EP80 - Checkride Fails - a good thing?
We are joined by CFII and friend Nathan Ballard to talk about checkride failures. Several cases are discussed and the learnings from them. * Nathan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSa...
19 Juni 202459min
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 anonymou...
12 Juni 202458min
EP78 - OG Midlife Pilot - Carb Ice Anxiety and the Joy of Not Flying
Ben is away for this week, so Brian and Ted are joined by OG host and OG Midlife Pilot Chris Moran! They catch up with Chris, talking about how it's okay to not fly, how proficiency is affected with t...
5 Juni 202459min
EP77 - Before hour zero - Beginning in aviation before you can even begin
Ben, Brian, and Ted are joined by prospective pilot Laura to talk about things to think about before starting flight training. Even before starting, what's the mindset? What can you be doing even when...
29 Maj 202453min
EP76 - When Flying Gets Boring
Join Ben, Brian, and Ted while they discuss what to do when you have a few hours to fly. Other topics include hyperbole, flying in Sweden, (engine) infant mortality, and a musical Bag o' Words. * Nas...
21 Maj 202457min
EP75 - Comparison is the thief of joy
Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they talk about the pitfalls of comparison and envy in training, airplanes, and in flight. It might be the missing hazardous attitude. Mentioned on the show: * Brian's "Co...
14 Maj 202458min
EP74 - Pressures, External and Otherwise
Ben and Ted host while Brian is attending to house issues, but the pod must go on! The two discuss external pressures, from low-visibility rain during training to choosing to not fly to the Bahamas. C...
9 Maj 202453min
EP73 - Nashville Fly In recap, Newts, and Chinchillas
We recap the Nashville Fly In, talk about the importance of the aviation community, newts, chinchillas, and many more insights from our gathering of podcast friends. Mentioned on the show: * Blairsvi...
1 Maj 202458min
