Episodes

  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 05 - Trash, Rubbish, and Beyond: The Skybound Glossary

    05 - Trash, Rubbish, and Beyond: The Skybound Glossary
    Apr 8 2025
    Aviators, welcome to Episode 5! This Earth Month, we're tackling trash talk: rubbish, trash, garbage, litter, waste, and refuse. Get the lowdown on these terms and boost your confidence when communicating about waste, wherever your travels take you.
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    8 mins
  • 04 - EDV4819 Landing - Aviation English Accident Analysis

    04 - EDV4819 Landing - Aviation English Accident Analysis
    Mar 9 2025
    Aviators, welcome to episode 4. Today, I'm diving into the Delta Air Lines EDV 48 19 to extract valuable language lessons. I'll be examining the unfortunate landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. This isn’t just another accident report; it’s a linguistic deep dive.
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    10 mins
  • 03 - 3 Pre-Flight Routine Situations Advanced Phrases

    03 - 3 Pre-Flight Routine Situations Advanced Phrases
    Dec 17 2023
    In this podcast I’ll teach you 3 pre-flight routine situation advanced phrases and will explain the importance of learning phrasal verbs and compound nouns
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    4 mins
  • 02 - What Is Aviation English?

    02 - What Is Aviation English?
    Dec 9 2023
    In this podcast I explain what aviation English really is.
    What is the role of ICAO standardized phraseology?
    When can a pilot and controller use plain English?
    Listen to my newest episode to check the answers to these questions.

    Remember the higher you aim, the more you achieve – learn aviation English with Emilia Barska
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    6 mins