EP146 - The Third Rail of Aviation Discussion

EP146 - The Third Rail of Aviation Discussion

1DullGeek takes the hot seat to defend his controversial lean-of-peak flying technique that left Brian "smiling and nodding while trying to keep up." Using full throttle and mixture control for power management breaks more than just Lord Alpha Juliet's brain - it challenges decades of conventional wisdom.

The crew dives deep into the psychology of finding and keeping good A&Ps, from owner-assisted annuals to the art of setting ground rules before work begins. Ted shares desert camping adventures complete with ground effect experimentation, Brian celebrates his first successful tailwheel flight review, and everyone agrees that partnerships come with built-in mechanics (the real MVP move).

Mentioned on the show:

* EP100 in West Virginia with OG Chris: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/blog/remembering-episode-100-a-very-special-non-event

* Mike Busch, Time and Materials: https://www.savvyaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Savvy_2023-12_time-and-materials.pdf

* Ask the A&Ps: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/ask-the-a-and-ps

* Savvy Aviation: https://www.savvyaviation.com/


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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

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6 Jan 1h 1min

EP161 - Information Whiskey Year End Spectacular

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