Midlife Pilot Podcast Midlife Pilot Podcast

We recap the Nashville Fly In, talk about the importance of the aviation community, newts, chinchillas, and many more insights from our gathering of podcast friends.

Mentioned on the show:
* Blairsville, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/DZJ
* Published Vertical Guidance approaches: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/system/gps-alphabet-soup/
* OG Midlife Pilot Chris Moran's student pilot landings video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCna9-gtPA
* Limited edition "Newts and Chinchillas" shirt: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch/p/newts-and-chinchillas-nashville-fly-in-shirt


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We preview the Nashville Fly-In, which is later this week - and are joined by BNA Nashville ATC controller Scott Wexler, who talks flight following, crossing the BNA arrivals and departures corridor, and makes a special offer of help for a possible Saturday adventure.



The hosts talk through plans and weather possibilities.



Show mentions:



* Previous episode (EP48) with Scott and Shelley Weckler: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP48---Nashville-ATC--Controllers--pilots--realtors-Scott-and-Shelley-Weckler-e2bkvbr

* Shelley and Scott Weckler's propertypilots real estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/

* Flying Magazine article about the Wecklers: https://www.flyingmag.com/home-shopping-by-air/

* Whifferdill Estates: http://www.whifferdill.com/

* Mike Patey, "we applaud those who choose not to do what we just did": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVv6-goMVQ#t=50m20s

* Mike Patey, "that wind was beyond me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nXjPhGrwY#t=25m


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We are joined by Erica Gilbert (Gilbert Aviation, Aerosafe), and her 9 year old son to talk about the things you need to think about when flying with children, the joy of making special memories with them while they are young.

Patreon members also chime in with their tips, tricks, and questions.



* Gilbert Aviation: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/

* Aerosafe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe/videos

* FAA's SAFETY passenger briefing (PDF): https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2015/May/102764/05-18-15%20Passenger%20Safety%20Briefing%20JulAug2014.pdf

* Eustachian tubes and valsalva maneuver: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aeromedical-factors/in-flight-ear-block-sinuses-eustachain-tube/

* Earplanes: https://www.earplanes.com/


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We are joined by "Tailwheel Ben" Lehman, a CFI in Nashville who instructs in his Cessna 140A. Ben gives us great insights on learning the art of tailwheel flying, the ground loop monster, and much more!
Brian learned tailwheel with Ben, so you can hear how Brian really did straight from the source.

* Ben Lehman, Nashville tailwheel CFI: https://flywithben.com/

* Ben's 1950 Cessna 140A: https://flywithben.com/journal/my-1950-cessna-140a

* Ben's "flying tailwheel" starting resources (books, articles, videos): https://flywithben.com/journal/flying-tailwheel

* Ben is speaking on May 7 at EAA 1343 at XKX: https://www.facebook.com/UAKXNX/

* Notable ground loop at Oshkosh in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ9CnrH_cfE#t=40s

* Martin Pauly's tailwheel and crosswind series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3q2Swzi2q8

* Aviation101's tailwheel training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C-kQ3pU2Zg

* The Cessna 120-140 Assocation: https://cessna120140.com/

* Our merch store is back! https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch

* Learn about the Nashville Fly-In, April 26-28 2024: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/


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We take a break from topics and planning to catch up, chat with the livestream audience, listen to a checkride debrief clip, and hear from 1dullgeek for a fantastic rant on Zulu time.



The NASHVILLE FLY-IN is coming up at the end of the month, learn more, RSVP, and get one of the remaining hotel rooms: https://www.midlifepilotpodcast.com



Discussed on the show:



* Natty Light: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Light

* Union City TN FBO: https://www.estewartregionalairport.us/

* UCY: https://www.airnav.com/airport/UCY

* M34 Kentucky Dam: https://www.airnav.com/airport/M34

* PUJ Paulding: https://www.airnav.com/airport/PUJ

* Pencil sharpener museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil_Sharpener_Museum

* Habersham County airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/AJR

* NateB's CFI channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos

* NateB's eclipse video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGkpxjGjbCM

* BFI Boeing Field: https://www.airnav.com/airport/BFI

* VFR procedures at BFI: https://bruceair.wordpress.com/tag/vfr-procedures-at-boeing-field/

* Bruce Williams' youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BruceAirFlying

* ALBRS fix on RYY/Cobb County's ILS 27 approach: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2403/06424IL27.PDF


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We talk though a great list of things our Patreon community would have done differently in their training and flying - and add a few of our own. Also we talk Nashville fly in details - be sure to fill out our pre-event survey! Ted also shares a Bag o' Words from a recent flight with a fellow Patron.



* Midlife Pilot Podcast fly-in final survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TEqGe59ISGfRaqNuHlwyFE4zSV44P4bAOgZklxCUg90

* Nashville Fly-In info page: https://midlifepilotnashville.mystrikingly.com/

* Hilton Garden Inn, Midlife Pilot Podcast hotel block: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=BNAGIGI&arrivalDate=2024-04-26&departureDate=2024-04-28&groupCode=MPP&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

* The Cessna 195: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnUGsRAm1tE#t=2m30s

* PDK: http://www.airnav.com/airport/PDK

* BNA: https://www.airnav.com/airport/BNA

* Rod Stewart's Maggie May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbI_awR4CKE

* 1Dullgeek's Maggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZMy5_SBI9I

* Jimmy Buffett's I Have Found Me A Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZEBECx4Vw


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