Midlife Pilot Podcast5 Okt 2023

EP43 - Flying Cross Country As A New Pilot - XC 101

Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about how to think about cross-country flying, especially for the new pilot.

In the climbout (training) segment, the crew discusses aircraft options for new student pilots: rent a plane, join a flying club, or even buying a plane. There are advantages to each!

Podcast mentions:

Alyssa's new avionics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp5ktbCDRSM

Ted's wishlist: land on the highway in Oregon and taxi to the gas station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWjoPyPEdn4

Ted's beach landing: https://youtu.be/QO2szW-_SNQ

Mogas at airports: https://flyunleaded.com/

Ethanol-free gas: https://www.pure-gas.org/

Brian's Marfa, Texas trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrQ0tzicC8

EP19 with Opposing Bases: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP19---ATC-Talk-with-RH-and-AG-from-Opposing-Bases-Podcast-e1lhog0

EP36 with CFI/school owner Jeff Ramsey https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP36---CFIFlight-School-owner-Jeff-Ramsey-on-how-to-choose-a-flight-instructor--and-more-e251sqc

Listener Created Bonus Episode - Flying One Plane VS Flying Many Planes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/Listener-Created-Bonus-Episode---Flying-One-Plane-VS-Flying-Many-Planes-e1slduo

James Fallows, ‘Fate is the Hunter’: Respect to Richard McSpadden and Russ Francis.: https://open.substack.com/pub/fallows/p/fate-is-the-hunter-respect-to-richard

ASI: AOPA Mourns Death of Richard McSpadden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjp0FHoLZU

Taking Off: Goodbye Richard McSpadden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UkZ2nU1Tew

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