The A320 Podcast
The A320 Podcast is designed to help Airbus A320 pilots study for recurrent simulator sessions and command upgrade exams. The host, Matt, aims to make revision easier by providing audio content that can be listened to during commutes, workouts, or runs. The podcast is free and encourages listeners to share it with colleagues and leave reviews to improve its visibility. It focuses on turning otherwise wasted time into productive learning opportunities for aviation professionals.
Episodes
TAP118: Preparing for your type rating
In this episode, Matt shares some practical advice for pilots preparing to start an A320 type rating, looking at what is worth learning before day one and, just as importantly, what not to spend too much time worrying about. He discusses useful preparation, getting familiar with the aircraft and its systems, approaching the course with the right mindset and using the correct training material. The
TAP117: 10 Year Anniversary
In this special episode, Matt looks back at how the podcast started, how it has developed over the last decade and some of the changes that have taken place in the A320 world during that time. He reflects on the early days of the show and some of the subjects and episodes that have stood out along the way. Matt also looks at the role the listeners have played in the podcast, from pilots using the
TAP116: GNSS Spoofing
In this episode, Matt looks at what GNSS spoofing actually is and how it differs from jamming. He explores how spoofing can affect much more than just the aircraft's position, and why RAIM does not protect against it. Matt also discusses some of the practical considerations before, during and after an encounter. It is highly recommended you read the guidance mentioned in this episode from the FAA
TAP115: Engine Fire Procedure
In this episode Matt has a look at a case study to highlight the importance of not delaying the implementation of the engine fire procedure. For extra information on the topics covered today you can also listen to The A320 Podcast epsiodes 13 and 43.
TAP114: Prevention of EGT overlimits
In this episode, Matt looks at EGT overlimits with a case study, background tech, some methods we can use to prevent it as a flight crew and how to deal with it if we experince it. Support the podcast with patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320
TAP113: Engine Failures with Capt Al
In this episode, Matt is joined by Captain Al as they discuss his personal experience with engine failures. They also give some tips on how to manage engine failures. https://www.facebook.com/Plane-Safety-Podcast-626543677401564/ https://www.planetalkinguk.com Support the podcast at patreon www.patreon.com/a320podcast or buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/a320
TAP112: Nosewheel at 90º
In this episode, Matt takes a look at the LATAM incident on the 27th March and then talks about the causes of the other 5 incidents that have happened on the A320 family which resulted in landing with the nosewheel at 90 degrees. The article mentioned in the podcast can be found here https://samchui.com/2022/03/30/latam-airbus-a320-lands-with-nose-gear-rotated-by-90-degrees/#.YkXzaS1Q2-o The V
TAP111: Backup Speed Scale
In this Episode Matt takes a look at the BUSS or Backup Speed Scale plus what Airbus has lined up in the future for helping pilots deal with unreliable speed. We are now running command preparation courses, more information about them can be found at A320lounge.com/command Thanks for listening. Support the podcast - Patreon.com/a320podcast
TAP110: Unreliable Speed
The podcast is back!!!! Matt takes another look at the Unreliable Speed procedure, the reasons behind the recent increase in events and some tips on how to deal with them.
TAP109: TCAS
We are back!! This week we look at TCAS, its history, how it operates and what the procedures are. We also talk about our new online course! #A320 #Avgeek #pilot #pilotlife #TCAS #Airbus
TAP108: Interview with Memory Items App founder
In this episode Matt and Andy talk with Tino from Easy Memory Item about the importance of Memory Items and how you can improve your learning of them. To download the app, search easymemoryitem in the Apple App Store or on Google Playstore. For more information visit www.easymemoryitem.com In cooperation with "Easy Memory Item" we are giving you a 10% discount on the A320 Lounge. Use the follo
TAP107: HEPA Filters
This week Andy looks at HEPA filters, what they are, how they work and what they do!
TAP106: Auto Flight Part 2
In this episode Matt & Andy continue the series looking at the Autoflight system.
TAP105: Auto Flight Part 1
This week we start a new series looking at the Auto Flight System in detail. In this episode we cover some general information and the computation of position
TAP104: CV's, Redundancy, Recruitment and more!
This week Matt & Andy are joined by Jamie from www.AirlinePrep.co.uk and Phil from www.jetpathway.com to discuss the current state of the industry, what to do if made redundant and tips for your CV plus more
TAP104: CV's, Redundancy, Recruitment and more!
This week Matt & Andy are joined by Jamie from www.AirlinePrep.co.uk and Phil from www.jetpathway.com to discuss the current state of the industry, what to do if made redundant and tips for your CV plus more
TAP103: An Unrealistic Sim
This week Matt and Andy take a look at a dual blocked pitot scenario and ask why it might not be a great idea
TAP102: Storage of Aircraft
With airlines parking up fleets of aircraft around the world Matt & Andy look at the difference between parking and storing aircraft and the factors to consider
TAP101: Fuel Spillage
In this weeks episode Matt & Andy look at fuel spillages and recommend some documentaries to pass the time during lockdown!
TAP100: Episode 100!
In this special episode to celebrate our 100th show we are joined by Capt Al to chat about the history of the A320, how things have changed and what the future holds. Capt Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy show tells us about the A320 and we share some fun facts!
TAP099: Test Your Knowledge - Part 2
In this episode, Matt & Andy give you questions 51-100. listen along and see how many you think you can answer.
TAP098: Test Your Knowledge - Part 1
100 Questions you should be able to answer (Especially if you're looking to become a Captain)
TAP097: GNSS Interference and an intro to the xLS concept
In this episode Matt and Andy take a look at the effects of GNSS interference on the systems of the A320, discuss considerations for pilots and take a quick look at the xLS concept
TAP096: 2019 Book Recommendations
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss book recommendations from themselves and listeners.
TAP095: Dual Elevator Fault + Dual ENG Failure in same flight!
This episode is a fantastic example of workload management, failure management and prioritisation. The report used here can be found at: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/crippled-smartlynx-a320-nursed-home-after-runway-str-461983/ A more comprehensive report can be found here: https://avherald.com/h?article=4b57c3dd
TAP094: Contaminated Runway Reporting
This week Matt talks about how runway braking actions are reported and the new technology helping to improve it. Airbus and its subsidiary NAVBLUE have developed a new technology to use the aircraft itself as a sensor to measure the available runway braking action, and subsequently share that data to the benefit of oncoming traffic and the airport authorities.
TAP093: TOS & TOM
There are two new system developments discussed in this episode, TOS (Take off surveillance) which comprises of TOS1 and TOS2, and, TOM (Take off monitoring) which currently isn't available on the A320 but is being evaluated for possible installation. TOS1 checks flaps and trim settings and does a check of the performance parameters entered in the FMS (aircraft weight and takeoff speeds). Th
TAP092: Circling and Visual Approaches
In this episode Matt and Andy discuss the procedures for performing circling and visual approaches.
TAP091: Lithium Battery Fires
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the Lithium Battery Fire QRH checklist and cabin crew procedures and interview Andy from Avsax.com about the risks posed by lithium batteries.
TAP090: Non Precision Approaches
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the different types of NPA available and how to fly them.
TAP089: Why do we do a 2-stage spool up on takeoff?
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the reasons behind this procedure and tells us the risks if you don't do it.
TAP088 : Airline Prep Interview
This week Matt chats to Jamie from Airline Prep about preparing for a new job interview, command upgrades and more
TAP087: ACP
This week Matt and Andy looking at the ACP and the associated systems that make up the communication systems.
TAP086: ADS-B & ATSAW
This week Matt and Andy look at the features of ADS-B and ATSAW Pictures to help with the descriptions of the symbols and the MCDU pages can be found on the social media channels; www.facebook.com/a320podcast www.twitter.com/a320podcast www.instagram.com/a320lounge Matt and Andy are also looking for volunteers to help with these social media pages as they are pretty neglected both being full
TAP085: FCU Faults
This week Matt and Andy discuss Single and Dual FCU faults. They look at what happens with these failures and how to manage them. They also give a quick tech refresher on the different levels of failure.
TAP084 - The FCU
This week Matt & Andy have a look at the FCU panel and how it works
TAP083 - PW1000G
In this episode Matt and Andy take a look at the Pratt and Whitney PW1000G Powerplant
TAP082 - APU
In this episode Matt & Andy have a look at the APU system.
TAP081: Ask Matt & Andy - Windshear and High Speed Protection
In this episode Matt and Andy answer a few questions from listeners regarding the windshear and high speed protection
TAP080 - IAE Manual Engine start
In this episode we look at the procedure for a manual start on the IAE V2500 engine
TAP079 - IAE V2500
Continuing the series on powerplants, Matt and Andy take a look at the V2500 from IAE
TAP078 - CFM Manual Engine Start
This week Matt and Andy look in detail at a manual engine start on the CFM56, what it is and how to do it
TAP077: The CFM56
We are back for the New Year! this week Matt and Andy start a new series looking at the engine options available for the A320 family. We start the series at the CFM56
TAP076: Matt & Andy's Book Recommendations and comp winners
This week Matt & Andy give you their book recommendations and announce the winners of the latest completion to win a copy of Fly! by Richard De Crespigny. Here are their book recommendations, QF32 - Richard De Crespigny https://amzn.to/2BtpVZE Fly! - Richard De Crespigny https://amzn.to/2ClkBsR The Smell of Kerosene - NASA https://amzn.to/2BrLZ6Y Understanding Air France 447 - Bill Palmer https
TAP075: Interview with Richard De Crespigny (Captain of QF32)
This week Matt & Andy talk to Richard De Crespigny, the captain of Qantas flight QF32 in which his A380 suffered multiple major failures when one of it's engines exploded. He discusses the incident itself and how he felt afterwards and then gives us some great knowledge and advice about stress, failure management and safety culture. This one isn't just for A320 pilots, in fact, it's not even just
TAP074: PBN Part 2
This week Matt & Andy continue discussing PBN.
TAP073: PBN
In this episode Matt & Andy look at PBN in this two-parter.
TAP072: ASK Matt & Andy Turbulance, Loss of Braking, LAND ASAP Clarification
In this episode Matt & Andy answer three questions people have written in with and also have an announcement that includes 2 great offers for their listeners.
TAP071: UPRT
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss UPRT. This is a new part of the regulatory recurrent syllabus so they thought it a relevant subject.
TAP070: Dual Engine Failure
This week Andy takes a look at the Dual Engine Failure QRH procedure
TAP069: Engine Issues
This week we take a look at engine issues at various stages of flight, what to look out for and how to handle these scenarios
TAP068: Pilot Incapacitation
This week Matt and Andy take a look at another listener request, this time it's pilot incapacitation
TAP067: Farnborough 2018
This week Matt takes a look at the news stories to come out of the Farnborough Airshow. He discusses the sales figures not just of airbus but also their major competitors.
TAP066: Windshear
This week Matt and Andy discuss the windshear detection systems on the A320
TAP065: Ventilation
This week it's a listener request. Matt & Andy discuss the Ventilation system.
TAP064: Sichuan A319 windshield failure
This week Matt discusses a windshield failure which also damaged the FCU causing the loss of autopilot! http://avherald.com/h?article=4b890953&opt=0
TAP063: The CIDS system
This week Matt and Andy take a look at the little understood CIDS system and what happens when a total failure occurs
TAP062: Southwest incident
This week Matt & Andy have a chat about the southwest incident and then discuss how they'd deal with the same incident in an A320. You can listen to the full ATC recording here https://youtu.be/FkVTdvcghHc How would you add to it? Any ideas would be welcomed on our facebook page. www.facebook.com/a320podcast
TAP061: Dual FMGC Failure
This week Matt & Andy look at FMGC failures and their consequences. There's little information in the manuals so they both take us though the effects of these failues and some of the issues that can be faced.
TAP060 - the FMGS system overview
A review of the FMGS system before next weeks DUAL FMGC FAILURE podcast
TAP059: Slat Gotcha - A Listener's Experience
This week Matt and Andy discuss a listener's experience that we can all learn from. Plus, a fact we bet you didn't know.
TAP058: An Interview with Airbus about the Beluga and a COMPETITION!
This week Matt & Andy interview Andy Owen from Airbus about the logistics of getting the wings they've made out to the production facilities using the Beluga. They also announce another exciting competition!
TAP057: Display Unit System
This week Matt & Andy discuss the screens found on the A320, how they are managed and what happens when they fail.
TAP056: Dual RA Failure
THEY'RE BACK!!!! After 3 weeks off, Matt and Andy are back to discuss the Radio Altimeters, how they operate and then how to deal with a Dual Failure. They look at the system itself, A single failure and then a dual failure.
TAP055: Interview With Airbus! - How are the A320 Wings Made?
Matt & Andy speak to Andy Owen from the Airbus wing factory in Broughton about how the A320 wings are constructed. Ever wondered how our wings are made??? They were lucky enough to have a full factory tour, see The A320 Podcast Facebook page for some photos and more information. The podcast has now had over 100,000 downloads! Thank you for all your support and loyalty!
TAP054: Flap and Slat System + ANOTHER Announcement!!!!!!!
Check out Matt & Andy's brand new website for: Full motion & Fixed base simulator hire Airline assessment prep Command Prep Flight Experiences LPC/OPC prep Online Courses www.FPVTraining.net
TAP053: FACs + an announcement!!!
This week Matt and Andy take a look at the Flight Augmentation Computers and their functions. New Airbus manuals are now released and on their way to airlines around the world. Your airline should be updating them soon if they haven't already. There's an episode about this change TAP030 so have a listen to refresh your memory. The A320 has two FACs (flight augmentation computers) and they have thr
TAP052: Interview with Valentina Fitzpatrick from Aviofit
This week Matt & Andy talk to Valentina Fitzpatrick from Aviofit about why an aircraft is an unhealthy environment and what we can do to try to counteract it. She also has a challenge for both of them! Who is Valentina? "Valentina Fitzpatrick has combined her experience as cabin crew for a leading European airline, with her qualifications from UCD in health and fitness to found Aviofit. Aviofit is
TAP051: Bleed 1+2 fault
TAP050: Christmas Message and a Gift from Us!
This week Matt and Andy give a quick Christmas message and also share a little resource as a gift for you! Cabin Pressure is a radio sitcom written and created by John Finnemore and directed and produced by David Tyler. It follows the exploits of the eccentric crew of the single aeroplane owned by "MJN Air" as they are chartered to take all manner of items, people or animals across the world. Th
TAP049: Bleed System
This week we take a look at a review the bleed system
TAP048: Our first Interview and an AMAZING Competition!
This week Matt & Andy have the pleasure of speaking to Gerome Gardiner who is an amazing artist specialising in doing oil paintings of airliners. Not only does he talk about his passion for aviation and painting, but he also reveals an amazing prize he has very generously donated to us to give away to you, our lovely listeners! To enter, go to our Facebook page and then Like our page, Share the co
TAP047: Low Vis
This Week Matt & Andy look at Low Visibility Operations All the figures and procedures in this week's episode are from EASA and Airbus' own SOP's so be sure to check your own company manual and procedure.
TAP046: FCU
The FCU is located on the glareshield, and is the short-term interface between the flight crew and the FMGC. It is used to select any flight parameters or modify those selected in the MCDU. The autopilots and autothrust functions may be engaged or disengaged. Different guidance modes can be selected to change various targets these are speed, heading, track, altitude, flight path angle, vertical sp
TAP045: Dubai Airshow
Airbus has landed its biggest-ever order with budget airline investor Indigo Partners signing a deal to buy 430 jets. The agreement, for Airbus's best-selling A320 family of small airliners, is worth a $49.5bn at list prices. Although the order - for 273 A320neos and 157 A321neos - has a list value of almost $50bn, Indigo is unlikely to pay anywhere near as much. The A320neo is priced at $108m and
TAP044: Fuel Leak
Fuel Leak This week Matt and Andy go through the QRH procedure of a fuel leak and discuss some failure management tips. There is information in the FCTM-AO-028 and of course the QRH-ABN-28 This week we also have an exclusive offer only available to A320 Podcast listeners: Aviation Insider has given all our listeners a 10% discount on their A320 Question Bank. To take advantage of this great offer
TAP043: Tailpipe Fire
This week Matt is solo and talks about what a tailpipe fire is and how to deal with it. As an easy summary - cut off the fuel source and then ventilate. Do this by turning the engine master switch off and then engine mode selector to crank, man start on. Check out your manuals for more information. QRH ABN 70 FCTM NO-030 & AO-070 FCOM PRO-ABN-70
TAP042: ECAM
This week Matt & Andy take a look at the ECAM system and how to run failures. They discuss the system itself and how it works, how airbus expect us to run a failure using it and then finally, how to use ECAM if it fails. More info can be found in the FCTM OP-040 ECAM We also recommend using 'Read ECAM' which can be found at www.ipadecam.co.uk for practicing using ECAM and going through difference
TAP041: ROW/ROP
TAP040: Groundspeed MINI
Check out our Facebook page where you'll find the example figures talked about in this episode. For more information, here are some references FCOM DSC-22_30-90 SPEED mode in approach phase FCOM PRO-SUP-10 OTHER SPEEDS FCTM NO-110
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