Episodes

  • RAE10: Storytime

    RAE10: Storytime
    Feb 26 2024
    Since my Dad liked telling stories, today I share one of my own. And I also realize just how long I’ve been a CFI. It’s far longer than I realized. Our Sponsors: Tailwheel Academy. If you are in need to learn the skills to staying alive while flying, a spin endorsement, tailwheel endorsement, or a need a tailwheel ferried somewhere ... Read More
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    5 mins
  • RAE9: Goodbye My Dad

    RAE9: Goodbye My Dad
    Jan 21 2024
    In this episode we say goodbye to my Dad. RAE9: Goodbye My Dad
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    12 mins
  • RAE8: Dad’s Hammerhead before a Solo

    RAE8: Dad’s Hammerhead before a Solo
    Oct 16 2023
    Today we continue our discussion with my Dad, who discusses his first solo. That day, he did a hammerhead at 10 feet, crashed, straightened a prop, and still managed to solo. Our Sponsors: Tailwheel Academy. If you are in need to learn the skills to staying alive while flying, a spin endorsement, tailwheel endorsement, or a need a tailwheel ferried ... Read More
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    5 mins
  • RAE7: How a Coffee Cup Saved a Solo: Special Dad Edition

    RAE7: How a Coffee Cup Saved a Solo: Special Dad Edition
    Sep 29 2023
    The OG of OG and CFI of CFI’s, my Dad, shares his “Ah-Hah” moment while teaching a WWII PTSD student. Fortunately, all ended up okay, but it involved flying between hangars, instead of in to them (which he considered) and how that pilot still solo’d that very day despite his many challenges. Also, he established that all Solo students should ... Read More
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    7 mins
  • RAE6: Don’t do anything stupid

    RAE6: Don’t do anything stupid
    Sep 21 2023
    Dale shares his RE-“Ah-hah” moment along with a Kathryn’s report of an accident that is the perfect example of one of the FAA’s “Hazardous Attitudes”. Our Sponsors: Tailwheel Academy. If you are in need to learn the skills to staying alive while flying, a spin endorsement, tailwheel endorsement, or a need a tailwheel ferried somewhere within the United States, call ... Read More
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    14 mins
  • RAE5: Special Dad Edition

    RAE5: Special Dad Edition
    Sep 12 2023
    My Dad was a CFI during a rather different era of aviation. In this podcast, I share one of my Dad’s emails about his “Ah-Hah” moment in learning how to fly, and how that knowledge still applies today. Our Sponsors: Tailwheel Academy. If you are in need to learn the skills to staying alive while flying, a spin endorsement, tailwheel ... Read More
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    4 mins
  • RAE4: Who’s Flying the Plane?

    RAE4: Who’s Flying the Plane?
    Sep 5 2023
    We are joined by FO Tina, FO Rachel, and Student Julianna who share some amazing “Ah-hah!” moments. Support Women in Aviation! Tina’s local WAI chapter is having a Girls in Aviation Day. More info here: https://waifortlauderdale.wixsite.com/waifll . Our Sponsors: Tailwheel Academy. If you are in need to learn the skills to staying alive while flying, a spin endorsement, tailwheel endorsement, ... Read More
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    27 mins
  • RAE3: PMP Helicopter Crash & “Ah-hah”s via Zoom!

    RAE3: PMP Helicopter Crash & “Ah-hah”s via Zoom!
    Aug 29 2023
    Our first Group "Ah-hah!" moment. Thanks to CEO Steve, Safety Ziva, and RV Jeff for joining us today! It's my first attempt at recording from a Zoom call.
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    15 mins