EP157 - Information Whiskey: A Countable Number of Summers

EP157 - Information Whiskey: A Countable Number of Summers

The spotted cow tradition lives on as the crew discusses building instrument flows (Wendy's "source-morse-course" wisdom), why updating flows is harder than you think (law of primacy), and the great EFB pricing debate (Sky Demon €120 vs ForeFlight $370+ in Europe). Plus: celebrating no-go decisions as bigger accomplishments than completing flights, Ted's minimalist wedding where the Uber driver waited outside, and why being in aviation has made Ted realize there's a countable number of summers left in his life—a perspective his 18-year-old brain never understood.

In this episode:

  • "Source-Morse-Course" - Wendy's instrument flow (identify source, check morse code, set course)
  • "I need more flow, not more to-do lists" - Brian's IFR struggles
  • Law of primacy: How hard is it to update flows once you've learned them?
  • Ben's multi flow stuck in his head: "Mixtures forward, props forward, throttles forward, identify, feather, verify"
  • Building the helmet fire muscle through repeated exposure
  • Sky Demon €120 vs ForeFlight $370+ in Germany (3 more hours of flying time difference)
  • Richard Yankee88: Flew to New Orleans, drove to Texas instead of flying - "That's a bigger accomplishment"
  • Doug F: "I loved my private checkride. Someone wanted to ask me aviation questions!"
  • "Maybe I'm overthinking this" - The most midlife phrase in Discord

Great moments:

  • Ted's minimalist wedding: "The Uber driver was waiting. That's how long my ceremony took" (5 people total)
  • "We have a 50% success rate for anything we talk about" / "We're like a broken clock—right twice a day"
  • Notice of Disapproval pads: New merch idea
  • Garmin sponsorship dreams: "Everybody has a price" / "Refurb 430s for everybody!"
  • Alternative sponsors: "Icy Hot? That's more realistic"

Thaden Invasion: March 13-15, 2026 at VBT, Bentonville, Arkansas - RSVP at midlifepilotpodcast.com (parking limited!)

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Closing wisdom: "A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures."


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