flight to California leaving both the Pilot (husband) and Passenger (wife) vomiting in the cockpit upon touchdown in a hilariou…
#13 - Crash Pad Disasters, Smokey Landing Gear, Check Your Autopilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:11
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about crash pad disaster stories & why Kevin should avoid them, a landing gear malfunction leading to smoke in the cockpit, and how an autopilot…
#12 - McMonster Chased Me To The Lav, A True Wingman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:45
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about an airline captain that couldn't find the right time to unload his McMuffin and how an F15 pilot flew his wingman down to minimums in IMC a…
#11 - Landed With No Oil, Full Frontal With The AME [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:07
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about an oily mess after the shop improperly installed an alternator and how an AME decided to take things just a little too far...