Our aim to educate and inform you, explore and develop your passion for aviation, and entertain you a little along the way.
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Airplane Pilot Podcasts
Every other week the experts at AOPA bring you up to speed on all things flying.
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4 (Student) Pilots hangar flying about their experiences with flight training and enjoying all things aviation.
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Experts Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling answer your toughest aviation maintenance questions. Submit questions to [email protected]. New episodes are released the first and fifteenth of every month.
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Welcome Aboard to Captains Speaking - The Mentour Pilot Podcast. Captains Speaking is hosted by professional working pilots Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts. Petter is the man behind Mentour Pilot, the No.1 channel for aviation incidents on YouTube. Meanwhile, Ben is a long-time collaborator and the co-host of Mentour Pilot sister channel Mentour Now! The Captains Speaking podcast exists to give you a unfiltered insight into the world of aviation. Each week, Petter and Ben will react to the la ...
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Aviation News Talk – Pilot Stories, Safety Tips & General Aviation News
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General Aviation news, pilot tips for beginners & experts, interviews, listener questions answered, technical details on G1000 & Perspective glass cockpits & flying GPS approaches. 40 yrs experience flying general aviation aircraft. As an active flight instructor, I bring my daily experiences in the air to this show to help teach pilots and future pilots to fly safely. I'm a Platinum Cirrus CSIP instructor and work with people who are thinking about buying a new or used SR20 or SR22. Go to A ...
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News and conversation about the world of General Aviation flying.
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Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. Stay tuned for our rapid-fire "ready to copy" segment at the end of every episode, where we go beyond the cliches to find out what each guest really thinks. Brought to you by Sporty's Pilot Shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961. Have a com ...
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The Pilot Project Podcast is an aviation podcast that aims to help new pilots learn what it takes to succeed in the world of flight, to help people in the flight training system learn what they may want to fly, and to give Canadians and the world a peek into life on the flight deck in the RCAF. We want to help pilots succeed and thrive! We interview real RCAF pilots for their exciting stories as well as the lessons they've learned along the way. We'll learn their tips to develop resilience a ...
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A podcast for Professional Pilots, by Professional Pilots. Join hosts Dylan and Max, both professional pilots with backgrounds in Flight Instructing, Airlines, and Business Aviation, on their quest to improve as travelers, pilots, and professionals. Expect to find interesting conversations with industry experts in a variety of aviation fields, thought-provoking discussions on hot topics, and hilarious stories from the (sometimes) wild aviation industry. Whether you’re corporate, airline, cha ...
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Vapor and Cuckoo are former military pilots and current advanced flight instructors who rant about issues they see in General Aviation and provide solutions on how to do better. Pete "Vapor" Reddan is retired Air Force Pilot having flown the KC-10, T-6 and C-17. Mike "Cuckoo" Kloch is a retired US Marine Pilot who flew the F-18. Both logged combat sorties over Iraq and/or Afghanistan an they apply their unique perspectives to General Aviation Training to help better the community. Sometimes ...
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congratulations! you finally found the community of travel enthusiasts and adrenaline seekers to validate your unconventional life plans... You’ve got a bucket list a mile long and have most likely already jumped out of an airplane (and maybe felt way too much joy doing it). Maybe you’re a travel filmmaker, scuba diver, mountain climber, surfer, or van-lifer—or maybe you’re just dreaming of your next adventure, like sailing around Australia or competing on The Amazing Race. Well, you’re in g ...
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Ryan Owens, Owner and flight instructor at Owens Flight training interviews other pilots, co-workers, students, air traffic controllers, and talks about everything aviation in these fun and sometimes informative episodes of Flight Tales.
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The Next Trip is a weekly, internationally acclaimed podcast with aviation insiders Doug and Drew, who together bring more than 40 years of industry experience as a professional pilot and a hub operations manager at a major airline. Join them, and their frequent guests, as they create a network for other AvGeeks and travel enthusiasts to obsess about all things aviation. Doug and Drew discuss today’s aviation news, share personal operational stories, regale listeners with trip reviews, and e ...
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Travel the world with Flight Attendant Betty!!! This is a airline and travel podcast with funny stories from the airplane and around the world!! I actually have a book coming out...if go to my website www.bettyinthesky.com you can find out more about the book and e-book!
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Come along for the ride as we review some of the most fascinating stories centered around the unforgiving skies of the greatest generation. Each episode gives you a peek at specific events, people, and/or aircraft during World War 2, and other major conflicts.
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A podcast devoted to airplane owners and the maintenance of their airplanes.
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Sometimes, when people live, work or travel in rural and remote Australia, they can run into trouble. There are accidents and injuries. There are bites, stings or illness. Australia is a large, remote, and unforgiving land, with a relatively small population. In this podcast, we talk to real patients of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the role that the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in serving rural and remote communities. THIS is the Flying Doctor podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast. ...
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Where aviation comes to study!
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Join Thomas as he learns to fly an aeroplane from scratch - using a 1940s self-study textbook for prospective RAF fighter pilots. A most foolish, yet exciting plan! The journey will take you from Thomas's living room to a flight academy near Valencia, Spain - with plenty of stopovers along the way, providing room for verbal digression.
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Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet
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Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation” Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the "Flying Carpet," as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some revi ...
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Old aviation podcast that records once in awhile for old times' sake. https://forum.pilotground.com https://rumble.com/FARAIM
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Welcome to the Skybound RC Podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of RC aviation. Join us as we dive into the journeys of pilots, builders, and industry leaders, sharing their insights and experiences gained from years in the field. Get ready to be inspired and entertained as we uncover the secrets of success and ignite your own RC journey!
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Enabling people to become pilots FASTER and CHEAPER
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Join Pilot Pip for a look at aviation safety news, incidents and your plane safety feedback.
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Experience the legacy of the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways! This award-winning history and humanities program brings Pan Am’s 64-year history to life through engaging storytelling and insightful interviews from Pan Am employees, passengers, historians, authors, fashionistas, and aviation enthusiasts! Hosted by historian Tom Betti, the program has won the following awards: Platinum 2025, Gold 2024 & 2023, Silver 2022 - Muse Creative Awards; Platinum 2025, Gold 2024, ...
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Aviation Stories From Around The World. Every week, we speak to pilots and aviation professionals with stories from all over the world, giving you insights and advice on how to have an adventurous, fun, exciting and fulfilling career as a pilot.The Pilot Base is a show hosted by Dave Rogers and co-hosted by Ben Hall, made for pilots and people interested in aviation.
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Jason and the Podcasting God Blake Clayton (amen) take a break from the grind and sit down on our favorite loveseat every week to watch and discuss some of the most odd and misunderstood television pilots of the past. There is such a treasure trove of bizarre viewing out there and we're just the jerks to dig em' up and make a show about them. Watch along with us and join in on the conversation!
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Welcome to an aviation podcast that caters to all aviation enthusiasts, ranging from pilots to airplane spotters. Our show covers a wide range of topics, including private pilot training, airline operations, and the latest aviation news. Our knowledgeable host, an experienced airline pilot with eight years of flying under his belt, is thrilled to share his own experiences and offer valuable advice to help you pursue your aviation dreams. We are here to support you on your journey, constantly ...
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The Lessons from the Cockpit Show sits down with standout pilots, dedicated aircrew, skilled maintainers, and passionate aviation buffs from different parts of the world. Our focus is on the lessons drawn from their diverse experiences in military, commercial, and general aviation. You're tuning into firsthand accounts, raw and unfiltered, many stories have never been spoken beyond the confines of a cockpit or a debrief room. For our guests this isn’t just about sharing; it’s a chance to tru ...
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Always looking up, literally and figuratively
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Why We Fly is a General Aviation podcast sharing pilot stories that illustrate the reasons behind why we choose to fly airplanes. We hope to share the adventure, excitement, and incredible experiences of flying. The goal is to entertain pilots and more importantly to inspire potential pilots to learn more about flying and hopefully one day become pilots themselves. Almost anyone can fly. We are here to share the Why.
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On the step is the ultimate one stop podcast for all thing’s floatplanes and flying boats. It’s my mission, to interview people within our industry to get you the most interesting, amazing and relevant stories.
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The darker side of aviation. Stories of the spooky, the paranormal, true crime, and strange but true with an aviation theme, but no need to be an aviation nut. David Costa is your host on AV8R Case Files. Be entertained and have some fun!
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First podcast from Chris Turke a first officer and cockpit procedures training instructor at a regional airline. Talk about regional airlines, landings, and topics to come in an informal and conversational manner. Leave some feedback and tell Chris what you want to talk about while he shares a unique perspective from the right seat of a Crj-200 cockpit and the life of a regional pilot.
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Conversations that reduce risk and increase value in business and private aviation.
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Hosted by Grenville Hudson, the show follows a series of conversations with field experts to share insight about aviation safety, newest trends in the industry and more.
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Join airplane pilot and accidental adventurer Fernando Pinho on a journey to discover your next travel destination. Part toolkit, part love letter to travel, this podcast is a deep dive into exciting destinations and cultural experiences with curated guides, immersive episodes, and live Q&A sessions. So grab your passport and headphones – your next flight to adventure is boarding now!
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The Plane Faith Podcast is a podcast about missionary aviation and the stories of missionary aviators who have taken seriously Jesus's command to go and make disciples of all nations and are using airplanes to be his witnesses at the ends of the earth.
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From the creator of the Hush-Kit aviation blog, comes the alternative aviation podcast. An insightful, dark and witty exploration of everything from MiGs to Spitefuls. Interviews with pilots and experts, satire, analysis and histories from the world of aviation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The commercial drone industry is projected to be worth more than $20 billion in the next 10 years. Commercial Drones FM is the podcast for the drone industry. Your host, Ian Smith—a helicopter pilot and international drone operator—analyzes the drone industry, guides you in discovering the people who power it, the concepts that drive it, and the global industries who already use drones in their businesses today. The podcast also explores eVTOL aircraft, urban air mobility, and flying cars (a ...
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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Flying Podcast a show that will continue to teach not only the aviators of today but will educate and influence the aviators of tomorrow. We talk about Flight Instruction, Aviation Safety, Aviation Education and the Aviation industry as a whole. We will have guest co-host from different walks a life in the industry, Everywhere from a flight school to an airline ramp agent all the way up to an airline pilot and more. We will always try to keep you up on the industry, ...
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A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.
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Flying gyroplanes is fun and exciting! We discuss everything gyroplanes in our podcasts produced as a live program with listener interaction, and also prerecorded on-demand episodes you can download right now. Subscribe to the Gyroplane Flying podcast by clicking "follow" so you don't miss a new episode. The podcast is produced by Air Command Gyroplanes and Skywheels Rotor Blade Systems. Visit the website at www.aircommand.com.
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Time-in-Flight peels back the layer of mystery that can surround aviation flight training. By interviewing current flight instructors, students and professional pilots who have gone through the flight training experience, Time-in-Flight hopes to provide insight and excitement for those aspiring and currently undertraining the flight training adventure, as aviation students.
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The right way to maintain your airplane, with Colleen Sterling
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We train mechanics to attack airplanes with tools, but A&P/IA Colleen Sterling says there’s a better way. She shares her advice for using modern tools like engine monitors and borescopes to maintain airplanes on condition instead of by the calendar. She also talks about her fascinating day job, which involves searching for lost airplanes—including …
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Realistic career advice for pilots, with James Onieal
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The job market for pilots has been through some wild swings lately, but aviation career coach (and former airline pilot) James Onieal says it’s neither as good nor as bad as you might think. He offers frank advice about the dangers of social media for aspiring pilots, explains why networking matters now more than ever, and discusses the differences…
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Episode 63: The Kingfisher: Developing, acquiring and flying the CC-295 Kingfisher Part 1 - Luc Coates, Francois Fasquelle, Dan Faux
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What drives someone to choose the demanding — and often dangerous — career of Search and Rescue pilot? What early experiences shaped their paths, and what does it really take to fly missions where lives hang in the balance? In this episode, we sit down with three remarkable guests: Lieutenant-Colonel Luc Coates, Commanding Officer of 418 Search and…
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177. Should You Spend $8K on a Seaplane Rating or a CFI?
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This week, Dylan and Max talk Oshkosh FOMO, a rogue taxiway takeoff, and some serious Midwestern rental car struggles. Mailbag highlights a listener mapping out his aviation career path and asking if it’s possible to fly both corporate and airline gigs at once (spoiler: not easy). Flight Advice tackles how to best spend $8K of National Guard tuitio…
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David and Alicia share the latest 2025 AirVenture news with an on-the-scene report from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including long-awaited MOSAIC rules, the AOPA Sweeps 182 winner, Van's RV-15 wing kits ready to order, ForeFlight's Dynamic Procedures, a record-setting Piper order, and a Valkyrie aircraft that wows onlookers.…
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Send us a text Drew is back from tubing, hiking, and a road trip between Denver and Montana and Doug is back from his new commuter station - Barcelona. We discuss: European LCCs Update on the JejuAir crash Southwest sets a date for its major changes American’s Q2 results Major airspace closures Listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.n…
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EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2025: Quickcast Charlie
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Chris interviews Rich about the de Havilland Vampire. Email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or critiques. https://inthepatternpodcast.com Remember! Make left traffic, you're cleared for the option.By In The Pattern Podcast
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Pass your ATP Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown - Aircraft Systems
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The ATP check ride is a little different than most other check rides, yet the way we study for it is exactly the same! Join me as I do my own self-study, going through the ATP ACS one line item at a time as I prepare for my own ATP check ride! Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut …
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EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2025: Quickcast Bravo
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The gang get's back together to discuss day 2 and a hot day 3 (Tuesday and Thursday) at EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2025. Email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or critiques. https://inthepatternpodcast.com Remember! Make left traffic, you're cleared for the option.By In The Pattern Podcast
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UCAP Daily from AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. Jeb and Jack look back on their whirlwind visit to OSH2025. On the Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded July 23, 2025. (8:49) [#763] [UCAP1111B]By Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside
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EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2025: Quickcast Alpha
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The gang reports from the grounds of EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2025. We cover arrivals and day 1 (Monday) of the show. Email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or critiques. https://inthepatternpodcast.com Remember! Make left traffic, you're cleared for the option.By In The Pattern Podcast
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Controller Miscommunication, Mic Mistakes, and Funny Flight Moments
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Ever wonder what air traffic controllers really think when a student pilot keys up and nervously says, "Uhh, I think I wanna... land?" In this episode of Flight Tales, Alexandra Ross—a controller and local NATCA president—joins us for a hilarious, honest, and super insightful look into pilot-controller miscommunication, radio anxiety, and why the p…
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Pilots Flying Blind?! (Audio-Only Version)
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Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/mentournow It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! ----------------------------------------------------- This week on Captain’s Speaking, Ben and Petter will be discussing GPS spoofing, Qatar Airways quietly cancelling their 737 MAX order and can your cabin crew land the plane if…
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393 Bonanza Ruddervator Crisis Solved: $500K Prize Spurs Certified Replacement
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Max talks with Tom Turner, Executive Director of the American Bonanza Society’s Air Safety Foundation, about an extraordinary initiative to preserve the operational future of the iconic V-tail Bonanza aircraft. When Textron Aviation quietly stopped producing the magnesium ruddervator skins—a unique flight control surface used only on V-tail Bonanza…
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Our Favourites: #9 How did David do CPR on himself to stay alive?
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Immense stands of Iron-Bark. Crisp sunny morning. 16 yr old David Donavon is checking for storm damage along the 15km boundaries of a remote property, but has no idea that shortly he will be gasping for oxygen and on a dash to save his own life… **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Fly…
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We speak with a company that provides guest WiFi solutions and interactive maps, and an airport seeking to use the technology to enhance the customer experience. In the news, a study of drone risks to aircraft, evasive action to avoid a B-52, route changes at Avelo and Breeze, and the possibility of continued relaxation of TSA security checkpoint r…
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176. Will a United Internship Trump Turbine Time?
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Max sweats through fence repairs in 110 °F while plotting an Idaho back-country Super Cub adventure, and Dylan tries (unsuccessfully) to review a “dad-grade” sun-hoodie. In the Mailbag we read spicy reviews, debate the sanity of commuting, and swap credit-card hacks for pilots living on per-diem. Flight-Advice gets heavyweight help from James Oniea…
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Send us a text https://www.specializedaeroworks.com/ https://vaporglobalaviation.com/ https://mikekloch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/specialized_aero_works/ https://www.instagram.com/vaporglobalaviation/ https://www.facebook.com/SAWFlyers https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063695354828By Vapor Reddan and Cuckoo Kloch
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UCAP Daily from AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. Jeb and Jack review their visit so far to AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. On the Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded July 21, 2025. (9:34) [#762] [UCAP1111A]By Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside
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Couple of news items from the beginning of this year, airshow talk from a few local airshows, a lost phone, and maybe a bit of flying…. Links Philippine Mars lands in Lake Pleasant Martin Mars at Oshkosh 2016 Evergreen Museum 747 Waterslide at Wings and Waves Waterpark Blue Angels on Amazon Prime Oshkosh Air Legends Foundation Lockheed Constellatio…
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Send us a text Doug is back from Amsterdam after dodging a volcano and Drew is helping the snow team train in their new equipment in sweltering heat. We discuss: What actually is the oldest airline in the world? United is the next airline to report their 2nd quarter results Premium demand continues its resilient streak Gulf Air gives Boeing another…
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From Solo Hiking the Length of Iceland to Bikepacking From Canada to China to Teaching Yoga Abroad and life as a Full time Trail Running Guide…
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Kara Folkerts has done it all. She solo-hiked the length of Iceland at 21 and shortly after co-led her first Costa Rica trail running tour. By 22, she’d bike-packed 10,500 km from Canada through Alaska, Russia, Mongolia, and China, moved to Japan, then studied yoga in India before helping run an ecolodge in Indonesia. Since 25, she’s stepped into…
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How Pilots REALLY Handle Emergencies? (Audio-Only Version)
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Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/captain It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! ----------------------------------------------------- What DO Pilot's do in an emergency? How often does the media actually get it right? Today Petter and Ben will be diving into real world scenarios and discussing what rapid dep…
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392 ForeFlight’s Dynamic Procedures: Interactive Approach Charts on the Moving Map
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Max talks with Cole Crawford from ForeFlight about the company’s latest innovation: Dynamic Procedures. Built to replace the static, legacy approach chart paradigm, Dynamic Procedures enables pilots to access IFR approach information dynamically, contextually, and interactively—right from the ForeFlight map screen. Cole explains that most pilots sp…
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Fastest (and Smartest) Way to Become a Pilot in 2025
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Want to become a pilot FAST? In this episode of Flight Tales, we break down how Owens Flight Training helps students go from zero to CFI in as little as 8 months—on your schedule, with support, flexibility, and thousands in savings. We cover: How our timeline compares to ATP and Lift Academy Why we don’t want your money up front What makes our trai…
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The gang is cold. Cold weather, cold engine starts, icing, and cylinder temp issues. Links FBI investigating Los Angeles firefighting aircraft damaged by drone Engine caches fire after pilot floods it during cold engine start Understanding TEC routes in busy IFR airspace — Advanced IFR, by Pilot Workshops Super Scooper back in action (Reddit) Recor…
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Our Favourites: #5 When crocodiles attack, but no-one is around to help you..
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Hot and sticky. Experienced Ranger is fishing in the Cape when a crocodile launches out of the water and mauls him, hundreds of kilometres from a hospital… Katrina Starmer, RFDS Medical Officer recalls the retrieval. **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Flying Doctor yarns! It is lovel…
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The Founder and President of the Affordable Skies Coalition gives travelers a voice in the future of air travel. In the news, the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI171 crash, DARPA ended the cargo seaplane program, the boom on a KC-46 Tanker broke off while refueling an F-22, and…
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Mike, Paul, and Colleen explain why they almost never set their parking brakes. Plus, valve guide concerns and gotchas on preflight. Email [email protected] for a chance to be on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full notes below: William wants to know how Mike, Paul, and Colleen do preflight inspections as A&Ps…
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Taildraggers and $50 fill-ups, with Ethan O’Rourke
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Learning to fly is all about the challenge for YouTube creator Ethan O’Rourke. That meant training in a J-3 Cub with no electrical system and now traveling the country in an Aeronca Chief. Ethan explains the joy of low and slow flights, shares his approach to making memorable aviation films, and describes what it was like to fly over the North Atla…
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Episode 62: The CAPCOM: Earning the Elsie MacGill Award, flying the CH-146 Griffon, and working with NASA in Houston Part 3 - Erin Edwards
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What’s it like to go from flying helicopters in the Royal Canadian Air Force to becoming the voice in the headset for astronauts aboard the International Space Station? How do you transition from military aviation to serving as Deputy Branch Chief Operations Officer and CAPCOM at NASA? In this episode, we sit down with Captain Erin Edwards — a Spec…
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Boarding Pass 294: TSA: "Leave Your Shoes On!"
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Send us a text Doug had a glitchy 767 simulator flight and Drew succeeded in non-reving during the peak of summer….again. We discuss: Delta is the first U.S. airline to report 2nd quarter results TSA is changing its screening requirements More European airline consolidation ahead? Good news from Boeing India released the initial report on Air India…
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Episode 232: A new Earhart expedition, ATC upgrades, and Quintin Smith of ERP.ngo's aviation wing
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Purdue announces new expedition to locate Amelia Earhart’s aircraft, Congress passes a $12.5 billion airspace upgrade but there are other ‘costs,’ a done collides with rescue helicopter during Texas flood response, a bill limits ADS-B data access, a court rules an FAA medical denial for antidepressant was ‘arbitrary,’ and Quintin Smith of the ERP.n…
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BREAKING NEWS - Air India 171 Interim Report Released (Audio-Only Version)
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Join Petter and Ben for this breaking news live stream, where we will be discussing Air India 171 and the shocking details from the interim report, that has just been released moments ago. Report - https://aaib.gov.in/What's%20New%20As... For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow F…
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Ep 8 - Aerobatics (a.k.a. Vitamin G) For All My Friends
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Fun Stuff at KPSM... Going to Oshkosh... FAA Defends 100LL Availability... Dealing with the Controller Shortage... Change is Afoot in US Federal Gov't... Sidebar: When Reagan Fired the Controllers. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded July 2, 2025. (1:08:13) [#761] [UCAP1110]By Jack Hodgson, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside
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I did the one thing I swore to myself that I would NEVER do. . . I sent a student to a check ride who wasn't qualified and they got turned away. Anyone who knows me knows I am always extremely diligent and will go the extra mile to make sure my students are knowledgable and prepared before they go to any check ride. However, I am still human (I gue…
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How She Went From $0 in Cambodia to Becoming a Full-Time Writer on the Road
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Karmen Wiid is a South African solo traveler, writer, and host of The Lost & Found Podcast. She published her first book at 12, studied philosophy and literature in university, and now works remotely while moving through the world with curiosity and creativity. She’s currently based in India, and she shares such profound wisdom on the meaning of li…
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Runaway Autopilot! (Misadventures of a Corporate Pilot) Happily I've experienced only a handful of scares over decades of piloting. But this one was a biggie! So climb aboard my Flying Carpet, buckle up your seatbelt, and prepare for takeoff on today's episode, "Runaway Autopilot!" Support the show Contact Greg with your comments and suggestions! G…
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Air India 171 Update - Fuel Switches?! (Audio-Only Version)
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Join Petter and Ben where we will be discussing Air India 171, and the news from several respected outlets today that the Boeing 787 fuel switches, are where investigators are focusing their attentions. For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentourNow For more analysis of the aviation ind…
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Everything You Need to Know About Special VFR
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Ever taxied out only to hear “the field is IFR—state your intentions”? Welcome to the world of special VFR! In this episode of Flight Tales, we’re joined by air traffic controller Nick Jeffers, who shares everything he thinks you should know about special VFR—from the rules and risks to the realities controllers face on the other side of the mic. L…
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Our Favourites: #4 How pregnant Michelle dealt with such a life-changing injury
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Young mother of two Michelle Dowsett suffered a shocking and confronting accident that stunned first responders. Michelle’s rare and life-threatening scalp injury required fast action to save not just her, but her unborn baby’s life as well! **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Flying …
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A new Chinese ekranoplan is spotted, the Air India Flight AI171 black boxes, a Ryanair Boeing 737 evacuation, Essential Air Service subsidies, exploding soda cans on Southwest Airlines flights, and keeping your shoes on at the TSA checkpoint. Aviation News Full Photo of New Chinese Ekranoplan Breaks Cover A photograph published on Chinese social me…
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Episode 61: The CAPCOM: Earning the Elsie MacGill Award, flying the CH-146 Griffon, and working with NASA in Houston Part 2 - Erin Edwards
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What does it take to pass selection for one of Canada’s most elite aviation units — 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron? How do you earn the coveted role of SOF Aircraft Commander? And what happens when you trade a military cockpit for a mission control console at NASA? In this episode, we sit down with Captain Erin Edwards, a trailblazing Can…
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175. Should You Drop $5 K on an ATP-CTP Now?
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Max walks into a 737 cockpit guarded by a five-inch hula girl and promptly invents the “Shakira Scale” for bumps in flight . Listener mailbag hits everything from the best starter credit card for flight instructors to whether a degree really matters and if paying $5 K for ATP-CTP is smart when you’re 49 and eyeing the next hiring wave . In Flight A…
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