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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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EP94 - Beyond the $100 Hamburger, no fence jumping

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2024/09/24

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

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01:02:13

EP93 - Travels, checklists, flows, and did he call...

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2024/09/18

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

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00:46:04

EP92 - Short memories and embracing the suck

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2024/09/10

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:

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00:59:13

EP91 - From Impostor to Aviator: 10 Tips for New Pilots

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2024/09/03

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

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EP90 - Information Whiskey - NORDO in a Bravo, orcas...

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2024/08/27

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

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00:59:19

EP89 - Aviation Mentors, the freshmakers of pilots

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2024/08/20

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

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00:55:13

EP88 - The Heat is On

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2024/08/13

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:

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00:52:04

EP87 - Owning bad weather routing with ATC and AJ

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2024/08/06

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:

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01:00:44

EP86 - Information Whiskey - Broken Things Happened

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2024/07/31

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:

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00:58:46

EP85 - Hazardous Midlife Attitudes

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2024/07/24

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:

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EP84 - Midlife radio tips with RH - reading the room

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2024/07/17

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

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00:59:32

EP83 - 100 Hours vs. 500 Hours - feral cats in the...

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2024/07/10

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:

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EP82 - Flight Simulators and Jitters

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2024/07/03

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

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00:57:33

EP81 - Information Whiskey: broken hoses, hangar...

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2024/06/26

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

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00:59:13

EP80 - Checkride Fails - a good thing?

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2024/06/19

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:

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00:58:47

EP79 - Airplane Partnerships: the good, the bad, the...

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2024/06/12

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,

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00:59:36

EP78 - OG Midlife Pilot - Carb Ice Anxiety and the...

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2024/06/05

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

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00:53:52

EP77 - Before hour zero - Beginning in aviation...

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2024/05/29

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:

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00:57:35

EP76 - When Flying Gets Boring

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2024/05/21

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

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00:58:28

EP75 - Comparison is the thief of joy

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2024/05/14

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

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