Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast

"Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast" will discuss the tragic circumstances involved with some of the worst airplane crashes. When weather conditions are at fault or are a contributing factor to the accident (as is so often the case), the meteorology will be examined and explained. Hosted by a meteorologist with 40 years of professional experience including U.S. Air Force, broadcast and commercial meteorology. The Radar Contact Lost team includes experts from the fields of commercial meteorology, commercial aviation and air traffic control.

Contributors

Host

Dave Gorham

Dave began his meteorology career in the United States Air Force with highlights including weather support for Air Force One and Marine One, as well as The Raven Rock Military Complex. Additional Air Force experience with severe weather came in Tornado Ally while stationed in Oklahoma and tropical weather while stationed in southern Florida. On-air television followed the Air Force to be then followed by commercial forecasting for corporate aviation and then as the lead meteorologist for a top news radio station in Houston, Texas. Next was the development of a recording studio and on-camera weather product and talent development. In his spare time, Dave co-wrote and narrated an award-winning documentary movie. Now retired, Dave can be found at any number of Ironman events, including the World Championships, working for the television and live-stream teams piloting one of the broadcast motorcycles. A Texas resident now, Dave grew up outside of New York City on Long Island.

Guests

Guest

Grant Haddix

Grant started flying in the 1980s and has logged about 2,300 hours of flight time. He holds several ratings, including single- and multi-engine, commercial, tailwheel and instrument instructor. He’s been flying in Texas for about 20 years and is familiar with all the Texas geographies and so, by necessity, considers himself a student of Texas weather.

Guest appearance on:

When Weather Wasn’t Even Mentioned in the NTSB Investigation Report

Guest

Len White

Len has also been flying since the 80s – since 1982, when he came to America from England. He has his single- and multi-engine, plus commercial ratings. He’s flown many missions for Angel Flight (now called Grace Flight), an organization that transports cancer patients to and from Houston and other Texas cities, as well as the neighboring states. He’s flown his family across the United States on many occasions. Of course, he’s done lots of Texas flying, is familiar with the Hill Country and Texas weather. He has logged about 1,500 flight hours.

Guest appearance on:

When Weather Wasn’t Even Mentioned in the NTSB Investigation Report