The Advancing Pilot Podcast

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The Advancing Pilot Podcast is a discussion of aviation and flight training topics for the aspiring Commercial pilot, flight instructor, or any pilot looking to go beyond the minimum requirements for a certificate and become the safest and most capable pilot that they can be! 

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  1. 8 HR AGO

    Episode 2: Taming your Commercial night cross-country, and other night flying tips.

    Welcome to the Advancing Pilot Podcast! This is the podcast for aspiring Commercial pilots and flight instructors — or anyone interested in becoming a safer, more capable, and more confident pilot.  Our goal is to help fill in the knowledge gaps that often exist between required training and real-world flying. Before we begin, a quick reminder: The ideas discussed here are not a substitute for training with a qualified flight instructor. Use them as a starting point for discussion with your CFI. Today’s Topic: Taming your Commercial night cross-country, and other night flying tips. Night flying can be some of the most rewarding time you’ll spend in an airplane — smoother air, less traffic, incredible views — but it also introduces risks and challenges that many pilots underestimate or fail to plan for. In this episode, you’ll learn: Key regulations related to logging time, carrying passengers, using aircraft lights, and staying current at night.Why the Commercial night cross-country is so valuable, and how to get the most out of itHow weather, terrain, and aircraft issues become more consequential after darkCommon night illusions and physiological limitationsPractical tips to make your night flights safer and more comfortableThis episode will give you actionable strategies to approach night flying with greater confidence, competence, and safety. Stay Connected! If you enjoyed this episode: Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listenLeave a 5-star ratingSign up for the free newsletter at AdvancingPilot.comFollow along on Instagram @AdvancingPilot Thanks for listening — and fly safe! 🛩️

    13 min

  2. 12 FEB

    Episode 1: Five unexpected ways to improve your flying.

    Welcome to the Advancing Pilot Podcast! This is the podcast for aspiring Commercial pilots and flight instructors — or anyone interested in becoming a safer, more capable, and more confident pilot.  Our goal is to help fill in the knowledge gaps that often exist between required training and real-world flying. Before we begin, a quick reminder: The ideas discussed here are not a substitute for training with a qualified flight instructor. Use them as a starting point for discussion with your CFI. Today’s Topic: 5 Unexpected Ways to Improve Your Flying We're all familiar with the most common advice for improving aviation skills and knowledge — but today’s episode focuses on less obvious strategies that can have a big impact on performance and safety. Preview of the tips discussed: 1. Be Intentional About Your Inner (and Outer) Dialogue 2. Consider Spin / Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) 3. Find (or Create) a Learning Cohort 4. Consider Becoming a Ground Instructor 5. Don’t Forget to Breathe Stay Connected! If you enjoyed this episode: Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen Sign up for the free newsletter at AdvancingPilot.com Follow along on Instagram @AdvancingPilot Thanks for listening — and fly safe! 🛩️

    11 min
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The Advancing Pilot Podcast is a discussion of aviation and flight training topics for the aspiring Commercial pilot, flight instructor, or any pilot looking to go beyond the minimum requirements for a certificate and become the safest and most capable pilot that they can be! 

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