Midlife Pilot Podcast

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/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

On the first episode of the Midlife Pilot Podcast, Chris Moran (The Midlife Pilot), Brian Siskind, and YOU the audience discuss the benefits, dangers, how to's, and how not to's, of recording flights, whether for training, or just for fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

We preview the Nashville Fly-In, which is later this week - and are joined by BNA Nashville ATC controller Scott Wexler, who talks flight following, crossing the BNA arrivals and departures corridor, and makes a special offer of help for a possible Saturday adventure. The hosts talk through plans and weather possibilities. Show mentions: * Previous episode (EP48) with Scott and Shelley Weckler: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP48---Nashville-ATC--Controllers--pilots--realtors-Scott-and-Shelley-Weckler-e2bkvbr * Shelley and Scott Weckler's propertypilots real estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/ * Flying Magazine article about the Wecklers: https://www.flyingmag.com/home-shopping-by-air/ * Whifferdill Estates: http://www.whifferdill.com/ * Mike Patey, "we applaud those who choose not to do what we just did": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVv6-goMVQ#t=50m20s * Mike Patey, "that wind was beyond me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nXjPhGrwY#t=25m --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

We are joined by Erica Gilbert (Gilbert Aviation, Aerosafe), and her 9 year old son to talk about the things you need to think about when flying with children, the joy of making special memories with them while they are young. Patreon members also chime in with their tips, tricks, and questions. * Gilbert Aviation: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/ * Aerosafe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe/videos * FAA's SAFETY passenger briefing (PDF): https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2015/May/102764/05-18-15%20Passenger%20Safety%20Briefing%20JulAug2014.pdf * Eustachian tubes and valsalva maneuver: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aeromedical-factors/in-flight-ear-block-sinuses-eustachain-tube/ * Earplanes: https://www.earplanes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

We are joined by "Tailwheel Ben" Lehman, a CFI in Nashville who instructs in his Cessna 140A. Ben gives us great insights on learning the art of tailwheel flying, the ground loop monster, and much more! Brian learned tailwheel with Ben, so you can hear how Brian really did straight from the source. * Ben Lehman, Nashville tailwheel CFI: https://flywithben.com/ * Ben's 1950 Cessna 140A: https://flywithben.com/journal/my-1950-cessna-140a * Ben's "flying tailwheel" starting resources (books, articles, videos): https://flywithben.com/journal/flying-tailwheel * Ben is speaking on May 7 at EAA 1343 at XKX: https://www.facebook.com/UAKXNX/ * Notable ground loop at Oshkosh in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ9CnrH_cfE#t=40s * Martin Pauly's tailwheel and crosswind series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3q2Swzi2q8 * Aviation101's tailwheel training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C-kQ3pU2Zg * The Cessna 120-140 Assocation: https://cessna120140.com/ * Our merch store is back! https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch * Learn about the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28 2024: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

We take a break from topics and planning to catch up, chat with the livestream audience, listen to a checkride debrief clip, and hear from 1dullgeek for a fantastic rant on Zulu time. The NASHVILLE FLY-IN is coming up at the end of the month, learn more, RSVP, and get one of the remaining hotel rooms: https://www.midlifepilotpodcast.com Discussed on the show: * Natty Light: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Light * Union City TN FBO: https://www.estewartregionalairport.us/ * UCY: https://www.airnav.com/airport/UCY * M34 Kentucky Dam: https://www.airnav.com/airport/M34 * PUJ Paulding: https://www.airnav.com/airport/PUJ * Pencil sharpener museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil_Sharpener_Museum * Habersham County airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/AJR * NateB's CFI channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos * NateB's eclipse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGkpxjGjbCM * BFI Boeing Field: https://www.airnav.com/airport/BFI * VFR procedures at BFI: https://bruceair.wordpress.com/tag/vfr-procedures-at-boeing-field/ * Bruce Williams' youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BruceAirFlying * ALBRS fix on RYY/Cobb County's ILS 27 approach: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2403/06424IL27.PDF --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

We talk though a great list of things our Patreon community would have done differently in their training and flying - and add a few of our own. Also we talk Nashville fly in details - be sure to fill out our pre-event survey! Ted also shares a Bag o' Words from a recent flight with a fellow Patron. * Midlife Pilot Podcast fly-in final survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TEqGe59ISGfRaqNuHlwyFE4zSV44P4bAOgZklxCUg90 * Nashville Fly-In info page: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ * Hilton Garden Inn, Midlife Pilot Podcast hotel block: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=BNAGIGI&arrivalDate=2024-04-26&departureDate=2024-04-28&groupCode=MPP&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink * The Cessna 195: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnUGsRAm1tE#t=2m30s * PDK: http://www.airnav.com/airport/PDK * BNA: https://www.airnav.com/airport/BNA * Rod Stewart's Maggie May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbI_awR4CKE * 1Dullgeek's Maggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZMy5_SBI9I * Jimmy Buffett's I Have Found Me A Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZEBECx4Vw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

On this episode: Nathan Ballard's upcoming NAFI presentation, Ted's epic West Coast loop, and then discuss how to pace your aviation training. What's different about midlifers compared to young career-oriented pilots? What do the hosts and the community prioritize in their training and goals? * Sign up and watch CFII Nathan Ballard's NAFI MentorLIVE presentation, Wednesday March 20 2024, at 5pm west/8pm east: https://mentorlive.site/program/78.html (the presentation can be watched after the livestream but won't be eligible for WINGS credit) * Breaking Bad fan wiki entry about the plane crash in the show: https://breakingbad.fandom.com/wiki/Wayfarer_515 * Lisa Nowak and astronaut diapers: https://www.biography.com/musicians/lisa-nowak-lucy-in-the-sky * Road Trip, song about the Lisa Nowak event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39st68H1reA * SISKIND, Prior To Departure, episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mifZP67uDPA * CFII Nathan Ballard's great video about reducing bird strikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrN15HLL0AQ Next week's podcast will be about things we should have done differently. Is there a decision or mistake you've made in training or in flying? Let us know! * Leave a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message * Leave us a note: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/#contact * Drop us an email: midlifepilotpodcast@gmail.com The Midlife Pilot Podcast Nashville Fly In is next month: April 26-28, 2024. If you haven't RSVP'ed, we'll be sending more information soon! https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Night flying is surreal, beautiful, and presents its own challenges and dangers. We read your feedback on sport piloting episode, talk night flying, and we get a glorious rant from 1DullGeek on ACRONYMS. * Signature Aviation at Mobile Downtown: https://www.signatureaviation.com/locations/BFM * Tempest video game gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMto2HJJSSA#t=58s * Dauphin Island airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_Denton_Airport * Ted's "boring" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpTXj1UEBds * Bryan Turner's last flight with his dad (as a pilot): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA96swp7d2c * CFII Nathan Ballard's bird strike video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrN15HLL0AQ * Nighttime plane crash in Nashville: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nashville-tennessee-plane-crash-pilot-plane-information/72849587007/ * Aviation News Talk: black hole illusions: https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/314-falcon-jet-n283sa-black-hole-crash-in-georgia-with-rob-mark-ga-news/ * Ben's recommended headlamp: https://amazon.com/dp/B09W9ZKG4W/ * Do green lights ruin night vision? https://www.eskosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RED-OR-GREEN-FOR-NIGHT-VISION-LIGHTING.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Ted talks about all things sport pilot. What are the limitations? How can a private pilot understand it? The crew talks about LSA planes, MOSAIC, and if Ted would want to fly night or IFR. Ben is out of town, so Mark (aka 1dullgeek) is the third host! Mentioned on the show: * MOSAIC NPRM: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification * EAA's summary of the MOSAIC changes: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/mosic-takes-significant-step-forward * Van's Aircraft comment on NPRM, discussing stall speed: https://www.vansaircraft.com/2024/01/vans-aircraft-comments-on-mosaic-nprm-faa-2023-1377/ * AOPA FAQ on sport pilots: https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/advocacy-briefs/frequently-asked-questions-about-sport-pilot * EAA privileges and limitations of sport pilots: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/light-sport-aircraft/getting-started-in-lsa/become-a-sport-pilot-and-fly-light-sport-aircraft/sport-pilot-limitations-and-privileges * Cascadia 99s Companion Flying Seminar, March 9 2024: https://www.columbiacascade99s.org/events/7k9rgsqowcsh6p989v614i7d2yqbgs * CFI Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying * Ted's dream plane, the Risen: https://www.flyrisen.com/risen-915isv Send us feedback, support the show on Patreon and more at https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they talk knowledge gaps, being aware of them, and what to do about areas of weakness as a pilot. Feedback has us on a rant about IFR traffic expecting VFR traffic to be psychic, and sorting confusion around midfield crosswind entries in the pattern. Mentioned on the show: Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 8, "enter on a midfield crosswind at pattern altitude": https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/09_afh_ch8.pdf CFII/weather genius Erica Gilbert: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe/videos Learning ATC/NAS: Opposing Bases: https://www.opposingbases.com/ Learning ATC/NAS: FAA 7110: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/atc_html/ Learning engines/ownership: Mike Busch books: https://www.savvyaviation.com/resources/#books Learning engines/ownership: Mike Busch webinars: https://www.youtube.com/@savvyaviation6675/videos Learning engines/ownership: Ask the A&Ps podcast: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/ask-the-a-and-ps CFII Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos Apalachicola navigation page, note obstructions listed on each runway: https://www.airnav.com/airport/AAF Opposing Bases episode discussing night IFR at Apalachicola: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob316-thirsty-chinooks-and-penguin-riots BWG (Bowling Green): https://www.airnav.com/airport/BWG Sample IFR plate at BWG: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2402/00605r3.pdf#nameddest=(BWG) Atlanta Speedway Airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/HMP Visit the podcast home page: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/ Get info and RSVP for the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28 2024: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

After having to do a go around with episode 63 due to tech gremlins, we re-recorded the episode and are now back in the pattern! We talk about the problem with the term "mission", our quests for the perfect plane for what we do, and some thoughts on how you can go about your quest for the right airplane. 1DullGeek chimes in with a glorious rant, and his tale of finding his Cherokee 235. Mentioned on the show: * Frequency Change Aviation: https://frequencychangeaviation.com/ * RIP Brian's training plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lWFPPI-BZs * Regular Car Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@RegularCars/videos * FloridaFlying talking about the RV12 landing gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhEXnedWGpE#t=6m50s * FlyMeToTheFun going to Bahamas/St. Bart's with their Cessna 150: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEBxOGD9nvg * MPP EP8- Flight Planning LIVE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP8---Flight-Planning-LIVE-e1d8r8n Don't forget about the MPP Nashville Fly-in, April 26-28 2024, info and RSVP: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about combating complacency as a private pilot. They also celebrate podcast supporters who have passed checkrides recently! The new midlife pilot podcast website: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/ * EP37 - Looking for a flying purpose? Join the Freedom Aviation Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP37---Looking-for-a-flying-purpose--Join-the-Freedom-Aviation-Network-e25oshp * Freedom Aviation Network: https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org/ * Opposing Bases 319: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob319-kids-in-aviation-and-atc * "more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths that are caused by falls from ladders." https://www.lockjawladdergrip.com/blog/ladder-safety-usa-2021 * blancolirio's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@blancolirio/videos * WSRV-FM, the 1765ft antenna near Road Atlanta: https://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProEngine.php?sCurrentService=FM&sAppIDNumber=16b3f182acb04a7c9d49c1b6063ebeb7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about gaining confidence as a new pilot. The team also reads feedback from Mike Alpha Golf about the importance of having friends in aviation- for one thing, they keep you safe. MAG mentions Mike Patey's seminar, and Ted talks about it in the show as well. That's "Stop Hurting my Pilot Friends" from Experimental Aircraft Channel with Bryan Wahlstrom (Experimental Aircraft Channel), Mike Patey, Juan Browne (Blancolirio), and Josh Flowers (Aviation 101). We strongly recommend watching it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVv6-goMVQ Also mentioned on the show, the infamous Vegas Bravo buster, N731NR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUSUXnr4dSo Don’t forget to make or update your RSVP for the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ Support MPP on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast * Link Discord to Patreon (use a web browser, not the Patreon app!). https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-Getting-Discord-access --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

We are joined by CFII Erica Gilbert of AeroSafe - she makes weather more fun! Erica speaks to her work as a CFII, the art of weather briefings, expanding your minimums, and how she came to sharing her knowledge through frequent weather breakdowns on her awesome new YouTube channel. Don’t forget to make or update your RSVP for the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ * Erica’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe * Midlife Pilot Podcast’s new support home on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast * Link Discord to Patreon (use a web browser, not the Patreon app!). https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-Getting-Discord-access * FlightInsight’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@flightinsight9111 * AOPA’s Personal Minimums Contract (Erica should be creating a better one soon!): https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/do-the-right-thing/personal-minimums * Discord radar-contact channel with Ted’s creeperbot: https://discord.com/channels/1016100180325564418/1083513512040595548 * Normalization of deviance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalization_of_deviance * NASA: The Cost of Silence: Normalization of Deviance: https://sma.nasa.gov/docs/default-source/safety-messages/safetymessage-normalizationofdeviance-2014-11-03b.pdf?sfvrsn=c5421ef8_4 * Aviation Safety Magazine: Recovering From Unusual Attitudes: ​​https://www.aviationsafetymagazine.com/instrument_flying/recovering-from-unusual-attitudes/ * Nathan Ballard on Midlife EP53: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP53---CFII-Nathan-Ballard---question-everything-e2d6q7r * Victor Vogel’s “flight reviews for the older pilot” NAFI topic: https://nafisummit2023.org/schedule/flight-reviews-for-the-older-pilot/ * Flight Chops with a 90 year old pilot in the T6 Texas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtDcnC8qKEQ * Audio of Victor Vogel’s topic: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-x5fx6-131deb5 (long notes this week! -ted) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

After talking about filming flights on the last episode, Ben, Brian, and Ted talk about debriefing flights- using a gopro as a "black box", looking at tracks, or using pen and paper. show mentions: * AAS, Taylor County Airport, Kentucky: https://www.airnav.com/airport/AAS * Ted's flight to The Dalles with views that look greenscreened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcY0cz5eRqM * Ted's debrief with Midlife CFII NateB: https://youtube.com/8UpDLiJmgXs * Brian's Flight Memory Logbook: https://www.newnostalgia.film/store/p/hardcover-bound-notebook * CloudAhoy, good debriefing tool: https://www.cloudahoy.com/ * FlySto, another debriefing tool: https://www.flysto.net/ * Johari Window for debriefing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johari_window * Donald Rumsfeld's "Unknown unknowns": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_are_unknown_unknowns * AeroSafe, a great weather series from CFII Erica: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe The rental houses aka Midlife Pilot Compound for the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28 2024, is full, but it's still possible to attend the fly-in: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ Get your Midlife Pilot Podcast merch! https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/ We have moved to Patreon! For those who have been gracious enough to support us on Spotify, we have turned off listener support there, and canceled your monthly support pledges. If you wish to continue supporting the podcast, or want to start, visit  https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast We understand there are also folks who would rather do a one-time drop - and we have a solution! You can do a one time drop at https://paypal.me/midlifepilotpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Many pilots are recording their flights now, whether to learning, or maybe just for content farming. Ben, Brian, and Ted talk pros and cons of filming your flights, and some ways to do it safer - if at all. Ben also talks about the Fly-In, which is in April. The "midlife compound" is in place and is filling up! Chris and Brian discussed the technical details of recording on EP1 - Why and how we record our flying: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP1---Why-and-how-we-record-our-flying-e1940g9 Midlife Pilot Podcast Fly-In, Nashville, April 26-28 2024: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ Midlife Pilot Podcast store: https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/ Brian's Flight Memory Logbook: https://www.newnostalgia.film/store/p/hardcover-bound-notebook Brian's "Nobody Cares" hat: https://www.newnostalgia.film/store/p/nobody-cares-pigment-dyed-cap Chris discussed equipment in EP1 of the podcast, and Ted shared a "TLDR filming gear" list to boil it down to a starter kit in this episode: gopro hero11 (the ‘12 doesn’t have GPS): https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero11-black/CHDHX-111-master.html nflightcam audio adapter: https://www.nflightcam.com/collections/cables/products/nflightcam-audio-solution-for-gopro-hero5 We have moved to Patreon! Become a Patreon member for behind-the-scenes and exclusive content, access to the vibrant Midlife Pilot Podcast Discord community, merch discounts, stickers, and much more! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast⁠ We understand there are also folks who would rather do a one-time drop - and we have a solution! You can do a one time donation via PayPal at ⁠https://paypal.me/midlifepilotpodcast⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Ted and Ben are in the same city and went on an adventure together, so they podcasted in the same room and talked with Brian about personal minimums: What are minimums? What is included? How to you expand them? Also, our thoughts on flying after dry spells of flying. AI takes over the intro. The Spruce Goose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes_H-4_Hercules AOPA's personal minimums document: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/do-the-right-thing/personal-minimums Nashville Fly-In: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ Get merch! https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/ We have moved to Patreon! Become a Patreon member for behind-the-scenes and exclusive content, access to the vibrant Midlife Pilot Podcast Discord community, merch discounts, stickers, and much more! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast⁠⁠ We understand there are also folks who would rather do a one-time drop - and we have a solution! You can do a one time donation via PayPal at ⁠⁠https://paypal.me/midlifepilotpodcast⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Ben, Brian, and Ted share some listener feedback and talk about their experiences with crosswind landings. Brian reads from The Killing Zone, including a story from a pilot in the book. The crew finishes talking about the Nashville Fly-In, which is April 26-28 2024 at KJWN. Lodging (Midlife Central) is in the works. * The Killing Zone, 2nd edition, by Paul Craig: https://bookshop.org/book/9780071798402 * Instagram, "get an instrument rated friend!" https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1kbKh0P481/ * Galaga cheat code: https://jasoneckert.github.io/myblog/the-galaga-no-fire-cheat-mystery/ * MPP EP46 - Flying With Your Spouse: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP46---Flying-With-Your-Spouse-e2b1cpn * Nashville Fly-In: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/ Get merch! https://store.midlifepilotpodcast.com/ We have moved to Patreon! Become a Patreon member for behind-the-scenes and exclusive content, access to the vibrant Midlife Pilot Podcast Discord community, merch discounts, stickers, and much more! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast⁠⁠ We understand there are also folks who would rather do a one-time drop - and we have a solution! You can do a one time donation via PayPal at ⁠⁠https://paypal.me/midlifepilotpodcast⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message

Ben, Brian, and Ted host a hilariously chaotic end-of-year episode, with Ben surprising Brian and Ted with snippets from the show. * Brian's "almost Brasher" Charlie vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YJYFuvB_9U * Wilson Air Chattanooga: https://www.wilsonair.com/cha-chattanooga/ * EP40, The Podcast Handoff: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP40---The-Podcast-Handoff---a-very-special-crossover-episode-e29965s * Saavy Aviation, what Ted used for AOG: https://savvyaviation.com/ * AOG, Aircraft on Ground: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_on_ground * Phantasm, 1979 horror film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantasm_(film) * The most popular podcast episode, EP4, Demystifying the Private Pilot Checkride: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilot/episodes/EP4---Demystifying-the-Private-Pilot-Checkride-e1ajpdf * AOPA's Cessna 170 sweepstakes plane: https://www.aopa.org/Membership/Sweeps * Brian's Marfa vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrQ0tzicC8 * Brian's 2023 in review vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EejbxBWsfo * Ted landing on the beach (S16 Copalis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO2szW-_SNQ * Map of airports that Ben, Brian, and Ted landed at in 2023: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/img/ep55-2023-airport-map.png We have moved to Patreon! Become a Patreon member for behind-the-scenes and exclusive content, access to the vibrant Midlife Pilot Podcast Discord community, merch discounts, stickers, and much more! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast⁠⁠ We understand there are also folks who would rather do a one-time drop - and we have a solution! You can do a one time donation via PayPal at ⁠⁠https://paypal.me/midlifepilotpodcast⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/message