# General Aviation on The No Agenda Show General Aviation comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to November 2016. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – November 2016 - **Related topics:** [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [Air Traffic Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [Aircraft Maintenance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-maintenance.md), [American Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Austin Bergstrom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-bergstrom.md), [Backscatter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backscatter.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Engine Failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engine-failure.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### American Airlines Engine Failure, General Electric, Media Protection - **Episode:** [874: Trump Trope](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-04 - **Time:** 2:17:28–2:21:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope/chapter/american-airlines-engine-failure-general-electric-media-protection.md An uncontained engine failure on an American Airlines Boeing 767 resulted in a massive fire and debris flying thousands of feet. The media is criticized for failing to name General Electric as the engine manufacturer, allegedly because GE's ownership ties to NBC create a conflict of interest that prevents critical reporting on the company's aviation safety record. Keywords: [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), boeing 767, [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [pratt & whitney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pratt-whitney.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md) ### Austin Bergstrom Airport Security, Formula One Grand Prix - **Episode:** [454: Going Purple](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-21 - **Time:** 21:34–26:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple/chapter/austin-bergstrom-airport-security-formula-one-grand-prix.md General aviation security at Austin Bergstrom International Airport is contrasted with the "security theater" of commercial TSA checkpoints. While commercial passengers face body scanners, private pilots at FBOs like Signature Air and Atlantic Aviation experience minimal oversight. The city of Austin is also preparing for the upcoming Formula One race, with concerns that local luxury venues like the W Hotel are unprepared for the demands of international visitors. Keywords: [austin bergstrom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-bergstrom.md), [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [formula one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula-one.md), [w hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/w-hotel.md) ### Drone Crashes and General Aviation Discouragement - **Episode:** [414: Thingamajig](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-03 - **Time:** 1:57:48–2:02:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig/chapter/drone-crashes-and-general-aviation-discouragement.md A recent drone crash in Afghanistan due to engine coolant loss highlights the unreliability of unmanned aircraft compared to piloted planes. Statistics from the Canadian Air Force show a high rate of drone crashes, mostly attributed to engine failure. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is accused of discouraging general aviation through new fees and regulations, effectively clearing the skies for military and commercial drone use. Keywords: [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), langley air force base, [engine failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engine-failure.md), [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), white house petition ### AS&E Backscatter, Swine Flu Narcolepsy in Finland - **Episode:** [276: Cleopatra Returns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/276-cleopatra-returns.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-06 - **Time:** 1:44:22–1:48:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/276-cleopatra-returns/chapter/as-e-backscatter-swine-flu-narcolepsy-in-finland.md AS&E Corporation has been awarded a contract to develop backscatter screening systems for general aviation aircraft. Meanwhile, health officials in Finland have confirmed a link between swine flu vaccinations and narcolepsy in children. The hosts criticize the World Health Organization for targeting young people for the vaccine and promote "Nap for Humanity" as a satirical response. Keywords: as&e, [backscatter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backscatter.md), [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md), [narcolepsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcolepsy.md), [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), [swine flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu-vaccine.md) ### TSA Damage to Certified Aircraft Parts, Teterboro Incident - **Episode:** [252: Debriefing Flameless Fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-14 - **Time:** 34:20–36:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire/chapter/tsa-damage-to-certified-aircraft-parts-teterboro-incident.md A producer reports that TSA agents at Teterboro airport opened and damaged a certified $42,000 Eurocopter electronic master box during a baggage inspection. The agents reportedly unscrewed the circuitry and jammed internal connectors, rendering the safety-critical part unusable. The story highlights the lack of specialized training for TSA agents handling sensitive aviation equipment. Keywords: teterboro, [eurocopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurocopter.md), [aircraft maintenance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-maintenance.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md) ### General Aviation Restrictions and Train Safety Physics - **Episode:** [194: Blood Trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/194-blood-trains.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-25 - **Time:** 24:59–28:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/194-blood-trains/chapter/general-aviation-restrictions-and-train-safety-physics.md The discussion shifts to the systematic dismantling of general aviation through TSA regulations and airport restrictions. The hosts engage in a theoretical debate about the physics of high-speed train crashes versus airplane accidents. They explore concepts of momentum and gravity, questioning whether a passenger jumping in a moving train would experience a change in position relative to the floor. Keywords: [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physics.md), [momentum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/momentum.md), [train crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/train-crash.md), [gravity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gravity.md) ### General Aviation Grounding, Mirage Jet Interceptions in Europe - **Episode:** [192: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/192-smoke-gets-in-your-eyes.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-18 - **Time:** 10:01–13:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/192-smoke-gets-in-your-eyes/chapter/general-aviation-grounding-mirage-jet-interceptions-in-europe.md Reports from Europe indicate that even small general aviation aircraft flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) were grounded despite clear skies. Anecdotes describe private pilots being intercepted by French Mirage jets and the Royal Air Force for attempting to fly during the ash cloud restrictions. Media coverage of the event is criticized, specifically highlighting a segment by Rick Sanchez questioning how a volcano could exist in a cold climate like Iceland. Keywords: [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md), mirage jets, [vfr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vfr.md), royal air force, [rick sanchez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-sanchez.md) ### Smolensk Air Disaster Technical Analysis and Sabotage Theories - **Episode:** [190: Haiti: Genocide By Neglect](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/190-haiti-genocide-by-neglect.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-11 - **Time:** 6:11–11:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/190-haiti-genocide-by-neglect/chapter/smolensk-air-disaster-technical-analysis-and-sabotage-theories.md Technical details of the Polish presidential plane crash suggest the aircraft was recently overhauled and maintained in top condition, contradicting media narratives of "old Russian equipment." Discrepancies in air traffic control reports regarding landing attempts and the plane's position relative to the runway raise questions about the official timeline. Historical parallels are drawn to the 1943 death of General Sikorski, fueling theories of potential sabotage or intentional interference. Keywords: tupolev tu-154, [smolensk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smolensk.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [sabotage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabotage.md), general sikorski, katyn ### Amsterdam Travel, General Aviation and Private Flying - **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-05 - **Time:** 6:19–8:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/amsterdam-travel-general-aviation-and-private-flying.md A flight to Amsterdam is described, emphasizing the benefits of flying during foggy conditions when commercial traffic is grounded. The narrative covers interactions with helpful air traffic controllers who provide direct vectors and high-altitude crossings. The trip included business meetings and social gatherings on a roof terrace in the heart of the city. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), flight vectors ### Flight Training, Asian Student Pilots, Hawaii Real Estate - **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-27 - **Time:** 47:47–50:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/flight-training-asian-student-pilots-hawaii-real-estate.md Northern California flight schools are reportedly seeing a massive influx of Asian students, leading to heavy radio traffic with distinct accents. The hosts discuss how Hawaii became a hub for Japanese tourists and pilots, though real estate prices there suffered once long-range aircraft could bypass the islands on trans-Pacific flights. Keywords: [flight school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-school.md), cessna 206, [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [general aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-aviation.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md) ### Private Aviation and UK General Declarations - **Episode:** [36: Yahoo+Microsoft=Britney Spears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/36-yahoo-microsoft-britney-spears.md) - **Published:** 2008-06-22 - **Time:** 43:23–46:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/36-yahoo-microsoft-britney-spears/chapter/private-aviation-and-uk-general-declarations.md Pilots flying private aircraft into the United Kingdom must submit a "General Declaration" (Gen Dec) 24 hours before arrival. While some airports like Biggin Hill have dedicated passport control, smaller fields like Fair Oaks rely on faxed documentation to authorities. The segment notes that while checks are frequent on weekends, enforcement can be inconsistent during the week. Keywords: [private aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-aviation.md), general declaration, [passport control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passport-control.md), biggin hill, fair oaks, flight planning --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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