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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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All Episodes

01:02:30

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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00:53:45

EP74 - Pressures, External and Otherwise

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2024/05/09

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

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00:58:22

EP73 - Nashville Fly In recap, Newts, and Chinchillas

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2024/05/01

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

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01:07:53

EP72 - ATC Scott and the Nashville Fly-In Preview!

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2024/04/23

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:

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00:50:45

EP71 - Flying with kids, with Erica Gilbert and her...

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2024/04/17

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):

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00:51:46

EP70 - The art of tailwheel flying: with CFI Ben Lehman

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2024/04/10

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"

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01:00:40

EP69 - Happy Hour, Annuals, BFR's, and a Zulu rant

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2024/04/03

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:

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01:02:51

EP68 - NO REGERTS and other things you would have...

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2024/03/27

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:

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00:56:57

EP67 - Ted's excellent adventure, birds on strike,...

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2024/03/20

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

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01:00:58

EP66 - Night flying, the perils of lifting old TVs,...

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2024/03/13

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:

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01:01:32

EP65 - All things sport pilot license and LSA

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2024/03/06

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:

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00:47:39

EP64 - Exploring your knowledge gaps

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2024/02/28

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":

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00:53:44

EP63B - Find the right plane for your mission

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2024/02/26

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

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