We're excited to be joined by pilot YouTuber Tom Kubat! We'll talk about his transition from paramotor to fixed wing, and some of his adventures in flight. Be sure to check out his channel at YouTube.com/TomKubat --- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www....
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast We'll look back at our aviation accomplishments from 2022, and talk about goals for 2023 and beyond. --- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind P...
Jan 18, 2023•56 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll talk about our top ten tips for your first 100 hours as a private pilot. 1. Update your Renters Policy 2. Weight and Balance - don't pile your friends in early on 3. Consider flying solo to a destination first before taking a passenger 4. Treat every flight like the DPE is still sitting in the right seat 5. Maintain a training mindset (practice maneuvers, hold yourself to standards, pattern work) 6. Visit a lot of local airports and get to know FBOs, services 7. Have a plan fo...
Nov 16, 2022•59 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast We talk what we are grateful for in aviation at midlife, and play listener submitted messages of what you all are thankful for! - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind...
Nov 02, 2022•38 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast We recap the awesome Nobody Cares Fly In that happened a couple of weekends ago! - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind...
Oct 19, 2022•54 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Learn more about Drew's initiative and all things Flying Clubs here on AOPA website: https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast It has been said, "there is nothing more dangerous than a plane full of pilots". We talk the good and bad of flying with other pilots. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Join us to chat about all things filmmaking, aviating and midlife piloting with Eric of Socal Flying Monkey! Follow SFM on IG: https://www.instagram.com/socalflyingmonkey/ Join the Socal Flying Monkey Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SoCalFlyingMonkey --- Subscribe to the Midlife Pilot Podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Chris' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidlifePilot S...
Sep 08, 2022•57 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Of course getting an instrument rating is better than not getting one, but we ponder the pros and cons of when to get it - when you are not looking for a career in aviation. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind Midlife Pilot Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot/ Brian Siskind Patreon: https://www.p...
Aug 25, 2022•58 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Brian are joined by the sage, Ben Singer, to talk words of advice from more experienced pilots that have resonated with us over our time as pilots, and we take input from the live chat as well. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast We're super excited to be joined by R.H. and A.G. - hosts of the amazing Opposing Bases podcast! We'll talk all things ATC, and answer tons of your questions. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
Jul 22, 2022•55 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast We talk our top 5 aviation destinations, and the live chat gives us their picks too! --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
Jul 08, 2022•51 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about the ways we use ForeFlight, both in the air and on the ground. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast We talk about things that cause anxiety and fear related to aviation - and how Chris really just wants to fly a 150. Apologies for the audio on this one - Chris used a headset mic outside on the back deck of his beach house. Make sure you join the live recordings! Get in the chat! Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/brians...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you could start your flight journey over, what would you do differently? --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
May 26, 2022•51 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Author and pilot Kerry McCauley joins us to talk inadvertent scud-running, and other things they don't teach you in private pilot training. Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
May 13, 2022•58 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast We talk about the experiences and lessons from last week's Midlife Pilot Outer Banks Fly in! --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review)
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Our last episode was really a video editing tutorial so we didn't publish it in audio format, but find it on YouTube. We get back in the swing with a fun hang and Q and A! --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review - it really helps!) Join Chris' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midlifepilot Join Brian's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siskind
Apr 09, 2022•57 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Your questions! Andy Huggins' aviation apparel: https://www.lindenblvdaviationapparel... --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we'll talk about the mental game in flying. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we'll plan a flight from Nashville to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. --- Subscribe to the audio podcast! (and leave a review) Available on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_pilot/ https://www.instagram.com/brian.siskind/ Subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/briansiskind...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast We break down our favorite aviation YouTube channels and why we love them - get ready for a long list! The Finer Points https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFinerPoints Flight Chops https://www.youtube.com/user/FlightChops 1DullGeek https://www.youtube.com/c/dullgeek Cyndi Hollman https://www.youtube.com/c/CyndyHollman Back Country 182 https://www.youtube.com/c/motoadveBackcountry182 Friendly Skies Film https://www.youtube.com/c/FriendlySkiesFilm Kristina Delp https://www.youtube.com/c/KristinaDelp LewD...
Jan 07, 2022•52 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast For those of us not looking for an aviation career, what are some of the things you can do after getting your license to stay sharp, have fun, and keep learning? Also, Chris breaks down how to start a flying club and all that entails.
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast How do you make your nervous passengers more relaxed and feel safe? We talk about that and more with your chat messages and comments!
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Checkride coming up? We talked about our checkride experiences, and gave our best tips on how to prepare, and actually... get this... ENJOY your checkride experience! Demystifying the Private Pilot Checkride - this was a fun one.
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast We talk training horror stories from flap mishaps to unforeseen wingovers, and you share your tales with us in the chat.
Nov 04, 2021•58 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast What are the unique challenges we have as midlife pilots? How is flight training different when you are not looking for a career as a pilot, and just want to learn for the sake of learning? Does it take older pilots longer to learn? We talk all these questions and more, and are joined by CFII Kevin Webb to give us more insights. Your questions answered and more on this episode of The Midlife Pilot Podcast.
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast On the first episode of the Midlife Pilot Podcast, Chris Moran (The Midlife Pilot), Brian Siskind, and YOU the audience discuss the benefits, dangers, how to's, and how not to's, of recording flights, whether for training, or just for fun.
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 
