Midlife Pilot Podcast

Latest Episodes:

EP89 - Aviation Mentors, the freshmakers of pilots Aug 20, 2024

Show notes

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 their R44 across the USA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f05KoULTdfY

* Facebook: Student Pilots Over 50: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4762601340449954

* Cairo Missouri: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo,_Missouri

* Cairo Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo,_Georgia

* National car rental Emerald Club FBO program: https://legacy.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental/business-programs/general-aviation.html

* TVI airport, both runways closed: https://www.airnav.com/airport/TVI

* Tifton Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tifton,_Georgia

* Ocracoke trip, Ben got the nickname 'Sage': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP9b2EbNko4

* Master ('Sensei') CFI Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying

* Stick and Rudder book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/stick-and-rudder-an-explanation-of-the-art-of-flying-wolfgang-langewiesche/8077844

* 1dullgeek, #dammit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXIOV4Wv_uM

* Lloyd Dobler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEgu7jdc_fs#t=28s

* Easy Flight, Flight Instructor vs Coach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLNZj-4YRBw

EP88 - The Heat is On Aug 13, 2024

Show notes

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AyHH9G9et0

- Brian Siskind, NOBODY CARES, gravel parking lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAjPnyxtrSM

- Sling USA's TSi air conditioning system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRsb1-o4wGA#t=5m48s

- Evan Brunye's Sling TSi air conditioning system: https://www.kitplanes.com/air-conditioning-now-available-for-sling-tsi/

- Adam R's J3 Cub videos in Florida: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamRichArt/videos

- IcyBreeze air conditioning cooler: https://www.icybreeze.com/

- Nathan Ballard is now a Master CFI! https://nafi.memberclicks.net/assets/Master/BALLARD%20MCFI%20PR.pdf

- Nathan Ballard- protecting your health, including sunscreen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvnamts-aC0

- Safer Flying with Nathan Ballard patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nathanballardsaferflying/about

- Erica/Aerosafe's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AeroSafe

- Flight Insight "Can you take off from Death Valley?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X2RD14HRa0

- Boldmethod "Does Departing In The Morning With Lower Density Altitude Really Help?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N49MmxX4ibA

EP87 - Owning bad weather routing with ATC and AJ Aug 06, 2024

Show notes

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: https://www.airnav.com/airport/T82

* 20V - Kremmling Colorado: https://www.airnav.com/airport/20V

* Nathan Ballard CFIIIII patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nathanballardsaferflying/about

EP86 - Information Whiskey - Broken Things Happened Jul 31, 2024

Show notes

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: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob342-live-from-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2024

* Ask the A&Ps: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/ask-the-a-and-ps

* IFR with only an ipad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMxsdEeEzFM

* OWB Owensboro Kentucky: https://www.airnav.com/airport/OWB

* Spotted Cow beer: https://newglarusbrewing.com/pages/year-round-beers

* PTAC (PDF): https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Air-Safety/ASI-BeyondPro-IFR_StableApproach_SampleProfile.pdf

* Seth Lake - DPE: https://vsl.aero/dpe.html

EP85 - Hazardous Midlife Attitudes Jul 24, 2024

Show notes

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUSUXnr4dSo - TYR - Tyler Texas airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Pounds_Regional_Airport - Nathan Ballard's "Five Fresh Hazardous Attitudes": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PedG_EJRXCA

EP84 - Midlife radio tips with RH - reading the room Jul 17, 2024

Show notes

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 good radio coverage): https://www.liveatc.net/

* Luke's Landing (was flying with Brian): https://www.youtube.com/@lukeslanding2230

* Wiehl commercial checkride debrief for Patreon supporters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-member-108148160

EP83 - 100 Hours vs. 500 Hours - feral cats in the pattern Jul 10, 2024

Show notes

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9eZQsle8Y

- Brian's first solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ma6pvmwxM

- MPP EP14, What They Don't Teach You In Flight School (with Kerry Mccauley)

- Aviation Newstalk 336, Seattle Cirrus parachute pull: https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/336-cirrus-sr22t-caps-parachute-pull-over-seattle-with-jim-simon-ga-news/

- Pilots to Pilots 309, Josh Flowers of Aviation 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e309-josh-flowers-aviation101/id1208147571?i=1000659632737

- Canard Boulevard, wearing shoulder harnesses properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg5RkHJRqmQ

- Nathan Ballard, how to survive a crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G2xUfKl0lY

EP82 - Flight Simulators and Jitters Jul 03, 2024

Show notes

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 sim saves 5.5 hours of training: https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/29/study-confirms-flight-simulation-benefits-pilot-training/

* Full report: https://flightsimassociation.com/report

* FlightChops, multi-engine IFR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSjDEQ5E6xQ

* Freedom Aviation Network: https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org/

* MPP EP37 - Looking for a flying purpose? Join the Freedom Aviation Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP37---Looking-for-a-flying-purpose--Join-the-Freedom-Aviation-Network-e25oshp

* ABY, Albany Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/ABY

* Eagles of America FBO, Albany Georgia: https://www.eaglesfbo.com/

* FlyVolar's scale P38 replica: https://www.flyvolar.com/ttp38

* Meigs Field in MSFS: https://fsnews.eu/simcident-report-massacre-at-meigs-field-the-ill-fated-fight-to-save-flight-sims-most-famous-airport/#:~:text=The%20airport%20served%20as%20Microsoft,Field%20and%20the%20downtown%20area.&text=Meigs%20made%20perfect%20sense%20as%20a%20default%20starting%20location.

* MS Flight Simulator v1.0, which ran on the Osborne computer: https://www.mobygames.com/game/4003/microsoft-flight-simulator-v10/screenshots/pc-booter/779935/

* Erica Gilbert, Aerosafe, recurrent training in the TBM: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tbm-recurrent-106988865

* Riddle paper, "Transfer of Training from Flight Training Devices to Flight for Ab-Initio Pilots": https://commons.erau.edu/publication/149/

* "flight sims save 5.5 hours in training" survey: https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/29/study-confirms-flight-simulation-benefits-pilot-training/

* full report of the survey: https://flightsimassociation.com/report

Flight sim add on links:

* https://navigraph.com/

* https://www.simbrief.com/home/

* https://hifisimtech.com/asfs/

* https://www.sayintentions.ai/

* https://www.spadnext.com/home.html

* https://gameglass.gg/

* https://www.siminnovations.com/

* https://www.pilotedge.net/

* https://www.trackir.com/

* https://gaming.tobii.com/product/eye-tracker-5/

* https://smoothtrack.app/

EP81 - Information Whiskey: broken hoses, hangar rant, and mailbox lasagna Jun 26, 2024

Show notes

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 Pilots Association: https://www.wpaflys.org/

- Friday Harbor Airport: https://www.portfridayharbor.org/airport/

- GA provisions in the FAA reauthorization: https://download.aopa.org/advocacy/2024/FAA_Reauthorization_2024_GA_Title_Summary.pdf

- Mailbox lasagna: https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-06-23-mailbox-lasagna-tennessee-weatherman-suggests-bizarre-recipe-amid-heatwave/

- THA Tullahoma: https://www.airnav.com/airport/THA

- SYI Shelbyville: https://www.airnav.com/airport/SYI

- GA2 Peach State Aerodrome: https://www.airnav.com/airport/GA2

- Jason Miller, The Finer Points, swinging from vine to vine like a monkey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMvTEdbnFnM#t=12m25s

- Shelley + Scott Weckler, Property Pilots: https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/

EP80 - Checkride Fails - a good thing? Jun 19, 2024

Show notes

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: https://www.airnav.com/airport/24A

* Instructor video on 24A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVJlEBUbgBQ

* "so you're telling me there's a chance": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFTRwD85AQ4#t=22s

* The spoon theory of energy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory

* Four stages of competence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_stages_of_competence

* Tammy Barlette's mental performance course: https://tammybarlette.com/mental-performance-course

* Nathan Ballard, "What to do after a failed checkride": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JbjRC29JQ

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected