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:

1. The money pit: Saving for flight training (spoiler: it's more than you think)
2. Brain training: Why rote memorization won't fly
3. CFI shopping: Finding an instructor who's more than a time-builder
4. Imposter syndrome: Feeling small next to a Global 6000 (we've all been there)
5. ATC etiquette: They're not the enemy, promise!
6. Post-PPL adventures: Why "fly, fly, fly" is the best advice
7. Learning from the veterans: Because some pilots have more than just gray hair
8. The instrument training rollercoaster: Prepare for mind games
9. Back to basics: Why steep turns are still your friends
10. Personal minimums: The art of honest self-assessment

We 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

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

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/

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

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

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

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 you can't take your first lesson yet?

Mentioned on the show:

* Ted's "subcultures" video: https://youtu.be/979RVlzZ_3s

* The 99s: https://www.ninety-nines.org/

* Airplane Academy's "become a pilot before it's too late" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8t061-H8c8

* AOPA's medical resources: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/medical-resources

* FlightInsight: https://www.youtube.com/@flightinsight9111/videos

* Brian's channel (see early training videos): https://www.youtube.com/@BrianSiskind/videos

* OG Chris Moran's "Road to Private Pilot" series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlec1CefLyaQIc-0D_sWcgRCOH39Du6gz

* Erica Gilbert- Why I Fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpSiDBETg8Y&t=3s

* EP71 with Erica Gilbert: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP71---Flying-with-kids--with-Erica-Gilbert-and-her-offspring-e2igulp

* EP42 - How To Get Started With Flying: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP42---How-To-Get-Started-In-Flying---Midlife-Pilot-101-e29saea

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.

* Nashville Ninety-Nines: https://nashville99s.org/

* XNX Music City Executive: https://www.musiccityexecutiveairport.com/

* Mt. St. Helens eruption: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_eruption_of_Mount_St._Helens

* Skovde airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sk%C3%B6vde_Airport

* Skovde airport view over the fence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1XuYjflQ9w

* Foamed runway, Dash-8? emergency landing at Skovde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gH8bxElF5k

* Siskind's Georgia video, AIR THERAPY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKyiiy34qpA

* AOPA mobile app, virtual passport program: https://www.aopa.org/travel/aopa-app

* Google My Maps (often hard to find!): https://www.google.com/maps/d/?hl=en

* Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diners,_Drive-Ins_and_Dives

* Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribhuvan_International_Airport

* Fogo Aerodrome, Newfoundland and Labrador: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fogo_Aerodrome

* EP18, Top Five Bucket List Destinations: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP18---Top-Five-Bucket-List-Destinations-e1kvesk

* EP41 - Ways to Keep Flying Fun - Prevent Pilot Burnout: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP41---Ways-to-Keep-Flying-Fun---Prevent-Pilot-Burnout-e29i24h

* Oregon CFI Sam, "When Student Pilots start making radio calls": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss_mJ8wIx7M

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 "Comparison is a Thief" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4UoyWk6_Mk

* PDK Good Neighbor Day Air Show: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airport/good-neighbor-day-air-show

* Angel Flight (at PDK DeKalb Peachtree): https://www.angelflightsoars.org/

* EP70 - The art of tailwheel flying: with CFI Ben Lehman: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP70---The-art-of-tailwheel-flying-with-CFI-Ben-Lehman-e2i7k72

* flywithben, Ben Lehman's tailwheel info: https://flywithben.com/

* The airport at Pine Bluff Arkansas, Grider Field: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grider_Field

* Bearhawk Aircraft: https://www.bearhawkaircraft.com/

* MQW: Telfair-Wheeler County Airport, McRae Gorgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KMQW

* Garmin GNS 430: The Aviation Consumer, May 2024, has a detailed four-page article about repairing and replacing the 430.

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. Community feedback rounds out the topic.

Ben is doing tailwheel training soon. Ted also shares a combination Bag o' Words and mistake while flying, and rants about his annual.

Mentioned on the show:

* Ben's video on expanding your minimums: https://youtu.be/H9cvl1LJV1Y

* Ted's "lawn tour": https://youtu.be/mgBPkH610pI

* Barnstormers/Peach State Aerodrome: https://www.peachstateaero.com/

* Mike Busch's first "owner in command" video: https://youtu.be/GJbX32iW36Y

* Busch's second "owner in command" video, aka "six mistakes": https://www.youtu.be/Vu9n_x_a8KE

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: * Blairsville, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/DZJ * Published Vertical Guidance approaches: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/system/gps-alphabet-soup/ * OG Midlife Pilot Chris Moran's student pilot landings video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCna9-gtPA * Limited edition "Newts and Chinchillas" shirt: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch/p/newts-and-chinchillas-nashville-fly-in-shirt

We preview the Nashville Fly-In, which is later this week - and are joined by BNA Nashville ATC controller Scott Wexler, who talks flight following, crossing the BNA arrivals and departures corridor, and makes a special offer of help for a possible Saturday adventure.

The hosts talk through plans and weather possibilities.

Show mentions:

* Previous episode (EP48) with Scott and Shelley Weckler: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP48---Nashville-ATC--Controllers--pilots--realtors-Scott-and-Shelley-Weckler-e2bkvbr

* Shelley and Scott Weckler's propertypilots real estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/

* Flying Magazine article about the Wecklers: https://www.flyingmag.com/home-shopping-by-air/

* Whifferdill Estates: http://www.whifferdill.com/

* Mike Patey, "we applaud those who choose not to do what we just did": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVv6-goMVQ#t=50m20s

* Mike Patey, "that wind was beyond me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nXjPhGrwY#t=25m

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

We are joined by Erica Gilbert (Gilbert Aviation, Aerosafe), and her 9 year old son to talk about the things you need to think about when flying with children, the joy of making special memories with them while they are young.

Patreon members also chime in with their tips, tricks, and questions.

* Gilbert Aviation: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/

* Aerosafe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe/videos

* FAA's SAFETY passenger briefing (PDF): https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2015/May/102764/05-18-15%20Passenger%20Safety%20Briefing%20JulAug2014.pdf

* Eustachian tubes and valsalva maneuver: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aeromedical-factors/in-flight-ear-block-sinuses-eustachain-tube/

* Earplanes: https://www.earplanes.com/

We are joined by "Tailwheel Ben" Lehman, a CFI in Nashville who instructs in his Cessna 140A. Ben gives us great insights on learning the art of tailwheel flying, the ground loop monster, and much more! Brian learned tailwheel with Ben, so you can hear how Brian really did straight from the source.

* Ben Lehman, Nashville tailwheel CFI: https://flywithben.com/

* Ben's 1950 Cessna 140A: https://flywithben.com/journal/my-1950-cessna-140a

* Ben's "flying tailwheel" starting resources (books, articles, videos): https://flywithben.com/journal/flying-tailwheel

* Ben is speaking on May 7 at EAA 1343 at XKX: https://www.facebook.com/UAKXNX/

* Notable ground loop at Oshkosh in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ9CnrH_cfE#t=40s

* Martin Pauly's tailwheel and crosswind series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3q2Swzi2q8

* Aviation101's tailwheel training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C-kQ3pU2Zg

* The Cessna 120-140 Assocation: https://cessna120140.com/

* Our merch store is back! https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch

* Learn about the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28 2024: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

We take a break from topics and planning to catch up, chat with the livestream audience, listen to a checkride debrief clip, and hear from 1dullgeek for a fantastic rant on Zulu time.

The NASHVILLE FLY-IN is coming up at the end of the month, learn more, RSVP, and get one of the remaining hotel rooms: https://www.midlifepilotpodcast.com

Discussed on the show:

* Natty Light: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Light

* Union City TN FBO: https://www.estewartregionalairport.us/

* UCY: https://www.airnav.com/airport/UCY

* M34 Kentucky Dam: https://www.airnav.com/airport/M34

* PUJ Paulding: https://www.airnav.com/airport/PUJ

* Pencil sharpener museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil_Sharpener_Museum

* Habersham County airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/AJR

* NateB's CFI channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos

* NateB's eclipse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGkpxjGjbCM

* BFI Boeing Field: https://www.airnav.com/airport/BFI

* VFR procedures at BFI: https://bruceair.wordpress.com/tag/vfr-procedures-at-boeing-field/

* Bruce Williams' youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BruceAirFlying

* ALBRS fix on RYY/Cobb County's ILS 27 approach: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2403/06424IL27.PDF

We talk though a great list of things our Patreon community would have done differently in their training and flying - and add a few of our own. Also we talk Nashville fly in details - be sure to fill out our pre-event survey! Ted also shares a Bag o' Words from a recent flight with a fellow Patron.

* Midlife Pilot Podcast fly-in final survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TEqGe59ISGfRaqNuHlwyFE4zSV44P4bAOgZklxCUg90

* Nashville Fly-In info page: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

* Hilton Garden Inn, Midlife Pilot Podcast hotel block: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=BNAGIGI&arrivalDate=2024-04-26&departureDate=2024-04-28&groupCode=MPP&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

* The Cessna 195: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnUGsRAm1tE#t=2m30s

* PDK: http://www.airnav.com/airport/PDK

* BNA: https://www.airnav.com/airport/BNA

* Rod Stewart's Maggie May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbI_awR4CKE

* 1Dullgeek's Maggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZMy5_SBI9I

* Jimmy Buffett's I Have Found Me A Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZEBECx4Vw

On this episode: Nathan Ballard's upcoming NAFI presentation, Ted's epic West Coast loop, and then discuss how to pace your aviation training. What's different about midlifers compared to young career-oriented pilots? What do the hosts and the community prioritize in their training and goals?

* Sign up and watch CFII Nathan Ballard's NAFI MentorLIVE presentation, Wednesday March 20 2024, at 5pm west/8pm east: https://mentorlive.site/program/78.html (the presentation can be watched after the livestream but won't be eligible for WINGS credit)

* Breaking Bad fan wiki entry about the plane crash in the show: https://breakingbad.fandom.com/wiki/Wayfarer_515

* Lisa Nowak and astronaut diapers: https://www.biography.com/musicians/lisa-nowak-lucy-in-the-sky

* Road Trip, song about the Lisa Nowak event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39st68H1reA

* SISKIND, Prior To Departure, episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mifZP67uDPA

* CFII Nathan Ballard's great video about reducing bird strikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrN15HLL0AQ

Next week's podcast will be about things we should have done differently. Is there a decision or mistake you've made in training or in flying? Let us know!

* Leave a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

* Leave us a note: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/#contact

* Drop us an email: midlifepilotpodcast@gmail.com

The Midlife Pilot Podcast Nashville Fly In is next month: April 26-28, 2024. If you haven't RSVP'ed, we'll be sending more information soon! https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

Night flying is surreal, beautiful, and presents its own challenges and dangers. We read your feedback on sport piloting episode, talk night flying, and we get a glorious rant from 1DullGeek on ACRONYMS.

* Signature Aviation at Mobile Downtown: https://www.signatureaviation.com/locations/BFM

* Tempest video game gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMto2HJJSSA#t=58s

* Dauphin Island airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_Denton_Airport

* Ted's "boring" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpTXj1UEBds

* Bryan Turner's last flight with his dad (as a pilot): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA96swp7d2c

* CFII Nathan Ballard's bird strike video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrN15HLL0AQ

* Nighttime plane crash in Nashville: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nashville-tennessee-plane-crash-pilot-plane-information/72849587007/

* Aviation News Talk: black hole illusions: https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/314-falcon-jet-n283sa-black-hole-crash-in-georgia-with-rob-mark-ga-news/

* Ben's recommended headlamp: https://amazon.com/dp/B09W9ZKG4W/

* Do green lights ruin night vision? https://www.eskosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RED-OR-GREEN-FOR-NIGHT-VISION-LIGHTING.pdf

Ted talks about all things sport pilot. What are the limitations? How can a private pilot understand it? The crew talks about LSA planes, MOSAIC, and if Ted would want to fly night or IFR. Ben is out of town, so Mark (aka 1dullgeek) is the third host!

Mentioned on the show:

* MOSAIC NPRM: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification

* EAA's summary of the MOSAIC changes: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/mosic-takes-significant-step-forward

* Van's Aircraft comment on NPRM, discussing stall speed: https://www.vansaircraft.com/2024/01/vans-aircraft-comments-on-mosaic-nprm-faa-2023-1377/

* AOPA FAQ on sport pilots: https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/advocacy-briefs/frequently-asked-questions-about-sport-pilot

* EAA privileges and limitations of sport pilots: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/light-sport-aircraft/getting-started-in-lsa/become-a-sport-pilot-and-fly-light-sport-aircraft/sport-pilot-limitations-and-privileges

* Cascadia 99s Companion Flying Seminar, March 9 2024: https://www.columbiacascade99s.org/events/7k9rgsqowcsh6p989v614i7d2yqbgs

* CFI Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying

* Ted's dream plane, the Risen: https://www.flyrisen.com/risen-915isv

Send us feedback, support the show on Patreon and more at https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/

Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they talk knowledge gaps, being aware of them, and what to do about areas of weakness as a pilot. Feedback has us on a rant about IFR traffic expecting VFR traffic to be psychic, and sorting confusion around midfield crosswind entries in the pattern.

Mentioned on the show:

• Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 8, "enter on a midfield crosswind at pattern altitude": https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/09_afh_ch8.pdf
• CFII/weather genius Erica Gilbert: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe/videos
• Learning ATC/NAS: Opposing Bases: https://www.opposingbases.com/
• Learning ATC/NAS: FAA 7110: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/atc_html/
• Learning engines/ownership: Mike Busch books: https://www.savvyaviation.com/resources/#books
• Learning engines/ownership: Mike Busch webinars: https://www.youtube.com/@savvyaviation6675/videos
• Learning engines/ownership: Ask the A&Ps podcast: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/ask-the-a-and-ps
• CFII Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos
• Apalachicola navigation page, note obstructions listed on each runway: https://www.airnav.com/airport/AAF
• Opposing Bases episode discussing night IFR at Apalachicola: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob316-thirsty-chinooks-and-penguin-riots
• BWG (Bowling Green): https://www.airnav.com/airport/BWG
• Sample IFR plate at BWG: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2402/00605r3.pdf#nameddest=(BWG)
• Atlanta Speedway Airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/HMP

Visit the podcast home page: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/

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After having to do a go around with episode 63 due to tech gremlins, we re-recorded the episode and are now back in the pattern!

We talk about the problem with the term "mission", our quests for the perfect plane for what we do, and some thoughts on how you can go about your quest for the right airplane.

1DullGeek chimes in with a glorious rant, and his tale of finding his Cherokee 235.

Mentioned on the show:

* Frequency Change Aviation: https://frequencychangeaviation.com/

* RIP Brian's training plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lWFPPI-BZs

* Regular Car Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@RegularCars/videos

* FloridaFlying talking about the RV12 landing gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhEXnedWGpE#t=6m50s

* FlyMeToTheFun going to Bahamas/St. Bart's with their Cessna 150: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEBxOGD9nvg

* MPP EP8- Flight Planning LIVE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP8---Flight-Planning-LIVE-e1d8r8n

Don't forget about the MPP Nashville Fly-in, April 26-28 2024, info and RSVP: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com

Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about combating complacency as a private pilot. They also celebrate podcast supporters who have passed checkrides recently!

The new midlife pilot podcast website: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/

* 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

* Freedom Aviation Network: https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org/

* Opposing Bases 319: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob319-kids-in-aviation-and-atc

* "more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths that are caused by falls from ladders." https://www.lockjawladdergrip.com/blog/ladder-safety-usa-2021

* blancolirio's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@blancolirio/videos

* WSRV-FM, the 1765ft antenna near Road Atlanta: https://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProEngine.php?sCurrentService=FM&sAppIDNumber=16b3f182acb04a7c9d49c1b6063ebeb7

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

Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about gaining confidence as a new pilot.

The team also reads feedback from Mike Alpha Golf about the importance of having friends in aviation- for one thing, they keep you safe. MAG mentions Mike Patey's seminar, and Ted talks about it in the show as well. That's "Stop Hurting my Pilot Friends" from Experimental Aircraft Channel with Bryan Wahlstrom (Experimental Aircraft Channel), Mike Patey, Juan Browne (Blancolirio), and Josh Flowers (Aviation 101). We strongly recommend watching it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVv6-goMVQ

Also mentioned on the show, the infamous Vegas Bravo buster, N731NR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUSUXnr4dSo

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* Link Discord to Patreon (use a web browser, not the Patreon app!). https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-Getting-Discord-access

We are joined by CFII Erica Gilbert of AeroSafe - she makes weather more fun! Erica speaks to her work as a CFII, the art of weather briefings, expanding your minimums, and how she came to sharing her knowledge through frequent weather breakdowns on her awesome new YouTube channel.

Don’t forget to make or update your RSVP for the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

* Erica’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe

* Midlife Pilot Podcast’s new support home on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast

* Link Discord to Patreon (use a web browser, not the Patreon app!). https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-Getting-Discord-access

* FlightInsight’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@flightinsight9111

* AOPA’s Personal Minimums Contract (Erica should be creating a better one soon!): https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/do-the-right-thing/personal-minimums

* Discord radar-contact channel with Ted’s creeperbot: https://discord.com/channels/1016100180325564418/1083513512040595548

* Normalization of deviance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalization_of_deviance

* NASA: The Cost of Silence: Normalization of Deviance: https://sma.nasa.gov/docs/default-source/safety-messages/safetymessage-normalizationofdeviance-2014-11-03b.pdf?sfvrsn=c5421ef8_4

* Aviation Safety Magazine: Recovering From Unusual Attitudes: ​​https://www.aviationsafetymagazine.com/instrument_flying/recovering-from-unusual-attitudes/

* Nathan Ballard on Midlife EP53: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP53---CFII-Nathan-Ballard---question-everything-e2d6q7r

* Victor Vogel’s “flight reviews for the older pilot” NAFI topic: https://nafisummit2023.org/schedule/flight-reviews-for-the-older-pilot/

* Flight Chops with a 90 year old pilot in the T6 Texas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtDcnC8qKEQ

* Audio of Victor Vogel’s topic: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-x5fx6-131deb5

(long notes this week! -ted)

After talking about filming flights on the last episode, Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about debriefing flights- using a gopro as a "black box", looking at tracks, or using pen and paper.

show mentions:

* AAS, Taylor County Airport, Kentucky: https://www.airnav.com/airport/AAS

* Ted's flight to The Dalles with views that look greenscreened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcY0cz5eRqM

* Ted's debrief with Midlife CFII NateB: https://youtube.com/8UpDLiJmgXs

* Brian's Flight Memory Logbook: https://www.newnostalgia.film/store/p/hardcover-bound-notebook

* CloudAhoy, good debriefing tool: https://www.cloudahoy.com/

* FlySto, another debriefing tool: https://www.flysto.net/

* Johari Window for debriefing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johari_window

* Donald Rumsfeld's "Unknown unknowns": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_are_unknown_unknowns

* AeroSafe, a great weather series from CFII Erica: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe

The rental houses aka Midlife Pilot Compound for the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28 2024, is full, but it's still possible to attend the fly-in: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

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Many pilots are recording their flights now, whether to learning, or maybe just for content farming. Ben, Brian, and Ted talk pros and cons of filming your flights, and some ways to do it safer - if at all. Ben also talks about the Fly-In, which is in April. The "midlife compound" is in place and is filling up!

• Chris and Brian discussed the technical details of recording on EP1 - Why and how we record our flying: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP1---Why-and-how-we-record-our-flying-e1940g9
• Midlife Pilot Podcast Fly-In, Nashville, April 26-28 2024: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/
• Midlife Pilot Podcast store: https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/
• Brian's Flight Memory Logbook: https://www.newnostalgia.film/store/p/hardcover-bound-notebook
• Brian's "Nobody Cares" hat: https://www.newnostalgia.film/store/p/nobody-cares-pigment-dyed-cap

Chris discussed equipment in EP1 of the podcast, and Ted shared a "TLDR filming gear" list to boil it down to a starter kit in this episode:

• gopro hero11 (the ‘12 doesn’t have GPS): https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero11-black/CHDHX-111-master.html
• nflightcam audio adapter: https://www.nflightcam.com/collections/cables/products/nflightcam-audio-solution-for-gopro-hero5

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Ted and Ben are in the same city and went on an adventure together, so they podcasted in the same room and talked with Brian about personal minimums: What are minimums? What is included? How to you expand them? Also, our thoughts on flying after dry spells of flying. AI takes over the intro.

• The Spruce Goose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes_H-4_Hercules
• AOPA's personal minimums document: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/do-the-right-thing/personal-minimums
• Nashville Fly-In: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

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Ben, Brian, and Ted share some listener feedback and talk about their experiences with crosswind landings. Brian reads from The Killing Zone, including a story from a pilot in the book. The crew finishes talking about the Nashville Fly-In, which is April 26-28 2024 at KJWN. Lodging (Midlife Central) is in the works.

* The Killing Zone, 2nd edition, by Paul Craig: https://bookshop.org/book/9780071798402

* Instagram, "get an instrument rated friend!" https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1kbKh0P481/

* Galaga cheat code: https://jasoneckert.github.io/myblog/the-galaga-no-fire-cheat-mystery/

* MPP EP46 - Flying With Your Spouse: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP46---Flying-With-Your-Spouse-e2b1cpn

* Nashville Fly-In: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

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Ben, Brian, and Ted host a hilariously chaotic end-of-year episode, with Ben surprising Brian and Ted with snippets from the show.

* Brian's "almost Brasher" Charlie vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YJYFuvB_9U

* Wilson Air Chattanooga: https://www.wilsonair.com/cha-chattanooga/

* EP40, The Podcast Handoff: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP40---The-Podcast-Handoff---a-very-special-crossover-episode-e29965s

* Saavy Aviation, what Ted used for AOG: https://savvyaviation.com/

* AOG, Aircraft on Ground: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_on_ground

* Phantasm, 1979 horror film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantasm_(film)

* The most popular podcast episode, EP4, Demystifying the Private Pilot Checkride: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP4---Demystifying-the-Private-Pilot-Checkride-e1ajpdf

* AOPA's Cessna 170 sweepstakes plane: https://www.aopa.org/Membership/Sweeps

* Brian's Marfa vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrQ0tzicC8

* Brian's 2023 in review vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EejbxBWsfo

* Ted landing on the beach (S16 Copalis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO2szW-_SNQ

* Map of airports that Ben, Brian, and Ted landed at in 2023: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/img/ep55-2023-airport-map.png

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Ben passed his commercial checkride, so Brian and Ted debrief (interrogate) him about the experience. The crew then talk about finding bad habits in yourself, and the value of communicating about risk to others. Finally the Nashville Meetup, aka White Claw Crawl, is discussed! See the link below for information and to signal your interest.

Ron Horton, DPE: http://planevisions.com/

Nathan Ballard, CFII, helped Ben prepare: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying

"Flight", the movie with Denzel Washington flying a barbiejet inverted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_(2012_film)

AOPA's droolworthy Cessna 170B sweepstakes plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwsfLYDvbNU

Stevie Triesenberg flying her amazing Cessna 140 across the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vwmp_Qk74s

Fly The Transition podcast was relaunched with Bryan Turner (Just Plane Silly) talking about his commercial license: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-code-to-clouds-navigating-the-skies-bryan/id1657873290?i=1000638885915

Brian Siskind's new video, "be wrong." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wml7sOZDa34

The April 2024 Nashville fly-in, aka Whiteclaw Crawl, April 26-28 2024: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

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CFI (and midlife pilot) Nathan Ballard joins the show to talk about instructing midlifers and answer some listener questions.

• CFI Nathan Ballard's great YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying
• AOPA, Logging Pilot-In-Command Time: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/learn-to-fly/old-pages/legacy-pages/aviation-subject-report-logging-pilot-in-command-pic-time
• AOPA, Logbooks and Logging Time: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/learn-to-fly/old-pages/logging-cross-country-time/logbooks-and-logging-time
• Fellow midlife pilot 1dullgeek showing how to self-fuel a plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT1yFimIo4w#t=5m30s
• AOPA, DIY Fueling: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/august/flight-training-magazine/technique-diy-fueling
• RSVP for the April 2024 Nashville fly-in, aka Whiteclaw Crawl: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/




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Ben is away, so Brian and Ted wing it without him and discuss the contents of a checkride binder, announce the April 2024 Midlife Pilot Podcast meetup in Nashville, and cover a strange potpourri of aviation topics, including announcing the April 2024 Nashville meetup!

• Show your interest for the April 26-28 2024 Nashville meetup! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PMcPHe3RZdoRkC94Ed569PkUI9eB711jFCxhQDagLko/
• The Midlife Pilot Podcast checkride binder contents: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/checkride-binder/
• MPP EP4, Demystifying the Private Pilot Checkride: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP4---Demystifying-the-Private-Pilot-Checkride-e1ajpdf
• Setting fire to Fritos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXrMJnqAJFM

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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

EP51 - Your First Solo

What's it like to solo? Ben, Brian and Ted discuss their flight training and their respective first solo flights.  We respond to listener feedback from Dan B. who asked about dealing with the jitters and doubts that inevitably pop up in every pilots journey.

Brian's solo vid: https://youtu.be.com/A7ma6pvmwxM

Ted's solo vid: https://youtu.be/L5EPZzUshHw

OG Chris Moran's solo vid: https://www.youtu.be/0e5tfl_DpRc

OG Chris Moran choosing not to fly: https://www.youtu.be/zoFxLpcd7og

EP16, what are you most afraid of in flying? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP16---What-Are-You-Most-Afraid-of-in-Flying-e1joodd

The surprise and startle responses in flying: https://skybrary.aero/articles/surprise

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Ben has an obligation, so Brian and Ted are joined by Chris, the "OG Midlife Pilot"! What happens when you haven't flown in a long time? What got the hosts into Aviation YouTube? Finally, Ben rejoins the show, and we get to hear a stellar "Bag O Words" from Chris' training days archive.

Show mentions:

Ted's videos: https://youtube.com/@flysport_tedder

SoCal Flying Monkey: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoCalFlyingMonkey

Josh Flowers' most popular video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NmI7cbIXjI

Chris's most popular videos:

How I Use Trim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgkZoU_zP6c

Using Foreflight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFRoQrqvF30

Chris's favorite video, flying his daughter to the Outer Banks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGNbB1B_OeE

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We have information whiskey ("booze news") and are ready to copy! Ben, Brian, and Ted catch up on flying adventures, talk about flight following from Delta towers, and read Keith C's story towards a second career.

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We got a number to copy! We talked with Scott and Shelley, both pilots, air traffic controllers, and realtors out of BNA Nashville. We got flight following, learned about the BNA "super charlie", flying over the top of towers, and working hours. FAA on the Nashville "Super charlie": https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/community_engagement/nash_bna

Scott and Shelley's social media: * https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/ * https://www.facebook.com/properypilots/ * https://linktr.ee/propertypilots buy merch! https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/

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What is the future of aviation YouTube? We talk to Josh Flowers of Aviation101 about how it has evolved, the types of stories he likes to make, and what he would do if he wasn't flying. Josh Flowers and Aviation 101:

• @Aviation101 on YouTube
• aviation101.com
• highmaintenance_chels on Instagram

Other mentions:

• Room 237 in The Shining is not where Ben is broadcasting from
• Errol Morris, Donald Rumsfield, "there are unknown unknowns"
• Paul Craig's The Killing Zone
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We received a listener email about the challenges of flying with your spouse, so we got all of our significant others on the show to answer themselves! Grab your person and have a listen as we talk turbulence, pinch hitter training, and more.

Mentions:

• Kim of BaronPilot learning to fly
• Ginny of SoCalFlyingMonkey, an anxious passenger, learning how to fly with an incapacitated pilot
• Checkmate Aviation "Emergency Substitute Pilot" checklist
• Pilot Workshops "A Simple Manual For Your Flying Companion"
• AOPA Companion Copilot series
• Michael Young waking up his spouse in zero G

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Ben, Brian, and Ted cover a partial LOTOT video, a tip from ncflyer's checkride, and delve into all things STC, centered around the STOL conversions on Ben's Cessna 182, aka "beast".

Defining the term dooblidoo for youtube descriptions: knowyourmeme, english.stackexchange, urbandictionary

Mike Rugnetta, PBS Idea Channel, saying dooblidoo

CFI Sam (Northwest Aeronaut)'s lost of thrust on takeoff video

STCs:

• General Aviation News on Cessna STCs
• Ben's Airplains IO-540 260hp 182 STC
• WingX STOL STC (bigger wingspan)
• Sportsman STOL
• Horton STOL
• Cessna 150-150 (150hp in a 150)
• Knots2U, lots of speed mods and other STCs
• Katmai Kenai canard for the Cessna 182
• Skywagon University showing float kit modifications
• Wipaire float kits
• Wipaire boss 182, IO 580

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EP44 - Happy Hour!

Ben, Brian, and Ted kick back for a casual episode and welcome Bryan Turner (aka Brian with a Y, aka Just Plane Silly) for a freeform discussion about Radio Shack, Cirrus and serious, icing on the vegetables, and Bryan's favorite metal albums.

Podcast mentions:

Bryan Turner / Just Plane Silly: https://www.youtube.com/c/justplanesilly

Aviation 101 at West Bend Texas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Fl0Hxc6ks

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Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about how to think about cross-country flying, especially for the new pilot.

In the climbout (training) segment, the crew discusses aircraft options for new student pilots: rent a plane, join a flying club, or even buying a plane. There are advantages to each!

Podcast mentions:

Alyssa's new avionics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp5ktbCDRSM

Ted's wishlist: land on the highway in Oregon and taxi to the gas station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWjoPyPEdn4

Ted's beach landing: https://youtu.be/QO2szW-_SNQ

Mogas at airports: https://flyunleaded.com/

Ethanol-free gas: https://www.pure-gas.org/

Brian's Marfa, Texas trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrQ0tzicC8

EP19 with Opposing Bases: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP19---ATC-Talk-with-RH-and-AG-from-Opposing-Bases-Podcast-e1lhog0

EP36 with CFI/school owner Jeff Ramsey https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP36---CFIFlight-School-owner-Jeff-Ramsey-on-how-to-choose-a-flight-instructor--and-more-e251sqc

Listener Created Bonus Episode - Flying One Plane VS Flying Many Planes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/Listener-Created-Bonus-Episode---Flying-One-Plane-VS-Flying-Many-Planes-e1slduo

James Fallows, ‘Fate is the Hunter’: Respect to Richard McSpadden and Russ Francis.: https://open.substack.com/pub/fallows/p/fate-is-the-hunter-respect-to-richard

ASI: AOPA Mourns Death of Richard McSpadden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjp0FHoLZU

Taking Off: Goodbye Richard McSpadden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UkZ2nU1Tew

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How do you begin flying in midlife? Ben, Brian, and Ted spend an episode explaining how someone thinking about beginning training should get started, from before their first lesson to the first few dozen hours of training. This includes the time and money commitment, why it's important to get a medical before flying, what a discovery flight is like, using an online ground school, books, written test, and the joys and struggles of the first 10 hours of training. It's important to "own" your training experience, as the hosts and community mention.

Nate (Cheapskate Aviation) joins to talk about maximizing every flight hour by studying before every lesson and using a syllabus. Nate also shares his funny BAG O' WORDS clip.

Brian Siskind's "Moon Landing In Marfa" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrQ0tzicC8
Nate's Cheapskate Aviation channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cheapskateaviation/videos

FAA references:
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK): https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM): https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/22692
14 CFR (the laws, this is worth purchasing as the FAR-AIM): https://asa2fly.com/far-aim-series/
Private Pilot ACS: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/acs/private_airplane_acs_change_1.pdf

Swift Fly-in: https://swiftmuseumfoundation.org/
United Flying Octogenarians, aka UFOs: https://www.ufopilots.org/

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

Ben, Brian, and Ted share recent adventures. Ben is in an involuntary flying drought, Brian had a great BFR with impossible turns and 360 spirals, and Ted is finally learning to land the Egg.

They then talk about Brian's trip to the art mecca of Marfa, Texas and his experience with the impacts of density altitude. A CFI's advice about following indicated airspeed is discussed.

The crew then talks about ways to keep flying fun. This includes Angel Flight, Pilots n Paws, doing long cross-countries, practicing maneuvers, and participating in a state aviation passport program. Brian reminds us that we never have to fly- it's okay to not fly or to set it aside.

The discussion takes a quick diversion to answer Jeremy's question: how do you stay entertained on long XCs? This varies by person and situation.

Finally, Josh McElhattan comes on to introduce the new BAG O' WORDS segment with his "Nobody Cares" radio call to the tower at John Tune airport. It's a good reminder that we all make mistakes, no matter the hours, and somehow controllers are mindreaders.

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Episode links:

- Marfa Texas airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/kmrf

- CFI Sam, aka Northwest Aeronaut: https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthwestAeronaut

- Fifty By 60: https://www.youtube.com/@Fiftyx60

- Washington State airport passport program: https://www.flywashington.org/

- Wisconsin airport passport program: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/travel/air/pilot-info/flywi.aspx

- The 1dullgeek philosophy of practicing maneuvers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsb6YPyWCQk

- McRae Georgia airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KMQW

- Josh McElhattan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joshmc

- The video with Josh's bag of words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwAOEzrLkf4#t=16m

The O.G. Midlife Pilot, Chris Moran has decided to move on to make time for other things in life. We all have that burden with aviation in midlife. Hear the future of the podcast, and meet the new additions in this sad but fun farewell episode. Stay tuned! The podcast is going weekly! Onward and upward!

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Chris recaps his Oshkosh 2023 experience, and we talk about opposing maintenance points of view. ---Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel:    / midlifepilot  Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskindMidlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind

We talk tailwheel training, conducting symphonies, the indignities of Osh Kosh public showers, and how you can meet up with Chris at Osh Kosh/Airventure 2023!

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