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Jan 22
Episode 55: He Surrendered His Medical. What Now?
Jesse Munns has flown helicopters for almost twenty years, doing everything from offshore to EMS. Some time ago, Jesse began experiencing a heavy strain in his personal life; after pushing himself past his limit, Jesse made a rare but commendable decision — he voluntarily relinqu ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 6
Episode 53: The Mountain Flying Handbook (w/ Simon Wittinger)
A native of the Swiss Alps, Simon Wittinger is the author of The Mountain Flying Handbook. First published in 2020, the book is a comprehensive guide to operating at high altitude. It’s been praised by the helicopter community at large, and even been endorsed by EASA. In this con ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2025
Episode 52: What Happens To A Damaged Blade? (w/ Maurice Sabourin)
Since 1998, Maurice Sabourin has been a part of an elite team specializing in the repair of aircraft blades at Airbus. Their work falls somewhere between the skill of a mechanic and the finesse of an artist.In this episode, Maurice will give us an inside look at the work of a bla ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2024
90. How to abolish the 3rd class medical, with Brent Blue
<p>The success of BasicMed proves the third class medical is obsolete—that’s according to senior AME Brent Blue. He covers a wide range of medical topics in this episode, including how to fill out the FAA medical application, what the latest rules are on mental health treatment, ... Show More
38m 51s
Jun 2024
80. ATC from both sides of the mic, with Kevin Plante
<p>Many pilots are intimidated by Air Traffic Control, but veteran controller Kevin Plante says “we’re just another set of eyes for you.” He explains the details of ATC in this wide-ranging episode, including how he handles IFR and VFR traffic differently, what the spacing requir ... Show More
33m 20s
Oct 2020
Episode 26: Mirek Fatyga
Join us as we talk to Mirek Fatyga, a commercial-rated pilot based in Phoenix, AZ. Mirek tells the story of piloting a Tecnam light sport aircraft at night, when he flew through a tree while on approach to land at an airport near Richmond, VA.
34m 18s
Nov 2024
91. Why owner-performed maintenance is essential, with Jeff Simon
<p>A critical shortage of A&Ps means airplane owners have no choice but to get involved in maintenance. Mechanic, pilot, and writer Jeff Simon explains how to get started, how to find the right shop, and what the impact could be from proposed FAA rules on remote maintenance. ... Show More
48m 7s
Dec 2024
OB361: Swipe Right For Flight Following
1m 34s
Jul 2024
OB341: Lean On Me
1m 34s
Aug 2024
Learning to Land on the Fly
<p>On May 10, 2022, Darren Harrison was one of two passengers flying home to Florida from the Bahamas. They were still over the Atlantic Ocean when the pilot suffered a medical emergency and passed out at the controls, sending the plane into a nosedive. Darren was able to pull ou ... Show More
27m 28s
Jul 2024
81. Automation airmanship and Coast Guard flying, with Chris Lutat
<p>Modern avionics like glass cockpits and sophisticated autopilots demand a new approach to pilot training, what airline pilot and author Chris Lutat calls “automation airmanship.” He explains what that means, why the distinction between pilot flying and pilot monitoring matters ... Show More
35m 22s
Mar 2024
OB324: No Approach Means No ODP
1m 34s
Nov 2024
OB357: The Turning Point Was The Turning Point
1m 34s
Wendell Dunaway is a former training manager at Safran, where he oversaw the education of hundreds of technicians each year. Wendell knows firsthand how community can nurture skills and build understanding. In this conversation, Wendell will explain how the guidance of five life coaches — five mentors designated to five different areas of his life — has kept ... Show More
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