I Learned About Flying From That
Tune in for the rest of the story—with exclusive interviews with pilots who have shared their emergencies, crises, and mistakes over 950-plus installments of Flying's iconic series, "I Learned About Flying From That." Host Rob Reider relates the tale as told by the author, then catches up with that pilot to ask the questions we know have been on your mind.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
112. Right Pavement, Wrong Direction
Join host Rob Reider for episode 112 of I Learned About Flying From That with John Price, who, nearly 40 years ago, embarked on his first solo flight into Class C airspace as a student pilot. This cr…
00:28:38 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
111. The Gusty Bow and the Prop Strike
Join host Rob Reider in Episode 111 of I Learned About Flying From That, featuring acclaimed air show pilot Anna Serbinenko, the "sky dancer". Anna recounts a harrowing incident during her Canadian A…
00:37:46 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
110. Against the Odds: A VFR Flight Story
Host Rob Reider interviews Pete Egan from Ireland about a harrowing flight. Pete was in the backseat of a plane not certified for instrument flight, scud running along the River Shannon from an airpo…
00:28:08 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
109. A Pilot's Swiss Cheese Moment
In I Learned About Flying from That, Episode 109, host Rob Ryder features experienced pilot Mark Brooke, who recounts a harrowing incident from August 1979 during his air taxi days, when a seemingly …
00:32:21 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
108. Density Altitude and Unexpected Clouds
Welcome to episode 108 of Flying Magazine's I Learned About Flying From That podcast, featuring Jose Acevedo, a private pilot and military aircraft mechanic stationed at Travis Air Force Base, who ho…
00:26:44 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
107. The Seat Sled Incident
In this episode of Flying Magazine's I learned about flying from that podcast, host Rob Reider speaks with Tom Bevard about a terrifying in-flight incident in his Cessna 140, which had been modified …
00:30:51 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
106. The Stuck Stick Glider Emergency with Terry Fagg
In this episode of I Learned About Flying From That, host Rob Reider speaks with Terry Fagg from Queensland, Australia, who shares a compelling story about a significant equipment failure during a so…
00:35:30 |
Wed 28 May 2025
105. Engine Failure in IMC
In this episode of Flying Magazine's "I learned about flying from that" podcast, host Rob Reider speaks with Tim Kurrek about a truly challenging incident that occurred over 20 years ago. Tim, a long…
00:55:39 |
Wed 07 May 2025
104. A Near-Disaster Hidden in a Familiar Thump
What sounds inconsequential on the ground can turn deadly in the air. Join Rob Reider on this episode of "I Learned About Flying From That" as he speaks with Philip Harris. Philip recounts a seemingl…
00:25:29 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
103. Checklists of Baron and Bernoulli
Organization is important in every facet of life, especially in aviation. It's why we have checklists, and breaking the flow of those procedures can be hazardous to your health. While preparing for a…
00:28:25 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
102. Geese Shatter Night Calm
A bird strike is a possibility that every pilot has to face, and they happen so quickly it's generally up to the bird to do the avoidance maneuver. In this episode, we'll meet two people who were lit…
00:33:00 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
101. From Fighter Pilot to YouTube Analyst
The internet and rise of social media have been a boon for so many around the world. But when there's a disaster, particularly one that involves an airplane, so-called experts are often quick to spec…
00:30:58 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
100. The Anniversary Show
In this special 100th episode celebration of the ILAFFT podcast, Lisa DeFrees shares her insights and experiences from behind the scenes. We’ll take a nostalgic journey through our Top 10 favorite st…
00:45:25 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
99. Right Field, Wrong Pavement
Have you ever had problems locating an airport even from a few miles away? Altitude, sun angles, haze, and unfamiliarity with the airport can cause problems. And then there's the issue of which runwa…
00:30:18 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
98. Fire and Ice
There's a phrase used when talking about aircraft incidents that has become popular: “The holes in the Swiss cheese lined up.” And it happened to two pilots who encountered weather that almost brough…
00:33:22 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
97. Double Trouble
Kevin Capozzi was the proud owner of a pressurized Cessna 337 Skymaster. He flew it a lot and knew its strengths and even its quirks, like fuel gauges that weren't always trustworthy. But he knew the…
00:24:16 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
96. When One Door Opens
On an airliner, one of the flight attendants has the responsibility to make sure the boarding door is closed and locked for the flight. On some much smaller airlines, it's the first officer's job. So…
00:36:08 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
95. An Accidental Incident
Consider this scenario. You're a pilot who has a medical issue that prevents you from being PIC in your own airplane. And as you're waiting for the reinstatement of your medical, you enlist the help …
00:31:15 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
94. Left with Few Options
A ride in a Mustang ignited a dream for Don Wykoff, and he followed that dream into the Air Force, becoming an instructor pilot — an IP — before moving on to Vipers. And in the Air Force, even an ins…
00:35:18 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
93. The Tale of the Obstinate Alternator
On a vacation trip with his wife in their Cherokee Arrow, FLYING Magazine columnist Les Abend experienced the dreaded zero charge indication on his panel. He was VFR on top and would have to fly into…
00:34:00 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
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