Behind the Prop

So many pilots have let their currency lapse, and are really intimidated about what is takes to get current (and proficient) again.  Many pilots who have been on the ground for a long time may find t…

So many pilots have let their currency lapse, and are really intimidated about what is takes to get current (and proficient) again.  Many pilots who have been on the ground for a long time may find t…

Whether you're a 45 hour newly minted private pilot, or a 5,000 hour veteran, the weather can humble any of us at any moment!  Good pilots never stop learning.  This week Bobby and Wally share some o…

Our guest Brian Hough (School of Aeronautics/Liberty University) is not only an academic, but he's also an accomplished pilot.  Brian is an ATP rated pilot, as well as a certified flight instructor a…

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When it comes to aircraft engines, we really all just have one goal.  Keep the fan turning!!  As pilots we're taught volumes about how to FLY the airplane... but how often do we pause to think about …

As a pilot you've probably flown hundreds, even thousands of hours in the air without an issue.  But when something goes wrong and the chips are down, will you be able to get your airplane on the gro…

You've probably talked to  guys & gals who fly props, jets, seaplanes, helicopters...  but have you ever heard from a blimp pilot!?  This week's very special and distinguished guest gives us an incre…

As student pilots we learn so much in training, but it all changes when we get our private pilot certificate.  Sure everything looks the same and the airplane handles exactly as it did when we were s…

"The Killing Zone" is an absolute must-read for all new pilots.  Grab the book right here --> The Killing Zone, Second Edition: How & Why Pilots Die: Craig, Paul: 9780071798402: Amazon.com: Books

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What's the first thing you look at when you see a new aircraft?  Definitely the paint.  Maybe the panel.  But buried under the cowling lies the airplane's most important system...  the engine!  This …

If you haven't gotten the picture by now... fuel is pretty darn important!  Our mechanic guest Ray told us a few weeks ago if he could only check ONE system before takeoff, it would be the fuel.  Wal…

Wally has owned several airplanes over the years... and he currently owns two.  Bobby operate a flight school and currently owns 12 aircraft!  So when it comes to airplane ownership, you'll be hard p…

You can't fly every day to stay current and proficient.  But you can listen to your favorite aviation podcast and keep aviation on the brain!  This week we're talking about fuel and your airplane's f…

It's one of the first things a student pilot will notice that very first time they take the controls and push the throttle forward on the runway.  For some reason the airplane wants to turn to the le…

Got a checkride coming up??  Kick back, relax, pop an ear bud in and listen to this week's episode of Behind the Prop.  The guys take you through the major things you need to be doing to prepare for …

Certified flight instructors are great pilots.  But they are not perfect people!  Like you, they are just human beings.  Make the most of your flight lessons (and your money!) by using these invaluab…

Set the technology aside this week.  Leave the iPads behind and power down the GPS... because we are focusing on good old stick and rudder skills in this week's episode.  Let's talk about the best pa…