FAA Inspector Laennec Ratard on Storms, Cargo Runs & Part 141 Secrets

Flight Tales · Oct 16, 2025 · 58m

FAA Aviation Safety Inspector Laennec Ratard joins Flight Tales to unpack a decades-long journey—from childhood island hops in BN-2 Islanders to night freight in C210s and Barons, Caravan UPS feeder routes, F-27 operations in South America, corporate flying, and ultimately the FAA. He breaks down what really happens during ramp checks, enroute cockpit inspections, DPE oversight, and exactly what flight schools need to pass Part 141 faster.

In this episode:

Island beginnings (BN-2 Islander)

Marines to civilian training at New Orleans Lakefront

Night freight: canceled checks, no-autopilot IFR…