Aviatorcast: Flight Training & Aviation Podcast

Flight Following Have you heard of flight following? Have you known about it, but don’t use it? Flight Following is a way to be under the watchful eye of air traffic control for traffic and other advisors. With […] The post AviatorCast Episode 114: Flight Following appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan Even as pilots, there are still fears we haven’t got over. These are things we need to keep working at to be more proficient, safe and capable. It’s true that you don’t have to overcome […] The post 5 Pilot Fears (and how to overcome them) — AviatorCast 113 appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan It’s been a journey there and back to Valdez this year. I’ve got quite a few stories to tell. Through our difficult trips there and back, I found my limits, and had to adhere to […] The post AviatorCast Episode 112: The Battle for Valdez appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan After having just received my CFII, I find myself aware of a lot of things that make a good instrument pilot. They are things that I want to see in myself and things I expect […] The post AviatorCast Episode 111: 11 Steps to Instrument Mastery appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan Learning to fly is hard enough. With the time, money and effort required to get it done, there’s a high washout rate and very few people achieve the end result; a pilots license. Can you […] The post AviatorCast Episode 110: Phil Stokes: Flying as a One-Armed Pilot appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan Ever wonder if you can be a mom AND be a pilot? Well, the answer is yes. Is it easy? Of course not. In our last interview we talked to Zoan who was a CFI […] The post AviatorCast Episode 109: Sarina Houston: CFI | Aviatrix | Flying Mom | Writer appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan The epic battles, the last second saves, the crazy things we’d never do as real pilots — this is aviation/astronautics in the Galaxy of Star Wars. What can we learn from our flying friends from […] The post AviatorCast Episode 108: Sky Wars: The Last Pilot — 9 Flying Lessons from the Galaxy of Star Wars appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan Zoan and I met at Redbird Migration where we were able to spend a bit of time working on a fun aviation education video. She was full of life, passion and knowledge so I wanted […] The post AviatorCast Episode 107: Zoan Harclerode: AOPA National Best Flight Instructor 2017 appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan There are types of flying that few pilots ever do. Getting your tailwheel endorsement and seaplane rating are just a few of them. While tailwheel used to be a norm for all pilots, today it […] The post AviatorCast Episode 106: Tres Clinton: Flight Instructor | Tailwheel | Floatplanes appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan It’s not every day you run across someone that oozes aviation passion. John Chmiel is one of those guys. From the second you step foot into his FBO in Wausau, Wisconsin you’ll feel right at […] The post AviatorCast Episode 105: John Chmiel: Flight Instructor | Airport Manager | Orange Roughy Stearman appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Today’s Flight Plan I just got back from a business trip in Wisconsin for the fall. I’ve done my CFI in Wisconsin in May, and attended AirVenture many times in July, but never did spend time in Wisconsin […] The post AviatorCast Episode 104: Wisconsin Fall Flying appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Are you about to start training? Are you starting a new rating? You need an awesome instructor. Find out how to find, pick and keep one. The post AviatorCast Episode 103: Finding, Picking and Keeping a Flight Instructor appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Find out what it's like to pass off a student for a PPL checkride, and some of the steps and emotions involved. The post AviatorCast Episode 102: First Private Pilot Student PASSED appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Big new announcements for the future of Angle of Attack, AviatorCast, AviatorTraining.com and the Angle of Attack Show The post AviatorCast Episode 101: The Future Near and Far appeared first on Angle of Attack.

It's finally here! Episode 100, and a new era for the podcast. New music, new direction. Hear all about what it's like to go through CFI training. The post AviatorCast Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with CFI appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Join us for the final thoughts on the Commercial Checkride, including the checkride itself. Also, "What Makes a Professional Pilot". The post AviatorCast Episode 99: Commercial Pilot Training Part III — The Checkride and “What Makes a Professional Pilot” appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Part II of our series having an honest, frank and educational discussion about what transpired during my commercial training. Get both the student and instructor perspectives. The post AviatorCast Episode 98: Commercial Pilot Training Part II w/ Michael Phillips appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Join a unique instructor/student candid and honest discussion about the challenges of the Commercial Rating. The post AviatorCast Episode 97: Commercial Pilot Training Part I w/ Michael Phillips appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Ever been incredibly nervous on a checkride? DPE Ken Whittekiend helps demystify the process, and pass with flying colors. The post AviatorCast Episode 96: Ken Wittekiend: DPE | Checkrides | Promark Aviation | SAFE appeared first on Angle of Attack.

Dave Herwig, former US Army Golden Knight now CFI joins us to talk about his love and passion for all things aviation. The post AviatorCast Episode 95: Dave Herwig: Golden Knight | CFI | Cape Fear Aviation appeared first on Angle of Attack.