Behind the Prop

E202 - Ask the DPE - Part I

In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby interviews DPE Wally Mulhern in Ask the DPE Part I. They cover what makes an applicant look ready before walking in the door, in

E201 - The First Five Minutes

Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn open the episode by celebrating the milestone of reaching 201 shows and reflecting on listener engagement from Oshkosh and beyond. The main

E200 - The Flight Before the Flight

Bobby and Wally open the episode reflecting on recent experiences at Oshkosh, including social media feedback and a memorable interaction with a young aviation enthusiast

E199 - The Dirty Dozen

In this episode of Behind the Prop, hosts Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn dive into the Dirty Dozen, a set of twelve human factor traps that can affect pilots and mechanics

E198b - Oshkosh Dispatch

This episode kicks off the Oshkosh Dispatch series as Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn preview EAA AirVenture. They reminisce about last year's event including blimp formati

E198 - True, False, or It Depends

Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn return to the mics after a break to tackle aviation myths in this episode of Behind the Prop. They dive into common misconceptions heard in

E197 - From Early Lessons to Cross-Country Weather: A Pilot's Journey

In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn dive into the full pilot journey, starting with the critical early lessons for student pilots and moving

E196 - The Soft Skills That Actually Make Great Flight Instructors

In this episode of Behind the Prop, hosts Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn dive deep into the essential soft skills that set exceptional flight instructors apart from the re

E195 - Could You Handle an Emergency Tonight?

Bobby and Wally kick off this episode by posing a tough question to all pilots: could you handle an emergency tonight? They stress that you don't rise to the occasion but

E194 - The Hidden Costs of Rushing Flight Training

Episode Overview This episode of Behind the Prop, hosted by Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn, dives into the hidden costs associated with rushing through flight training. B

E193 - When FINE isn't FINE

Show Notes for Episode: When FINE Isn't FINE Introduction to Weather Discussion: Bobby and Wally kick off the episode by sharing their experiences with poor weather in H

E192 - From Setbacks to Skills- Mastering Mindset and Mental Math in the Cockpit

In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn tackle one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of flight training: how pilots respond to

E191 - Brandin Cooks, Pilot & NFL Wide Receiver

NFL wide receiver Brandin Cooks isn’t just known for his speed on the field—he’s also building a reputation in the cockpit. In this episode of Behind the Prop, Brandin j

E190 - Recovering After an FAA Checkride Disapproval

In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss, Wally Mulhearn, and guest Jay Robinson tackle one of the most stressful moments in a pilot’s journey—receiving an FAA chec

E189 - Tammy Barlette, Crosscheck Mental Performance Training

Tammy Barlette Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and instructor with experience flying the A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper. She now teaches mental perform

E188 - The Real Part 141- Busting Myths and Debunking Mysteries

In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern are joined by United Flight Systems Vice President Jay Robinson to break down one of the most debated top

E187 - Paul Craig, Killing Zone 3rd Edition & Story Time

Buy the 3rd edition here: https://asa2fly.com/the-killing-zone/ This episode of Behind the Prop takes a deep, practical look at aviation safety culture, pilot decision-m

E186 - Are you ready for your SOLO?

This episode of Behind the Prop focuses on what truly determines student pilot readiness for solo flight, emphasizing judgment, consistency, and safety over simply meetin

E185 - From Ground to Sky - The Equal Journey

In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern explore how pilot training can—and should—better integrate ground knowledge with real-world flying skills

E184 - Pilot Resolutions for the New Year

In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern reflect on the lessons learned from flying in 2025 and use those experiences to frame practical pilot res