In this episode, Keith talks about what success costs, and how he tried to keep his feet on the ground while his work was taking off. He speaks honestly about choosing to spend more time with his sons, and the pull of family life, alongside the demands of flying, air-to-air photography, deadlines, and travel. As his reputation grew, so did the pressure to say yes, and the challenge of knowing when to say no.

Keith also shares what it takes to stay safe and sharp in aviation over a lifetime, how he thinks under pressure, and the habits that help him make good decisions when the stakes are real. We touch on his work with Pilot Magazine, his life as an author, and why he still loves the job after all these years. I also mention why my aviation memoir, Point of No Return, is dedicated to him.