Midlife Pilot Podcast

Midlife Pilot Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 187 episodes

Welcome to the Midlife Pilot Podcast, where we share the experiences and the challenges of flying in midlife. Whether you're a seasoned pilot, training for private or instrument ratings, or just thinking about getting started in aviation, we like to think of the podcast as your aviation companion, and your weekly dose of aviation inspiration. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Ben, Brian, and Ted - the show is not instruction - it's all about sharing real stories, personal insights, and the pure joy of spreading your wings in midlife.

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Midlife Pilot Podcast

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Leisure

Podcast website

midlifepilotpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

EP13 - Outer Banks Fly In Debrief 28.04.2022

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)

EP12 - Ask Us Anything 09.04.2022

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

EP10 - Live Q&A - Your Questions 18.02.2022

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

EP9 - Good Days, Bad Days, and The Mental Game of Flying 03.02.2022

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

EP8 - Flight Planning LIVE 21.01.2022

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...

Ep7 - Best Aviation YouTube Channels 07.01.2022

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 h...

EP6 - You Got Your PPL, Now What? (plus a Flying Club Breakdown) 16.12.2021

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.

EP5 - Nervous Passengers 02.12.2021

How do you make your nervous passengers more relaxed and feel safe? We talk about that and more with your chat messages and comments!

EP4 - Demystifying the Private Pilot Checkride 21.11.2021

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.

EP3 - Flight Training Horror Stories 04.11.2021

We talk training horror stories from flap mishaps to unforeseen wingovers, and you share your tales with us in the chat.

EP2 - The Challenges of Being a Midlife Pilot 28.10.2021

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...

EP1 - Why and how we record our flying 21.10.2021

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.

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