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mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.LEAKED: Air India Safety Scandal – Flying Passengers with EXPIRED CertificatesIn this episode, we expose a serious safety violation at Air India involving the operation of an Airbus A320 (VT-TQN) without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC). Based on leaked internal investigation reports, we break down how an aircraft flew eight revenue flights carrying passengers while illegally undocumented.In this episode:• The Incident: How VT-TQN operated a test flight and 8 passenger flights in November 2025 despite its safety certificate expiring days earlier.• The Failure: Why the Engineering team incorrectly informed Flight Ops that the "ARC is valid" and how pilots failed to perform mandatory document checks.
2026-02-1515 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Deciphering EAFR Data: "Maximum Recorded Airspeed" vs. "As Per EAFR"Why do preliminary aviation reports sometimes distinguish between milestones occurring "as per EAFR" and specific statistics like "maximum recorded airspeed"? In this episode, we analyze the technical nuance behind these terms, using the example of a 180 KIAS peak to illustrate the difference between procedural events (like V1 or Vr) and peak values captured in a data trace. We also dive into the architecture of the 787's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) and the Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS), explaining how a recorder can continue operating even if specific inputs—like air data from the ADR—stop updating or become inva...
2026-02-1404 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.The Acoustic Anomaly: Was the RAT Already Deployed?In this episode, we deconstruct the preliminary acoustic evidence surrounding the infamous cockpit exchange: “Why did you cut off?” — “I didn’t do it.”.While media reports suggest the CVR audio needed to be "cleaned up" to identify these voices, this necessity for heavy post-processing reveals a critical forensic clue. It suggests investigators were forced to rely on the Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) rather than the typically clear individual headset channels.Key Analysis Points:• The Acoustic Deduction: Heavy background noise and the need for "cleanup" points to a recording dominated by the Area Mic (CAM).• The Ele...
2026-02-1114 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.The 100-Tonne Mistake: How Cognitive Traps Led to the Milan B777 Tail StrikeOn July 9, 2024, a LATAM Boeing 777-300ER dragged its tail along the runway at Milan Malpensa for over 700 meters. How does a modern cockpit with an Instructor Captain and a Relief Captain fail to notice that their takeoff speeds are dangerously low?In this episode, we break down the preliminary report and apply a "cognitive view" to understand how a "100-tonne class" error slipped through the safety net.Key Topics Covered:✈️ The Incident: Reviewing the takeoff of flight LA8073. The aircraft rotated at 149 knots, despite needing speeds calculated for a 328-tonne takeoff weight. The result was...
2026-02-0813 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Mind the Gap: AI132, Fuel Switches, and the "Mess Hall" Problem in Aviation SafetyIn this podcast, we analyse the critical gap between written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the tactile reality of cockpit practice, using the AI132 fuel control switch incident as a key case study.1. The "Mess Hall" Problem We begin with an analogy from A Few Good Men: just because the procedure to get to the mess hall isn’t in the book, it doesn’t mean the Marines don’t eat. Similarly, in aviation, you can do the job safely every day even when the manual doesn’t describe every micro-step. SOP provides the documented minimum for compliance, but "practice...
2026-02-0514 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.The VIP Crash: When Facts are "Managed"On September 30, 2001, a King Air C-90 carrying former Aviation Minister from the sky, killing all eight onboard. The official report blamed heavy rains and pilot error—a "convenient story" for a high-profile disaster. But 25 years later, a new forensic analysis suggests the investigation was filled with comforting lies rather than hard truths.In this episode, we explore the dangerous intersection of VIP pressure and aviation safety, asking the questions the original investigators ignored:• The Weather Deception: Why did the report claim "heavy thunderstorms" when satellite archives show zero rain and clear skies at cruising altitude?• The Im...
2026-02-0212 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.From Locked Doors to Smart Security: The Fire Safety Crisis at Chennai Airportre passengers at Chennai International Airport safe? In this video, we investigate the alarming reports regarding fire safety violations at the newly commissioned terminal and the urgent remedial measures taken by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).🚨 The Allegations: Sealed Exits & Fire Risks Aviation safety experts, led by Capt. Amit Singh of the Safety Matters Foundation, raised a red flag regarding the New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1). Photographic evidence revealed that while "EXIT" signs were installed, the emergency access doors they led to were sealed with sheets, making them unusable.Key concerns raised included:• The "Uphaar" Warning: Experts compared the s...
2026-01-2414 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Unseen Toxins: The Systemic Failure of AI-171 Safety ProtocolsWhen the AI-171 crash occurred, the public saw flames, wreckage, and the heroism of those who rushed in to help. But beneath the narrative of bravery lies a "real safety scandal": a system that allowed responders and civilians to enter a toxic environment unaware and unprotected.In this episode, we uncover the "unseen toxins" that turn modern aircraft accidents into "invisible fibre events". We explore why the smoke from composite materials is not just smoke, but a "incapacitation weapon" loaded with Hydrogen Cyanide—a systemic asphyxiant that can block the body's ability to use oxygen.We breakdown the critical fa...
2026-01-1815 min
The Morning BriefHow IndiGo and Air Travel UnravelledIndia’s biggest airline didn’t just stumble, it unravelled. When IndiGo collapsed, thousands were stranded, but the real story runs much deeper. Aviation insiders unpack how ignored fatigue rules, poor planning, and a culture of silence pushed India’s largest carrier into chaos. In this episode, Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to Capt. Amit Singh of Safety Matters, Ameya Joshi of Network Thoughts, and ET’s Arindam Majumdar to decode how IndiGo’s days-long meltdown exposed deep cracks in pilot planning, safety oversight, and the regulatory system meant to keep flyers safe. Experts explain why new fatigue rules triggered panic, how...
2025-12-0931 min
The Core Report#743 Markets Snap A Four Day Losing StreakOn Episode 743 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Capt. Amit Singh a Pilot and an Aviation Safety Strategist.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories Of The Day(00:48) Will The Reserve Bank Cut Interest Rates Today And Markets Snap A Four Day Losing Streak.(04:59) What Is The Central Bank’s View On The Rupee ?(12:06) Indigo Says Normalcy Only By February 10, 2026.(26:16) Apple Is Shipping Record Number Of Iphones Thanks To Iphone 17Register for India Energy Week 2026https://www.indiaenergyweek.com/fo...
2025-12-0528 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.वराह राजपूत: भारत के भूले-बिसरे राजानमस्ते दोस्तों! इस वीडियो में हम वराह (Varaha) कुल के अद्भुत इतिहास और उनकी वंशावली के वैज्ञानिक प्रमाणों पर चर्चा करेंगे। जानिए कैसे पुरातात्विक, आनुवंशिक और ऐतिहासिक रिकॉर्ड इस बात की पुष्टि करते हैं कि वराह राजपूतों की जड़ें मध्य एशिया में थीं और उन्होंने भारतीय इतिहास में एक महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।🔍 वीडियो के मुख्य बिंदु:आनुवंशिक प्रमाण (Genetic Evidence):डीएनए विश्लेषण से यह साबित हुआ है कि वराह कुल का डीएनए मंगोलिया की प्राचीन 'योंगजू' (Xiongnu) जनजाति से मेल खाता है,।लेखक का वाई-डीएनए (Y-DNA) हैप्लोग्रुप 'Q1b (L275)' है, जो मध्य एशिया और साइबेरिया में अपनी उत्पत्ति का संकेत देता है,। यह आनुवंशिक लिंक वराह राजपूतों के वंश को लेकर चल रही बहसों को समाप्त करता है।ऐतिहासिक प्रवास (Historical Migration):वराह कबीले की उत्पत्ति मंगोलिया में हुई, जहाँ से वे मध्य एशिया और ईरान (जहाँ उन्हें 'वराज' या 'हेफ्थलाइट्स' कहा जाता था) होते हुए 5वीं शताब्दी ईस्वी के आसपास भारत आए,,।'वराह' शब्द का अर्थ संस्कृत और प्राचीन ईरानी भाषाओं (जैसे Waraz) में 'सूअर' (Boar) होता है, जो शक्ति का प्रतीक है,।पुरातात्विक पुष्टि (Archaeological Confirmation):मध्य भारत के एरण (Eran) में वराह की मूर्ति पर हूण शासक 'तोरमाण' (Toramana) का अभिलेख मिला है, जो भारत में उनके शासन और स्थानीय संस्कृति के साथ उनके जुड़ाव का प्रत्यक्ष प्रमाण है,।कांगड़ा किले के प्रवेश द्वार पर रिबन पहने हुए हिरण की मूर्ति यूरेशियन 'फ़र' (Farr) अवधारणा और अल्खन (Alkhan) हूणों के प्रभाव को दर्शाती है,।भारतीय निरंतरता (Indian Continuity):गांधार और पंजाब में वराह कबीले को 'तुर्क शाही' और बाद में 'हिंदू शाही' राजवंश के रूप में जाना गया,।ऐतिहासिक रिकॉर्ड और स्थानीय कहावतें पुष्टि करती हैं कि भटिंडा (Bhatinda) वराह शासक राजा विनयपाल की राजधानी थी। अंततः, यह कबीला हिमाचल प्रदेश के अंबोटा (Ambota) गाँव में बस गया,।इस वीडियो को देखें और जानें कि कैसे विज्ञान और इतिहास मिलकर एक योद्धा कबीले की खोई हुई कहानी को उजागर करते हैं।#VarahaHistory #AncientIndia #Genetics #Archaeology #Huns #RajputHistory #IndianHistory
2025-12-0213 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Varaha Rajput - Migraration, Shahis & rulers of Punjab“Varaha uncovers how the Varaha Rajputs—traced to the Xiongnu—migrated via Central Asia into India and defended Bharat’s northern borders for centuries. Using Persian and Chinese sources, Indian records, and DNA insights, the book rebuilds a story mainstream history forgot, including the rise of the Hindu Shahis. It’s rigor, not romance—a reclamation of truth and a restoration of honour.”
2025-08-2602 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Rediscovery of the Forgotten Dynasty: The Forgotten Clan🕯️ Buried by time. Erased from memory. But not from truth.They ruled the hills. They fought empires. They left behind temples, coins, and stories… but no one remembers their name.Who were the Varaha Rajputs?Why were they written out of history?In this opening episode, we peel back the layers of forgotten chronicles and uncover a warrior clan whose legacy was deliberately silenced. Before the Mughals, before the British, before even the Rajputs of Rajasthan — there was Varaha.This isn’t just history.It’s a resurrection.📜 Forgotten...
2025-07-0803 min
Mint PodcastDGCA Audit Bombshell: Probe After Ahmedabad Crash Reveals Major Lapses at Airports | Mint PodcastComprehensive surveillance conducted at major airports including Delhi and Mumbai by aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed number of concerning findings and inadequacies, including instances of reappearance of reported defects on aircraft, non-adherence to proper work order and safety precautions during aircraft maintenance, and defect reports not being recorded in aircraft log books, among others.Capt. Amit Singh, Founder of Safety Matters Foundation, a former pilot and aviation safety expert, in this exclusive interview with Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint, explains the findings of the report and discusses the Ahmedabad crash probe. #ahmedabadnews #ahmedabadplanecrash...
2025-06-2727 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Ever noticed No seat belts on railways?Seat belts save lives; however, their purpose differs between aeroplanes and cars. Seat belts on aeroplanes are primarily designed to prevent injuries arising from in-flight turbulence, not sudden deceleration in the event of an accident.
2024-09-2508 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.How Negative Commands Can Lead to Aviation Disasters: Understanding Pilot CommunicationDiscover the impact of negative commands on pilot performance and aviation safety. Learn how cognitive biases like negativity bias contribute to real-life aviation incidents and how clear, positive communication can prevent disasters.
2024-08-2910 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Pilot Fatigue Survey 2024Hey there! Have you heard about the latest developments in the aviation industry? We have a great video that sheds light on the current situation and shares some exciting survey findings. Let's stay positive and hopeful about addressing potential safety concerns in the Indian skies!
2024-07-2855 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Risk of excessive flight dutyIn 2019, as per ILO/WHO report, 745,000 deaths have ocurred due to stroke and heart conditions linked to duty over 55hrs per week.
Pilots are permitted 60 hrs of flight duty period.
2024-07-1304 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Debunking Pilot Flight Duty Limit mythsThere are a number of myths that mislead the pilots as well as the traveling public about safety.
2024-07-1303 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Hidden dangers of pilot fatigueDo you know the hidden dangers linked to excessive flight duty hours ? Listen to this episode of mindFly katha to understand the adverse effects of pilot fatigue.
2024-07-1303 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Only a Law can alter the terms of your sleepNo person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Article 21 Indian Constitution 1950.
The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India concurring opinion, stated that "it is evident that right of privacy and the right to sleep have always been treated to be a fundamental right like a right to breathe, to eat, to drink, to blink, etc.".
We can conclude that the Sleep of crew members is a fundamental right protected by the constitution of India. Restriction can only be imposed on fundamental rights through a law or a...
2023-09-1319 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Training of trainers: Key to a sound pilot training foundationThe trainers are a key element in the learning triangle connecting the content wth the trainees.
2022-11-1105 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Advaita Katha: The air crash survivorAdvaita Katha is about experiential learning. Learn from the tales narrated by an air crash survivor.
2022-11-0957 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Kedarnath Helicopter Accident was preventableThe irregularities in operations and compromise in safety while flying helicopters in mountainous areas was identified in the June 2022 audit by DGCA. The audit took place after being forced under public pressure after a video of a hard landing at Kedarnath emerged in the social media. A fine of just INR 5 lac was akin to legalising crimes and the unsupervised flying continued.
2022-10-2005 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Pilot fatigue introduction66% of pilots who participated in the survey responded that they have inadvertently dozed off in the cockpit without informing the other pilot.
2022-10-1000 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Are the Pilots fatigued? Safety Matters Survey ReportSafety matters, a non governmental organisation based in India conducted a Safety Culture Survey beginning 16th Sept 2022 with the objective of assessing the prevailing safety culture in Indian aviation with the focus on pilot fatigue. The main aim of Safety Matters is to establish a generative safety culture. Fatigue poses an important safety risk to civil and military aviation. In addition to decreasing performance in-flight(chronic) fatigue has negative long term effects. Possible causes of fatigue include sleep loss, extended time awake, circadian phase irregularities and work load. A prescriptive flight and duty limitation does not address the effects of...
2022-10-0919 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Bulls eye to the skyAdvaita Katha In its simplest form, storytelling remains a powerful element of learning, with the narrative being equally as compelling as books and presentations. They humanize learning. It offers us the opportunity to connect to like-minded characters, or see the world literally from within someone else’s skin. Stories touch our emotions and help develop empathy.Plus, no matter how organized or detailed a textbook might be, there’s something about the shape of a narrative—the exposition, the problem, the quest for a solution, the resolution—that resonates with our mental makeup.Storytelling has been an integral part of India...
2022-10-0834 min
The Times Of India PodcastSnags on the planesHow worried should we be after a spate of technical snags disrupted Indian flights recently? TOI's Saurabh Sinha, aviation safety expert Capt Amit Singh and retired aviation regulator JS Rawat weigh in.
2022-07-2524 min
The Times of India podcastSnags on the planesHow worried should we be after a spate of technical snags disrupted Indian flights recently? TOI's Saurabh Sinha, aviation safety expert Capt Amit Singh and retired aviation regulator JS Rawat weigh in.
2022-07-2524 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.The roof of the Aloha Airlines B-737 blew away exposing the complacency in the industry on maintenance standardsThe fuselage of the Aloha Boeing failed, despite the fact that it was designed and built to well proven rules. Why? The whole industry had become complacent about maintenance and particularly about the durability of old aircraft. To put this in perspective the accident aircraft was nineteen years old, older no doubt than the cars driven by most of the passengers. The aircraft had operated for 35,496 hours, in other words it had actually been up in the air for a total of four years. The aircraft had taken off 89,680 times, that means each flight had averaged only about 25 minutes...
2022-02-0818 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Singapore Airlines B777 levels out at 500ft, as strong cultures overshadow proceduresI am a true believer that society and culture cannot be separated from work and training. However best the training may be, it is under a controlled environment and the performance indicators needed to be achieved are briefed before hand. The crew undergoing training works together to achieve their objective and they are driven by performance indicators required to be achieved to declare them competent. In the real world, the motivation, drive and targets are not briefed as well as they are in a training environment. There are a lot many distractions and personal cultures and behavioral influences are lot...
2022-02-0813 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Pointing & Calling way to reduce common errors“Looking without seeing” is the most common error that most humans make daily. Our attention is distracted or preoccupied with other thoughts. The obvious in front of us is sometimes missed whereas the reaction to the situation or the call out is as per SOP. Pointing and Calling refreshes our attention to the specific point that we intend to look. This activity involves pointing at target objects by stretching your arm and stating out loud. Calling out “Such and such is OK” at important points in the work ensures work is carried out safely and correctly.
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2022-02-0609 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Airbus runway overrun protection fault inhibited when the systems is deployed, is it logical?Read the blog here
The Runway Overrun Protection System (ROPS) is designed to alert the flight crew in the case of potential runway overrun situation. The overrun warning (ROW) function automatically arms at 400ft AGL and works until start of braking. The Runway overrun protection (ROP) works from start of braking until the aircraft stops. The surprising part is that the ROW/ROP LOST fault which is triggered when the ROW/ROP is lost is inhibited below 800feet on the final approach till the aircraft decelerates to 80 kts speed. Effectively, the pilot is unaware of any fault...
2022-02-0416 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.5G will spin money for telecoms but keep the airplanes awayListen to the congress sub-committee hearing on the 5G issue. The 5G mess in the USA has exposed the corporate culture in the USA where lobbies decide on the course of action. Is it the $81 billion which is shaping the policy or aviation safety? Safety is always a balance between production and protection. Too much of anything is bad.
2022-02-0428 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.In the business of training pilot and the Union Budget 2022-23Read the blog here
Becoming a pilot is an expensive proposition due to the high training costs without an assurance of a job and on the other hand can be a lucrative business for some. Every year hundreds of youth train to become pilots at flying schools in India and abroad having borrowed huge sums in loans or mortgage. A pilots profession not only pays well but increases the social standing of an individual. The youth is desperate for jobs and the airlines need pilots, but do airlines have a moral and social responsibility of not making...
2022-02-0311 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.When Wasps take fancy to the aircraft Pitot Probe to build mud nests, safety is compromised.Interactions between aircraft and wildlife are frequent and can have serious financial and safety consequences. Birds are the most common threat to aircraft, with a host of terrestrial animals also implicated. This podcast is about the Wasps building mud nests in Pitot Probes of Aircraft. These can cause blockages and lead to aircraft instrumentation displays errors.
2022-02-0321 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.The Airbus A320 failed to lift as the pilot pulled full back on the stick, not again! Center of GravityRead the final report here
The aircraft was departing from Runway 26 at London Luton Airport, but when the PF made a normal aft movement of the side stick control at rotation airspeed, the aircraft did not pitch up. The PF increased the side stick input close to the maximum deflection. When the aircraft still did not pitch up, the PM selected TOGA thrust. The aircraft responded and a climb was commenced but then the pilots forgot to retract the landing gear till about 5000ft.
2022-02-0215 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Go Around at Orly led to GPWS warnings as the aircraft descendedWatch the animation , click here!
When the plane was on final for runway 25 at Orly, a Runway Incursion Monitoring and Collision Avoidance System (RIMCAS) warning was activated due to the presence of a bird-control vehicle in the vicinity of the runway safety area. However, the bird-control vehicle was behind the holding point and outside the runway safety area. The erroneous activation of the RIMCAS warning was due to the relocation of the holding point, after work, not being taken into account in the system parameters. Due to the RIMCAS warning and the absence of a reply from...
2022-02-0115 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Change management and systems designs exposed during COVID19 social distancing!A serious incident caused by a combination of operating factors in a complex system interacting in a manner which had neither been designed nor predicted. If passenger and cargo distribution on an aircraft leads to an undetected out of trim condition, the potential outcome could be unexpected handling qualities or control limitations.
2022-02-0115 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Airbus 320 NEO Center of Gravity issueAirbus and Boeing have had their share of the center of gravity issues due to placing the bigger engines under the wings. This was an opportunity to build a new medium range aircraft but the existing ones were selling like hot cakes, so it didn’t make much business sense. They now have to deal with basic issues like the center of gravity.
2022-02-0115 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Residents of Dhariwal will remember you with respect & gratitude forever.....a farewell letter to my GrandFatherAn emotional & inspiring farewell letter written by the residents of Dhariwal, Gurdaspur, Punjab. He established the 1st D.A.V. School in Dhariwal at the age of 24years and fought against Proselytism.
2022-01-2804 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.RASE a repository of anonymous safety experiencesRASE is an open platform mobile application where the users can share experiences/information that they normally write down in notes or remember at the back of their mind while flying an airplane or operating to an airport. Those unique features that are not normally found in company documents but are crucial or helpful.
RASE app is available in iOS download here
Android download here
2022-01-2804 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Humans have a GPS like navigation system in the BrainComair accident in the USA and 2 other incidents have highlighted the issue of spatial orientation of the human brain. While pilots remain heads down in order to conclude tasks, they are losing their orientation. The chain of errors can only be broken by a brief pause to reorientate before a takeoff.
2022-01-2823 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Inspirational farewell letter written to my Grand FatherMy Grand Father, Chaudhari Prakash Chand was working at the New Egerton Mills in Dhariwal, Gurdaspur, Punjab. Protested against proselytism by the Britishers in 1920 & subsequently lost his 1st job for establishing the DAV school. Survived attempts on his life at the age of 20 yrs. The residents of Dhariwal, Gurdaspur wrote this touching farewell letter for his contributions to the society.
Read by Mariam.
2021-08-1602 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Know Thy Self: Emotional IntelligenceSelf awareness is the sense of an ongoing attention to one's internal states. In this self reflective awareness mind observes and investigates experience itself, including the emotions.
2021-05-1805 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Triage could have saved the AirIndia Express Co-Pilot's lifeAir India Express IX1344 accident at Calicut airport where the aircraft plunged 35 meters killing 21 people including the pilots. The victims were transported to various hospitals in ambulances and private vehicles. While ambulances are equipped with life saving medical equipment, the Co-Pilot was rushed to a hospital 25km away an hours drive on the backseat of a private car thereby depriving him of the critical life saving equipment.
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2021-05-1712 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Qatar Airways close call with crossing aircraft over IranA Qatar Airways newly acquired Airbus A350-1000 series aircraft had a close call over Iran on 12th April when it came into close proximity with another crossing aircraft. The airliner equipped with the state of art technology and traffic collision avoidance system was seen climbing by about 500ft while cruising at 34000ft on a flight from Doha, Qatar to Los Angles, USA.
2021-04-2703 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.COVID19 & the Psychology of fearWhen does fear set in and the different categories of near misses.
McCurdy observed during the bombing of London in the World War that there were 3 categories.
1. Those who dies and those who were injured
2. Those who missed narrowly
3. The remote misses
The behavior varied and so was their definition of fear.
2021-04-2711 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.IATA Travel Pass, the safest solution to reopen international borders amidst the COVID19 pandemicThe IATA Travel Pass is a solution for both. It is built it in modules as an industry solution based on open-source standards. It can be used in combination with other providers or as an end-to-end solution. The most important thing is that it is responsive to industry needs while enabling a competitive market.
2021-04-2404 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Training Fads and FablesBe skeptical about claims for effectiveness of training methods. Always ask questions and on implementation of these techniques.
2021-04-2104 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Aviation ministry sits on INR1450 Cr in the backdrop of unpaid salaries & COVID crisisCOVID19 crisis has crippled the aviation sector which has witnessed salary cuts and job losses to stay afloat. In this time of crisis the civil aviation ministry has managed to overlook utilization of budgetary allocation of a staggering INR1450 Cr FY 2020-21.
2021-04-2003 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Prevent conflict of interest, parliamentary committee recommends moving AAIB from Civil Aviation MinistryThe Committee felt that the administrative jurisdiction of AAIB under the Ministry of Civil Aviation go against the tenets of impartiality and equality, since it may raise the genuine question of conflict of interest.
2021-04-2002 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Boeing 737Max grounded in India till further orders & how FAA misunderstood the Max flight control system
The DGCA has issued an AIC dated 20th April 2021 which states that The operation of B737 Max aircraft will not take place from/to Indian airports & transit or enter Indian airspace effective 13th March 2019 till further notice.
The Watchdog Faults FAA For 'Significant Misunderstanding' Of Flight System
2021-04-2004 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.RASE, the anonymous safety experiences sharing platformRASE is a repository of safety experiences. The USP of this mobile application is that experiences can be shared globally through an easy to fill form and experiences can be sorted through a searchable database in various formats.
The application is for all X borders, uniting personnel using similar fleet, airports or just for information sake.
2021-04-1906 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.High reliability organizations in AviationA high reliability organization (HRO) is an organization that has succeeded in avoiding catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected due to risk factors and complexity.
Important case studies in HRO research include both studies of disasters (e.g., Three Mile Island nuclear incident, the Challenger Disaster and Columbia Disaster, the Bhopal chemical leak, the Tenerife air crash, the Mann Gulch forest fire, the Black Hawk friendly fire incident in Iraq) and HROs like the air traffic control system, naval aircraft carriers, and nuclear power operations.
2021-04-1830 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Mindfulness in aviation, the essence that west is slowly adopting:mindFlyThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://safetymatters.co.in/2020/10/15/mindfulness-in-aviation-the-essence-that-west-is-slowly-adopting/
2021-04-1509 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.TRUST your AutoPilot under high stress, learnings from Vistara MayDay FuelThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://safetymatters.co.in/2021/01/04/trust-your-autopilot-under-high-stress-learnings-from-vistara-mayday-fuel/
2021-04-1204 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Psychology of Surprise: Air India tail strike at PuneThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://safetymatters.co.in/2021/01/07/psychology-of-surprise-air-india-tail-strike-at-pune/
2021-04-1210 min
mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.Seconds away from disaster, crew use superior training skills to prevent a CFITThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://safetymatters.co.in/2021/04/11/seconds-away-from-disaster-crew-use-superior-training-skills-to-prevent-a-cfit/
2021-04-1204 minmindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths.mindFly Katha, From cockpit to culture — one podcast, many flight paths. (Trailer)
2021-04-1100 min
Captain Amit BhandariHow to deal with Toxic peoplehttps://captainamitbhandari.thinkific.com/
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2021-02-2643 minCaptain Amit BhandariWater and its patterns in my lifeLets talk of life on ship. Understand the principles and laws which we are all based upon. Work with the laws, life will be easy. Fight them, you will drain.This is going to be a weekly session for all. Join us for all weekly session which will be announced. https://www.facebook.com/captamit.bhandari https://www.instagram.com/captainamitbhandari https://www.youtube.com/c/CaptainAmitBhandari https://www.linkedin.com/in/seapromise/ https://twitter.com/capamitbhandari https://captainamitbhandari.thinkific.com/ Link for the course First Ship...
2021-02-0504 min
Captain Amit BhandariLive with Captain Amit Bhandari - Waypoint 1 of 2021Lets talk of life on ship. Understand the principles and laws which we are all based upon. Work with the laws, life will be easy. Fight them, you will drain.This is going to be a weekly session for all. Join us for all weekly session which will be announced.
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2021-02-0538 minCaptain Amit BhandariSuicides and Depression at sea - Live with Captain Amit BhandariSuicides and jumping overboard seems to be an inthing. There is a reason I say this because influence of seniors is very important here. Lately a boy dissappeared from a Maersk ship. Another oiler was found hanging in the Engine room when was ship was on a voyage to Alang for scrap. Watch this understand how we can deal with this and the coping mechanisms. https://www.facebook.com/captamit.bhandari https://www.instagram.com/captainamitbhandari https://www.youtube.com/c/CaptainAmitBhandari https://www.linkedin.com/in/seapromise/ https...
2021-02-0453 minCaptain Amit BhandariChange your environment and change your lifeLife does not give you what you WANT. Life gives you what you are.
Right from a pair of socks which is out of shape to broken crockery. It all needs to be rid of. The feeling of lack in life is different from minimalism.
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2021-01-1404 minCaptain Amit BhandariWhich is the best ship and safest shipThe best ship in the world is the one that you get. The safest ship in the world that you are one. Everything in life is an attitude. Watch the video to know more on this and how to make your life beautiful.
My name is Captain Amit Bhandari, RELATIONSHIP FACILITATOR and I am on a mission to hand hold not less than 50,000 Seafarers build better relations at sea, at home and in corporate office.
I will help seafarers become pioneers of success and confidence no matter where they go.
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2021-01-0603 minCaptain Amit BhandariNew year resolution and patterns of first shipPatterns like this is what makes your life. New year resolutions should be towards the most important part of your life. This most important part is SELF.
Patterns like what we make in our life will not just reflect in our health but also in many areas of life like relationships. Identify your patterns and identify your life. Similar patterns are formed on your ship when you join your FIRST SHIP. Identify your pattern and make your navy career smooth.
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2021-01-0405 minCaptain Amit BhandariShould girls join merchant navy?Is merchant navy a good career for women, lets hear this conversation between captain amit bhandari and a prospective women seafarer.
Hear the conversation to know the dilemma a girl faces when she plans to join M navy
2020-12-2814 min
Captain Amit Bhandarichat with a veteran sailor captainHere is a video filled with experience of a couple who has sailed together for many years and are true veterans. My Chacha who from the age of 19 has sailed and experienced on various types of ships and shares his rich experience with all. My Chachi has sailed with him for many years and shes sharing her experience and her advise for all the ladies out there looking to join M navy or sail with their husbands or going to marry a merchant navy boy. Enjoy
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2020-11-1300 min
Captain Amit BhandariTop interview behavior YOU must have - Online interviews. Zoom interviewInterviews are already started after Pandemic - Maybe on zoom or MS teams online but principles will remain the same. Here I am sharing some tips that I learnt about effective interview and tips that I feel boys and girls must have since I take many interviews. I have also added my hypnotherapy and lifecoaching principles to these tips so you become a better person with each interview and enjoy the interview journey.
2020-09-1211 minCaptain Amit BhandariOCD in my partner - Waypoint Number 25OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder has 4 types. Meaning of OCD is as above. In this video we not only tell you what OCD is all about and for the checks to know if you suffer from OCD but how to deal with a OCD person in your house or in your relation.
2020-08-1909 min
Captain Amit BhandariMy first day on board a shipLearn of my first day on board the ship. It was so exciting, scary and feeling of anxiety and insecurity. Learn all about that day.
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2020-08-1906 minCaptain Amit BhandariHow to find the right girl to marryBiggest goal post at a point in life is to find the right partner. This is a start of a series where i will handhold my subscribers and take them through the right approach to find the girl to marry or be in a serious relationship. After all those who are in happy intimate relationship are 80% happier than others. Learning from my mistakes, find out how to have a happy married life. How to avoid Divorce if its meant to be avoided ? How does a seafarer know he has...
2020-08-0705 min
Captain Amit BhandariLooking for the right girl to marry - Tip #1 explainedAren't we all looking for the right intimate relationship. If this is achieved you will solve 80% of your lifes problems because in a happy relationship you will always want to do well and work well and set high goals for self and your partner. Unhappy relationship only damage our growth and put us into depression. A depressed mind cannot concentrate on work or look at growth. I believe relationship is the key to becoming a better to great person. After all the only real deal of earth is to have others around...
2020-07-2404 min
Captain Amit BhandariReasons why we take actions, Should I leave my job, should i continue ?Should I leave my job? Should I leave my girlfriend? Should I leave him? Should I join merchant navy? Should I stop sailing? These are various serious questions which come across many in their life. In this episode I am sharing another great simple concept that there are only 2 reasons why we take actions in life. LOVE or FEAR Its important to identify which reason we are taking an action out. Its ok to take it out of Fear or a -ve emotion but important to identify and accept the same...
2020-07-2305 min
Captain Amit BhandariHow to control your angerDo you get angry? Do you lose control when you are angry, mouth runs dry and mind blanks out? You are not alone. This video gives you 4 principles which will change the way anger with turn into discontentment and disspointment. You will remain functional and always be able to handle situations better. There are 4 basic principals to handle anger. 01. Express yourself. 02. Monitor yourself like a satellite. 03. Dog in the mirror 04. Forgive yourself. There are 3 types of people in this world. Passive Assertive Aggressive The person who remains assertive always will never...
2020-07-2311 minCaptain Amit BhandariSetting priorities right in a relationshipSetting priorities right. What area of my life comes above the other. The important in life is SELF, followed by RELATIONSHIP and finally its work. Never must these priorities. Never let a relationship go above you. If you do not respect your own feelings, no one else will. Work can never be above maintaining a relation. Because when you maintain good relations work will automatically happen. Happy people may perform, unhappy people may not perform.
2020-07-2305 min
Captain Amit BhandariHow to be in relationships - SEtting my priorities right!Setting priorities right. What area of my life comes above the other. The important in life is SELF, followed by RELATIONSHIP and finally its work. Never must these priorities. Never let a relationship go above you. If you do not respect your own feelings, no one else will. Work can never be above maintaining a relation. Because when you maintain good relations work will automatically happen. Happy people may perform, unhappy people may not perform.
2020-07-2205 min
Captain Amit Bhandari9 signs to know you are depressedThis video is about the 9 signs of depression which need to be watched for. These signs are clear indicators that someone needs help. If you see these signs are in yourself, then get help. The video also gives practical tips to come out of depression smoothly. Realise that life is great. Also Mind creates the problem, mind can uncreate it Only 10% of the world population has the willpower to take action themselves. 90% will always need help from a Lifecoach, mentor or an authority figure. Among the 9 signs are depressed mood, fatigue...
2020-07-2214 min
Captain Amit BhandariNepotism on board the shipShips life also has nepotism. In this video I share how I was a victim of Nepotism and what I went through. What is the advise on how to handle Nepotism today and the advantages seafarers have today ? Upcoming videos will be on how Captain and DPA must handle this situation.
2020-07-2215 min
Captain Amit BhandariHow to handle grief of losing a loved one when you are at seaHow to accept and deal with the news of losing a loved one when you are out at sea and unable to get back home in time. The trauma of losing a loved one when you are at sea is a feeling which only a seafarer can feel for a seafarer. That frustration of not being able to sign off. The fact that there is no real shoulder to cry on and you are unable to be with your family at a traumatic time like this on the loss of a loved one. ...
2020-07-2209 min
Play to Potential Podcast3.0 Capt. Raghu Raman on Leadership Lessons from the Armed ForcesGUEST
My third guest on the Play to Potential Podcast series is Captain Raghu Raman. Raghu Raman has possibly one of the most unique career profiles spanning over 25 years. He spent eleven years as an officer in the Indian Armed Forces, followed by another eleven years in the corporate sector before joining the Government as CEO of the National Intelligence Grid.
Raghu started his career with the Indian Army. During his stint, he was in active combat in Punjab battling terrorists and in Siachen Glacier facing Pakistani troops. He has served as a UN peacekeeper, as w...
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