Captains Speaking - The Mentour Pilot Podcast
Two active airline pilots break down aviation incidents, industry news, and the mechanics of flying in a relaxed, conversational format.
A weekly chat show where two currently-flying Boeing 737 training captains analyze aviation news from a cockpit perspective. Each episode typically starts with a personal catch-up before diving deep into two or three major topics, often viral incidents or recent NTSB reports. The hosts use their extensive instructional and line-flying experience to explain complex technical concepts, from flight control laws to landing gear mechanics, in an accessible way.
“Unlike many aviation podcasts that are journalistic or historical, Captains Speaking is grounded in the hosts' current, day-to-day experience as active airline training captains. Their ability to contrast procedures with real-world operations and explain the 'why' behind pilot actions sets the show apart.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by professional pilots Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts, this podcast offers an unfiltered look into the world of aviation. Petter, widely known as "Mentour Pilot," is a Boeing 737 Captain, Type Rating Instructor, and Examiner with over 10,000 flight hours. Ben is also a current Boeing 737 Type Rating Instructor and Examiner for a major European airline, with over 20 years of commercial flying experience. Together, they react to the latest developments in aviation, sharing personal stories and professional opinions from the flight deck.
Credentials & credits
- Petter Hörnfeldt: Boeing 737 Captain
- Petter Hörnfeldt: Type Rating Instructor/Examiner (TRI/TRE)
- Ben Watts: Boeing 737 Captain
- Ben Watts: Type Rating Instructor/Examiner (TRI/TRE)
- Ben Watts: Over 11,000 hours flight experience
Other ventures
- Mentour Pilot (YouTube Channel)
- Mentour Now! (YouTube Channel)
- Airline Pilot Performance (Ben Watts' company)
- Virtual737Course.com (Joint venture)
- Mentour Aviation App
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01Pilot Flies For 17 Years WITHOUT A Proper License?!Jun 25, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 02Lufthansa Airplane COLLAPSES On It's NOSE?Jun 11, 2026 · 55 min
- 0316 Years Later, the Truth About Air France Flight 447!May 28, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 04The 767 That HIT a Truck on Landing!May 14, 2026 · 1h 05m
- 05The LaGuardia NTSB Preliminary Report Is Out!Apr 30, 2026 · 45 min
- 06The Retirement Flight That Went Wrong!Apr 16, 2026 · 47 min
- 07Everything We Know About LaGuardiaMar 26, 2026 · 57 min
- 08From Intercepting BOMBERS To Flying PASSENGERS?!Mar 12, 2026 · 1h 21m
Notable episodes
- 0116 Years Later, the Truth About Air France Flight 447!
A deep dive into the AF447 crash, prompted by a French court's criminal responsibility ruling. It showcases the hosts' ability to blend historical analysis with technical explanations of pitot tubes and flight control laws.
- 02Lufthansa Airplane COLLAPSES On It's NOSE?
Exemplifies the show's format of analyzing viral aviation clips, with detailed discussions on landing gear mechanics, lockout pins, and the differences between aircraft systems.
- 03Pilot Flies For 17 Years WITHOUT A Proper License?!
This episode highlights their focus on industry news and human factors, discussing the implications and realities of a pilot operating without proper validation for years.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted conversational podcast and does not feature guest interviews. The core of the show is the dynamic between Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts. They typically begin with a brief personal check-in before one host introduces the first major topic, often a recent aviation incident. They analyze events by breaking down technical details, discussing standard operating procedures, and speculating on human factors, building on each other's explanations.
This is a co-hosted chat show, not an interview format. The tone is informal and peer-to-peer, with the hosts often sharing personal anecdotes from their careers to illustrate technical points. Episodes begin with a casual chat about their recent work and lives before transitioning to the main aviation topics.
Signature segments
- · Opening personal catch-up
- · Deep dives into recent aviation incidents
- · Technical explanations from a pilot's perspective
- · Comparing Boeing vs. Airbus philosophies
- · Analysis of NTSB reports
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature guest interviews. The format is a dedicated conversation between the two hosts, Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors include brands targeting a tech-savvy male demographic (e.g., Ekster wallets) and aviation-specific products. The hosts also promote their own training ventures, such as the 'Virtual 737 Course,' directly appealing to their audience of aspiring pilots and flight simulator enthusiasts.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Captains Speaking?
- The podcast is hosted by Petter Hörnfeldt, known as 'Mentour Pilot', and Ben Watts of 'Airline Pilot Performance'. Both are active Boeing 737 Captains, instructors, and examiners.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It is a co-hosted chat show, not an interview podcast. The hosts discuss and analyze recent aviation news, incidents, and industry trends from their professional perspective.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes regularly, typically on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to Captains Speaking?
- The podcast is available on YouTube on the 'Captains Speaking' channel, as well as on major podcast platforms like Acast.
- Do they have guests on the show?
- No, the show's format is a two-person conversation between the hosts and does not include guest interviews.
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