Podcast Episodes

Into a Monster (September 2022)

Ever wonder what it's like to fly directly into a thunderstorm? Fly along with someone who's been there. By Steve Weaver

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Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

That Nagging Feeling (August 2022)

Does a partial engine failure constitute an emergency? Find out one pilot's opinion. By Dr. Amanda M. Stahl.

Got a Never Again of your own to share? Email pilot@aopa.org and we may publish yours in A…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Geese on Final (July 2022)

Birds hit the side of the airplane and we fall out of a tree. We'll enjoy a Sully moment of our own. (By Rodney Whipple)

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Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

See or Be Seen (June 2022)

A Coast Guard air crew member witnesses first hand the necessity of approaching backcountry flights with rescue and survivability in mind. (By Thomas W. Gross)

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Thunderstorms in the vicinity (May 2022)

In this episode, sure you can avoid thunderstorms, but can you avoid the turbulence associated with them? Strap in tight--and I mean real tight. By Christopher Lyon.

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Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Jump, son, jump (April 2022)

Throwing your son out the door of your Citabria? Pack that parachute and strap in. By Dominick Trivisanno.

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Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Night time fuel burn (March 2022)

When was the last time you asked for a DF steer? It's time we asked for one. (By Steve Samuelson)

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Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Autopilot Mayhem (February 2022)

It's night. You're flying single pilot IFR and George has left the building. Pull the breaker? Tried that. Now what? (By Joe T. May)

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Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Suckered in (January 2022)

Climbing to stay in visual meteorological conditions sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. We'll explore the latter. (By Andy Clark) 

Published on 4 years ago

Out of focus (December 2021)

An SR20 and a wobbly iPad prove not to be mutually beneficial. Ride along, but maybe leave your iPad at home (by Juan B. Plaza) 

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago