Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's
By Sporty's Pilot Shop
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Episodes: 60
Description
Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. Stay tuned for our rapid-fire "ready to copy" segment at the end of every episode, where we go beyond the cliches to find out what each guest really thinks. Brought to you by Sporty's Pilot Shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961. Have a comment? Email us: podcast@sportys.com
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60. Surviving a plane crash on a frozen lake, with Tom Comet
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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59. A reality check on eVTOL aircraft, with Elan Head
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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58. What MOSAIC means for pilot training and airplane designs, with Dan Johnson
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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57. FAA medicals and flying as a Top Gun adversary pilot, with Dr. Keith Roxo
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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56. Fuel management and flying the U-2, with Tim Decker
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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55. Why airplane accidents are not just stories, with Steve Green
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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54. ATC for flight simulators and SimVenture, with Kevin from PilotEdge
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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53. Airline myths and leadership lessons, with retired airline CEO Bill Ayer
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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52. Flight training trends and wing walking, with NAFI's Karen Kalishek
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May 23, 2023 |
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51. Failed checkrides and flying the B-1 bomber, with Tom Curran
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May 09, 2023 |
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50. Overcoming tragedy and flying in Africa, with Pete Muntean
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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49. Safety habits and aviation lobbying, with Jeb Burnside
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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48. Learning from every flight, with Steve Thorne of Flight Chops
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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47. Covering airline close calls and building flight sim products, with Jon Ostrower
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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46. Instrument flight training and taildragger lessons, with Elaine Kauh
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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45. IFR flying tips and gear-up landing stats, with Tom Turner
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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44. Flying and writing about the 1919 transcontinental air race, with John Lancaster
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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43. Weather flying tips and debating Boeing vs. Airbus, with Captain Doug Morris
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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42. Why GA is experiencing a renaissance, with Flying magazine's Craig Fuller
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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41. What's killing pilots and how to stay safe, with the NTSB's Bruce Landsberg
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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40. From YouTube astronomer to Cirrus pilot, with Scott Manley
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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39. Exploring the world in a Boeing 787, with author Mark Vanhoenacker
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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38. Flying helicopters and climbing mountains, with Jessica Meiris
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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37. Why eVTOLs are for real and flying the A-10 Warthog, with Beta's Chris Caputo
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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36. Learning to fly while YouTube watches, with Kim and Kristoffer from Baron Pilot
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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35. Understanding aerodynamics and checkride tips, with Catherine Cavagnaro
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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34. Top Gun training and test pilot stories, with Chuck Coleman
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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33. Aviation trends, both hype and reality, with Richard Aboulafia
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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32. Air traffic control tips and tricks, with RJ Ratliff
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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31. New product successes and failures, with Sporty's Doug Ranly
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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30. Flight sim's early days and modern cross-country flying, with Bruce Williams
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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29. Oshkosh tips and the experimental aircraft boom, with EAA's Jack Pelton
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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28. iPad apps and datalink weather, with ForeFlight's Tyson Weihs
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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27. Filming Top Gun's incredible flying scenes, with Kevin LaRosa II
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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26. Astronaut stories and weird flight training, with Mike and Patrick Mullane
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May 23, 2022 |
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25. Unleaded avgas and flying taildraggers, with Paul Bertorelli
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May 10, 2022 |
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24. Safety trends and life as a Thunderbird, with AOPA's Richard McSpadden
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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23. Inverted flat spins and airmanship, with Spencer Suderman
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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22. An astrophysicist learns to fly, with Dr. Katie Mack
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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21. Lessons learned as a pilot and mechanic, with Chelsea Smith
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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20. Living in the age of electric airplanes, with Joby's Greg Bowles
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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19. Writing America's story from a Cirrus, with James Fallows
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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18. How technology has changed flying, with Max Trescott
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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17. Flying across the Atlantic in a Cessna, with Ian Seager
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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16. Bucket lists and women in aviation, with flyGIRL's Natalie Kelley
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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15. Debating "the impossible turn," with Capt. Brian Schiff
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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14. Busting maintenance myths with Mike Busch
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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13. New weather tools and forecast tips, with Dr. Scott Dennstaedt
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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12. Understanding the flight simulator boom, with Chris McGonegle
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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11. GA trends and urban air mobility hype, with Mac McClellan
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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10. Aviation families and rusty pilot dreams, with Flight Outfitters' Mark Glassmeyer
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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9. Flying around the world and embracing adventure, with JP Schulze
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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8. Controversial aviation opinions, with AOPA's Dave Hirschman
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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7. Backcountry flying and family airplanes, with the RAF's John McKenna
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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6. Life as an EMS helicopter pilot, with Matt Johnson
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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5. Behind the scenes at air traffic control, with Eddie Albert
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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4. Aerobatics and flying in Africa, with Patty Wagstaff
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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3. iPad apps and legal weather briefings with iPad Pilot News Editor Bret Koebbe
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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2. Airshow life and movie auditions, with Rob Reider
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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1. Flight training trends with Eric Radtke, Sporty's Academy
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Jun 03, 2021 |