EP79 - Airplane Partnerships: the good, the bad, the ugly

EP79 - Airplane Partnerships: the good, the bad, the ugly

Airplane partnerships are often the best way for us midlifers to enjoy flying, and while there is good, there is sometimes the bad, or even the ugly. Several unique examples are given, plus a anonymous horror story from a listener.


Mentioned on the show:

* OG Chris Moran on the news: https://www.wdtv.com/2024/03/21/first-4-forum-chris-moran/

* Brian's "Gravel Parking Lot" video was actually the 2022 Fly-In: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAjPnyxtrSM

* EP77 - Before hour zero, starting training: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP77---Before-hour-zero---Beginning-in-aviation-before-you-can-even-begin-e2k8ac8

* Marsh Harbour Airport, The Bahamas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsh_Harbour_Airport

* HIO Hillsboro Oregon ILS 13, the wrong way that had helicopter traffic while Ted was in The Egg: https://skyvector.com/files/tpp/2405/pdf/05063IL13R.PDF

* Astoria Oregon ILS 26, the wrong way from VFR traffic on 08: https://skyvector.com/files/tpp/2405/pdf/00024I26.PDF

* AOPA: Pilot's Guide To Co-Ownership: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/buying-an-aircraft/pilots-guide-to-co-ownership

* EP24 - Everything About Flying Clubs: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP24---Everything-About-Flying-Clubs-with-Drew-Myers-from-AOPA-e1ou9h1

* The destroyed plane that led to Brian getting into an airplane partnership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lWFPPI-BZs

* Complete Walkaround, great intro videos that have airplane costs: https://www.youtube.com/@CompleteWalkaround/videos

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