The Aviation Rant
Vapor and Cuckoo are former military pilots and current advanced flight instructors who rant about issues they see in General Aviation and provide solutions on how to do better. Pete "Vapor" Reddan is retired Air Force Pilot having flown the KC-10, T-6 and C-17. Mike "Cuckoo" Kloch is a retired US Marine Pilot who flew the F-18. Both logged combat sorties over Iraq and/or Afghanistan an they apply their unique perspectives to General Aviation Training to help better the community. Sometimes we even highlight the good stuff in General Aviation. This is not instructional, it's entertainment, it is our opinion. Go find a local CFI and give them your money to be a better pilot.
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode 16 - Emergency Descent and Stall, Slip, Skid, Spin Training
Today we rant about "Emergency Descents" and Proper Spin Training.https://www.specializedaeroworks.com/https://vaporglobalaviation.com/...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15 - Advice for CFIs and their Clients
Today we rant about what new CFIs, and our Clients, should expect during training with regards to customer service, preparation and the overall training experience.https://www.specializedae...
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Episode 15
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1:09:14
Episode 14, The Pursuit of Excellence in 2026!
Today we rant about the pursuit of excellence, or lack there of, in to days General Aviation community.https://www.specializedaeroworks.com/
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Episode 14
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58:09
Episode 13 - Integrity
Today we rant about integrity and give our thoughts what that means in aviation. https://www.specializedaeroworks.com/https://vapo...
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Episode 13
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1:07:25
Episode 12 - The Impossible Turn and Other Random Rants
Today we rant about the so called "Impossible turn" (a terrible name) and give our thoughts on that maneuver. We also discuss climbing after takeoff and our thoughts on several issues relating to ground operations and how they can be better.
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Episode 12
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Ep 11 - Part 2... Brief, Fly, Debrief, Repeat
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Episode 11
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1:17:04
Ep 10 - Brief, Fly, Debrief, Repeat
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Episode 10
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55:57
Ep 9 - EAA AirVenture 2025 Day1
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Episode 9
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22:10
Ep 8 - Aerobatics (a.k.a. Vitamin G) For All My Friends
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Episode 8
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Episode 7 - An "Epic" Week and Fiction Mirrors Reality
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Episode 7
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34:33
Ep 6 Quality Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
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Episode 6
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1:10:13
Rant 5 - Fly By Night Flight Schools
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Episode 5
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54:52
Ep 4 Tailwheel Endorsement
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Episode 4
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Ep 3 - Emergencies or, in other words, read the AFM/POH for your aircraft!
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Episode 3
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52:01