EP88 - The Heat is On

Midlife Pilot Podcast

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