Catastrophize… Like a Pilot | Weighing Risk
In thunderstorms and pouring rain, Air France 358 touches down in Toronto. Nearly half the runway is already behind it. Seconds later, the Airbus A340 is in a ravine, destroyed by fire.How does a serv...
20 Maj 27min
Model… Like a Pilot | Role Models and Mentors
We often think of role models as polished success stories. But in aviation, some of the clearest lessons come from people you would never want to become. In this episode, Phil explores how pilots lear...
3 Apr 16min
Work… Like A Pilot | Do, Defer, Delegate or Dump
In this episode of Like a Pilot, Phil answers a question from Miss Seven that’s crossed every passenger’s mind: "What do pilots actually do up there when the autopilot is flying?" (Apart from drinking...
11 Feb 34min
Where's Wilkesy?
Where’s Wilkesy? In training. I’ve been back in full student mode while changing fleets, so the Like a Pilot podcast has been put into a holding pattern until the New Year. In the meantime, why not di...
19 Dec 20252min
Focus... Like a Pilot | Performance vs. Results
Ever frozen under pressure, knowing you were capable of more? This episode of Like a Pilot dives into why fixating on outcomes often leads to anything but success. From cockpit to canoe slalom, you'll...
9 Juli 202525min
Believe... Like a Pilot | Challenging the Story in Your Head
When life punches you in the face, what is that voice in your head saying?When you’re beating yourself up, what’s the worst thing you tell yourself about yourself?A military pilot earns her wings but ...
11 Juni 202524min
Debrief… Like a Pilot | Don't Tell Me What to Do!
Is your feedback resonating? Does it foster growth?For pilots, every flight is a lesson, and well-facilitated debriefs provide the fuel for mastery. In this episode of Like a Pilot, Phil Wilkes explor...
30 Apr 202524min
