Hello everyone and welcome to 2023's first expose' episode. We're diving into the changes being put into effect for our Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant schools in the U.S and why these "changes" aren't all they appear... While I agree the curriculum taught in A/P school(s) needs to be upgraded, modernized it doesn't end there. As almost everything "aviation" nowadays, there always seems to be a 'background motive' ... On the outside it looks great mandating curriculum changes but once you start peeling away the FAA, "Filler", you find others stand to benefit... Will future A/P school graduates really be prepared? I'll give you my $.02, tune in! ** Correction in part 1 of the episode: I said this was 2023's first episode but it wasn't. I misspoke, its 2023's first EXPOSE' episode, my bad. Link to my experience in A/P school: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/iVTIG3M1CAb Some other Expose' episodes: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/yUoe7ZJ1CAb , https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4KcD4lS1CAb , https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rcH3fF81CAb Tune in!  Subscribe & share! New episode second Wednesday of each month. Please review the podcast on your favorite listening app, your reviews help the podcast grow :) Email:  apmechanicpodcast@aol.com , or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap    Facebook: PODCAST:The Good The Bad The Ugly:The Aviation Maintenance Industry | Facebook -or search for "PODCAST:The Good The Bad The Ugly:The Aviation Maintenance Industry" * Shout out to Matt, the shows producer!

Thanks for tuning into 2023's first Bonus episode pulled "from the archives". This was recorded back in 2021 in Season 1. It was put on the back burner as other content took priority & forgotten about until this year.

I've received a lot of questions about mine & other mechanics experiences during the first few weeks COVID 19 hit the U.S. I've been hesitant to release this old recording from "the archive" Why?

Well, -> !WARNING! This episode is contentious. I expect folks with differing opinions to chime in. I speak for myself, my thoughts & my nerves only. I will NOT respond or comment to any political or bureaucratic B.S. outside of aviation & how COVID affected mechanics, cabin crews & flight crews.

It was an unnerving time trying to navigate the best way to maintain aircraft on the line while also trying to avoid contracting COVID. Little was known these first few weeks about the virus. Management had no clue, we had no clue, but we knew the virus was swiftly entering the U.S onboard aircraft & we were the 'boots on the ground', EXPOSED to this deadly virus with ZERO clue on how to protect ourselves AND maintain the aircraft.

If you think it was a walk in the park... it wasn't.

Big shout out to Matt, the shows producer for returning this year to help keep the podcast on track! Please subscribe & share!

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**Please remember this is one of the very early episodes recorded at the very beginning thus such things as: Episode release date, quality of audio etc. has changed. To clarify: New episode 2nd Wednesday of each month and .. the audio quality of the show has improved immensely!

Hello everyone and welcome!   This podcast was supposed to be a bonus podcast but instead I thought it needed to be said sooner rather than later..  

Why does social media and the ignorant make false claims, spread bad information and hate on those of us who dare tell the TRUTH?  Why do Anti-Boeing trolls hesitate or deflect when told facts and why do they get so upset when those living in reality put them in their place?  What do they have to gain and what do they have to loose?  After the 777 Air France flight AF11 'incident' overseas, it got worse. ** And BTW, turns out the preliminary investigation shows NOTHING WRONG with the aircraft making the Anti-Boeing trolls ever more sour! ** 

There is so much bad aviation information out there.  Who can you trust and who can you not?  Well, I break it down for you in another one of my famous, 'passionate' explanations.  Tune in! 

Another "trolls" episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/htyl40P2CAb

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Hello and welcome to this, 2022's first expose' podcast! We're talking about the saga of N874AA (I refer to it in the show as "Nine874”) An ex- AA 727 that was donated to the museum of flight in Seattle, WA & ended up in the hands of a museum located in Missouri. It was ultimately scrapped in 2021.  But it’s not the scrapping of the aircraft which I found interesting, it's the circumstances surrounding the scrapping of the aircraft which is right up the alley of 'shady'.  And yes, it includes some aircraft maintenance 'stuff' too! Strap in and hold on, another great expose' episode coming at you! **Court documentation: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21111558-antares-pdf The 'infamous' Scot Spencer: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/DOT-approves-permanent-ban-on-Scot-Spencer-from-aviation-biz Relevant articles: https://www.flyingmag.com/727-scrapper-ahm/  ,  https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/news/21247240/absolutely-tragic-the-grisly-demolition-at-seattles-boeing-field-of-an-old-727 , https://www.sbsun.com/2018/05/10/san-bernardino-international-airport-criminal-case-never-got-off-the-runway/ The NEW podcast website:(the original) The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry – Raw and unscripted! – Aviation, Aircraft mechanic, Aviation Maintenance (wordpress.com) Subscribe & share! Show producer; Matt @ https://www.fiverr.com/mattvopro  Email: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com _OR_   Twitter @goodbadugly_ap   _OR_    Facebook: ⁠PODCAST:The Good The Bad The Ugly:The Aviation Maintenance Industry | Facebook ⁠-or search for "PODCAST:The Good The Bad The Ugly:The Aviation Maintenance Industry"

Hello everyone and welcome!   In this pretty much, off-the-cuff episode; I am dispelling some ridiculous statements, rumors and B.S information about the China Eastern Airlines B737-800 that crashed today carrying 132 people in southern China.  A very tragic and saddening event that's becoming overshadowed by anti-Boeing propaganda, false narratives and asinine aircraft 'tech' information.  Yours truly is debunking this garbage.  Tune in!

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**Correction: I said 123 deaths.  Correct number believed to be 132.

Hello and welcome everyone! 

In this kind of-sorta bonus, 'explanation' podcast I'm talking about how some of my social media postings recently were taken out of context when referring to Cpt. Sullenberger.  

Sully is an amazing person, an American hero, no doubt!  I have NOTHING 'against' him.  But his focus as US. Aviation Ambassador seems to me focused solely on the safety of flight, for the flight crew (and of course the PAX)   I would just like to see his focus on aviation safety beyond that of the flight crew as there is far more safety issues facing the industry.  

So I'm putting it back into context with this episode.  

*Note at the beginning I said "Sullenberg" instead of Sullenberger. Apologies Cpt.

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Hello and welcome to the podcast!  Talking about bad GENFAM instructors in todays episode and correcting some bad information some instructors have shared with their students!  We rely on GENFAM to be an experience where we take away fundamental, systematic knowledge of the aircraft for which we're in the class for. (DUH) NOT to be fed a line of B.S!  

Tune in and please remember to subscribe and share!  ** First episode by the shows new producer!  Matt @ https://www.fiverr.com/mattvopro 

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Hello everyone and welcome to this last minuet bonus podcast!.  I've been asked quite a lot recently why we're seeing all these aircraft tire blow out incidents on commercial flights and whether re-treaded or 're-capped' aircraft tires are really safe. I'll answer these questions and put your mind at ease while an additional bonus, you get to hear my not so great COVID voice (yes I still have the effects of that nasty COVID crap) so I am using another microphone, the Shure MV7X to mask some of the unpleasantries of my still crappy voice.  Enjoy!  Also, new website is up! https://aviationmxtruth.com/

If you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast?

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Until next time take care and be safe!

Hello everyone and WELCOME to the second episode of 2022!.  Please forgive me for my "COVID voice" - I'm still getting over having COVID but the show's got to continue.   In this short podcast, I answer a listener's question(s) about MELs.  Do airlines skimp on them? And are MELs safe?  In this very short episode I explain!  ALSO dont miss the new website is up! https://aviationmxtruth.com/

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 Hello and welcome!  In this podcast, I once again do my due diligence, and spoke to three aviation lawyers about an aircraft mechanics' liability and the consequences according to the LAW.  

You'll be surprised how easy it is to be held criminally culpable of negligence as an aircraft mechanic EVEN if you followed the tech pubs!    I walk you through the process of how and why as explained to me by aviation lawyers.   

 You won't want to miss this very special podcast! Tune in! 

Link to "Human Factors In Aviation Maintenance": https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/qL6wfya3CAb

If you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast?

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The 'original', Podcast website: https://thegoodthebadandtheuglytheaviationmaintenanceindustryrawandunsc.wordpress.com 

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Christmas 2021 message from yours truly! 

This year has been FILLED with so much good, bad, and ugly throughout the world and throughout the aviation industry as well.  With the podcast studio under repair and re-construction, I hope to be up and running by the end of January 2022. There will still be a January podcast but with previously recorded content.  ( "A Mechanics liability and the consequences" ) 

If you are flying this Christmas, please remember to be courteous to the crew and thank them for keeping you safe.  In addition, if you see an aircraft mechanic(s)  tell them thank you for braving the elements and ALSO for keeping you safe while you travel. 

Thank you everyone for the support and have a blessed and safe holiday, we'll see you next year! 

Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast?

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Hey there and welcome to the SECOND, NEW podcast segment, "Aircraft Tech Talk" where I answer your aircraft tech questions and give you a quiz at the end!  I'll answer the quiz question during the NEXT Aircraft Tech Talk podcast and if you answer correctly,  I'll send you some 'The Good the Bad and the Ugly' SWAG! Tune in! 

We have several really good questions in this podcast!  - MD-80 question  - B737 questions x2  - EMB 175 Question  - Airbus Question   - B777 Question  

The First "Aircraft Tech-Talk" episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6iLxhy12CAb

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Hello everyone and thank you so much for supporting the show all these years and sticking by throughout! No, this isn't goodbye but in the upcoming months I will be taking another hiatus to take care of some personal 'stuff' which means I will be less active after October 2023. Still a few months away and there theres still new episodes incoming :) That means I will be needing someone to take over hosting 'duties' during my hiatus.

If you're seriously interested and committed to take on such a venture, reach out to me at apmechanicpodcast@aol.com or contact me on my social media pages and we'll chat about it. Again, this isn't goodbye forever but sometimes life throws you a curveball...

Remember YOU make a difference. YOUR VOICE counts! The aviation industry is continuing to spiral out of control where profit is prioritized over safety and you need to demand that the industry change, that it become transparent to those who deserve it... YOU and YOURS.

Please review the podcast on your favorite listening app, your reviews help the podcast grow :)

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* Shout out to Matt, the show's producer!

**Some other episodes of interest:

2023's first episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/S6ajhQQO9Bb

How to be a good manager and avoid becoming a bad one: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/yo8HR1ZO9Bb

Interview with Xtended Aviation: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/SrHbXk7O9Bb

Is your GENFAM instructor blowing smoke? https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4UXT8WaP9Bb

Allegiant Airlines, Shenanigans at its finest: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/QrMrm0aP9Bb

Hey every one and thanks for tuning into the podcast! This is an end of the year, unscripted update with a twist... What's the twist? Well, its a new mic. Introducing the Shure SM7B microphone!  I talk about what's been happening on the Homefront, I recap some of my favorite episodes, talk about things to come in the future, a planned collaboration podcast with "Cancelled for Maintenance" , a future guest host, some 'expected' rants and more! Tune in.

**Also please drop me a line and let me know how this new microphone sounds, greatly appreciated!* 

 Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast? Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com, https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/messageor Twitter @goodbadugly_ap -OR- Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap   Subscribe and share! 

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Until next time take care and be safe!

Hello and thank you for tuning into this short bonus podcast where I discuss American Airlines' recent decision to increase flight attendant holiday premiums to keep them happy.  Did AA make the right decision? Are they forgetting about other employees who work equally hard and who ALSO work during holidays?  Tune in and I'll give you my $.02  

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Hello and welcome!  In this podcast, I received an email asking me to about talk about Human Factors, the 'Dirty Dozen' and its issues within the aviation maintenance industry and how it affects aircraft mechanics!  **UPDATE- Made a slight change @5:00PM MST- audio is 150% better now, sorry about that**

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Hello everyone and thank you for tuning into this special expose' podcast.  Is American Airlines the next Allegiant Airlines? Are they up to no good and rolling the dice with peoples lives? I give you my take in the second expose' podcast, tune in! 

*Yup, it's been remastered, cleaned up etc since it first aired as when I recorded it I was away from my studio- Enjoy!* 

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Hello and welcome to Bonus podcast #7 !   I received a message asking for my take on 'Tribal knowledge' and whether I think it has a place in the Aviation Maintenance industry.  Tune in! 

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Hello and thanks for tuning in!  Sincerest apologies for the lateness getting this episode out.  With everything going on the Home front and the studio renovation, it took awhile. thank you so much everyone for your patience!  

 In this very special exposé podcast we're talking about Allegiant Airlines and its history of shenanigans, violations, fines and some real shady attempts to seemingly deceive both the government and the flying public.  Have 'things' gotten better?  Well tune in and find out! 

 **Just a quick clarification: The MD-80 elevators are tab-driven. That is, the yokes aren’t mechanically linked to the elevators. They connect to small, tabs hinged at the rear of control surfaces that serve as elevators. During flight, movement of the tabs results in the angle of the elevators changing**  

UPDATE 10-19-21: I mentioned, "Automatic Thrust Reverse System"  What I MEANT to say was: "Automatic Reserve Thrust" system. Thank you to one of the listeners for catching that mistake!

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In May of 2021 I submitted an Freedom Of Information act to the FAA for 16 cases (investigations).  Tune in to find out what happened. 

*You may notice some subtle differences in the audio of these newer podcasts as I tweak and adjust the new software and mic in the renovated studio.*

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Hello everyone and welcome to another short update.  YES, this is the new and (hopefully improved) sound-  Would really appreciate it if you wouldn't mind sending a quick email or message to me, letting me know how you like it (or don't) Also in this short update podcast, a correction on tomorrows (17th) BONUS podcast and some info on October 13ths, "Allegiant Airlines, Shenanigan's at its finest" - As always, appreciate you tuning in, take care and be safe!  * Awesome Fanart by: Aircraft Arts By Dima @AircraftBy

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Another listeners Questions podcast, Episode 8!! where I answer some more of your questions in this podcast. You wont want to miss it!    Some questions I answer:   -  RTS MX , AOG MX & aircraft recovery experience  - Women in aviation at Boeing?  - Listeners bad A/P school experience   - Why does it take so long for aircraft mechanics to do paper work? And why do they 'SIT' on the plane?  *Was a little under the weather during recording this podcast, sorry if I didn't sound super 'chipper' & I mention the "Aircraft Tech Talk" segment- this was recorded BEFORE I published my first "Aircraft Tech Talk" segment which has now aired :)  Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  The Podcast website is up to! Check it out! https://thegoodthebadandtheuglytheaviationmaintenanceindustryrawandunsc.wordpress.com

Hey everyone and thank you for tuning in.  This is the FIRST podcast TEST session with the new equipment and I am asking for YOUR input.  Simply put- Does it sound good.  Or - does it sound bad.  

Twitter Link for poll here: https://twitter.com/goodbadugly_ap/status/1432524002459803652?s=20

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Until next time take care and be safe!

The long awaited 'Aircraft Tech Talk' is back. Tune in for 2023s first Aircraft Tech Talk where I answer your aircraft "technical questions" and boy have I received a lot over the past winter!

So, sit back and relax as we dive into the technical side of how aircraft "work" and "why." Embraer's, Airbus A300's, 767's and I put the 'kabosh' to an angry listeners "Chemical Contrail" conspiracy theory!

Tune in!  Subscribe & share! New episode second Wednesday of each month.

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Hello and welcome!  I know, I know-- I haven't "Been around" much lately.  In this UPDATE podcast I fill you in on the new renovations to the podcast studio and what to expect in the upcoming podcast! Listen in.

Well,  I knew one day a tweet of mine would piss someone off  Today it did. This bonus podcast is just a clarification of what I meant.  Tweet link right here: https://twitter.com/goodbadugly_ap/status/1427998651813666827?s=20

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Well it seems folks are enjoying the new podcast segment, 'Aircraft Tech Talk'. That's Awesome!  Getting some really good feedback and already receiving some listener emails for the next one!  Thank you everyone for tuning into the podcast, really glad your enjoying it! 

If you missed 'Aircraft Tech Talk', here is the link: https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/episodes/The-NEW-Aircraft-Tech-Talk-Segment-e13o5es

Remember to subscribe and share and as always feel free to reach out to me via email, twitter or email! 

Hey there and welcome to the first, NEW podcast segment, "Aircraft Tech Talk" where I answer your aircraft tech questions and give you a quiz at the end!  I'll answer the quiz question during the NEXT Aircraft Tech Talk podcast and if you answer correctly,  I'll send you a little 'The Good the Bad and the Ugly' SWAG! 

We have four good questions in this podcast! Tune in!  

- Boeing 747 question x 2 

- Boeing 737NG questions x2 

Another "Aircraft tech-Talk" episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hWP97kS1CAb

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Hello and thank you for tuning into this bonus podcast where I talk about the FAA's nice little vacation to Mexico to help their aviation industry out of a rut.  Is this the right move?  Tune in and find out!  Do you agree?  Do you disagree?   

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Stay tuned August 11th for the NEW ‘Aircraft Tech Talk’ segment begins! I’m excited about this one, how you are too! Remember I love receiving your feedback good or bad! Share with your friends, let them know! Remember to subscribe! Thanks!

Hello and welcome!  

With all the Unruly PAX issues within the past week (and longer) I had to take a break from my normal routine of informing about the many 'fails' within the aviation maintenance industry and get this off my chest.  I empathize with persons who have a health issue or mental ailment that prevents them from wearing a mask-  I do! And if thats the case, it might behoove you to find another means of travel.  But I do not think it is those causing the many issues we are seeing reported. 

It's people who want 'to make their point known' that they disagree with masks on an aircraft and the vast majority are just ignorant people. 

And since this is 'aviation related' I thought, "What the hell.  IF they can speak out against masks and act unkindly, then Wheelz is going to give his $.02"     Thanks for tuning in, I don't usually go off topic but I think this once should be okay right? 

Do you agree or disagree? Let me know what your think!

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In this quick, Bonus Podcast I am giving my .02$ and detailing the contradicting information of a new program released by the FAA.  

On June 21,2021 the FAA announced a new "Reform mandate" called 'The Voluntary Safety Reporting Program' - a confidential "non-punitive"  program that encourages open reporting of aviation safety issues and concerns.

This was pushed by congress to address the two B737 MAX aircraft which crashed within 5 months of each other.  BUT does this reporting program also include aircraft mechanics or is it simply a gimmick to protect themselves and aircraft manufactures? Any why does the information contradict itself?

Get my take on this new program, tune in! 

*Was a little under the weather when recording this FYI*

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On July 16th the FAA revoked Transair/Rhodes Aviation's' Operating Certificate citing numerous concerns unrelated to July 2nd water ditching of a B737-200C - In this special bonus podcast I talk about the Transair/Rhodes Aviation Fiasco and whether they had it coming...  Tune in!  

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Just a quick PSA!  New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month ! And the NEW 'Aircraft Tech Talk' starts August 11th! Remember to Check out Karlene Petitt's Blog at: https://karlenepetitt.blogspot.com/ 

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Hey there everyone and thanks for tuning in! We're talking about how to be a good manager and how to avoid being a bad one in addition to talking about the traits of bad leadership and why they are... the way they are. And if you're a bad member of leadership listening to this, maybe you will learn something too!

Link: "A mechanics voice and why managers should listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8cWjTDT1CAb

Link: "Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance": https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/qL6wfya3CAb

Tune in!  Subscribe & share! New episode second Wednesday of each month. Please remember to leave a review of the podcast as well!

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In this episode I discuss the importance of a mechanics 'voice' and why its essential that management listen and the consequences if they don't...  Stay tuned!  

Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast? 

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Thank you for tuning in for our 6th podcast!  I received an email from a listener asking about the relationships between mechanics and the flight crew.  I explain how the 'relationship' is between the two and share my experience of when I had to have a 'light discussion' with two different crew members.  (thats putting it nicely)  You wont want to miss this one!     

*This episode has been re-edited a bit- was one of my earlier episodes so I was still getting use to how things worked in a podcast :) * 

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United Airlines has been in the news the past couple of days, touting just "how good they are doing"-  But are they really?  Bad decisions being made left and right! And NOW they want to spend more money, YOUR money hard at work?  Tune in to hear about the B.S thats being pulled by Unites Airlines and my 'passionate' fix for their problem(s)!

**And yes- I said in my intro. " In this 'Podgast' instead of "Podcast"..  lol **

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Hey everyone and THANK YOU for listening to this BONUS podcast where I discuss the FAA's decision to without its granting of the TIA (Type Inspection Authorization) from Boeing! 

Remember I will be releasing a podcast every month starting July 2021 on the first and last Friday of the month!  Tune it! 

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Welcome to another bonus podcast where I talk about some of my best,worst, challenging or even funny hate calls! As always thank you for listening. Enjoy! #2 

** Microphone was a little to amplified during this- apologies!**

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Welcome yet again to episode 5 where we discuss the 'Line' environment verse the 'Hangar' environment.  Which is better?  Also I talk about the importance of proper GENFAM training.  And of course I go on a little tangent (again) about poor management and how it affects employees and ultimately, the aircraft.    

**Correction when I was referring to 'AD's I meant to say "Airworthiness directives". 

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Hey there and thanks for tuning in!  This is a special podcast covering the B787 Nose Gear collapse that occurred today at Heathrow airport. I received several emails this morning asking what I thought about the incident.  Although I've never wrenched on the B787 I still share my thoughts on this podcast. #787 heathrow

EDIT - TWO CORRECTIONS:

1.) I said in this podcast that the B787 system retract is done through a electrical motor-  I was wrong its still hydraulic, using electric motor pumps but doesn't use engine driven hydraulic pumps. BUT it uses electrical driven actuators on the landing gear locks.  ** Thank you Tim.S for correcting me :) 

 2.) So some clarification:  On the vast majority of aircraft, the NLG (nose landing gear) is more susceptible to collapse or 'fold' than the MLG  (main landing gear). On larger aircraft, the over-center mechanism on the NLG is not very effective because much of the aircraft weight is not on the nose gear.

 Once the main gears are down and locked, on the ground you need three things before you can retract the main gear:

1. Bypass the electric circuit protections preventing gear retraction on the ground;
2. Lift the aircraft weight off the landing gears by jacking up, and
3. Break the over-center mechanism using the hydraulic muscle of the landing gear retraction mechanism.

 As of what I can tell right now, the aircraft was parked and un powered.  Thus even though I mentioned the 'human' element in my podcast-  the aircraft was not powered up (from what I can tell) so theoretically the gear should not have folded- Even if the gear override switch was pressed in and the landing gear control lever were moved to up-  The gear should not have folded UNLESS it was powered up?? ...  hmmm

 So that leaves this: 

1.) Were the gear pins installed on the NLG?  

2.) Was the aircraft being towed and the brakes not released causing a failure of the NLG? 

3.) Was their a mechanical failure in the NLG?

4.) Was there a structural failure of the gear 'BOX' structure? 

5.) Or still, WAS it actually powered on and someone DID retract the gear on the ground?    

Ill definitely be following the investigation as it progresses. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned for more up coming podcasts! 

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Hello everybody and thank you for tuning in! Today I received word that one of my social media account that carries my podcast was flagged! Let me tell you about it….

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A little off the next scheduled episode topic but an interesting episode which I speak about ‘Paper whipping’ in the aviation maintenance industry- It does happen.  Why should the average Joe be concerned? Why should you, the mechanic be concerned? 

In this episode I break it down giving some of the most common examples of paper whipping. Sure I might catch some flak from aircraft mechanics for ‘blaming them’ which is fair BUT if you aren’t “that guy then why worry?”  I also discuss the pressures that mechanics face which might cause them to ‘pencil whip’ paperwork.  

**Some quick clarification on circuit breakers: Not only do they protect the wiring but also provide protection from over current or over load of the circuit. If too much current flows through the circuit, the conductor heats up and expands popping the the CB** 

As always, thank you for tuning in! 

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Hello everyone and WELCOME BACK!!

This is 2023's FIRST episode of the show in season 3 and I answer the big question, "Where in the hell have you been Wheelz?!?"

Also, I'll be answering your questions in addition to letting you know what to expect ahead this year! So, consider this episode as dual purpose in a sense: What's been going on with me, answering your questions AND what lies ahead this season!

I'm excited to "Get the ball rolling" this season so sit back and enjoy!

Tune in!  Subscribe & share!

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* Shout out to Matt, the shows producer!

I've received some emails asking for bonus content to be added to my podcasts- So here it is, a BONUS podcast where I talk about some of my best and worst experiences on the line!    Enjoy!

I will be doing occasional BONUS podcasts featuring topics YOU, the listeners have asked to hear about and sharing YOUR stories and experiences! 

As always, thank you for tuning in!

Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast? Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com , https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/message or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap

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*** FYI- these first several episodes were essentially "trial" episodes... the audio DOES get better.. don't fret :)

In this podcast I share listeners questions and I answer them!   Enjoy.  I talk about morales and ethics in aviation, whether aircraft are safe, bias against GA, managers with no business in aviation, worst 'thing' about being an aircraft mechanic, MRO mergers and more!

**  I was a little under the weather during this one so excuse the coarseness of my voice and my statistic data is derived from a 1990, 2002 and 2012 study(ies)** 

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*** MORE FYI.. These are early episodes and essentially were "trails"... don't worry, the audio gets better :)

I. episode 2, I talk about my experience in A/P school, what should have been expected and what YOU should expect if your thinking about becoming an A/P.  Also I talk about my first day on the job as an A/P , tips for the 'newbie' and go on a slight rant about my experience at a Tuscon Arizona MRO many years ago---  Fighting, especially while on the job is never acceptable.  ( I learned.... )   

Be warned, this is an uncensored and raw podcast-   I get passionate about what I say thus if you are offended by cursing, might want to skip this episode.   * I know, I say "I digress"  a lot - apologies! Next episode (episode 3) is the 'Viewers Segment' where I answer your questions, thoughts and share your experiences.   You don't want to miss it!  

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**FYI- these first episodes were essentially trials- keep that in mind when you say, "Man this audio sucks" :)- It gets better !