EP176 - Flying With Pilots, Strangers, and Stranger Pilots

There's nothing more dangerous than a plane full of pilots. A wise man with a Pilatus once told Brian that, and he's been thinking about it ever since. Episode 176 is a deep dive into one of GA's most awkward social puzzles: what do you actually do when you need to evaluate another pilot before you get in the plane with them? And flip side — what should a non-pilot passenger even know to ask before trusting their life to someone with a certificate and a Cessna?

Also: Ted went flying with no engine. On purpose. Loved it. Needs more rudder.

Mentioned on the show:

* Conan O'Brien interviewing Arsenio Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS1pfretkM8

* M93 - Southernaire - breakfast: https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/entries/southernaire-motel-and-restaurant/4e5a83ce-d53d-4443-a85f-fbb1daaa43be

* L-39 Albatros, what Ben took to pick up his plane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_L-39_Albatros

* 10" certified Garmin G3x: $13,195: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/682215/pn/G3X-TCERT-01/

* 10" experimental Garmin G3x: $5,425: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/166058/

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* TPF - Peter O'Knight Airport, Tampa Florida: https://www.airnav.com/airport/TPF

* I flew all day and landed at the same airport - tshirt: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch/p/i-flew-all-day-and-landed-at-the-same-airport-unisex-classic-tee

* EP104 - Flying With Strangers From The Internet: Vetting Co-Pilots: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HdgBUWZghbMuYXi5klMr2?si=6EjeYPykTT6iLwRTStTmEA

* CheckMate Aviation - Crew and Passenger Briefing Card: https://www.checkmateaviation.com/products/checkmate-crew-and-passenger-briefing-card?_fid=a43b4f713&_pos=1&_ss=cSupport the show! www.patreon.com/midlifepilotpodcast

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