Episodes
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Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they explore the wild world of pilot superstitions. Brian admits to thanking his plane after flights, while Ben confesses to repositioning his dashboard hula girl based on landing quality. Ted reveals his habit of wearing outlandish socks during training flights. The chat chimes in with their own quirks, like bringing stuffed animal co-pilots. Brian recounts his thrilling experience at a STOL competition, and hundreds of spectators judging his landing. The guys debate whether announcing checkride dates jinxes the outcome, and Ben explains his obsessive attachment to his beat-up kneeboard. Plus, hear about new podcast merch and their upcoming 100th episode celebration at Fairmont airport.
The 100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, at 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP is required (on discord or [email protected]) if you're planning to attend.
mentioned on the show:
* Music City STOL: https://nationalstol.com/musiccity/
* XNX Music City Executive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_City_Executive_Airport
* 5-hour Music City STOL competition video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtKlqQsl54o
* Master CFI Nathan "Mallard"'s bird video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrN15HLL0AQ
* UAO Aurora: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_State_Airport
* Origins of knocking on wood: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knocking_on_wood
* Folklore of mirrors as windows to the soul: https://leanbhpearson.com/2023/02/02/mirror-folklore/
* Master CFI Nathan Ballard hosting NAFI mentorLIVE: https://www.mentorlive.site/program/85.html
* Jason Miller, The Finer Points Podcast, When It All Goes Down: crashing a plane, Garmin Inreach: https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/podcast
* Aviation Newstalk 352, interviewing Hurricane Helene volunteer helicopter pilot: https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/352-r44-helicopter-pilot-stories-delivering-supplies-after-hurricane-helene/
* Opposing Bases 353, Hurricane Reponse: All Hands on Deck: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob353-hurricane-response-all-hands-on-deck
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Buckle up for a hilarious journey through aviation's most annoying quirks! In this episode, we're dishing out our top flying pet peeves, from unnecessary "with you" radio calls to those infuriating C-17 patterns flown by Cessnas. Listen in as Brian confesses his frustration with people who can't handle airplane doors gently, and stick around for Ben's passionate rant about ancient aviation tech.
Our hearts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. Podcast episodes that discuss the response:
* Opposing Bases 352: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob352-general-aviations-natural-disaster-response
* Aviation NewsTalk 351: https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/351-pilots-to-the-rescue-your-stories-of-hurricane-helene-relief-missions/
Mentioned on the show:
* 100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP on Discord is required if you're planning to attend.
* West Virginia pepperoni rolls: https://wvtourism.com/state-food-pepperoni-roll/
* Sally Struthers ("for only 70 cents per day"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePENcrE_xcQ#t=80s
* Lees-McRae College: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lees%E2%80%93McRae_College
* EP84 - Midlife radio tips with RH - reading the room: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP84---Midlife-radio-tips-with-RH---reading-the-room-e2m4ite
* @CorporatePilotLife, showing good CRM: https://www.youtube.com/@CorporatePilotLife/videos
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In this episode, our hosts stumble through tales of spontaneous flights and radio call blunders, while a listener steals the show with a perfect flight following call. We explore the art of forgetting your own location, nailing instrument approaches, and more. Join us for a mix of triumphs, facepalms, and the occasional moment of midlife pilot brilliance.
Mentioned on the show:
* 100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP is required if you're planning to attend.
* VGs on a Piper: https://piperowner.org/are-vortex-generators-worth-it-the-consensus-seems-to-be-yes/
* EP84 - Midlife radio tips with RH - reading the room: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP84---Midlife-radio-tips-with-RH---reading-the-room-e2m4ite
* History of Marfa Texas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfa,_Texas#History
* GVT Majors Airport - Greenville Texas: https://www.airnav.com/airport/GVT
* N7777F, Malibu Mirage JetProp: https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1076678
* JetProp conversion: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2015/august/pilot/t_ql
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Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they explore unique flying adventure ideas that go beyond the typical "$100 hamburger" flight. From discovering hidden gems like Alabama's Ave Maria Grotto to planning hobby-based trips (like flying for 25 cent blackberries), the guys share inspiration for memorable flights.
Amidst the hangar talk, you'll hear tales of airport fence jumping, "information whiskey" style tangents, and Ted's inability to pronounce "fly fly fly fishing." Brian also resurrects his dream to visit Tangier Island before it's underwater.
100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP is required if you're planning to attend.Lukes Landing: https://www.youtube.com/@lukeslanding2230SRB, Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, Cookeville, Tenn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Cumberland_Regional_AirportApalachicola, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apalachicola,_FloridaBen's big fish: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAOag8Su0pS/48A, Cochran Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/48AEvery Which Way But Loose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Every_Which_Way_but_LooseFlagler Beach, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagler_Beach,_FloridaFlorida altitude assignments: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/florida-north-south-hemisphere-altitude-rules.146600/GAD, Gadsden Airport, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Alabama_Regional_AirportCMD, Cullman, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folsom_Field_(Alabama)Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ave_Maria_GrottoMQW, Telfair-Wheeler, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telfair%E2%80%93Wheeler_AirportLittle Ocmulgee State Park, near MQW: https://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/Toccoa Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toccoa_AirportORS, Orcas Island, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcas_Island_AirportCKF, Cordele Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisp_County%E2%80%93Cordele_AirportBIJ, Early County Airport, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KBIJProvidence Canyon near BIJ: https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyonTangier Island, Virginia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangier_Island_AirportLosing Tangier Island: https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-06-17/tangier-island-erosion-sea-level-riseUIL, Quillayute, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quillayute_AirportTethered aerostat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethered_Aerostat_Radar_System2I3, Rough River State Park Airport: https://parks.ky.gov/explore/rough-river-dam-state-resort-park-7800Flying Magazine article on NEW, the New Orleans airport with the beautiful art deco restoration: https://www.flyingmag.com/new-orleans-is-a-ga-friendly-fly-in-locale/Another article on it: https://www.nola.com/300/the-turbulent-history-of-lakefront-airport/article_ea9051ff-1498-5500-a37a-aa39045a4f92.htmlOpposing Bases on EP19 of the Midlife Pilot Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP19---ATC-Talk-with-RH-and-AG-from-Opposing-Bases-Podcast-e1lhog0Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos -
Join us as we share stories from our recent flying adventures, including trips to Marfa, Texas and Washington State. We'll talk about handling crosswind landings, managing density altitude, and yes, even being the butt of a few jokes. We'll explore how we balance checklists and flows during flights, discussing when we rely on each method. Plus, we'll emphasize the importance of maintaining intentionality and discipline in the cockpit to ensure safety and avoid complacency. Tune in for some pilot talk with Ben, Brian, and Ted.
* 100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP is required if you're planning to attend.
* MRF Marfa Texas: https://www.airnav.com/airport/MRF
* Brian's first Marfa trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrQ0tzicC8
* PBF Pine Bluff: https://www.airnav.com/airport/PBF
* TKI McKinney Texas: https://www.airnav.com/airport/TKI
* SJT San Angelo Texas: https://www.airnav.com/airport/SJT
* Bordo- best sandwiches in Marfa: https://www.bordomarfa.com/
* Big Bend National Park: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm
* Greenville Texas, Majors Army Airfield: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majors_Airport
* Grand Coulee Dam airport: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/aviation/airports-list/grand-coulee-dam
* Fly Washington Passport Program: https://www.flywashington.org/about.html
* Avoiding gear-up landings: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flighttestprep/skills/avoiding-gear-up-mishaps
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Ben and Ted talk about making mistakes and learning from them. They emphasize the importance of short memories and moving on from mistakes to avoid making things worse. They also highlight the importance of learning from the mistakes and using them to improve flying skills.
Mentioned on the show:
* Sandel HSI: https://www.bennettavionics.com/sn-3308-electronic-hsi-ehsi/
* Ted - my most important flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZbYM25PYsc
* EP46 - Flying With Your Spouse: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP46---Flying-With-Your-Spouse-e2b1cpn
* LewDix - CFI Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9odHdSdQ5oo
* The famous Vegas Bravo Buster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUSUXnr4dSo
* Brian Siskind - nobody cares: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4I2Y9v1Sk
* Facebook - Student Pilots over 50: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4762601340449954
* Keeping the Faith: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_the_Faith
* Origins of "embrace the suck": https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2022/07/19/the-origin-of-the-militarys-iconic-mantra-embrace-the-suck/
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In Episode 91 of the Midlife Pilot Podcast, Ben, Brian, and Ted dive into a treasure trove of wisdom from listener Braeden D. Join us as we navigate through 10 essential tips for new pilots.
We unpack:
The money pit: Saving for flight training (spoiler: it's more than you think) Brain training: Why rote memorization won't fly CFI shopping: Finding an instructor who's more than a time-builder Imposter syndrome: Feeling small next to a Global 6000 (we've all been there) ATC etiquette: They're not the enemy, promise! Post-PPL adventures: Why "fly, fly, fly" is the best advice Learning from the veterans: Because some pilots have more than just gray hair The instrument training rollercoaster: Prepare for mind games Back to basics: Why steep turns are still your friends Personal minimums: The art of honest self-assessmentWe even touch on the joys of power-off 180s into unfamiliar airports (because why not add a little spice to your cross-country?)
Plus, exciting news about our upcoming 100th episode extravaganza. The 100th episode will be recorded live! Near 4G7, West Virginia, on October 28 2024.Will there be pepperoni rolls? Bourbon? Keg stands? Tune in to find out! (Spoiler: We'll probably be in bed by 11.)
Don't forget to check out midlifepilotpodcast.com for all our links, including our Patreon and merch store. Your support keeps us airborne and makes episodes like this possible!* Brian's first Marfa Texas trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrQ0tzicC8* Flying in Big Bend Texas: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/march/pilot/destinations-big-bend-texas* Greenville airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenville%E2%80%93Spartanburg_International_Airport* Habersham airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habersham_County_Airport* John Tune became towered in 2021: https://flynashville.com/news/air-traffic-control-tower-opens-at-john-c-tune-airport* Opposing Bases: https://www.opposingbases.com/* EP89 - Aviation Mentors: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e2ndab5* 1dullgeek, still doing checkride prep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsb6YPyWCQk* EP57 - Personal minimums: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP57---Personal-minimums--Spruce-Goose--and-Ben-does-Portlandia-e2e6urf* Pepperoni rolls: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepperoni_roll
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The guys swap tales of dodging clouds, diverting around storms, and wrestling with an ancient audio panel that picked the worst possible time to conk out (IFR over Atlanta - yikes!) Ben, Brian and Ted dish on what it's like to fly with a pilot you haven't shared a cockpit with before. Is your flying buddy all good? - or a hazardous attitude waiting to happen?
Tune in for some hangar flying gold, including tips for handling your first big weather diversion and the scoop on Ben's long-overdue avionics upgrade. And stick around for a teaser about the big 100th episode extravaganza!
Links to things mentioned on the show:
* EP80 - Checkride Fails - A Good Thing? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP80---Checkride-Fails---a-good-thing-e2l2igq* GA2 - Peach State Aerodrome (grass): https://www.airnav.com/airport/GA2* Plane Places & Adventures- landing at Peach State Aerodrome (Ben's plane at end): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9EmsLeWhDg* Windy app: https://windy.app/* Master CFI Nathan Ballard's youtube channel:* https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos---
Show Outline
1. Introduction
- Episode 90 of the Midlife Pilot Podcast
- Hosts: Ben, Brian, and Ted
2. Recent Flying Experiences
- Brian: Navigating challenging weather conditions with a passenger
- Ted: Diverting due to thunderstorms near Seattle
- Ben: Dealing with audio panel failure over Atlanta's airspace
3. Discussion Topics
- Handling communication failures in different flight conditions
- Weather assessment and decision-making
- Using tools like Windy for weather forecasting
4. Community Engagement
- Patreon membership and benefits
- Discord community and inside programming
- Upcoming check ride debrief session
5. Avionics Upgrade Discussion
- Ben's plans for updating his aircraft's audio panel
- Potential benefits of modern avionics
6. Quick Topic: Deciding to Fly with Someone
- Assessing personalities and hazardous attitudes
- Considering comfort levels and introversion
7. Wrap-up
- Upcoming Episode 91: Top 10 tips for student pilots
- Teaser for Episode 100
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Why is having aviation mentors so important? We tell tales of mentors saving the day, how to be mentored, and the importance of never missing an opportunity to shut up.
Listeners Bruce and Neil give feedback about last week's discussion of flying in heat.
Mentioned on the show:
* Cape Girardeau airport, Missouri: https://www.airnav.com/airport/CGI
* Seguin Texas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seguin,_Texas
* Robinson R22: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_R22
* Becki and Chris flying their R44 across the USA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f05KoULTdfY
* Facebook: Student Pilots Over 50: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4762601340449954
* Cairo Missouri: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo,_Missouri
* Cairo Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo,_Georgia
* National car rental Emerald Club FBO program: https://legacy.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental/business-programs/general-aviation.html
* TVI airport, both runways closed: https://www.airnav.com/airport/TVI
* Tifton Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tifton,_Georgia
* Ocracoke trip, Ben got the nickname 'Sage': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP9b2EbNko4
* Master ('Sensei') CFI Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying
* Stick and Rudder book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/stick-and-rudder-an-explanation-of-the-art-of-flying-wolfgang-langewiesche/8077844
* 1dullgeek, #dammit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXIOV4Wv_uM
* Lloyd Dobler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEgu7jdc_fs#t=28s
* Easy Flight, Flight Instructor vs Coach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLNZj-4YRBw
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How does flying in the heat affect you? Do you know when to say when? We talk about the trials of flying in summer heat, things we think about to keep safe, Ben's ride in an L39, and more!
Mentioned on the show:
- Larry Lee flying his L39 (this is who flew Ben): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46BWO26mNpE
- FlightChops, flying aerobatics with his daughter for the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OApcRojO0Oc
- Brian Shul's SR71 speed check story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AyHH9G9et0
- Brian Siskind, NOBODY CARES, gravel parking lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAjPnyxtrSM
- Sling USA's TSi air conditioning system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRsb1-o4wGA#t=5m48s
- Evan Brunye's Sling TSi air conditioning system: https://www.kitplanes.com/air-conditioning-now-available-for-sling-tsi/
- Adam R's J3 Cub videos in Florida: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamRichArt/videos
- IcyBreeze air conditioning cooler: https://www.icybreeze.com/
- Nathan Ballard is now a Master CFI! https://nafi.memberclicks.net/assets/Master/BALLARD%20MCFI%20PR.pdf
- Nathan Ballard- protecting your health, including sunscreen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvnamts-aC0
- Safer Flying with Nathan Ballard patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nathanballardsaferflying/about
- Erica/Aerosafe's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AeroSafe
- Flight Insight "Can you take off from Death Valley?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X2RD14HRa0
- Boldmethod "Does Departing In The Morning With Lower Density Altitude Really Help?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N49MmxX4ibA
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Friend of the show AJ joins the podcast to recap a masterful flight that Ben and 1dullgeek took with careful routing through thunderstorms. AJ's work with controllers was instructive for Ben. AJ also joined the Chock Club with Ben.
Mentioned on the show:
* BUKHD3 arrival: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2407/00469BUKHD.PDF
* Eagleville Soaring club: https://eaglevillesoaring.org/
* Mishpachah: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishpachah
* T82 - Fredericksburg Texas: https://www.airnav.com/airport/T82
* 20V - Kremmling Colorado: https://www.airnav.com/airport/20V
* Nathan Ballard CFIIIII patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nathanballardsaferflying/about
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We are joined by Mark, aka 1DullGeek, to debrief the alternator loss on an instrument approach while returning from Osh Kosh. We discuss how the near-emergency was handled, how flying with a second pilot worked, and how Instrument training can only prepare you for so much.
Mentioned on the show:
* Flying Midwest Podcast - Information Foxtrot with Ben and Ted plus OB's AG and RH: https://lnns.co/Eno4ag0P8fG
* Opposing Bases - live at Airventure: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob342-live-from-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2024
* Ask the A&Ps: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/ask-the-a-and-ps
* IFR with only an ipad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMxsdEeEzFM
* OWB Owensboro Kentucky: https://www.airnav.com/airport/OWB
* Spotted Cow beer: https://newglarusbrewing.com/pages/year-round-beers
* PTAC (PDF): https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Air-Safety/ASI-BeyondPro-IFR_StableApproach_SampleProfile.pdf
* Seth Lake - DPE: https://vsl.aero/dpe.html
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Which hazardous attitudes do we find ourselves falling into sometimes? Are some of the classic 5 hazardous attitudes more or less common in midlife pilots? We talk them all through from our point of view.Mentioned on the show:- Aeronautical Decision Making AC with the Hazardous Attitudes, AC 60-22: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_60-22.pdf- BWG - Bowling Green Airport: http://www.bgwcairport.com/- The Vegas Bravo Buster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUSUXnr4dSo- TYR - Tyler Texas airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Pounds_Regional_Airport- Nathan Ballard's "Five Fresh Hazardous Attitudes": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PedG_EJRXCA
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RH of Opposing Bases joins Ben, Brian, and Ted to offer some midlife radio tips. What's the perfect flight following call? Does it matter? Should you call "in the blind"? What does a controller hear when they're listening to multiple frequencies?
OB will be at Airventure in Oshkosh, recording a show Saturday, July 27 2024 at 10am.
Mentioned on the show:
* Opposing Bases: https://www.opposingbases.com/
* Learn by listening to LiveATC (especially deltas or smaller charlies with good radio coverage): https://www.liveatc.net/
* Luke's Landing (was flying with Brian): https://www.youtube.com/@lukeslanding2230
* Wiehl commercial checkride debrief for Patreon supporters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-member-108148160
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Ben, Brian, and Ted compare perspectives from what it's like to have 100 hours vs. the point of view from 500 hours - and the pursuit of mastery.
- People Places & Adventures with Dee and Vee: https://www.youtube.com/@planeplaces/videos
- RHP - Andrews North Carolina: https://www.airnav.com/airport/RHP
- SSI - St Simons Island: https://www.airnav.com/airport/SSI
- Tail of the Dragon: https://tailofthedragon.com/how-to-ride/
- Chris C, Rebuilding Confidence and Proficiency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9eZQsle8Y
- Brian's first solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ma6pvmwxM
- MPP EP14, What They Don't Teach You In Flight School (with Kerry Mccauley)
- Aviation Newstalk 336, Seattle Cirrus parachute pull: https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/336-cirrus-sr22t-caps-parachute-pull-over-seattle-with-jim-simon-ga-news/
- Pilots to Pilots 309, Josh Flowers of Aviation 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e309-josh-flowers-aviation101/id1208147571?i=1000659632737
- Canard Boulevard, wearing shoulder harnesses properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg5RkHJRqmQ
- Nathan Ballard, how to survive a crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G2xUfKl0lY
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Ben, Ted, and Brian catch up, then Ben talks with Chris C about his flight simulator use. The community shares opinions and suggestions, then Ted shares a clip from Chris C's recent video talking about having "jitters" after not flying for a while.
Mentioned on the show:
* Chris C, Flying Past 50, Rebuilding Confidence and Proficiency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9eZQsle8Y
* Flight sim discord thread: https://discord.com/channels/1016100180325564418/1257478939371114616
* Flight sim saves 5.5 hours of training: https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/29/study-confirms-flight-simulation-benefits-pilot-training/
* Full report: https://flightsimassociation.com/report
* FlightChops, multi-engine IFR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSjDEQ5E6xQ
* Freedom Aviation Network: https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org/
* MPP EP37 - Looking for a flying purpose? Join the Freedom Aviation Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP37---Looking-for-a-flying-purpose--Join-the-Freedom-Aviation-Network-e25oshp
* ABY, Albany Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/ABY
* Eagles of America FBO, Albany Georgia: https://www.eaglesfbo.com/
* FlyVolar's scale P38 replica: https://www.flyvolar.com/ttp38
* Meigs Field in MSFS: https://fsnews.eu/simcident-report-massacre-at-meigs-field-the-ill-fated-fight-to-save-flight-sims-most-famous-airport/#:~:text=The%20airport%20served%20as%20Microsoft,Field%20and%20the%20downtown%20area.&text=Meigs%20made%20perfect%20sense%20as%20a%20default%20starting%20location.
* MS Flight Simulator v1.0, which ran on the Osborne computer: https://www.mobygames.com/game/4003/microsoft-flight-simulator-v10/screenshots/pc-booter/779935/
* Erica Gilbert, Aerosafe, recurrent training in the TBM: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tbm-recurrent-106988865
* Riddle paper, "Transfer of Training from Flight Training Devices to Flight for Ab-Initio Pilots": https://commons.erau.edu/publication/149/
* "flight sims save 5.5 hours in training" survey: https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/29/study-confirms-flight-simulation-benefits-pilot-training/
* full report of the survey: https://flightsimassociation.com/report
Flight sim add on links:
* https://navigraph.com/
* https://www.simbrief.com/home/
* https://hifisimtech.com/asfs/
* https://www.sayintentions.ai/
* https://www.spadnext.com/home.html
* https://gameglass.gg/
* https://www.siminnovations.com/
* https://www.pilotedge.net/
* https://www.trackir.com/
* https://gaming.tobii.com/product/eye-tracker-5/
* https://smoothtrack.app/
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Join Ben, Brian, and Ted discussing a potpourri of topics, including Ted's trip that was 4x as fast as driving, Josh's Cirrus emergency, 1dullgeek's rant on hangars, and Brian landing Lucy on grass.
Mentioned on the show:
- Buzzfeed: How Nashville Became One Big Bachelorette Party: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/how-nashville-became-one-big-bachelorette-party
- Patreon Member Bonus, KZK #1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-member-1-106886247
- Washington Pilots Association: https://www.wpaflys.org/
- Friday Harbor Airport: https://www.portfridayharbor.org/airport/
- GA provisions in the FAA reauthorization: https://download.aopa.org/advocacy/2024/FAA_Reauthorization_2024_GA_Title_Summary.pdf
- Mailbox lasagna: https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-06-23-mailbox-lasagna-tennessee-weatherman-suggests-bizarre-recipe-amid-heatwave/
- THA Tullahoma: https://www.airnav.com/airport/THA
- SYI Shelbyville: https://www.airnav.com/airport/SYI
- GA2 Peach State Aerodrome: https://www.airnav.com/airport/GA2
- Jason Miller, The Finer Points, swinging from vine to vine like a monkey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMvTEdbnFnM#t=12m25s
- Shelley + Scott Weckler, Property Pilots: https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/
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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/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos
* Brian Siskind's new (two hour) video, "the LONGEST most UNWATCHABLE flying video in HISTORY and also mountain flying" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSy16zVeWU0
* Luke's Landing: https://www.youtube.com/@lukeslanding2230/videos
* 24A Jackson County: https://www.airnav.com/airport/24A
* Instructor video on 24A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVJlEBUbgBQ
* "so you're telling me there's a chance": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFTRwD85AQ4#t=22s
* The spoon theory of energy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory
* Four stages of competence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_stages_of_competence
* Tammy Barlette's mental performance course: https://tammybarlette.com/mental-performance-course
* Nathan Ballard, "What to do after a failed checkride": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JbjRC29JQ
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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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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 time, flying clubs, airport authorities, anxiety, carb heat, Super Deltas, cargo cults, West Wing, and more.
Mentioned on the show:
* Ted's Copalis beach landing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MgeG_ZtRbw
* Fairmont flying club: https://fairmontflyingclub.com/
* Fairmont Airport Authority: https://fairmontwv.gov/332/Fairmont-Airport-Authority
* Aerosafe's new Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AeroSafe
* Cargo cults: https://www.anthroencyclopedia.com/entry/cargo-cults
* Cargo cult- John Frum: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-john-they-trust-109294882/
* Lost (tv show): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_(2004_TV_series)
* West Wing (tv show): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_West_Wing
* WAY, Waynesburg airport, Pennsylvania: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KWAY
* CKB, Clarksburg airrort (now a superdelta): https://www.airnav.com/airport/KCKB
* Clarksburg delta expansion NPRM: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2023-28237/p-21
* Chris's video, "stop being a baby!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fML3CfyO18
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