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EP35 - Other Ways to Be Involved in Aviation

All about flying in midlife. The challenges of flying in midlife are unique, 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 Podcast Community and listen in every week!

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Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they talk about the pitfalls of comparison and envy in training, airplanes, and in flight. It might be the missing hazardous attitude.


Mentioned on the show:
* Brian's "Comparison is a Thief" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4UoyWk6_Mk
* PDK Good Neighbor Day Air Show: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airport/good-neighbor-day-air-show
* Angel Flight (at PDK DeKalb Peachtree): https://www.angelflightsoars.org/
* EP70 - The art of tailwheel flying: with CFI Ben Lehman: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP70---The-art-of-tailwheel-flying-with-CFI-Ben-Lehman-e2i7k72
* flywithben, Ben Lehman's tailwheel info: https://flywithben.com/
* The airport at Pine Bluff Arkansas, Grider Field: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grider_Field
* Bearhawk Aircraft: https://www.bearhawkaircraft.com/
* MQW: Telfair-Wheeler County Airport, McRae Gorgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KMQW
* Garmin GNS 430: The Aviation Consumer, May 2024, has a detailed four-page article about repairing and replacing the 430.

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EP75 - Comparison is the thief of joy

Ben and Ted host while Brian is attending to house issues, but the pod must go on! The two discuss external pressures, from low-visibility rain during training to choosing to not fly to the Bahamas. Community feedback rounds out the topic.
Ben is doing tailwheel training soon. Ted also shares a combination Bag o' Words and mistake while flying, and rants about his annual.
Mentioned on the show:
* Ben's video on expanding your minimums: https://youtu.be/H9cvl1LJV1Y
* Ted's "lawn tour": https://youtu.be/mgBPkH610pI
* Barnstormers/Peach State Aerodrome: https://www.peachstateaero.com/
* Mike Busch's first "owner in command" video: https://youtu.be/GJbX32iW36Y
* Busch's second "owner in command" video, aka "six mistakes": https://www.youtu.be/Vu9n_x_a8KE

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EP74 - Pressures, External and Otherwise

We recap the Nashville Fly In, talk about the importance of the aviation community, newts, chinchillas, and many more insights from our gathering of podcast friends.

Mentioned on the show:
* Blairsville, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/DZJ
* Published Vertical Guidance approaches: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/system/gps-alphabet-soup/
* OG Midlife Pilot Chris Moran's student pilot landings video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCna9-gtPA
* Limited edition "Newts and Chinchillas" shirt: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch/p/newts-and-chinchillas-nashville-fly-in-shirt

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EP73 - Nashville Fly In recap, Newts, and Chinchillas

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

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EP72 - ATC Scott and the Nashville Fly-In Preview!

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/

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EP35 - Other Ways to Be Involved in Aviation

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