NextFlight - Aviation For Pilots

There are some days, everything about your flight experience is perfect... minus the actual airplane. In this episode we discuss some of the airplanes and characteristics that aren't our favorites.

After more than a year of hiatus, our aviation podcast has returned... in the midst of a global pandemic. Brodie and Adam discuss a recent "stuck gear" incident that became more of an issue than it needed to be.

One of the most common dreams of any beginning aviator is to end up with Adam's job: mainline airline pilot.  Brodie quizzes the 737 driver on some questions everyone has about the career and lifestyle.

Can you believe it only takes three hours of night flying to become a Private Pilot?  In this episode we discuss why dark versus day comes with distinct challenges, and how you can master night flight like a professional.

Aviation knowledge is imperative to being a good pilot, but no book can teach you how to become a "good stick".  In this episode we get aerodynamical with a conversation about mastering control of an aircraft.

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Aviation has seemingly a million things to remember, which can be made easier with the help of acronyms.  When used correctly, just a few letters help guide the memory to a precise sequence of order.  In this episode we submit some of the most useful acronyms, including when and how to use them.

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There is generally a checkride associated with every rise in the ranks for a pilot.  Which one is the most difficult, and what are the key pieces of advice to guarantee success?  We offer tips based on our own experiences.

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Your first 30 seconds of instrument conditions on every flight can challenge the brain & body.  We discuss how glass versus "steam gauges" each have their benefits and drawbacks, plus always trusting the instruments, and how every cloud you'll fly through is not created equal.

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Nobody knows airplanes inside and out like the mechanics who work on them.  So how would a good A&P fly their own bird to maximize safety and cost?  Plus the "trick question" of what defines airworthiness.  And how safe are the engines, flight controls, and structures used in training aircraft?

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Maintenance is a "magical" place where airplanes get fixed, and yet many pilots don't know what really happens behind the scenes. In Part 1 of this interview we learn how Airframe & Powerplant mechanics get certified, how they approach keeping pilots safe, and the concerns for renting versus owning an airplane.

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