The Advancing Pilot Podcast
The Advancing Pilot Podcast is a discussion of aviation and flight training topics for the aspiring Commercial pilot, flight instructor, or any pilot looking to go beyond the minimum requirements for a certificate and become the safest and most capable pilot that they can be!
The Advancing Pilot Podcast
Episode 1: Five unexpected ways to improve your flying.
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Welcome to the Advancing Pilot Podcast!
This is the podcast for aspiring Commercial pilots and flight instructors — or anyone interested in becoming a safer, more capable, and more confident pilot. Our goal is to help fill in the knowledge gaps that often exist between required training and real-world flying.
Before we begin, a quick reminder:
The ideas discussed here are not a substitute for training with a qualified flight instructor. Use them as a starting point for discussion with your CFI.
Today’s Topic: 5 Unexpected Ways to Improve Your Flying
We're all familiar with the most common advice for improving aviation skills and knowledge — but today’s episode focuses on less obvious strategies that can have a big impact on performance and safety.
Preview of the tips discussed:
1. Be Intentional About Your Inner (and Outer) Dialogue
2. Consider Spin / Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)
3. Find (or Create) a Learning Cohort
4. Consider Becoming a Ground Instructor
5. Don’t Forget to Breathe
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