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  • 11 - Tail Strike versus Tail Scrape - Aviation English Beyond The Checklist

    11 - Tail Strike versus Tail Scrape - Aviation English Beyond The Checklist
    Jan 1 2026
    In this episode, we explore the subtle but operationally critical distinction between tail scrape and tail strike, inspired by a real-world Boeing 737-800 departure from Milwaukee.
    You’ll learn:
    ✈️ how aviation English reflects severity and operational consequences
    ✈️ why tail strike appears in safety reports, MEL considerations, and official documentation
    ✈️ how terms like incur, tail skid system, and skid shoe elevate your ICAO Level 5–6 precision
    This episode goes beyond vocabulary lists and checklists. It’s about choosing words that match reality, responsibility, and risk — exactly what ICAO examiners listen for.
    Because in aviation, one word can turn an event into an accident.
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    4 min
  • 10 - 5 Spooky Idioms - Flight Log of Lost Words

    10 - 5 Spooky Idioms - Flight Log of Lost Words
    Dec 7 2025
    🎙️ Flight Log of Lost Words — Episode 10: 5 Spooky Idioms at the Edge of Transmission
    Some aviation stories never make it into manuals. Some words drift through the air like echoes. And some idioms sound as though they were lifted from the crackling static between far-off transmissions.
    Tonight, Aviation English specialist Emilia Barska guides you into the linguistic twilight — where English becomes atmospheric, eerie, and unmistakably skybound.

    In this Halloween edition, we explore:
    ✈️ Ghost flights and the idiom fly under the radar
    ✈️ Disappearances like Flight 19 and MH370 behind vanish into thin air
    ✈️ Fragile emergencies through hang by a thread
    ✈️ The haunting quiet of Denver International Airport and the calm before the storm
    ✈️ Airplane graveyards wrapped in silence and stories laid to rest

    For extras, behind-the-scenes notes, and more skyborne language:
    revisebeforeflight.com
    Fasten your harness and listen in — because in the sky, as in language, what disappears is never truly gone.
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    8 min
  • 09 - From Takeoff To Return The China Eastern Bird Strike Flight MU-2701

    09 - From Takeoff To Return The China Eastern Bird Strike Flight MU-2701
    Oct 19 2025
    What happens when a plane, just minutes into its climb, is suddenly grounded by a bird? On October 2nd, a China Eastern A321 operating Flight MU-2701 was forced to stop its ascent and return to Wuxi after a suspected bird strike at 8,900 feet. Join Aviation English specialist Emilia Barska as she breaks down the crew's textbook response, the resulting 7.5-hour passenger delay, and the damage that kept the aircraft on the ground for days.This is a deep dive into safety protocols and essential aviation vocabulary.
    Boost your ICAO Level 5/6 skills with the definitions for Occurrence Aircraft, Replacement Aircraft, and To Enter a Hold.Fly safe, and tune in for more essential Aviation English!
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    5 min
  • 08 - Luggage, Baggage, and Beyond: The Skybound Glossary

    08 - Luggage, Baggage, and Beyond: The Skybound Glossary
    Aug 31 2025
    Welcome to Episode 8 - Luggage, Baggage and Beyond - The Skybound Glossary. It is your ultimate guide to decoding travel terminology. I'm clearing the air on the subtle but important differences between "luggage" and "baggage," including their regional uses and figurative meanings. You'll also get an essential glossary of bag types, from "carry-ons" and "garment bags." Check my "luggage lingo" to make your next journey smoother and hopefully, entirely baggage-fee-free! ✈️🧳
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    10 min
  • 07 - The Unseen Turbulence: Navigating Mental Health in Aviation

    07 - The Unseen Turbulence: Navigating Mental Health in Aviation
    Jul 24 2025
    What happens when a pilot's identity is grounded for mental health? This episode exposes the "unseen turbulence" of aviation's re-certification process, revealing why the current system can hinder recovery and compromise safety. I make a compelling case for universal counseling as the missing piece in aviation's safety puzzle.
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    20 min
  • 06 - Tail Strike to Tragedy: The CI611 Investigation

    06 - Tail Strike to Tragedy: The CI611 Investigation
    May 25 2025
    Today on "Revise Before Flight," we revisited the tragic in-flight breakup of China Airlines Flight CI611, or Dynasty 611, which claimed 225 lives. This routine flight on May 25th, 2002, vanished mid-climb due to a structural failure. The investigation pinpointed an inadequately repaired 1980 tail strike as the root cause, leading to undetected fatigue damage that compromised the aircraft's integrity. CI611 underscores that meticulous maintenance and adherence to Structural Repair Manuals are non-negotiable. For pilots and ATCs, it's a vital lesson in precision and why advanced aviation English is crucial for safety.
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    13 min
  • 05 - Trash, Rubbish, and Beyond: The Skybound Glossary

    05 - Trash, Rubbish, and Beyond: The Skybound Glossary
    Apr 8 2025
    Earth Month Special – Trash Talk, Cleared for Takeoff

    This Earth Month, we’re clearing up some serious trash talk.
    Rubbish, trash, garbage, litter, waste, refuse — same topic, very different meanings.
    In this episode, you’ll learn how to use each term with accuracy and confidence.
    Because clear language is part of global responsibility.
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    8 min
  • 04 - EDV4819 Landing - Aviation English Accident Analysis

    04 - EDV4819 Landing - Aviation English Accident Analysis
    Mar 9 2025
    Today, we descend into Delta Air Lines EDV 4819 — not to relive the accident, but to extract meaning from it. The landing at Toronto Pearson wasn’t just unfortunate; it’s a powerful language case study. Because every incident leaves more than wreckage behind — it leaves words, phrases, and lessons worth mastering.
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    10 min