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What is it like to become a pilot in your in your 40's and 50's? The challenges are unique for those of us in midlife - but so are the rewards! Hosts Ben, Brian, and Ted talk learning to fly, growing as pilots, and the joy of flying to destinations. The purpose of the podcast is not to teach, but to share knowledge and experiences of being a midlife pilot. Join the midlife pilot community and listen in every week! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/support
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Ben has an obligation, so Brian and Ted are joined by Chris, the "OG Midlife Pilot"! What happens when you haven't flown in a long time? What got the hosts into Aviation YouTube? Finally, Ben rejoins the show, and we get to hear a stellar "Bag O Words" from Chris' training days archive. Show mentions: Ted's videos: https://youtube.com/@flysport_ted…
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We have information whiskey ("booze news") and are ready to copy! Ben, Brian, and Ted catch up on flying adventures, talk about flight following from Delta towers, and read Keith C's story towards a second career. check out the new merch! https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mid…
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We got a number to copy! We talked with Scott and Shelley, both pilots, air traffic controllers, and realtors out of BNA Nashville. We got flight following, learned about the BNA "super charlie", flying over the top of towers, and working hours.FAA on the Nashville "Super charlie": https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/community_engagement/nash_bna Scott…
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What is the future of aviation YouTube? We talk to Josh Flowers of Aviation101 about how it has evolved, the types of stories he likes to make, and what he would do if he wasn't flying.Josh Flowers and Aviation 101: @Aviation101 on YouTube aviation101.com highmaintenance_chels on Instagram Other mentions: Room 237 in The Shining is not where Ben is…
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We received a listener email about the challenges of flying with your spouse, so we got all of our significant others on the show to answer themselves! Grab your person and have a listen as we talk turbulence, pinch hitter training, and more. Mentions: Kim of BaronPilot learning to fly Ginny of SoCalFlyingMonkey, an anxious passenger, learning how …
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Ben, Brian, and Ted cover a partial LOTOT video, a tip from ncflyer's checkride, and delve into all things STC, centered around the STOL conversions on Ben's Cessna 182, aka "beast". Defining the term dooblidoo for youtube descriptions: knowyourmeme, english.stackexchange, urbandictionary Mike Rugnetta, PBS Idea Channel, saying dooblidoo CFI Sam (N…
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EP44 - Happy Hour! Ben, Brian, and Ted kick back for a casual episode and welcome Bryan Turner (aka Brian with a Y, aka Just Plane Silly) for a freeform discussion about Radio Shack, Cirrus and serious, icing on the vegetables, and Bryan's favorite metal albums. Podcast mentions: Bryan Turner / Just Plane Silly: https://www.youtube.com/c/justplanes…
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Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about how to think about cross-country flying, especially for the new pilot. In the climbout (training) segment, the crew discusses aircraft options for new student pilots: rent a plane, join a flying club, or even buying a plane. There are advantages to each! Podcast mentions: Alyssa's new avionics: https://www.youtube.com…
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How do you begin flying in midlife? Ben, Brian, and Ted spend an episode explaining how someone thinking about beginning training should get started, from before their first lesson to the first few dozen hours of training. This includes the time and money commitment, why it's important to get a medical before flying, what a discovery flight is like…
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Ben, Brian, and Ted share recent adventures. Ben is in an involuntary flying drought, Brian had a great BFR with impossible turns and 360 spirals, and Ted is finally learning to land the Egg. They then talk about Brian's trip to the art mecca of Marfa, Texas and his experience with the impacts of density altitude. A CFI's advice about following ind…
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The O.G. Midlife Pilot, Chris Moran has decided to move on to make time for other things in life. We all have that burden with aviation in midlife. Hear the future of the podcast, and meet the new additions in this sad but fun farewell episode. Stay tuned! The podcast is going weekly! Onward and upward! Support this podcast for as little as 99 cent…
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Chris recaps his Oshkosh 2023 experience, and we talk about opposing maintenance points of view. ---Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: / midlifepilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskindMidlife Pilot Patreon: https:/…
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We talk tailwheel training, conducting symphonies, the indignities of Osh Kosh public showers, and how you can meet up with Chris at Osh Kosh/Airventure 2023! ---Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: / midlifepilot Subscribe to Bria…
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Another amazing guest-created episode provided by listeners in the Midlife Pilot Community! Cirrus driver JoshMC breaks down his upset recovery and aerobatic training. Follow Josh on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshmc Enjoy! We will be back next episode! - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.…
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In this episode, we're joined by Jared Miller, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Freedom Aviation Network. We learn about the need to safe transportation for victims of human trafficking, and how the aviation community can help.Website: https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mi…
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How do you choose a flight instructor? Why do midlife pilots have to work a little harder than younger pilots? What's it like to run a flight school? We cover all this and more as we are joined by Jeff Ramsey - CFII, ATP, Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), Gold Seal Instructor and owner of Frequency Change Aviation based at KJWN / Nashvil…
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We talk ways to be involved in aviation beyond just flying for yourself. We talk clubs, options for introverts, creativity as a path to connect, Angel Flights, Freedom Aviation Network, Type Clubs, and all the ways you can get past the weirdness of making new friends in midlife - through aviation! ---Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.co…
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In this episode, we're joined by special guest Gareth of the ZeroThreeDelta YouTube channel! We talk about the rigor of YouTube video production, how done is better than perfect sometimes, flying your own plane, the challenges of FAA medicals, and what it was like training with LewDix.https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroThreeDelta ---Follow us on Instagr…
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We talk about weather and weather planning tools that we use, and why we basically don't trust forecasts, especially as VFR pilots. Support our podcast! --> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/support - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to C…
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We hang with our friend The Sage and talk about the amazing aviation community, recap the recent fly in hang at St. Simons Island, and more! Support our podcast! --> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/support - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe t…
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An amazing episode provided by listeners in the Midlife Pilot Community for this installment! An uber-nerd summit on privacy, technology, and how they work, and don't work, in aviation. Enjoy! We will be back next episode! - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris'…
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We talk about strange, weird, out-of-the-ordinary things that inevitably happen when flying. Some special guest pop-ins from The Sage, Josh, and 1DullGeek. - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe …
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We answer your questions about a wide range of topics, and even do a little storytime from The Killing Zone. Fun hang with everyone! - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube chan…
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We're excited to be joined by pilot YouTuber Tom Kubat! We'll talk about his transition from paramotor to fixed wing, and some of his adventures in flight. Be sure to check out his channel at YouTube.com/TomKubat --- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube…
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We'll look back at our aviation accomplishments from 2022, and talk about goals for 2023 and beyond. --- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiski…
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In this bonus podcast, our supporters Ben Singer ("The Sage") and Ted ("Timestamp Tedder") discuss the advantages of flying one plane versus flying many planes. --- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Sub…
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Today we'll talk about our top ten tips for your first 100 hours as a private pilot. 1. Update your Renters Policy 2. Weight and Balance - don't pile your friends in early on 3. Consider flying solo to a destination first before taking a passenger 4. Treat every flight like the DPE is still sitting in the right seat 5. Maintain a training mindset (…
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We talk what we are grateful for in aviation at midlife, and play listener submitted messages of what you all are thankful for! -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: h…
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We recap the awesome Nobody Cares Fly In that happened a couple of weekends ago! -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreo…
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Learn more about Drew's initiative and all things Flying Clubs here on AOPA website: https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: http…
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It has been said, "there is nothing more dangerous than a plane full of pilots". We talk the good and bad of flying with other pilots. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube chan…
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Join us to chat about all things filmmaking, aviating and midlife piloting with Eric of Socal Flying Monkey! Follow SFM on IG: https://www.instagram.com/socalflyingmonkey/ Join the Socal Flying Monkey Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SoCalFlyingMonkey --- Subscribe to the Midlife Pilot Podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://w…
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Of course getting an instrument rating is better than not getting one, but we ponder the pros and cons of when to get it - when you are not looking for a career in aviation. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to …
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Chris and Brian are joined by the sage, Ben Singer, to talk words of advice from more experienced pilots that have resonated with us over our time as pilots, and we take input from the live chat as well. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.co…
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We're super excited to be joined by R.H. and A.G. - hosts of the amazing Opposing Bases podcast! We'll talk all things ATC, and answer tons of your questions. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube…
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We talk our top 5 aviation destinations, and the live chat gives us their picks too! --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind --- Send in a voice message: https:/…
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In this episode, we talk about the ways we use ForeFlight, both in the air and on the ground. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind --- Send in a voice message…
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We talk about things that cause anxiety and fear related to aviation - and how Chris really just wants to fly a 150. Apologies for the audio on this one - Chris used a headset mic outside on the back deck of his beach house. Make sure you join the live recordings! Get in the chat! Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on In…
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If you could start your flight journey over, what would you do differently? --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…
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Author and pilot Kerry McCauley joins us to talk inadvertent scud-running, and other things they don't teach you in private pilot training. Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.l…
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We talk about the experiences and lessons from last week's Midlife Pilot Outer Banks Fly in! --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/support…
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Our last episode was really a video editing tutorial so we didn't publish it in audio format, but find it on YouTube. We get back in the swing with a fun hang and Q and A! --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review - it really helps!) Join Chris' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot Join Brian's Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…
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Your questions! Andy Huggins' aviation apparel: https://www.lindenblvdaviationapparel... --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind --- Send in a voice message: htt…
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In this episode, we'll talk about the mental game in flying. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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In this episode, we'll plan a flight from Nashville to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Available on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscrib…
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We break down our favorite aviation YouTube channels and why we love them - get ready for a long list! The Finer Points https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFinerPoints Flight Chops https://www.youtube.com/user/FlightChops 1DullGeek https://www.youtube.com/c/dullgeek Cyndi Hollman https://www.youtube.com/c/CyndyHollman Back Country 182 https://www.youtube.…
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For those of us not looking for an aviation career, what are some of the things you can do after getting your license to stay sharp, have fun, and keep learning? Also, Chris breaks down how to start a flying club and all that entails. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/messageSupport this podcast: http…
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How do you make your nervous passengers more relaxed and feel safe? We talk about that and more with your chat messages and comments! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/support…
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Checkride coming up? We talked about our checkride experiences, and gave our best tips on how to prepare, and actually... get this... ENJOY your checkride experience! Demystifying the Private Pilot Checkride - this was a fun one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/messageSupport this podcast: https://p…
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We talk training horror stories from flap mishaps to unforeseen wingovers, and you share your tales with us in the chat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/support
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