Oct 1

Rushing To Get Airborne (October 2025)

In this episode of “Never Again,” a Cessna test pilot jumps at the chance to fly the very first production model of a brand-new twin. But in his rush to get airborne, he skips the weather briefing—and soon finds himself facing both a fast-moving line of thunderstorms and a landin ... Show More

7m 23s

Sep 1

Letting Go to Live (September 2025)

In this episode of “Never Again,” a student glider pilot faces her first solo in the unpredictable winds of Colorado’s Front Range. What began as a calm winter morning quickly spiraled into a test of skill, instinct, and resilience.

11m 3s

Aug 1

Respect Every Flight (August 2025)

In this episode of “Never Again”, a pilot recounts a humbling experience that highlights the dangers of complacency in aviation — even on a short, familiar flight.

8m 28s

Apr 2024

Season 6 Episode 14 - Week of April 8, 2024

Thanks for listening to the April 8, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week:Icon declares bankruptcyVan's presents bankruptcy recovery planCommittee issues recommendations on mental health Prior planning recommended for pilots flying du ... Show More

5m 7s

Aug 12

Episode 86: Engine Failure Over New Mexico

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Justin Lillie shares the story of an engine failure in his Mooney during an IFR cross-country flight with his family.

41 m

Mar 2025

Episode 81: Hard Landing

Erick Mahle tells the story of a night flight in his flying club’s Bonanza with his family on board that included a memorable landing and some lessons learned.

37m 41s

Jun 2025

Episode 84: Missing Prop

Mel Rushton recounts a harrowing nighttime IFR flight when the propeller of his Piper Comanche separated mid-flight over Florida.

37 m

Sep 2024

87. Preventing loss of control accidents, with Randy Brooks

New technology has made flying safer over the last two decades, but it hasn’t done much to prevent loss of control accidents. These are still the number one cause of fatalities in aviation, and according to upset prevention instructor Randy Brooks the only answer is better pilot ... Show More

42m 16s

Mar 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘Why Airline Pilots Feel Pushed to Hide Their Mental Illness’

Troy Merritt, a pilot for a major U.S. airline, returned from his 30th birthday trip in Croatia in October 2022 — sailing on a catamaran, eating great food, socializing with friends — and cried. This wasn’t back-to-work blues but collapsed-on-the-floor, full-body-shaking misery. ... Show More

47m 52s

Dec 2024

Episode 78: "What's That Sound?"

Peter Danzig hears a disturbing banging sound while flying his Bonanza A36 near Paso Robles, CA, and decides to make a precautionary landing at a small private airport. After landing, he must contend with less than ideal conditions in which to depart again.

51m 7s

Jan 2025

Muse #7 - Inside the cockpit: Alex El Khawaja on the life of a pilot and questions that keep us curious

This week's Muse is Alex El Khawaja, commercial pilot for the Middle East Airlines.In this episode, Alex takes us behind the cockpit doors to uncover the realities of a pilot’s life, from the rigorous training and discipline required to reach the skies to the rare experiences tha ... Show More

45m 36s

Sep 2024

Nick & Mike discuss Airplane Etiquette

Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a ... Show More

54m 40s

Jul 2024

86. Engine Failure in a Stearman

Dr. Stan Markus is an owner and lover of antique aircraft. And when the engine quit on his Stearman, away from his home airport, he only had a few seconds to find a suitable landing field that would not be a hazard to those on the ground, himself, or his airplane.

28m 57s

Spring Break to Remember (April 2025)