The FAA's 60-Year Lie: Captain Steeeve Exposes the Truth & Answers Your Top 16 Questions

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What is the exact, step-by-step procedure when a jet engine catches fire mid-flight? In this episode of "Ask the Captain," get an unprecedented look inside the cockpit during the most critical emergencies. Captain Steve details the multi-step, confirmed process for handling an engine failure and explains the split-second decisions behind an aborted landing, or "go-around." From the hidden dangers of multi-language air traffic control to the shocking truth about pilot medical standards, Captain Steve draws on decades of experience to answer your most pressing questions. Learn why the "fasten seat belt" sign is the most critical rule in aviation, what really happens during fuel dumping, and whether counterfeit parts are a genuine threat to your safety. Finally, Captain Steve gives his unfiltered opinion on the mandatory age 65 retirement law he calls a "backroom deal," explaining why thousands of hours of priceless experience are being forced out of the sky. Got a question for a future episode? Drop it in the comments below! 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - The Life-or-Death Realism of Simulator Training 01:41 - The Illnesses That Will Ground a Pilot for Life 03:48 - That Sudden Go-Around: A Pilot Explains the Split-Second Decision 05:16 - The "Line Up & Wait" Myth: USA vs. Europe 06:14 - A Fatal Misunderstanding? The Danger of Multi-Language ATC 08:11 - The Critical Reason You MUST Keep Your Seatbelt Fastened 09:39 - Ignore the Seatbelt Sign? Who's Really to Blame 11:05 - An Engine Fire Is 'No Big Deal'? A Pilot Reveals the Truth 12:08 - Inside the Cockpit: The EXACT Procedure for an Engine Fire 13:50 - The Toughest Call: When an Evacuation Causes More Harm Than Good 15:05 - Is Dumping Jet Fuel Dangerous For You on the Ground? 16:02 - The Real Reason Planes Don't Have More Cameras 16:46 - Counterfeit Parts on Your Plane? The Shocking Reality 17:43 - The Secret to Aviation's Safety Record: The ASAP Program 18:48 - The Secret Behind the Blue Angels' Insane Formations 20:05 - The 60-Year Lie: Exposing the FAA's "Backroom Deal" on Retirement 22:08 - A Direct Challenge to the FAA: The ATC Double Standard 23:28 - Outro For business inquiries email us at: [email protected] For press or general questions: [email protected] Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization. Want to know what watch I'm wearing? If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit https://www.hanhart.com/en/. Special thanks to our friends over at VASAviation for collecting the ACT audio. Their work is important to aviation, please go and support them. @VASAviation