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On Centerline

A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.

Self-Improvement Leisure Education Aviation
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
53
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 5 - Cross-Country Flight Planning

Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 5 - Cross-Country Flight Planning

This week we have  a little bit longer of an episode but that's simply because there is SO much to cover in VFR Cross country flight planning! Join me as we talk through the Private Pilot ACS Section…

00:51:54  |   Sat 13 Jan 2024
Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 4 - Weather Part 2

Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 4 - Weather Part 2

Weather is by far the one subject that all pilots tend to be delinquent in with their knowledge and understanding. Everyone from Private pilots to ATPs have trouble truly grasping weather theory and …

00:38:17  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam -  ACS Breakdown Part 3 - Weather Part 1

Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 3 - Weather Part 1

Weather is by far the one subject that all pilots tend to be delinquent in with their knowledge and understanding. Everyone from Private pilots to ATPs have trouble truly grasping weather theory and …

00:29:19  |   Thu 21 Dec 2023
Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 2 - Airworthiness

Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 2 - Airworthiness

In this series we are going to go through the private pilot ACS with a fine-tooth comb. In each episode we will break down one section of the ACS in detail, so that when your check ride comes around,…

00:34:51  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 1 - Pilot Qualifications

Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 1 - Pilot Qualifications

In this series we are going to go through the private pilot ACS with a fine-tooth comb. In each episode we will break down one section of the ACS in detail, so that when your check ride comes around,…

00:43:33  |   Tue 17 Oct 2023
What Every Student Pilot should know before their FIRST SOLO

What Every Student Pilot should know before their FIRST SOLO

This has been a busy Summer and I've done A LOT of pre-solo checks for student pilots lately. Throughout all these flights, I've seen some patterns developing in the deficiencies these pilots have wh…

00:32:54  |   Fri 01 Sep 2023
From Student - to Sport Pilot - to Aircraft Owner. Pilot Interview

From Student - to Sport Pilot - to Aircraft Owner. Pilot Interview

Today we are talking with a former student of mine - Ted. Ted was my first Sport pilot student and never thought that aviation would have as large of an impact on his life as it has ended up having. …

00:31:25  |   Tue 18 Jul 2023
The 70/50 rule. . .what's all the fuss? Proper Pre-takeoff briefings.

The 70/50 rule. . .what's all the fuss? Proper Pre-takeoff briefings.

There has been a lot of talk about the 70/50 rule lately and people questioning it's merit. While I do think there is a place for the 70/50 rule in our pre-takeoff briefings, it is not a situation wh…

00:30:00  |   Tue 11 Jul 2023
Aviation ACRONYMS! Do you know all of these?

Aviation ACRONYMS! Do you know all of these?

I was recently debriefing some pre-solo and mock check ride flights with students and many of them expressed that they had never heard of these acronyms. So I thought it would be helpful to talk abou…

00:35:23  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
When and HOW to teach a student how to land?

When and HOW to teach a student how to land?

Learning to land is one of the hardest things in flight training. This process is often made more difficult when flight instructors rush into it without establishing the proper baseline fundamentals …

00:27:37  |   Tue 13 Jun 2023
Flight Instructor Pet Peeves!

Flight Instructor Pet Peeves!

In this episode we're back with Brian discussing some of our pet peeves! Everyone has them, and everyone thinks theirs are legitimate, but lets see if any of our pet peeves carry more merit than othe…

00:27:20  |   Mon 05 Jun 2023
The Hardest Thing to Teach a Student

The Hardest Thing to Teach a Student

Today we are discussing the hardest things to teach a student in aviation and we are privileged to have Brian Musson join us for the first of many guest appearances he'll be making. Brian has many ye…

00:21:36  |   Tue 23 May 2023
Flight Training for $40,000?

Flight Training for $40,000?

Welcome to the new "On Centerline" podcast! Today I wanted to introduce myself and give you a little history on my background. I also wanted to talk about how I did all my flight training from privat…

00:51:43  |   Mon 01 May 2023
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