Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's

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Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's

Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. Stay tuned for our rapid-fire "ready to copy" segment at the end of every episode, where we go beyond the cliches to find out what each guest really thinks. Brought to you by Sporty's Pilot Shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961. Have a comment? Email us: podcast@sportys.com

  1. 94. Lessons learned from the T-38, with Matt Johnson

    31/12/2024

    94. Lessons learned from the T-38, with Matt Johnson

    The legendary T-38 Talon has been the aerial classroom for generations of Air Force pilots, and Matt Johnson spent many hours teaching there. He shares what he learned from that time, including the benefits of standardization, the importance of pre-flight briefings, and when to let a student make a mistake. These days Matt flies a Citation and a Lancair IVP, so he talks about applying those Air Force lessons to GA operations, and some mistakes he’s made along the way. In the Ready to Copy segment you’ll learn how to give a good discovery flight, what SR-71 pilots called the airplane, how cold it really is in his hometown of Fargo, North Dakota. SHOW LINKS: Matt’s articles on Air Facts: https://airfactsjournal.com/author/mattjohnson/ Matt’s recent article at Aviation Safety: https://www.avweb.com/features/behind-the-airplane/ Sporty’s Pilot Training+ membership: https://sportys.com/pilottraining

    39 min
  2. 93. Modern day hangar flying, with blancolirio's Juan Browne

    17/12/2024

    93. Modern day hangar flying, with blancolirio's Juan Browne

    Juan Browne has flown everything from Air Force jets to vintage biplanes, but he’s best known for his accident analysis channel on YouTube, blancolirio. In this wide-ranging episode, he describes his unique approach to researching crashes and explains why he thinks all pilots can learn from others’ misfortunes. Juan also talks about his varied flying career, including fighting fires with the US Forest Service, flying C-141s all around the world, and life as an international airline pilot. In the Ready to Copy segment, Juan tells us what he’s changed his mind about since starting his channel, flying the open-cockpit Waco, and the best place to eat in Sydney, Australia. SHOW LINKS: Blancolirio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blancolirio Juan Browne on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/787639 Sporty's Pilot Training+ membership: https://sportys.com/pilottraining

    41 min
  3. 92. Why new avionics require new skills, with Garmin’s Jessica Koss

    03/12/2024

    92. Why new avionics require new skills, with Garmin’s Jessica Koss

    Advanced avionics are changing GA airplanes, but all that technology is useless if you don’t know how to use it. Jessica Koss, Garmin’s chief flight instructor, shares her time-tested tips for avionics mastery in this episode, from understanding integrated panels to managing autopilots. She also talks about the latest Garmin technology, like Emergency Autoland and touchscreen panels in jets. In the Ready to Copy segment, Jessica describes what it’s like to land with auto-throttles, explains how to teach better ground schools, and shares her pick for the best barbecue in Kansas City. SHOW LINKS: Garmin Aviation Training: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/aviation/training/ Garmin ESP: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/aviation/understanding-garmin-electronic-stability-protection-esp/ Sporty’s 2025 Pilot Training Courses: https://www.sportys.com/learntofly

    36 min
  4. 91. Why owner-performed maintenance is essential, with Jeff Simon

    19/11/2024

    91. Why owner-performed maintenance is essential, with Jeff Simon

    A critical shortage of A&Ps means airplane owners have no choice but to get involved in maintenance. Mechanic, pilot, and writer Jeff Simon explains how to get started, how to find the right shop, and what the impact could be from proposed FAA rules on remote maintenance. Jeff is also the founder of SocialFlight, so he shares his tips for keeping flying fun and involving family in the adventure—including his “no magenta line” trip. In the Ready to Copy segment, Jeff talks about why you should never jump start a dead battery, why the compass is no longer needed, and his lessons learned from building an airplane in his living room. Remote maintenance rules: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/october/17/faa-puts-disruptive-determination-on-hold Five rules of engine monitoring: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/november/07/aircraft-maintenance-the-five-pillars-of-engine-health-monitoring SocialFlight on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SocialFlight Sporty’s 2025 Pilot Training Courses: https://www.sportys.com/learntofly

    48 min
  5. 90. How to abolish the 3rd class medical, with Brent Blue

    05/11/2024

    90. How to abolish the 3rd class medical, with Brent Blue

    The success of BasicMed proves the third class medical is obsolete—that’s according to senior AME Brent Blue. He covers a wide range of medical topics in this episode, including how to fill out the FAA medical application, what the latest rules are on mental health treatment, and whether new drugs like Ozempic are safe for pilots. Dr. Blue is also a leading advocate for pulse oximeters and carbon monoxide detectors, and he shares his rules of thumb for using both in the cockpit. In the Ready to Copy segment, you’ll hear why patients need to occasionally say no, a simple habit for healthy living, and what it’s like to fly a Canadian bushplane. LINKS: Brent’s AOPA articles: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/articles-by-author/brent-blue Video on pulse oximeters: https://youtu.be/pOEBoeuyR0U Sporty’s 2025 Pilot Training Courses: https://www.sportys.com/learntofly

    39 min
  6. 89. The state of the homebuilt market, with Marc Cook

    22/10/2024

    89. The state of the homebuilt market, with Marc Cook

    Experimental airplanes make up an increasingly large share of the general aviation market, and Marc Cook knows that world better than anyone. He traces the history of homebuilts, from the radical plans of the 1980s to the refined kits of today, and describes the current state of the industry. He also talks about the causes of Van’s recent bankruptcy ordeal, and shares why he’s very optimistic about the upcoming MOSAIC rule—but also why it won’t lead to $20,000 airplanes. In the Ready to Copy segment, Marc names the biggest mistake homebuilders make, chooses the most underrated experimental airplane, and explains why riding motorcycles and flying airplanes requires the same approach to risk.  LINKS: Kitplanes magazine: https://www.kitplanes.com/ MOSAIC update video: https://youtu.be/9FfylxAuK3c Sporty’s 2025 Pilot Training Courses: https://www.sportys.com/learntofly

    43 min
  7. 88. What’s new in flight simulators, with Evan Reiter

    08/10/2024

    88. What’s new in flight simulators, with Evan Reiter

    Home flight simulators can be valuable training tools, and they don’t necessarily teach bad flying habits. Evan Reiter, co-founder of the Flight Simulator Association, shares the data to back up those statements in this sim-centric episode. He also explains why virtual ATC services are so important for simulator pilots, and he offers a preview of the highly anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. In the Ready to Copy segment, Evan (who is also an airline pilot) talks about his favorite flight sim hardware, how to sound better on the radio, and the surprising way flying helps him on the ski slopes. LINKS: Flight Sim Association research: https://flightsimassociation.com/report Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: https://www.flightsimulator.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024/ Sporty’s Pilot Training+ membership: https://www.sportys.com/sportys-pilot-training-plus.html

    33 min
  8. 87. Preventing loss of control accidents, with Randy Brooks

    24/09/2024

    87. Preventing loss of control accidents, with Randy Brooks

    New technology has made flying safer over the last two decades, but it hasn’t done much to prevent loss of control accidents. These are still the number one cause of fatalities in aviation, and according to upset prevention instructor Randy Brooks the only answer is better pilot training. He explains why upset training is different from aerobatics, why your first instinct should be to push, and why simulators aren’t a replacement for pulling Gs. Randy is also a longtime airshow pilot, so in the Ready to Copy segment he talks about flying formation aerobatics, what it’s like to perform an airshow in a glider, and flying the L-39 jet trainer. APS training courses: https://apstraining.com/ Video of a UPRT flight: https://youtu.be/cVsicldklTY Sporty’s Pilot Training+ membership: https://www.sportys.com/sportys-pilot-training-plus.html

    42 min
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Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. Stay tuned for our rapid-fire "ready to copy" segment at the end of every episode, where we go beyond the cliches to find out what each guest really thinks. Brought to you by Sporty's Pilot Shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961. Have a comment? Email us: podcast@sportys.com

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    Sporty's Pilot Shop
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