In this episode, a perfectionist's quest for the perfect checklist leads to an unexpected business acquisition. Barry explains how his journey from "maybe I should get my pilot certificate" turned into owning Checkmate Aviation after his DIY checklist started peeling apart.

Between Ben's tales of impressing passengers with instrument approaches and Brian's near-purchase of a globe-trotting Swift, the crew dives into the art of flows versus checklists, and joke about creating a "midlife version" with extra-large text.

Barry M, who owns Checkmate Aviation, talked about checklists and flows: https://checkmateaviation.com/

Mentioned on the show:

* Erica Gilbert - Aerosafe: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe/videos

* TMA - Tifton GA: https://www.airnav.com/airport/TMA

* MMI - Athens TN: https://www.airnav.com/airport/MMI

* Swift museum: https://swiftmuseumfoundation.org/

* ICARUS view-limiting device: https://www.icarusdevices.com/

* Arthur Schopenhauer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Schopenhauer

* Checkmate Aviation: https://checkmateaviation.com/

* TTD - Troutdale Oregon: https://www.airnav.com/airport/TTD

* Checklist Manifesto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Checklist_Manifesto