Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a pilot pulled over for suspected drug running, a ramp worker who nearly lost his life by standing directly underneath the airstair of an aircraft, and how a student pilot kept it cool during his first solo cross country when the cockpit door flug open.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a code brown situation, a fighter pilot accidentally flying supersonic with a blocked pitot tube, a pilot who nearly flew into a water spout and emergency landed at an Air Force Base, and a nearly tragic story from Kevin's ATC career.
Special episode! Join us for our first LIVE taping at NBAA-BACE 2025! Mindy & Kevin head on stage in front of a live audience to share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a cat who snuck onto a private jet and was discovered mid-flight and how a flight department intentionally sabotaged their chief pilot to get him fired.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a Thunderbird pilot who saw a rectangular UFO when flying and hear about a 2 year old boy that's said to be reincarnated from a deceased World War II pilot.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a turbulent flight to California leaving both the Pilot (husband) and Passenger (wife) vomiting in the cockpit upon touchdown in a hilarious story told by both of their perspectives. Then, Kevin & Mindy share what it was like for Mindy to teach Kevin how to fly.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about crash pad disaster stories & why Kevin should avoid them, a landing gear malfunction leading to smoke in the cockpit, and how an autopilot may lead you astray.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about an airline captain that couldn't find the right time to unload his McMuffin and how an F15 pilot flew his wingman down to minimums in IMC at night.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about an oily mess after the shop improperly installed an alternator and how an AME decided to take things just a little too far...
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about how hats were overflowing out of a PC12, how one pilot found himself saying hello to El Chapo before having a maintenance nightmare in Mexico, and how another pilot needed to land on a closed runway and was met with flashing lights from a police officer.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a pilot who refused to descend until he finished his dessert, a pilot who called out of work due to his wife not ironing his shirt, a 17 year old who was flown into the clouds, and what to do when experiencing student pilot burnout.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a very confused aircraft owner who's aircraft is continuously stolen, a student pilot who struggled to recover from a spin, and another student pilot who unknowingly took a passenger on a discovery flight.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they have a special guest submission from Chris Palmer of Angle of Attack! Listen to the entire episode to find out which episode was secretly submitted by Chris. Hear about someone accidentally shooting an airplane, a near overnight stranding, and all about very strange Captain who believes in Lizard people.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about a Captain who thought his mechanic was toast, a crappy situation in a CJ3, and how air traffic controllers pranked each other back in the 60s.
Mindy & Kevin share their own aviation stories in this episode! Including a near miss on departure, someone peeing in the cockpit, and a few U-2 Dragonlady encounters.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they give advice on a young couple considering to buy a plane, hear from how one passenger earned free drinks and an upgrade, and hear about how an intro flight led to an emergency.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear from some difficult passengers who made a destination mistake, a CFI looking for some advice, and why you should be careful when switching seats on a commercial flight.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear from a student who made an intentionally bad mistake and a how-to list on how to live with an air traffic controller.
Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode, they hear about an APU fire leading to a possible flight violation, an aircraft stuck in a spin, and if it was the right move to shut up a doctor on a commercial flight.
Welcome to the mysterious journal of Captain John Doe. Where real aviation stories are told...anonymously! Whether you were at the yoke, in the jumpseat, or buckled into 21B—if it happened in or around an airplane and made your heart race, jaw drop, or just left you saying “what the heck was that?”… we want to hear it & share it on the podcast. Stay tuned!