The A320 Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
TAP016: A320 Electrics basics
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The electrics system can be split into two parts - AC and DC. AC is generated by the two engine generators, an APU generator and ground power. DC is g...
TAP015: Non technical Skills - Crew Cooperation
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are 4 main recognised sections to the non-technical skills in aviation. - Situational Awareness, - Decision Making, - Leadership and workload ma...
TAP014: A320 Avionics, Cargo & Lav Fire Protections
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
vionics Smoke - One smoke detector is fitted in the air extraction duct of the avionics ventilation system. When this detector senses smoke for longer...
TAP013: A320 Engine and APU Fire Protections
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aircraft Fire Protection Systems for the Engines and APU provide Fire and overheat detection and extinguishing systems (as opposed to just fire or smo...
TAP012: A320 Fuel System (Part 2)
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week is part two of our fuel episodes. If you didn't listen to last weeks episode then go back and download it before listening to this one. ...
TAP011: A320 Fuel System (Part 1)
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Well we've had a couple of weeks break, now we're straight back to it and this week is a good one. Fuel. Theres more to this system t...
TAP010: Our review of the film 'Sully'
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As its nearly Christmas we thought we do a more light-hearted episode. This week we discuss the film Sully. Scenario of the week - Departing your home...
TAP009: Hydraulic Failures
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hydraulic systems can suffer from a number of abnormal situations. Pump low pressure, reservoir overheat, Reservoir low air pressure and reservoir low...
TAP008: Flight Control Laws
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Flight Control Laws The flight control law is basically the relationship between the pilot's input on the side stick and the resulting aircraft or fli...
TAP007: Pressurisation
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This system is closely linked to the Air Conditioning system which we discussed back in episode 2. If you havent listened to it already it may be wort...
TAP006: OEB48
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is OEB48? Well basically it's an Operations Engineering Bulletin that was issued by Airbus to all operators to cover the possibility of all AoA p...
TAP005: Our summer sims 2016
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every Summer when we both have our LOE simulator tests we will give you a run through of what we had and how we dealt with it. The events Matt had...
TAP004: AirAsia Accident
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the Air Asia accident where the crew ended up loosing control of the aircraft at high altitude. We've saved you the effort of loo...
TAP003: Hydraulics
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a look at the hydraulic systems we have on board and the best way to remember them. The basics - The A320 has 3 independent, hydraul...
TAP002: The Air Conditioning System
10 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a look at air conditioning. Here's our summary of the flow from engine to outlet vent. On each side of the system, the bleed a...
TAP001: Intro and Airbus' Golden Rules for Pilots
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first ever A320 Podcast. It's just a short version this week to introduce ourselves and give you an idea of what you can expect from us...