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August 6, 2025 52 mins

Welcome back to the Black Box Aviation Podcast! In this episode, Tom & Mike take you inside the cockpit to discuss layover fatigue, crazy stories from the road, and the latest aviation headlines you NEED to know about.

✈️ Topics We Cover:
Layover Fatigue Reality Check:

  • Why fatigue is more dangerous than you think

  • OAK to ANC trip chaos and why timing matters

  • Navy SEAL breathing tips for staying sharp

Stories from the Road:

  • Midnight street fight in NYC outside the crashpad

  • Return to gate for rudder trim fail and the surprise St. Lucia layover

IN THE NEWS:

  • Southwest Near Miss at Burbank – What happens when TCAS Resolution Advisories kick in

  • SkyWest vs. B-52 Bomber over North Dakota – How close is too close?

  • American Airlines Evacuation Gone Wrong – Blown tire, fire, and passengers grabbing their bags

  • Alaska Airlines Kodiak Incident – Deer on the runway, bloodbath aftermath

🔥 If you’ve ever wondered what REALLY happens behind the scenes when things go wrong in aviation, this episode is for you!

📬 Connect with Us:
📧 Email: theblackbox01@yahoo.com
📸 Instagram & X: @the_black_box01
📞 Hotline: (203) 699-6792 — Leave your name and best aviation story!

🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen!


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