The Pilot’s Checklist
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📚 We go through FAA manuals, one by one, and break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, insider tips, and real-world flying insights.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 76 episodes
The Pilot’s Checklist
Latest Episodes
EPISODE 078: Instrument Flying Handbook - Chapter 9: Navigation Systems
Modern navigation systems provide critical guidance for IFR pilots. This episode explores VOR, GPS, ILS, and RNAV systems. Learn how to interpret navigation signals, plan efficient IFR routes, and use automation effectively.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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EPISODE 076: Instrument Flying Handbook - Chapter 6: Airplane Attitude Instrument Flying
Attitude instrument flying is the core of IFR flight. This episode explains the primary and supporting method, control and performance method, and instrument scanning techniques. Learn how to develop precise instrument flying skills.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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EPISODE 075: Instrument Flying Handbook - Chatper 5: Flight Instruments
Flight instruments are the foundation of IFR flying. In this episode, we explore the pitot-static system, gyroscopic instruments, and glass cockpit displays. Learn how instrument failures affect flight and how to recognize erroneous indications...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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EPISODE 073: Instrument Flying Handbook - Chapter 3: Human Factors
Pilots must understand the human factors affecting instrument flight. This episode covers spatial disorientation, sensory illusions, fatigue, and cockpit workload management. We also discuss how stress and decision-making impact safe IFR operat...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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17:20
EPISODE 071: Instrument Flying Handbook - Chapter 1: National Airspace System
Understanding the National Airspace System (NAS) is essential for all instrument-rated pilots. In this episode, we cover airspace classifications, controlled and uncontrolled airspace, and the operational requirements for IFR flights. We also d...
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