by paulvfinch | Oct 2, 2024 | Podcast
Garmin or Aspen/Genesys? Dan and Christy talk about whats new, including upgrades to avionics in both of their planes and Dan’s upcoming helicopter training....
by paulvfinch | Sep 25, 2024 | Podcast
William LeBaron recounts his story of landing on an airstrip owned by a Tribe in Arizona. LONG: Dan talks with William LeBaron about his experience landing at a private airtrip on a Reservation in Arizona, believing he had permission. Even after getting second...
by paulvfinch | Sep 18, 2024 | Podcast
Dan Bass, a single pilot on a small plane, passed out because of carbon monoxide poisoning while flying. He awoke crashed in a snowy field. His story is riveting. Dan and Christy talked to him first in studio, then got an update on location at EAA Airventure. This...
by paulvfinch | Sep 11, 2024 | Podcast
With the recent Brazil crash of an ATR-72, Dan and Christy look back to 1994 and discuss the American Eagle Flight 4184 that crashed near Chicago on Halloween. The plane had been put into a hold in icing that overran the plane’s anti-icing ability and affected...
by paulvfinch | Sep 4, 2024 | Podcast
Is the DPE shortage getting worse? Designated Pilot Examiner and Major Airliner Line Check Airman Joey Johnson joins Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy for a talk about life as a DPE and as a Line Check Airman. Joey also talks about his non-profit foundation...
by paulvfinch | Aug 22, 2024 | Podcast
Dan and Christy talk with Bryan Turn @JustPlaneSilly about his leaving the IT field and in his middle-age, making a career shift to airlines. But what is his path? What are his struggles? Is the Pilot Shortage over or did it even exist?...
