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AVIATION PERSPECTIVES WITH C.A.C. PODCASTEp. 2: Business Aviation & Training with Scott MacphersonIn this Episode we had the opportunity to speak with Scott Macpherson, Founder of TrainingPort.net. Scott has been a pilot and manager in corporate aviation for over 35 years. Scott’s flight department was the first IS-BAO registered operator and he continues to be a strong supporter of the standard. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) and is a past Chairman of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) governing board, on which he still serves. Scott started TrainingPort.net as business aviation’s first comprehensive online training solution and now spen...
2025-03-051h 20
AVIATION PERSPECTIVES WITH C.A.C. PODCASTTrailer Ep. 2: Business Aviation & Training with Scott MacphersonHi everyone,
Enjoy a sneak peek of our interview with the Scott Macpherson, Founder of TrainingPort.net.
The episode will be released MAR 5th, 2025, 10.00 PST on our podcast “Aviation Perspectives with C.A.C.”
We had the opportunity to speak with Mr.Scott Macpherson. Scott has been a pilot and manager in corporate aviation for over 35 years. Scott’s flight department was the first IS-BAO registered operator and he continues to be a strong supporter of the standard. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) and is...
2025-02-2405 min
TrainingPort.net036 - Erroneous Air DataToday’s podcast I want to talk about air data failures. Consider the ramifications of an air data failure. There could be many alerts and distractions as a result of the failure or there could be very few. Does your aircraft have an air data mis-compare annunciation or a failure checklist such as ‘altimeter disagree’?
2024-05-1309 min
TrainingPort.netEp 35 - Artificial Intelligence and AviationWelcome, aviation enthusiasts, to another exciting episode of our podcast, where we explore the cutting-edge developments shaping the business aviation industry. Today, we embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of artificial intelligence and its transformative potential in this dynamic field. Strap in, as we delve into how AI is set to revolutionize business aviation, leaving an indelible mark on safety, efficiency, and innovation.
2023-10-1812 min
TrainingPort.netEp 34 - Scan The Skies EffectivelyPilots who fly IFR most of the time spend most of their day managing the autopilot or programming the flight management computer. On the ground we are completing checklists, communicating with ATC and taxing. Managing distractions are crucial in all phases of your trip. The news has been full of close calls, and I was cut off by an airliner while taxiing not long ago. If anyone has gone into Lake Havasu in the summer will understand managing VFR traffic and terrain simultaneously.
2023-09-2012 min
TrainingPort.netEp 33 - Fatigue And IncapacitationNew fatigue rules are here, and it can be a complex issue. How do you know if you are fatigued? How do you know if a crewmember is fatigued? How do you ask someone if they are fatigued? Some airlines have had robust fatigue rules for a while so much of the data available comes from airlines. Airline pilots might fly more hours and perhaps more days but, in my experience, fatigue can happen to you on your first day of work. Do a self-check and keep doing them.
2023-03-2812 min
TrainingPort.netEp 32 - Ground Proximity Warning DisabledDo you duck under the slope? I sure have. Have you intentionally landed long? Sure have. I landed very long at ATC’s request in Moses Lake to get out of the way of a 747 doing touch-and-goes for Japan Airlines. I’m not saying it’s wrong, but there is a level of risk involved. If your procedures say you should land in the touchdown zone, then that’s where you should land.
2022-10-0612 min
TrainingPort.netEp 31 - Cosmic RadiationHow much cosmic radiation is too much? Cosmic radiation has been a known risk to aviation personnel for years but how much is too much radiation? How can you control your exposure? What should operators do to protect their employees?
2022-07-0513 min
2022-03-2512 min
TrainingPort.netEp 29 - 5G Radio Altimeter InterferenceBrent discusses the potential impact of a radio altimeter failure on aircraft systems.
2021-11-2711 min
TrainingPort.netEp 28 - International ProceduresBrent discusses the resumption of international flying, as it affects crew and operations teams who need to keep current with international procedures and training.
2021-08-1015 min
TrainingPort.netEp 27 - Runway Surface Conditions Using GRF and TALPABrent discusses ICAO’s new Global Reporting Format (GRF) for runway surface conditions.
2021-06-2913 min
TrainingPort.netEp 26 - Runway Excursions GAPPRE ReportBrent discusses the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions (GAPPRE), a collaboration between EASA and the Flight Safety Foundation.
2021-03-2713 min
TrainingPort.netEp 25 - Wake Turbulence RecategorizationBrent discusses ICAO's recent recategorization of aircraft with regards to wake turbulence, as of November 5, 2020.
2021-01-1616 min
TrainingPort.netEp 24 - Electric Airplanes And New Oceanic ProceduresBrent talks about electric planes and also discusses the new global oceanic contingency procedures coming November 5, 2020.
2020-10-2317 min
TrainingPort.netEp 23 - Oceanic ATC Zero And In-Flight CovidIn this episode Brent Fishlock talks about communicable diseases and some ATC Zero procedures that have come out recently.
2020-08-0719 min
TrainingPort.netEp 22 - Lithium-ion Battery FiresLithium batteries, widely used in portable electronic devices, can catch fire and pose a major hazard to aircraft. This episode covers some procedures for transporting lithium batteries and dealing with lithium battery fires.
2020-06-0115 min
TrainingPort.netEp 21 - Sample Oceanic Checklist Part 2This episode is Part 2 of a two-part series on the NAT Systems Planning Group sample oceanic checklist, which was released in 2017. In this episode, Brent reviews the remainder of the checklist, starting with the taxi phase.
2020-04-0319 min
TrainingPort.netEp 20 - Sample Oceanic Checklist Part 1In this episode Brent reviews the NAT Systems Planning Group sample oceanic checklist.
2020-02-2815 min
TrainingPort.netEp 19 - North Atlantic, More Changes!In this episode, Brent Fishlock takes you through the newest changes to the North Atlantic that became effective on January 30, 2020. The North Atlantic has had many changes over the last few years and this continues with increasing the size of airspace where FANS 1/A, or equivalent equipment is required.
If you have any feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, send us an email at podcast@trainingport.net or leave a comment below.
2020-01-3112 min
TrainingPort.netEp 18 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Interview With Kurt Edwards, Director General of IBACIn this episode, Scott Macpherson interviews Kurt Edwards, the Director General of the International Business Aviation Council, about business aviation's commitment to developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
2019-12-1426 min
TrainingPort.netEp 17 - Supersonic Business JetIn Episode 17, Brent discusses exciting new developments in supersonic flight. Learn about the work by NASA and several large corporations to reignite the next commercial supersonic era, and what this could mean for business aviation.
2019-11-0611 min
TrainingPort.netEp 16 - New ADS-B Requirements!In this episode, Brent Fishlock will be discussing the new ADS-B Requirements, touching on the difference between ADS-B IN and ADS-B OUT, system operation/failures and flight planing, and required training elements such as emergency operations and phraseology.
2019-10-0717 min
TrainingPort.netEp 15 - Laser Strike! Now What?What should you do if you are struck by a laser mid-flight? In this episode, Brent Fishlock dives into this topic and discusses the background history of laser strikes, prevention measures, what to do if you are hit, and what to do after.
2019-08-3015 min
TrainingPort.netEp 14 - Complex Failures Qantas 32In Episode 14, Brent Fishlock reviews an occurrence involving an Airbus 380 departing Singapore for Sydney in November of 2010. Qantas flight 32 is a great example of systems knowledge and crew coordination taking over a complex failure situation resulting in a positive outcome.
2019-07-2919 min
TrainingPort.netEp 13 - Automation Overload? Interview With Patrick MendenhallIn this episode, Brent interviews Patrick Mendenhall, a Human Factors and CRM expert. They discuss some of the common threats posed by increased automation in aviation, as well as the importance of system knowledge, teamwork, and leadership in responding to in-flight crises.
2019-06-2932 min
TrainingPort.netEp 12 - Weather Radar Tips Interview With Erik ElielThis episode features an interview with airborne weather radar Subject Matter Expert, business owner, and pilot, Erik Eliel. We discuss tilt function techniques and how they enunciate radar failure and radar shadows, which concepts transcend both the traditional systems as well as the newer automated systems, and whether newer weather radar systems degrade our radar skills. Give it a listen and let us know what you think in the comments below!
2019-05-3130 min
TrainingPort.netEp.11 - Breathalyzer and SAFA - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortIn this episode, Brent Fishlock describes and discusses the importance of a SAFA(Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) inspection, referencing a presentation done by Laurent Chapeau at the NBAA International Operators Conference.
2019-05-0213 min
TrainingPort.netEp.10 - Drone Vs Aircraft - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortThis podcast is about drones and drone occurrences with aircraft. What is the drone market size? What is the drone market doing to be safe? What can we do to help prevent this dangerous activity? Listen as Brent discusses drones vs aircraft.
2019-03-2812 min
TrainingPort.netEp.9 - New NAT Contingency Procedures - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortEp.9 - New NAT Contingency Procedures - Business Aviation Training(Re)Port by TrainingPort.net
2019-03-0415 min
TrainingPort.netEp.8 - We all want to be safe - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortWe all want to be safe, but how do we do that? When you think of being safe who is the world leader? Nasa? Nuclear power? Commercial aviation? Which industry has the safest record?
In your opinion what is the most unsafe thing you do at work?
There is some risk in everything we do and in today's podcast episode our host, Brent Fishlock, talks about what you can do as an employee to help promote safety and how the business aviation industry can reduce/mitigate risk as much as possible.
2019-01-2914 min
TrainingPort.netEp.7 - PBN Practical not Theoretical - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortTune in to listen to our host Brent Fishlock talk about why Performance Based Navigation training is important in a practical way.
2019-01-0414 min
TrainingPort.netEp.6 - Oxygen use in the flight levels - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortListen as Brent Fishlock reviews a 2010 study done by the Embrey Riddle University in Florida that found that more than 60 percent of business jet pilots do not use oxygen masks when required to by FAA regulations.
2018-11-2916 min
TrainingPort.netEp.5 - Accident Case Studies - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortOur host Brent Fishlock talks about two aviation accidents that happened and reviews their case studies.
2018-11-0115 min
TrainingPort.netEp.4 - TrainingPort.net and NBAA-BACE (featuring Brian Laird) - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortListen to our host Brent Fishlock and guest Brian Laird, our Senior Sales Manager in the U.S. talk about what TrianingPort can offer to a U.S. flight department.
2018-09-2611 min
TrainingPort.netEp.3 - Training needs assessments (featuring Scott Macpherson) - Business Aviation Training(RE)PortIn this episode our host Brent Fishlock interviews TrainingPort's Founder and President, Scott Macpherson to talk about training needs assessments. Join Brent and Scott as they discuss what a training needs assessment is and stay tuned till the end of the episode for the "In the News" segment.
2018-08-2917 min
TrainingPort.netEp.2 - What new pilots are looking for in an employer - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortIn this episode of Business Aviation Training(Re)Port, we are looking to gain some insight as to what new pilots are looking for in an employer, and what they think of business aviation as a career. We welcome Santiago Ardila, who is a pilot and a business degree graduate to share his thoughts and experience.
2018-07-2721 min
TrainingPort.netEp.1 - Performance-Based Communications and Surveillance - Business Aviation Training(Re)PortIn this episode, your host Brent Fishlock talks about PBCS changes and contemporary CRM regulations in Canada.
This podcast is brought to you by TrainingPort.net, the leader in online business aviation training.
2018-06-2511 min