Direct To: Squawk Your Parrot

Why would you fill your aircraft tires with nitrogen? Plus, the backstory behind transponder codes, and why you use the phrase "squawk"...

The Story For Our Very First Podcast

If you've ever topped off a 737's tires (bet you haven't), or if you're a fan of NASCAR, you know that they fill up their wheels with nitrogen. But why? And should light GA aircraft do the same? We take a look at the science behind dry nitrogen - and whether the payoffs are worth the cost for your plane.

And, have you ever wondered where your squawk code comes from? We take a look at how a Parrot evolved into your transponder - and how the ATC system divvies up squawk codes for VFR and IFR flights.

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Title Music: Broke For Free (brokeforfree.bandcamp.com)
Credits Music: Birocratic (birocratic.bandcamp.com)
Inspired by: Startup Podcast (gimletmedia.com/show/startup/)

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