Behind the Prop

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E021 - 10 Things Student Pilots Do Wrong Feb 15, 2021

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How better to learn than by studying other people's mistakes? Bobby and Wally lay out some common student pilot mistakes, how and why they happen, and most importantly how you can avoid them yourself!

E020 - Part 61 vs. Part 141 Feb 08, 2021

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There are many misconceptions about the differences between Part 61 & Part 141 flight schools. Is one better? Does one save you money over the other? Who better to ask than a flight school owner and a DPE! Bobby and Wally lay it all out and answer some great questions!

E019 - A Chat With Our Mechanic, Ray Villalba Feb 01, 2021

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What do most pilots do wrong? How often should you change the oil? If you could only check ONE system during a preflight, what would you check? Our fascinating guest, mechanic/pilot Ray Villalba of E&E Aviation answers all these questions and more on this week's episode of Behind The Prop!

E018 - Flight Following & Cross Country Tips Jan 25, 2021

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Whether you're a student entering that exciting next phase of training, a new private pilot looking to head out and explore, or a seasoned pilot who has done it for years... the guys share some great tips that will help you become a better pilot on those long cross country trips!

E017 - Alternator Failure Jan 18, 2021

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You're cruising along enjoying your flight... when all of the sudden you notice the low voltage light on the panel is flashing. You glance over to the amps gauge and sure enough, it's showing a discharge. What do you do? How much time do you have? Is it even an emergency?? All that and more on this week's episode of Behind The Prop!

E016 - Check Ride Turbulence - Preparing for the Check Ride Jan 11, 2021

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Wally has been a DPE for years, and it's safe to say he's seen almost everything! This episode includes some great pointers for checkride preparation, as well as some things NOT to do. If you come prepared you will reduce your stress and anxiety on the day of the checkride... and you will also increase your chance of success!

E015 - Proper Radio Communications Jan 04, 2021

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Learning radio communications is an essential part of learning to fly... but it can be really scary at first! You're sharing the frequency with many experienced pilots and controllers, and here you are a brand new pilot. How are you supposed to keep up?? Bobby and Wally bust out the A.I.M. and give us a great list of things to do... and things NOT to do on the radio while flying!

E014 - Jessica Garcia, SWA First Officer Dec 28, 2020

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Women make up 50% of the population... but only account for about 6% of pilots in the United States. Jessica is on a mission to raise that number! To learn more about the Houston Chapter of Women in Aviation, visit WAIHouston.org.

E013 - Night Time, When You Can Log It and Some Tips Dec 21, 2020

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Night time can be confusing for pilots, but hopefully we help each pilot with some regulations and a few tips. This week Bobby and Wally break down what constitutes night time, when you can log night time in your logbook and when you can log your night landings. They also give a number of tips to be safe while flying at night.

E012 - Systems - Flight Controls Dec 14, 2020

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Primary and Secondary Flight Controls. Hopefully, you use all of them on every flight. Hopefully, you check them before every flight. Today, Bobby and Wally go into detail on what you should be checking, how they should be working, and a few best practices. Let us know what you think and please share the show with a friend. Thanks!

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