Like a Pilot

Like a Pilot

By Phil WilkesEducation
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Like a Pilot episodes

  • Understand... Like a Pilot | What's the Point of Knowledge?
    In this thought-provoking episode of Like a Pilot, we explore the critical role of knowledge in high-stakes environments. Join host Phil Wilkes as he delves into the importance of a strong foundational understanding, using the harrowing story of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster as a backdrop. We'll examine how knowledge is the bedrock upon which all higher-level skills are built, from comprehension and application to synthesis and evaluation. This episode isn't just about aviation; it's a compelling look at how deep knowledge impacts decision-making and problem-solving in any field. Whether you're an aspiring pilot, a professional in another discipline, or simply a lifelong learner, Understand… Like a Pilot offers valuable insights into how knowledge can empower us, give us options, and enhance our performance in any aspect of life.
    14 min
  • Check... Like a Pilot | We're making a list...

    Forget fancy gadgets and high-tech gizmos – on the flight deck, sometimes it's the simple things that make the biggest difference. We're talking about the secret weapon of pilots and surgeons, and the surprisingly powerful tool that can transform your everyday life; the good old-fashioned checklist.

    Whether you're a seasoned aviation enthusiast or just curious about the secrets of the cockpit, join Phil as he explores the hidden depths of checklists. We'll hear stories of how checklists can save lives, avert disasters, and even boost personal productivity. We'll touch on their surprising power, and times when checklists went wrong.

    Fasten your seatbelts for a journey into the world of checklists – where crossing off items becomes a satisfying victory, and every tick is a step toward a more accomplished you.

    26 min
  • Decide… Like a Pilot | When There’s No Time To Make a Decision

    In this gripping episode of Like a Pilot, join Phil Wilkes as he delves into the high-stakes world of decision-making under extreme time pressure. Drawing from the famous US Airways Flight 1549 incident, where Captain Sully Sullenberger successfully ditched an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River, Phil explores decision making in the most time-critical of predicaments. From gathering crucial information to analyzing options and making and re-evaluating decisions, the episode unravels the thought process behind Sully's life-saving choice. Learn how practiced decision-making processes, even in seemingly impossible situations, can be the key to successful outcomes. Buckle up for a riveting exploration into the cockpit's decision-making dynamics at 30,000 feet.

    19 min
  • Deconflict... Like a Pilot | Difficult conversations with pilots.
    Join Phil on a riveting journey through the skies as he explores the critical role of conflict resolution in ensuring safe flights in the high-stakes world of aviation. In this episode, Phil delves into the nuanced realm of flight deck communication and the power of having difficult conversations. From catastrophic aviation accidents to life-saving measures, we'll uncover the invaluable lessons learned from the past and discover how pilots tackle conflict within their teams. Learn how culture, communication tools and well-defined processes combine to create a harmonious environment in which the ultimate goal is not 'who is right,' but 'what is right.' Don't miss this episode as we bring you inside the cockpit to reveal the secrets of teamwork, open dialogue, and mitigating conflict at 30,000 feet.
    24 min

About Like a Pilot

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Like a Pilot is your passport to behind the flight deck door. Join your host, Phil Wilkes, A380 pilot and trainer with four decades of flying experience as he unveils the soft skills pilots harness…