Midlife Pilot Podcast
Welcome to the Midlife Pilot Podcast, where we share the experiences and the challenges of flying in midlife. Whether you're a seasoned pilot, training for private or instrument ratings, or just thinking about getting started in aviation, we like to think of the podcast as your aviation companion, and your weekly dose of aviation inspiration. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Ben, Brian, and Ted - the show is not instruction - it's all about sharing real stories, personal insights, and the pure joy of spreading your wings in midlife.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 145
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
EP26 - Thankful for Aviation and Listener Messages
We talk what we are grateful for in aviation at midlife, and play listener submitted messages of what you all are thankful for!
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EP25 - Nashville Fly In Recap
We recap the awesome Nobody Cares Fly In that happened a couple of weekends ago!
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EP24 - Everything About Flying Clubs with Drew Myers from AOPA
Learn more about Drew's initiative and all things Flying Clubs here on AOPA website: https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs/
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EP23 - Pilots Flying with Pilots (the good and the bad)
It has been said, "there is nothing more dangerous than a plane full of pilots". We talk the good and bad of flying with other pilots.
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EP22 - Flying and filmmaking with Socal Flying Monkey
Join us to chat about all things filmmaking, aviating and midlife piloting with Eric of Socal Flying Monkey!
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EP21 - Should you get your instrument rating now, or wait?
Of course getting an instrument rating is better than not getting one, but we ponder the pros and cons of when to get it - when you are not looking for a career in aviation.
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EP20 - Advice to newer pilots from more experienced pilots - with Ben Singer aka The Sage
Chris and Brian are joined by the sage, Ben Singer, to talk words of advice from more experienced pilots that have resonated with us over our time as pilots, and we take input from the live chat as w…
EP19 - ATC Talk with RH and AG from Opposing Bases Podcast
We're super excited to be joined by R.H. and A.G. - hosts of the amazing Opposing Bases podcast! We'll talk all things ATC, and answer tons of your questions.
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EP18 - Top Five Bucket List Destinations
We talk our top 5 aviation destinations, and the live chat gives us their picks too!
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EP17 - How Do You Use ForeFlight?
In this episode, we talk about the ways we use ForeFlight, both in the air and on the ground.
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EP16 - What Are You Most Afraid of in Flying?
We talk about things that cause anxiety and fear related to aviation - and how Chris really just wants to fly a 150.
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EP15 - Things You'd Change About Your Flight Journey
If you could start your flight journey over, what would you do differently?
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EP14 - What They Don't Teach You In Flight School
Author and pilot Kerry McCauley joins us to talk inadvertent scud-running, and other things they don't teach you in private pilot training.
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EP13 - Outer Banks Fly In Debrief
We talk about the experiences and lessons from last week's Midlife Pilot Outer Banks Fly in! --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review)
EP12 - Ask Us Anything
Our last episode was really a video editing tutorial so we didn't publish it in audio format, but find it on YouTube.
We get back in the swing with a fun hang and Q and A!
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EP10 - Live Q&A - Your Questions
Your questions!
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EP9 - Good Days, Bad Days, and The Mental Game of Flying
In this episode, we'll talk about the mental game in flying.
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EP8 - Flight Planning LIVE
In this episode, we'll plan a flight from Nashville to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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Ep7 - Best Aviation YouTube Channels
We break down our favorite aviation YouTube channels and why we love them - get ready for a long list!
The Finer Points https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFinerPoints
Flight Chops https://www.youtube.com/u…
EP6 - You Got Your PPL, Now What? (plus a Flying Club Breakdown)
For those of us not looking for an aviation career, what are some of the things you can do after getting your license to stay sharp, have fun, and keep learning? Also, Chris breaks down how to start …