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Midlife Pilot Podcast

Midlife Pilot Podcast

Welcome to the Midlife Pilot Podcast, where we share the experiences and the challenges of flying in midlife. Whether you"re a seasoned pilot, training for private or instrument ratings, or just thinking about getting started in aviation, we like to think of the podcast as your aviation companion, and your weekly dose of aviation inspiration. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Ben, Brian, and Ted - the show is not instruction - it"s all about sharing real stories, personal insights, and the pure joy of

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EP54 - The Sage Sells Out; Fixing Bad Habits

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2023/12/20

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

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EP53 - CFII Nathan Ballard - question everything

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2023/12/13

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:

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00:40:32

EP52 - Checkride binders, Fritos on fire, and...

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2023/12/06

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:

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00:59:18

EP51 - Your First Solo

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2023/11/29

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:

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00:58:03

EP50 - The OG Midlife Pilot

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2023/11/22

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:

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EP49 - We've Got Information Whiskey

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2023/11/15

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. check out the new merch! https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/ We have moved to Patreon! Become a Patreon member for behind-the-scenes and exclusive content, access to the vibrant Midlife Pilot Podcast Discord community, merch discounts, stickers, and much

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EP48 - Nashville ATC! Controllers, pilots, realtors...

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2023/11/08

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/ *

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EP47 - Josh Flowers - How Has Aviation YouTube Evolved?

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2023/10/31

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

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01:00:41

EP46 - Flying With Your Spouse

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2023/10/25

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

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00:53:30

EP45 - All about STCs

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2023/10/19

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

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EP44 - Happy Hour! Guest Bryan Turner aka Just Plane...

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2023/10/11

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 Contact us! midlifepilotpodcast@gmail.com We have moved to

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00:59:38

EP43 - Flying Cross Country As A New Pilot - XC 101

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2023/10/05

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:

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EP42 - How To Get Started In Flying - Midlife Pilot 101

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2023/09/27

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

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00:59:13

EP41 - Ways to Keep Flying Fun - Prevent Pilot Burnout

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2023/09/20

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

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00:53:57

EP40 - The Podcast Handoff - a very special crossover...

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2023/09/13

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! Support this podcast for as little as 99 cents a month here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/support --- Send in a voice message:

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EP39 - Osh Kosh Recap and Maintenance Discrepancies

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2023/08/03

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/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind --- Send in a voice message:

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00:50:58

EP38 - Tailwheel Training and Osh Kosh

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2023/07/20

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! --- 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/briansiskind⁠⁠ Midlife Pilot Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/⁠⁠ Brian Siskind

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00:49:53

Listener Created Episode - Josh Goes from Cirrus to...

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2023/07/05

Another amazing guest-created episode provided by listeners in the Midlife Pilot Community! Cirrus driver JoshMC breaks down his upset recovery and aerobatic training. Follow Josh on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshmc Enjoy! We will be back next episode! - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube

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00:57:09

EP37 - Looking for a flying purpose? Join the Freedom...

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2023/06/15

In this episode, we're joined by Jared Miller, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Freedom Aviation Network. We learn about the need to safe transportation for victims of human trafficking, and how the aviation community can help. Website: https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

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EP36 - CFI/Flight School owner Jeff Ramsey on how to...

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2023/06/01

How do you choose a flight instructor? Why do midlife pilots have to work a little harder than younger pilots? What's it like to run a flight school? We cover all this and more as we are joined by Jeff Ramsey - CFII, ATP, Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), Gold Seal Instructor and owner of Frequency Change Aviation based at KJWN / Nashville, TN. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs49BPftSkE/ Website: https://www.frequencychangeaviation.com/ --- Follow us on

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