Midlife Pilot Podcast22 Heinä 2025

EP138 - Cargo Pants Season and $70 Friends: CFII Nathan Ballard Answers Feedback (Ted Live from Oshkosh)

The crew tackles listener Zach R's dilemma about "feeding our souls and starving our wallets" when it comes to aviation passion. Ted broadcasts live from under his airplane wing at Oshkosh (complete with random interruptions from Captain Jeff and the APG crew), while Ben, Brian, and special guest Nathan Ballard brainstorm creative ways to make flying more affordable and fulfilling.

From discovering that online aviation communities are full of CFIs that are "perfectly willing to be its best friend for the low, low rate of 60 to $70 an hour" to discussing whether being an "airport bum" is actually sound career advice, this episode is packed with practical tips for the budget-conscious pilot.

The gang explores everything from airport socializing and grass strip adventures to the reality that a Piper Dakota is "a lot of plane" for soul-searching flights. Plus, Nathan shares insights from his transition to professional flying, Ted dodges media interviews while podcasting, and Brian mourns his recently deceased MR2 (RIP).

Show Links:

Nathan Ballard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying

Midlife Pilot Podcast:

Website: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilotpodcast

Email: midlifepilotpodcast@gmail.com
Merch: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch

Organizations & Resources:

NAFI (National Association of Flight Instructors): https://nafinet.org
EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association): https://www.eaa.org
Civil Air Patrol: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association): https://www.aopa.org
Freedom Aviation Network: https://freedomaviationnetwork.org

Flight Planning & Apps:

ForeFlight: https://foreflight.com
Garmin Pilot: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/115856

Aircraft Manufacturers:

Flight Design (CTLS): https://flightdesignusa.com
Piper Aircraft (Dakota): https://www.piper.com

Events:

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: https://www.eaa.org/airventure

Airports Mentioned:

Peachtree DeKalb (PDK): https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airports
John Tune Airport (JWN): https://www.flynashville.com/john-c-tune-airport

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EP165 - The Killing Zone Returns: Why 50-350 Hours Are Still the Most Dangerous

Aviation legend, educator, instructor, and author Dr. Paul Craig joins the gang to discuss the highly anticipated third edition of The Killing Zone - the book that's basically scripture for midlife pi...

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EP164 - The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Midlife Pilot - Part 3

EP164 - The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Midlife Pilot - Part 3: Safety, Community & Your Aviation LegacyThe Ultimate Guide trilogy concludes with safety mindset, community support, and creating your ...

20 Tammi 1h 6min

EP163 - The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Midlife Pilot - Part 2

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EP162 - The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Midlife Pilot - Part 1

The crew has just released their comprehensive Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Midlife Pilot - a 23-page PDF packed with community wisdom from hundreds of pilots who started flying at 40, 50, 60, and bey...

6 Tammi 1h 1min

EP161 - Information Whiskey Year End Spectacular

Join the gang as they toast to 2025's greatest hits: Ben earning the coveted "you are a badass MF" landing review from his wife, Brian discovering his Cherokee is indeed "the Toyota Camry of the skies...

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EP160 - The Importance of Community

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EP159 - The Sky Was Angry That Day, My Friend

Like George Costanza pulling a golf ball from a whale's blowhole, Ben emerges from a harrowing 3.5-hour IMC flight through icing conditions with quite the tale to tell. Our intrepid Atlanta pilot find...

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