The Malibu Guru
The Malibu Guru Podcast is your go-to source for all things PA46. Whether you’re flying one, thinking about buying one, or just love aviation, this show is for you. We dive into everything from aircraft acquisition, training, and ownership tips to real-world flying experiences. What sets us apart? We talk directly with the people who know the PA46 best, the owners, pilots, and experts who make up the vibrant PA46 community. These are real conversations with real people, sharing insights, lessons learned, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 214
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Lindbergh's Contributions to the PA-46
This week, Joe discusses two key points that Charles Lindbergh introduced to present day aviation and how they apply in the PA-46.
Maui, Lindbergh, and Big Hunks of Metal
This week, Joe discusses and makes a connection between the island of Maui and a very well known figure in aviation, Charles Lindbergh. Joe breaks down these topics in detail and discusses how people…
Flaps in a PA46?
This week, Joe discusses the use of flaps in the PA46 and why you should be using them on nearly all occasions.
Interview: 77 Years Young and Still Flying
This week, Joe had recurrent training with Cliff Coffman, a 77 year old JetPROP pilot. They dive into the challenges of insurance and what it takes to continue flying past age 70.
Interview with Hank Gibson: Training the Trainer
Joe sits down to discuss training the trainer with Hank Gibson, a Cirrus and fellow PA46 instructor. Hank also shares plans for his upcoming company which will be fully unveiled at Oshkosh.
Partnerships in Aviation
This week, Joe sat down with 2 members of the "College Trio" to discuss partnerships in the PA46. Topics include both the challenges and benefits of partnerships and to hopefully shed some light on i…
Thoughts on the Piper M600
Why Get a Commercial Pilot License with Jeff Plotka
This week, Joe sits down with longtime friend and client, Jeff Plotka. Joe conducted Jeff's CPL checkride and sat down to discuss why he made the decision to pursue a CPL and to discuss benefits of …
An Unforgettable Caravan Ferry Flight
Interview: M600 Autothrottle with Patrick Turner and Gary Chidester
Interview with Billy Vaughn: Decision Making as a Professional Pilot
How to Buy your First PA-46...
Joe and Deanna sit down to discuss when is the correct time, what it takes, and where to begin when entering into the PA-46 world.
Trip: South Africa Ferry Flight
This week, Joe compiled audio from the entirety of his recent Ferry Trip from South Africa to Florida. Sit back and enjoy the adventures along the way!
Interview: Rodney Clark - The Turbine Duke
Joe sits down with long time customer and friend, Rodney Clark, a Turbine Duke pilot. They dive into the pros and cons of the Turbine Duke and the benefit of the piston to turbine conversion on this …
Interview: Flying is Flying with Chad Fortenberry
Joe sits down with Chad Fortenberry, a pro pilot, to discuss a variety of different airplanes. They discuss in depth that it doesn't always matter what you are flying but rather that is always a bla…
Interview: JetPROP and a 2500 Foot Runway with Josh Greenberg
Joe sits down with Josh Greenberg, who just moved from a Bonanza to a JetPROP. They talk about why the JetPROP fits his mission for work and family life, the purchase process, a top notch retro avio…
Interview: Cirrus to JetPROP owner John Holman
Long time pilot, John Holman sits down with Joe to discuss the transition from a Cirrus SR22T to a -21 JetPROP.
Interview - Pegasus Rocket to M600 with Antiono Elias (Part 2)
Joe continues his conversation with Meridian to M600 owner, Antonio Elias. He talks about his childhood, education at MIT, work on the Pegasus Rocket and Space Shuttle.
Interview: Meridian to M600 with Antonio Elias
Antonio Elias is truly one of the greats in space and aviation. Elias is an aeronautical engineer who was on the design team for the Space Shuttle and the Pegasus Rocket. He sits down with Joe to o…
Journey to a JetPROP
Jeff Plotka recently moved from a Cirrus to a JetProp. He sits down with Joe to discuss why this move fits his mission and the details of a top notch avionics and interior upgrade.