EP136 - Information Whiskey: The Tool in the Plane is Us

EP136 - Information Whiskey: The Tool in the Plane is Us

In this Information Whiskey session, Ben achieves peak midlife status by straining his back loading golf clubs into his airplane, proving that "we are the joke." Meanwhile, Brian gets voice recognized at an FBO after some night flying adventure, and Ted successfully converts his partner from "scrambling for handholds" to enjoying turbulence on flights to Seattle. The crew dives into listener feedback from Chris J's comprehensive aircraft toolkit wisdom, Johnny L's inspiring F-16 crew chief to student pilot journey in Finland, and advice for midlife aviation career changes. Plus, community celebrations including Wendy's IFR checkride victory, Barry's San Francisco adventure sans Golden Gate Bridge, and a heartfelt message for Texas flood victims. Whether you're 45 and contemplating CFI life or just trying to figure out how so many excruciating aviation tasks always take exactly one hour, this episode covers the full spectrum of midlife flying challenges and triumphs.



Links Mentioned on the Show:

Midlife Pilot Podcast:

Special Mention:

  • Oshkosh Discussion with ATC Controller - July 9th, 9PM for Patreon members

Additional Resources:

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EP134 - CAF Adventures, Heat Domes, and Shredded Tubes

EP134 - CAF Adventures, Heat Domes, and Shredded Tubes

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EP133 - Ice Bags in Your Nether Regions: Remote Field Breakdown Survival Guide

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EP132 - Information Whiskey: Smart Charts and Fish Finders

EP132 - Information Whiskey: Smart Charts and Fish Finders

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EP131 - 4% Gain to Go Pants Less - Cross Country Cockpit Organization

EP131 - 4% Gain to Go Pants Less - Cross Country Cockpit Organization

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EP130 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 2 - Instrument Checkrides

EP130 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 2 - Instrument Checkrides

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EP129 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 1 - Private Pilot Checkrides

EP129 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 1 - Private Pilot Checkrides

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