Flying the Family, ETOPS Explained & Fuel Dump Fallout

Flying the Family, ETOPS Explained & Fuel Dump Fallout

Author: The Black Box September 3, 2025 Duration: 1:01:32

In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike kick things off by answering listener hotline questions: What is ETOPS flying? And how do pilots use the Great Circle Route? Plus, an update on the tragic NYC helicopter crash.

From there, it’s stories from the road: Mike flies his family for the very first time — only to end up deplaning them after an APU failure 😬. We also cover an unexpected sidewalk emergency in Santa Monica, a flight from LAX to Newark with six horses onboard, Central Park runs, bagels on Venice Beach, and a stop at the USS Intrepid in NYC.

In the news — Delta settles the infamous Fuel Dump case, paying out $78.75 million to victims.

Whether it’s aviation insights, cockpit stories, or travel mishaps, this one’s packed with laughs and lessons.

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