Chris passes his written! Finally. N354MA the Plane Chris flys has issues. AC broke one week and the the ammeter boke the next...Delays delays delays Brads flying more IFR traing and got some actual IMC in Takes another flight and uses the pesky autopilt and it decides to act up. Mark gets a nice Fathers Day giftcand uses it on his next flight. John...well John watched a few YouTube videos of some planes. Links Chris' Flight to Payson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBzvyGn2Qos, http://picasaweb...
Jul 17, 2011•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 14
In this episode Brad shares his latest IFR training flights. John takes his friend for his first airplane ride and learns a lot about nervous passengers. Chris discusses some of the hood work he has done. Mark has been stuck on the ground due to weather. Links NavTrainer (iPhone/iPad) (Android) A helpful app for better understanding navigation instruments (VOR, NDB, ILS). Ron Levy’s Checkride Advice for making the ride with your DPE pleasant and educational. Proud Members of the Aviation Media N...
Jul 17, 2011•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 13
In this episode we welcome Brad Koehn, a new co-host who is currently training for his instrument rating. We also listen to Chris procrastinate on his FAA written and get some hood work in. Lastly, Mark and John dream of taking to the skies. All this and more in this very special episode of In The Pattern Podcast. Links Beech 18 on floats Flight humor list Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatternpodcast.com ...
Jun 08, 2011•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 12
Mark goes over his latest cross country dual flights, John wishes he was flying, and Chris is getting close to being done. Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatternpodcast.com with any questions, comments, or critiques. https://inthepatternpodcast.com Remember! Make left traffic, you're cleared for the option....
Apr 28, 2011•58 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Mark starts his cross country training, Chris flies his tail off, and John takes up his Dad for his first flight. Plus, a we share a few in flight oops stories. Better hold on to your lunch, cause it's time to go In The Pattern. Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatternpodcast.com with any questions, comments, or critiques. https://inthepatternpodcast.com Remember! Make left traffic, you're c...
Apr 03, 2011•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 10
In this episode we discuss an interesting, eventful, learning opportunity John had on a night cross country. Chris does some more cross countries by himself, and Mark passes the FAA written and gets back in the saddle. Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatternpodcast.com with any questions, comments, or critiques. https://inthepatternpodcast.com Remember! Make left traffic, you're cleared for the option....
Mar 06, 2011•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 9
In the second half of episode 8, Chris and Mark get to talking about what they have been up. Chris is starting full steam on Cross Countries and finds that multiple airports along his route may not have been the best idea. Mark continues to work towards taking the written so he can get into doing Cross Countries himself. All this and more in this final part of episode 8. Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatt...
Feb 21, 2011•58 min
In this Weeks Months Episode, John discusses passing his Private Pilot Checkride! We hear all about the long day he had and even the one big mistake he made. Even with his slight slip up, he still passed and became a brand new Private Pilot. Coming soon is the second part of this episode where we hear about what Chris and Mark have been up too. John's Checkride Audio: http://podcast.inthepatternpodcast.com/Cockpit_Audio/John/ Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: D...
Feb 21, 2011•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 8
Part 2 of our great discussion with Doug Hindman and Mark Pollard about the Private Pilot Checkride. During this segment, we discuss general checkride topics and John asks a few questions he has about his upcoming checkride. Where you can find Doug and Mark Doug: @dhindmanjr , MileHighFlyers.com Mark: http://Flymarkp.com, http://InvertedCast.com Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatternpodcast.com with any qu...
Jan 19, 2011•1 hr 21 min
We did it again, another two parter. This time, we have two special guests, Doug Hindman from the Mile High Flyers and Mark Pollard from Inverted Cast, who join us to discuss the Private Pilot checkride. We also have a good discussion on how our significant others feel about our flying money pit. Plus, we talk about judging your passengers and convincing them flying is safe so they have an enjoyable flight. Stay tuned for Episode 7 Bravo which features a lot more checkride talk as we help John f...
Jan 19, 2011•59 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we finish our discussion about what we have been up too, and we have some great news. Chris had his first solo! We also go over Tracon visits and some great listener mail. Pics from Chris' Solo: http://picasaweb.google.com/101867191272847636708/ChrisFirstSolo?feat=directlink Shoutouts: @dhindmanjr for being a new private pilot! LuizMonteiro.com (VOR Simulator) Sporty's E6B app for iPad, iPhone, and Android Runway Pilot: The most comfortable apparel ever, and it's aviation themed...
Jan 11, 2011•54 min
In this episode the gang returns, and boy do we have a lot to talk about. So much in fact, this is a two part episode. So here in episode 6 alpha, we talk about what we have done the past few weeks, and well, we ran out of time! Stay tuned for episode 6 bravo in the next week or so as we finish up our long and overdue discussion. Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatternpodcast.com with any questions, comment...
Jan 06, 2011•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 6
After a few weeks off, the gang is back to discuss the FAA Written Exam and Pre-Solo Test. We discuss where we are in our studies, what test prep aides we use, and also what to expect on the pre-solo written test. Finally, John has a question about wheel pants and pre-flight. Shoutouts Our Listeners Airplanista Aviation Magazine: http://Airplanista.com, or @Airplanista on Twitter. Pilot Finance CFI Usman The Pilots Journey Podcast: http://pilotsjourneypodcast.com Proud Members of the Aviation Me...
Dec 08, 2010•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we talk about our latest lessons, more soloing, and the problems with having multiple instructors. Also discussed, the one and only Emergency Landings. Pictures from Chris' visit to the Deer Valley Pilots Association Annual Membership Renewal Picnic: http://picasaweb.google.com/chris.holub/DeerValleyPilotsAssociation2010# Special Thanks to Adam Fast, @AdamCanFly on Twitter , for the new and improved stall horn sound. Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing ...
Nov 15, 2010•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, the gang talks about local museums and their initial thoughts on doing the maneuvers for the private pilot certificate. They discuss thoughts and reactions to learning slow flight, stalls, ground reference maneuvers, and steep turns. Finally, Mark talks about his first solo! Audio from Mark's Solo: http://podcast.InThePatternPodcast.com/Cockpit_Audio/Mark Pictures from John's trip to Fantasy of Flight: http://picasaweb.google.com/jay12701/FantasyOfFlight# Chris' YouTube Channel:...
Nov 10, 2010•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, John, Chris, and Mark return to talk about their first flights. We also discuss how we feel about radio communication. Finally, John has his first Solo! Audio from John's first solo can be found at http://podcast.inthepatternpodcast.com/Cockpit_Audio/John Pictures of the Cessna 140: http://picasaweb.google.com/101867191272847636708/Cessna14002?authkey=Gv1sRgCNSAv_Kznoy8OA&feat=directlink Shoutouts: John: CFI Tony and CFI Matt, #OSH10 crew, Twitter folks, other aviation podca...
Oct 28, 2010•54 min•Ep. 2
Here it is! The first episode of the In The Pattern Podcast, Introductions and the Bug. Join us as we discuss what gave us the aviation bug. And stay tuned. Next week will be our first full length episode as we discuss our first flights and how our training has been going. So put in full power, lots of right rudder, and get ready for takeoff! Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Email us at podcast@inthepatternpodcast.com with any quest...
Oct 21, 2010•15 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the In The Pattern Podcast. This is a new Aviation podcast featuring 3 students pilots, John, Chris, and Mark, all working towards our private pilot certificates. Once a week we will be getting together to discuss our training, what we are learning, and other aviation related topics. This is a podcast about learning, aviation experiences, and enjoying the processes of learning to fly. No matter what ratings a pilot holds or doesn't hold, a pilot is always a student, learning as much a...
Oct 20, 2010•44 sec0
