Best Instrument Flying Podcasts (2025)

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 8 - Flight Instruments 1:33:02

5h ago1:33:02

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 8. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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EP144 - It's Easier to Build an Airplane Than Get My A&P 1:02:25

12h ago1:02:25

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1DullGeek drops the bombshell that building beats bureaucracy, while keeping his aircraft shortlist more classified than Area 51 (spoiler: Ted's in on the secret). Brian discovers that flying tailwheel means surrendering all control to achieve actual control, and that Cherokee muscle memory doesn't translate to delicate Cessna 140s. Ben's multi-eng…

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 7 - Aircraft Systems 2:35:39

1d ago2:35:39

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 7. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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The benefits of standardized architectures for space missions - with Texas Instruments 32:39

1d ago32:39

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Episode 79 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Adrian Helwig, Analog Field Application Engineer, and Michael Seidl, Systems Engineer from Texas Instruments (TI), about the strengths of adopting standardized architectures for space missions. TI is a global electronics manufacturer with a wide portfolio of space-grade co…

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Certificates VS. Ratings - What's the Difference!? 18:51

3d ago18:51

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In aviation, communication is critical for safety. Being sloppy with our words can have unintended consequences that can lead to accidents and incidents. So it's imperative we are always using the right words to refer to the right things at the right times. When it comes to the difference between a pilot certificate and a pilot rating, we may not b…

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211 - Matt's Childhood Hero Signed His _______ 1:08:10

4d ago1:08:10

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THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: You’ll notice that there’s no sponsor in this episode. We'd love it if you'd consider supporting on Patreon. PATREON - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Reliant K Jars of Clay Five Iron Frenzy Journey - Separate Ways Toto - Hold the Line Foo …

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 6 - Flight Controls 38:32

4d ago38:32

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 6. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-08-27: Co-op Radio 50/50 Raffle!

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We survived this year’s Accordion Noir Festival last week and now it’s time for us to stump for our parent radio station’s 50/50 raffle fundraiser (BC residents only, please!) with a set of squeezy tunes about luck and good fortune. If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!) haven’t alerted you to this…

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 5 - Aerodynamics of Flight 3:14:45

5d ago3:14:45

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 5. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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Best "1st Flying Lesson" Ever! 26:01

6d ago26:01

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Any pilot will tell you that learning to fly an airplane is a challenging endeavor. So when you fly with someone who demonstrates a natural knack for it, that's a special occasion. Well, I recently experienced the best "first flying lesson" I've encountered in thousands of hours as a flight instructor. Here is the inspiring story. Sawyer's "Flagsta…

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 4 - Principles of Flight 34:53

6d ago34:53

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 4. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 3 - Aircraft Construction 42:52

7d ago42:52

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 3. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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EP143 - The IFR Imposters: A False Glide Slope to Aviation Knowledge 56:44

7d ago56:44

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What happens when four pilots discuss IFR ground school and nobody really knows what they're talking about? Episode 143 delivers a chaotic journey through aviation acronyms that'll make you question everything. Ben admits he's "a little nervous" before diving into MOCAs vs ROCAs. Brian, suffering through IFR ground school, says his brain "goes cros…

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 2 - Aeronautical Decision-Making 1:55:21

8d ago1:55:21

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 2. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 1 - Introduction to Flying 1:32:55

10d ago1:32:55

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A reading of Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 1. Checkout: www.wifiCFI.com for more audiobook readings and: STUDY COURSES (click any to try free!) Private Pilot > Instrument Rating > Commercial Pilot > CFI Study Course > CFII Study Course > Multi Engine Add-On > CHECKRIDE LESSON PLANS (click any to try free!) CFI Lesson Pla…

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CFI Intervention! HOW and WHEN to take control! 18:00

10d ago18:00

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Knowing HOW and WHEN to intervene as a flight instructor is one of the hardest things for new CFIs to learn and even harder for any CFI to master. Today we discuss the different types of intervention we can utilize and when we should utilize them. Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeron…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-08-20: Accordion Noir Fest (Sunday Aug 24) Preview

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It’s the most accordionic time of the year! Our plucky little Accordion Noir Festival of the squeezy arts started as a Geoff Berner concert and darned if we won’t go out that way — hopefully many years from now. In the meantime, we are presenting a bill of three solo squeezy performers as part of […]…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-08-13: Marie Lachenal’s 177th Birthday & etc.

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Squeezeboxes have been around for so long — nearly 200 years now! — that as a consequence of their long illustrious history, virtually every day on the calendar is the birthday of some notable related musician or another. On the occasion of the air date of this episode of our weekly alt-accordion program, that lucky […]…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-08-06: August, Oh August Bring Us Your Best

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Due to technical issues, we haven’t been able to upload any new episodes of our weekly hour-long alt-accordion broadcast since the great Flaco Jimenez died at the end of last month — but now we can, so here it is, the first recording in our backlog which is a memorial tribute to his work. If […]By unwashedmass

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210 - What Is Nuclear Radiation? 1:28:03

13d ago1:28:03

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Iconic Aviation Legend Clay Lacy Turns 93 Years Old - Legacy Spotlight Interview with Vince Mickens 26:19

14d ago26:19

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A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a milestone that encompasses a lifetime of passion for aviation from the consummate aviator who simply says "lucky me". A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a mile…

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EP142 - Poof, You're a Milkshake! - MOSAIC Part Deux: What's Next 52:47

16d ago52:47

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Welcome back to the aviation playground where three guys who "have a podcast and don't know what we're talking about" dive deeper into MOSAIC regulations! After Ted's fan-favorite first episode on the topic, the gang returns to explore what these new rules actually mean for us midlifers - from couch potatoes thinking about learning to fly, to seaso…

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EP141 - Every Pilot Is Creative Somehow: Tim Lien from Banjo to CNC 59:31

21d ago59:31

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When Tim "Banjo Pilot" Lien's CFI's wife called his sectional chart maps "ugly," he didn't get mad - he got creative. The result? MyAeroGlass - stunning aviation art that actually makes spouses happy (imagine that!). It also is tech-enabled to show us the current weather, because we love VFR green. Tim joins the crew to explore why midlife pilots a…

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EP140 - Information Whiskey: Leg Day, Dutch Rolls, and Answering Machines 1:02:02

28d ago1:02:02

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Welcome to another Information Whiskey post-maintenance flight where apparently we need more whiskey. Ben's out here doing multi-engine training in a Beechcraft Duchess and discovering that single-engine work is basically "leg day" for pilots. Meanwhile, Brian's back in the air after a month-long hiatus (because life gets in the way when you're a m…

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209 - First Day Teaching College 1:21:40

1M ago1:21:40

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THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: You’ll notice that there’s no sponsor in this episode. We'd love it if you'd consider supporting on Patreon. PATREON - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: The AC Slater Michael Scott - You can’t learn this from books Keating’s Class O Captain, …

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-07-23: New Moon as the Patents Fly

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There were speed bumps over at our host, delaying our sharing of last week’s episode of Accordion Noir radio for an entire week… but the good news is that here it is, it arrived, better late than never! (The accordion world is so mired in the ’60s, I don’t see that a delay of a […]By unwashedmass

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EP139 - MOSAIC for All Pilots: Ted Read 700 Pages So You Don't Have To 1:21:40

1M ago1:21:40

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The aviation world just got flipped upside down! At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the FAA dropped the MOSAIC bomb—the biggest shake-up to general aviation since 2004. Sport pilots can now fly aircraft with stall speeds up to 59 knots, and now have access to four-seat aircraft. But this isn't just about sport pilots—MOSAIC fundamentally reshapes the …

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Pass your ATP Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown - Aircraft Systems 58:07

1M ago58:07

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The ATP check ride is a little different than most other check rides, yet the way we study for it is exactly the same! Join me as I do my own self-study, going through the ATP ACS one line item at a time as I prepare for my own ATP check ride! Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut …

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208 - Sneaking Photos of Other People 1:09:28

1M ago1:09:28

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THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: You’ll notice that there’s no sponsor in this episode. We'd love it if you'd consider supporting on Patreon. PATREON - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Sony Mavica Frontline - The Merchants of Cool Robert D. Putnam - Bowling Alone Viacom Mas…

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Evolving NewSpace market trends from a nanosatellite manufacturer's perspective - with Alen Space 22:41

1M ago22:41

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Episode 78 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Isolina Pérez Donnelly, Sales Director at satsearch Trusted Supplier Alén Space, about the evolving nature of the nanosatellite market. Alén Space, based in Spain and part of the GMV group, specializes in the design, manufacturing, and operation of small satellites. It off…

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EP138 - Cargo Pants Season and $70 Friends: CFII Nathan Ballard Answers Feedback (Ted Live from Oshkosh) 58:43

1M ago58:43

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The crew tackles listener Zach R's dilemma about "feeding our souls and starving our wallets" when it comes to aviation passion. Ted broadcasts live from under his airplane wing at Oshkosh (complete with random interruptions from Captain Jeff and the APG crew), while Ben, Brian, and special guest Nathan Ballard brainstorm creative ways to make flyi…

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Accordion Noir 2025-07-16: What Do You Call a Folk Fest with No Squeezebox?

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Last night’s episode of CFRO’s weekly, hour-long Accordion Noir broadcast was intended to showcase and highlight squeezy music at the upcoming Vancouver Folk Music Festival, but Bruce couldn’t find any in the program this year! Well, he has rummaged through VFMF highlights and interviews from years past and found squeezy performers at other folk mu…

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EP137 - OG Chris Returns! Taking Aviation Breaks Without Guilt 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

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After a year-long aviation hiatus, the legend himself returns! Chris Moran, the original midlife pilot who started it all, is back in the cockpit and spilling the raw truth about what happens when life pulls you away from flying. In this emotional reunion episode, Chris delivers the reality check every pilot needs to hear: "I want this to be a joy …

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I MESSED UP! - DON'T make this MISTAKE! 23:38

2M ago23:38

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I did the one thing I swore to myself that I would NEVER do. . . I sent a student to a check ride who wasn't qualified and they got turned away. Anyone who knows me knows I am always extremely diligent and will go the extra mile to make sure my students are knowledgable and prepared before they go to any check ride. However, I am still human (I gue…

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Runaway Autopilot! 24:09

2M ago24:09

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Runaway Autopilot! (Misadventures of a Corporate Pilot) Happily I've experienced only a handful of scares over decades of piloting. But this one was a biggie! So climb aboard my Flying Carpet, buckle up your seatbelt, and prepare for takeoff on today's episode, "Runaway Autopilot!" Support the show Contact Greg with your comments and suggestions! G…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-07-09: July to Beat the Band

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The world is feeling heavy this week, and here we are, holding up a funhouse mirror to it that only returns accordion tunes. It’s a strange beat, but after nearly twenty years, we can’t stop now! If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!) haven’t alerted you to this Accordion Noir episode’s availabilit…

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EP136 - Information Whiskey: The Tool in the Plane is Us 59:28

2M ago59:28

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In this Information Whiskey session, Ben achieves peak midlife status by straining his back loading golf clubs into his airplane, proving that "we are the joke." Meanwhile, Brian gets voice recognized at an FBO after some night flying adventure, and Ted successfully converts his partner from "scrambling for handholds" to enjoying turbulence on flig…

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The "5 Ts" of Instrument Flying 8:24

2M ago8:24

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Staying ahead of the airplane during an instrument flight is not only one of the most critical things for a pilot to do, but can also be one of the hardest things - especially for new instrument pilots. Today we discuss a tool that can assist you with staying ahead of the plane and avoid missing critical events during an instrument flight. Send us …

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2025-07-02: Playing both ends against the middle

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The latest episode of CFRO’s weekly hour-long Accordion Noir broadcast is a curious exploration of two extremes, energy-wise, starting with 40 minutes of upbeat dance music and ending with a very long, meditative exercise in deep listening. It makes for effective contrast! If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly …

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Stray light in space missions - with Acktar 26:58

2M ago26:58

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In this episode satsearch COO Narayan Prasad speaks with Tamas Rev, Materials and Mechanical Lead at satsearch Trusted Supplier Acktar. Acktar is a specialist provider of optical coatings and protective solutions, including space-rated ultra-black coatings and foils that improve the efficiency and performance of mission equipment. In this podcast T…

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Private Pilot ACS | Area of Operation 12: Special Emphasis Areas 3:29

2M ago3:29

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These are safety-critical concepts (like stall/spin awareness, collision avoidance, and ADM) that are woven throughout the checkride, not tested in isolation. — Getting ready for your FAA written exams? Test your knowledge with our free, AI-powered practice tests and see where you stand! 🧠 FREE FAA Written Practice Test (Private, Instrument, Commer…

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EP135 - Dehydrated to Perfection with Erica Gilbert 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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Time for a heat dome intervention. Weather expert and certified mensch/CFII/CSIP Erica Gilbert returns to explain why we're all flying around in "the most expensive tin can you could sit in" and why Brian's brilliant idea of turning a boneyard 152 into a backyard sauna might actually be profitable. Learn why high temperatures make us all like moms …

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207 - What is a Von Neumann Probe? 1:45:02

2M ago1:45:02

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TO LAUNCH US ON A VON NEUMANN PROBE please consider supporting on Patreon: - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Francisco Pizarro Vasco Núñez de Balboa Hernán Cortés Sir Walter Raleigh Fountain of Youth Chief Tuscaloosa This Little Piggy Sailed to America Ossabaw Island Ossa…

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Passenger Vs. Crew Safety Briefings - How to brief passengers on an airplane 13:22

2M ago13:22

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Proper safety briefings before flight are not only required by the regulations, but imperative for the safety of everyone on board and the general flying public. Today we discuss how we should be differentiate between briefings for passengers vs. briefings for other pilots. Send us a text Support the show Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut …

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Managing both AIT and TT&C workflows in a single integrated environment - with Epsilon3 25:05

2M ago25:05

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This episode of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Laura Crabtree, CEO of satsearch Trusted Supplier Epsilon3, on how the company's system is helping mission designers all over the world by providing an all-in-one solution for spacecraft manufacturers and operators. Laura speaks with satsearch COO Narayan Prasad and cove…

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Accordion Noir 2025-06-25: Clifton Chenier’s 100th Birthday

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Bruce played it pretty straight last night in programming the centenary celebration of zydeco popularizer Clifton Chenier. It’s not 100% Clifton but it’s pretty close! If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!) haven’t alerted you to this Accordion Noir episode’s availability yet, you can enjoy listeni…

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Private Pilot ACS | Area of Operation 10: Postflight Procedures 4:15

2M ago4:15

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Looks at proper shutdown, securing the aircraft, and postflight inspections. — Getting ready for your FAA written exams? Test your knowledge with our free, AI-powered practice tests and see where you stand! 🧠 FREE FAA Written Practice Test (Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, or CFII): https://www.pilotprep.ai/…

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Flight dynamics for formation flying of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites - with Terma 25:47

2M ago25:47

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Episode 75 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with Sergio Sanchez, a software engineer and the Product Owner of the Flight Dynamics System at satsearch Trusted Supplier Terma. Terma is a Denmark based provider of aerospace and defense related products and their space portfolio features a variety of essential electronics an…

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EP134 - CAF Adventures, Heat Domes, and Shredded Tubes 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

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The crew welcomes Dev Cannon, who exemplifies the CAF mission by going from aviation newcomer to Music City Wing Commander in just a few years, leading 70 volunteers in preserving warbird history. Dev explains how the CAF's 19,000 international members keep aviation heritage alive through everything from flyovers at memorial services to introducing…

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206 - How Many Ways Can You Make a Thing Fly? 1:38:04

2M ago1:38:04

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To Make us Fly please consider supporting on Patreon: - patreon.com/nodumbquestions NDQ EMAIL LIST - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/email-list STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Marigolds Berry Daring Trixi Impatiens Zinnia Dianthus Lantana Ornithopter Wind up flying bird Lift to Drag Ratio Gliders Nature’s Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) - Smarter …

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