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On Centerline
Sam Tarrel, The Northwest Aeronaut
Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 64

A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.
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Do you know the THREE types of weather reports?
Episode 55
mardi 23 décembre 2025 • Duration 18:21
If there is one thing all pilots struggle with UNIVERSALLY, it's WEATHER! Today we discuss the THREE types of weather reports available to us, and try to gain a better understanding of how to compare and contrast these reports to one another to gain the most vivid picture of what the weather is doing for a given flight.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
How to train a Helicopter Pilot - Advanced Endorsements
Episode 54
samedi 13 septembre 2025 • Duration 29:43
As a flight instructor not everyone you will be working with are student pilots. There will be times you will have well established and accomplished pilots come to you for additional training, and you will need to know how to best structure their training and how to properly qualify them for their check ride. Today we discuss the experience and endorsements required to train an established helicopter flight instructor for their single-engine airplane add-on.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
IFR Scenario Based Training
Episode 45
samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 36:27
Scenario Based Training has been really pushed to the forefront of how we teach and evaluate pilots in the past decade. Today we are going over some IFR scenarios straight from the ASA Oral Exam Guide that were chosen by YOU.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
Wet Vs. Dry Leases - Commercial pilot check ride
Episode 44
samedi 24 mai 2025 • Duration 17:10
In today's episode, we delve into the world of aircraft leasing and explore the key differences between wet and dry leases, with a focus on how they pertain to commercial pilots. Whether you're preparing for your check ride, or already a working pilot, understanding these leasing options is crucial.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
Common Vs. Private Carriage
Episode 43
samedi 17 mai 2025 • Duration 12:49
In this episode, we dive into the crucial differences between common carriage and private carriage as they pertain to commercial pilots. Understanding these distinctions is essential for your check ride preparation and overall flying career.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
Pass your Commercial Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 1 - Pilot Qualifications
Episode 42
samedi 10 mai 2025 • Duration 46:25
We are continuing our ACS breakdown series and expanding it to your commercial oral exam! We start the commercial series today with Pilot Qualifications.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
VDP vs. MAP
Episode 41
samedi 26 avril 2025 • Duration 12:48
Today we are discussing exactly what a Visual Descent Point is and how it is different from the missed approach point.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
5 Tips for STUDENT Pilots
Episode 40
samedi 19 avril 2025 • Duration 21:35
Today we are discussing 5 tips that will make your initial pilot training more efficient, effective and will set you up for a long successful career!
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
5 Tips for Instrument Students
Episode 39
samedi 12 avril 2025 • Duration 19:36
Today we are discussing 5 tips to make you a better instrument pilot and to make your instrument training easier and more effective!
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte
Bad Regulations!
Episode 38
samedi 15 mars 2025 • Duration 16:05
It's no secret that sometimes the FAA just gets things WRONG. Sometimes they just make things confusing. Either way, these errors and ambiguities lead to many pilots mis-interpreting certain rules and requiring lawyers to clarify the FAA's position and intentions through letters of interpretation. Today we discuss two such issues with some very prominent regulations.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut
Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut
TikTok: nw_aeronaut
Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com
Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
Vegas - Onda Norte

