Podcast Episodes

Into the Soup (July 2023)

If you decide to fly IFR, be sure you'll fully briefed, including terminal procedures. One pilot learned this in a rather startling way. (By Rod Callison)

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Cloud Cover (June 2023)

Unforecast IMC: It can happen at any time and come from anywhere--like over the ridge of that mountain we're rapidly approaching. What would you do? (By Larry Landau)

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Trading Places (May 2023)

Three missed approaches. And where are we? See if you can be the first to spot the ground. (By David Wiseman)

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

VFR into IMC (April 2023)

Hawaii may be a paradise, but not for a VFR pilot flying into IMC. Find out what happens. (By Brian Delamer)

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Parallax Doesn't Life (March 2023)

There's lots of stories in aviation about not having enough fuel. But when do you have too much? (By Carmine Mowbray)

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Six-right Surprise (February 2023)

Don't land on taxiways. Just don't. Find out what led a pilot to do just that. (By Doug Magill)

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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Anticipation of Adventure (January 2023)

The iPad has become an invaluable tool until it breaks loose from its mount and jams the controls. Tighten down that clamp and ride along. (By Tom Fournier)

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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Risky Weather (December 2022)

Risk--what is it, and how do you mitigate it, especially with regards to the weather? And how much risk is too much? Find out what happens when risk is mismanaged. (By Preston Harrison)

Got a Never A…

Published on 3 years ago

Fire is Not Your Friend (November 2022)

Nothing like a fire to liven up a phase check. Check that the fire extinguisher has a full charge. (By James Nova)

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Along for the Ride (October 2022)

Do you know how to disconnect your autopilot and do you have a backup plan for when the primary plan doesn't work? Find how many tries it might take. (By John Jacobi)

Do you have your own Never Again …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago