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Sam Tarrel, The Northwest Aeronaut
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On Centerline

A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.

  1. 3D AGO

    5 Tips for STUDENT Pilots

    Today we are discussing 5 tips that will make your initial pilot training more efficient, effective and will set you up for a long successful career! Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut TikTok: nw_aeronaut Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN Vegas - Onda Norte

    22 min

  2. APR 12

    5 Tips for Instrument Students

    Today we are discussing 5 tips to make you a better instrument pilot and to make your instrument training easier and more effective! Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut TikTok: nw_aeronaut Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN Vegas - Onda Norte

    20 min

  3. MAR 15

    Bad Regulations!

    It's no secret that sometimes the FAA just gets things WRONG. Sometimes they just make things confusing. Either way, these errors and ambiguities lead to many pilots mis-interpreting certain rules and requiring lawyers to clarify the FAA's position and intentions through letters of interpretation. Today we discuss two such issues with some very prominent regulations. Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut TikTok: nw_aero...

    16 min

  4. MAR 1

    Everything you wanted to know about HOLDS! (And more that you didn't.)

    Holds can often be the most frustrating parts to students in instrument training. They have a certain complexity that tends to confuse and complicate when combined with all the other skills and items you need to learn in instrument training. However, the reality is they are much easier than most people initially realize, so today we are going to break down holds and holding entries from the technical side all the way to the practical side of things. Send us a text Support the show Youtu...

    48 min

  5. FEB 15

    The Approaches Your CFI-I Never Taught You

    Even though it's the most widely used approach in the professional flying world, the visual approach is largely overlooked in instrument training. In addition, the contact approach is so seldomly used at all, that most instructors fail to even mention it throughout a students' training. We talk about BOTH today! Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut TikTok: nw_aeronaut Website: www.northwestaeronautics.com Music - Epidemic ...

    18 min

  6. FEB 8

    How to fly on Instruments!

    With everything there is to learn in instrument flight training, one of the most difficult things can be learning how to simply control the aircraft! Today we discuss instrument attitude flying and the techniques and methods such as control performance and primary and support that can be utilized to help make control of the aircraft in the instrument environment just as easy as it is in the visual environment! Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagra...

    40 min

  7. JAN 4

    Is Your CFI Failing You?

    There are many ways I see subpar service and quality of training from CFIs, but today we are talking about the abuse I constantly see in one specific area of the experience requirements for the commercial pilot certificate. We will talk about the short-comings that are all too common with these training activities as well as the solutions I have personally developed for my own students. Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aero...

    28 min

  8. 12/28/2024

    Pass your IFR Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 6 - ATC Clearances

    Talking with ATC as a student pilot is often one of the most challenging things people face in flight training. Unfortunately it tends to just get more complicated as you get into instrument training, but there are a few key things every pilot can do to make this task a lot easier. Join us today as we discuss ATC clearances and communications. Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut TikTok: nw_aeronaut Website: www.northw...

    49 min
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    A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.

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    • Creator
      Sam Tarrel, The Northwest Aeronaut
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      40
    • Rating
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      © 2025 On Centerline
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