Best Checkrides Podcasts (2024)

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I Failed My Private Pilot Checkride: Avoid These Mistakes // #82 1:06:34

3d ago1:06:34

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Mike and Sean interview Brandon after recently failing his Private Pilot Checkride. However, there's a lot more to this story than what you might think. This is a great story for anyone who is getting close to taking their first Practical Pilot Test. DON'T MISS THIS! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our l…

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79. Checkride pressure and flying piston twins, with Jason Blair 42:54

3d ago42:54

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Scheduling a checkride in 2024 might mean waiting three months. What’s going on, and how can applicants prepare for the big day? Longtime examiner Jason Blair shares a host of helpful tips is this episode, including: why DPEs are overwhelmed, what critical skill pilots need to demonstrate, what CFIs can do to support their client, and what technolo…

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331 New ACS Changes and How They’ll Affect Your Next Checkride – Jason Blair + GA News 52:15

15d ago52:15

52:15

Max and Jason Blair discuss recent changes in the FAA's aviation testing standards, notably the transition from PTS to ACS. Key updates include the conversion of the CFI test to ACS, introducing scenario-driven evaluations. New maneuvers, such as demonstrating flight characteristics under various conditions, have been added for CFIs. Instructors ca…

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241 – Best Airplane Engine Overhaul Shops 37:42

1d ago37:42

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When it’s time to overhaul your engine, who do you call? Where do you go? Listen to this episode to hear ideas from other airplane owners who have had good experiences with various engine overhaul shops around the country. I always love meeting podcast listeners, and I was surprised when I met Ken Blow recently at the King Air Gathering in West Vir…

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333 FAA Compliance Program – What You Need to Know with Mark Kolber + GA News 1:21:06

31m ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Max talks with Mark Kolber, an aviation lawyer and CFI, about the FAA's compliance program. Mark explains that the program, launched in 2015, shifted from a punitive approach to a more rehabilitative one, encouraging pilots to report mistakes and undergo retraining rather than facing severe penalties. He highlights the benefits of being proactive a…

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Episode #96 - Interview with Former MLB All Star & Mental Performance Coach Bob Tewksbury 1:07:19

4d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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Podcast: Guiding Business Aviation Safely Around Stormy Skies

4d ago

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This year's convective storm season has already brought a wave of severe weather activity across the Midwest and East Coast. Personnel at the FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center, including NBAA's Air Traffic Services team, are ready to assist business aircraft pilots as they navigate around stormy weather. The post Podcast: Guiding Busi…

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332 FAA Reauthorization Effects on Training and DPEs with Jason Blair and Friday Mailbag Special 50:33

7d ago50:33

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Max interviews Jason Blair about the FAA reauthorization bill and its implications for flight training and pilot certification. And Max reads listener stories and emails. Jason highlights a significant change allowing non-collegiate programs to qualify for restricted ATP certificates through enhanced qualification programs developed by airlines or …

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Episode 59: Demystifying the ACS - With Patrick Mojsak 1:04:08

9d ago1:04:08

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Welcome aboard another episode of Flying Midwest! If you have ever stumbled through the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and felt lost, this episode is for you! We welcome Patrick Mojsak to the program to talk about his app and books, Answers to the ACS. We will get to know Patrick, his background, and how he came up with the concept for Answer…

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Episode #95 - VOTE for the Scholarship Winner 31:05

16d ago31:05

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Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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330 Prop Safety, Twin Comanche Crash and IFR Listener Stories - A Friday Mailbag Special 42:26

14d ago42:26

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Max reads a number of listeners stories and emails from listeners. Several of the stories are in response to #328, in which we talked about a tragic aviation accident involving a CFI who purchased his dream airplane, N8924Y, a Piper Twin Comanche, and crashed it on the way home. Listeners share their experience with landing gear problems, Garmin G3…

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329 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and How It Impacts GA Pilots 55:50

17d ago55:50

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In this episode, Max discusses the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and the dozens of provisions that may impact GA pilots. Here's are a few of the many points covered: Pilots using BasicMed can fly larger and more capable aircraft, and DPEs can fly under BasicMed. CFI certificates will no longer expire, though CFIs will have to meet recent experien…

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78. Young pilots and ditching tips, with Amy Laboda 39:39

17d ago39:39

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A new generation of kids is entering the aviation industry right now, and that’s exciting for Amy Laboda. The longtime flight instructor and writer explains why today’s student pilots are different, how writing can make you a better pilot, and what new flight instructors need to succeed. Amy also shares the lessons learned from ditching a Cessna 21…

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Episode #94 - Interview with Sleep Expert Andi Clark 1:12:16

23d ago1:12:16

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Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 2 22:17

21d ago22:17

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Some charter operators are making public their key performance indicators, or KPIs, to provide greater transparency for customers. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, industry advocates discuss why tracking and publishing such data can not only benefit those companies, but the entire charter market. The post Podcast: Using Standardized Performance …

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Do Professional Pilots use ForeFlight? // #81 29:29

26d ago29:29

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Mike and Sean jump a little off the career path rails to discuss a technical topic involving the use the very popular ForeFlight aviation app from the point of view as a professional pilot. We also address the possible downsides of using this powerful application early on in your training especially working towards your Private Pilot Certificate. D…

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Episode #93 - Top 10 Tips for Private Pilot Checkride 45:49

25d ago45:49

45:49

Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 1 18:41

28d ago18:41

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There is a growing trend among charter operators, fractional companies and jet card providers to track and publish key performance indicators, or KPIs, to assist clients in finding the right company for their needs. The post Podcast: Using Standardized Performance Metrics to Enhance the Charter Industry, Part 1 appeared first on NBAA - National Bus…

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Episode 58: Like Mother, Like Daughter 58:21

26d ago58:21

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Welcome aboard this special Mother's Day Episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! To celebrate mothers in aviation, we sat down with this mother/daughter pairing of pilots. Carrie is a 28 year airline pilot, while Adie is a recent private pilot just starting her aviation journey. We hear about their family history with aviation and Adie following in …

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328 Buying a Plane and Crashing on Way Home - N8924Y Piper Twin Comanche 33:24

1M ago33:24

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Max explores a tragic aviation accident involving the crash of a N8924Y, a Piper Twin Comanche shortly after its new owner purchased it. The pilot was flying the aircraft home when he encountered various challenges, including fatigue, pressure to return home quickly, and low experience in the specific aircraft model. The episode delves into the cir…

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240 – MEI Check Ride Struggles 46:56

1M ago46:56

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This ‘ol Piper Apache served me very well to get my MEI training and check ride done. Listen to the audio for this episode to hear how my check ride went… it was a challenging one! This part of the podcast is toward the end. This episode also covers something we did for our son Seth around the time of his birthday… we found someone to take him for …

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77. Airport kids and CRM lessons, with Kevin Garrison 34:06

1M ago34:06

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Kevin Garrison grew up riding his bike to the local airport, then built time flying freight before enjoying a 30-year career as an airline pilot. In this honest (and hilarious) episode, he shares what he experienced along the way, including: what you learn when you scare yourself in an airplane, how to be a good airline captain, and why habit patte…

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Episode #92 - Mock Checkride Oral Exam for Private Pilots 1:24:51

1M ago1:24:51

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Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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Podcast: Revamping One of NBAA’s Most Useful Resources 18:30

1M ago18:30

18:30

The NBAA Management Guide is widely regarded as the industry's how-to manual and the latest revision published earlier this year was virtually a complete overhaul that now aligns with NBAA's Certified Aviation Manager program. The post Podcast: Revamping One of NBAA’s Most Useful Resources appeared first on NBAA - National Business Aviation Associa…

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327 N84R Beech A36 Crash in KY – Pilot Breaks multiple FAA Rules + GA News 51:25

1M ago51:25

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Max discusses a tragic accident involved a 55-year-old physician who crashed his Beech A36 aircraft, N84R, at Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport in Harlan, Kentucky, on November 3, 2022. The pilot departed from Knoxville at around 9:32 a.m. with the purpose of attending scheduled appointments at a medical office near the destination airport. Despite l…

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How to Make MAJOR Airline Money as a Corporate Pilot // #80 31:01

1M ago31:01

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Mike and Sean answer two viewers questions this week concerning how to become an ultra successful corporate pilot and earn a comparable salary of our major airline counterparts. Basically a step-by-step guide to start an aircraft management company. DON'T MISS THIS! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our li…

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Episode #91 - Your Checkride Cross-Country Scenario 42:15

1M ago42:15

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Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Excursions 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

Runway excursions are the leading cause of accidents in turbine business aircraft operations. NBAA's Domestic Operations Committee recently updated the association's safety resource, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation, with additional tips for operators to avoid these events. The post Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Exc…

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Bonus Episode: Pro-Pilot Playbook's Guest Appearance on Sporty's Pilot's Discretion Podcast 43:46

2M ago43:46

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Sean & Mike sit down with John Zimmerman from Sporty's Pilot's Discretion Podcast which is possibly the most downloaded aviation podcast in history. DON'T MISS THIS! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a qu…

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326 How to Get a Job Towing Gliders – Interview Jason Stephens + GA News 55:16

2M ago55:16

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Max talks with Arizona Soaring President and Chief Flight Instructor Jason Stephens and eight time Nation glider aerobatic champion about what it takes to become a glider towplane pilot. Surprisingly, you can tow gliders with just a Private certificate, though most operators will probably want their prospective tow pilots to have a commercial ratin…

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How to Get Your Instrument Rating in Just 10 DAYS // #79 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Sean & Mike talk with Daniel Smucker on how he was able to achieve his Instrument rating in just 10 days. DON'T MISS THIS! Go to https://www.propilotplaybook.com and enter your email to get access to our list of "The Top 10 Flight School Rip-offs" and access to free lesson from our course. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can ema…

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325 N51FM SR22 Crash Paso Robles – When to fly the Hold at an IF/IAF 325 N51FM SR22 Crash Paso Robles – When to fly the Hold at an IF/IAF + GA News 325 N51FM SR22 Crash Paso Robles – When to fly the Hold ... 32:39

1M ago32:39

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Max talks about the accident of N51FM, a Cirrus SR22T at Paso Robles, CA, and emphasizes the importance of understanding approach procedures, particularly when starting an approach from an IF/IAF fix with a racetrack. The accident involved a pilot who failed to follow correct procedures, leading to a crash, though fortunately, all occupants survive…

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76. Pilot hiring trends and corporate jets, with Mike Martin and Sean Richey 42:48

2M ago42:48

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Are the latest headlines about slowing airline pilot hiring just a temporary pause or the start of a downward trend? In this episode, aviation career mentors Mike Martin and Sean Richey explain what the real state of the industry is. They also talk about the right approach to flight training, how to build time, and whether airline interviews still …

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Episode #90 - Proving Aircraft Airworthiness & Oral Practice Questions 1:16:02

2M ago1:16:02

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Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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Episode 57: What a Relief- With MAC Director of Reliever Airports: Joe Harris 1:05:47

2M ago1:05:47

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Welcome aboard another episode of the Flying Midwest Podcast! Have you ever wondered about airport management and reliever airports? We welcome Joe Harris of the Metropolitan Airports Commission to talk talk about their system, his role, and much more. This Minnesota based airports commission runs the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and…

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324 13 Ways to build flight time with Rob Mark - Part 2 + GA News 1:18:46

2M ago1:18:46

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Max talks with Rob Mark about thirteen different ways a pilot can build flight time. These jobs may be attractive to weekend pilots who are looking for a fun flying activity, or for pilots who are looking to reach the 1500 hours required for an ATP and an airline job. This is Part 2 of a two episode series. In Part 2, we discuss Part 91 and Corpora…

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Episode #89 - Proving your Qualifications & Oral Practice Questions 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast is going to be all about providing student pilots with ANOTHER way that they can consume the Private Pilot curriculum. The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is …

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Podcast: Recurrent Checkrides Are a Moment to Level-Up, Not Just Level Off 16:49

2M ago16:49

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Business aircraft pilots often utilize their annual Part 61.58 recurrent checkride to not only demonstrate their proficiency in required flight maneuvers, but also as an opportunity to train on specific operational scenarios. The post Podcast: Recurrent Checkrides Are a Moment to Level-Up, Not Just Level Off appeared first on NBAA - National Busine…

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239 – When Your “Perfect” Airplane Gets a Prebuy 45:09

2M ago45:09

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Note: Scroll down to see who I unexpectedly met in Florida this past week! Now for the Prebuy… it was some months ago, and I did a prebuy inspection on a nice airplane on behalf of the buyer. I also became good friends with the owner / seller, for which I was grateful, because sometimes these can end up being sticky situations. The owner / seller (…

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323 13 Ways to build flight time with Rob Mark - Part 1 + GA News 1:24:53

2M ago1:24:53

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Max talks with Rob Mark about thirteen different ways a pilot can build flight time. These jobs may be attractive to weekend pilots who are looking for a fun flying activity, or for pilots who are looking to reach the 1500 hours required for an ATP and an airline job. This is Part 1 of a two episode series. In Part 1, we discuss Part 135 Charter fl…

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