Preflight - The Private Pilot Podcast

Episode 53 - Cold Weather Operations

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Today, we talk about operations in cold weather! The procedures are typically the same, but there are slight variations and

Episode 52 - One Year Anniversary and Short and Soft Field Procedures

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! What a journey it has been over the past 12 months in sharing aviation knowledge with you. There is no end in sight for thi

Episode 51 - Private Pilot Maneuvers

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode, we discuss maneuvers which you will do on your private pilot checkride. From stalls to slow flight,

Episode 50 - November Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode, we discuss aviation news from the past month! From the delay of the rollout of 5G networks to virtu

Episode 49 - Other Airspace

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Oftentimes, we focus on Class B, C, and D airspace in our private pilot training, but there are many other types of airspac

Episode 48 - Aircraft Instruments

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! When you are flying VFR, instruments help you keep the aircraft in safe attitudes and airspeeds. However, when you are in I

Episode 47 - Aircraft Electrical Systems

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode, I share with you the very basics of aircraft electrical systems. While the systems are incredibly c

Episode 46 - October Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In this week's episode we review news from the past month! From a decrease in fatal experimental aircraft accidents and 0 a

Episode 45 - Aircraft Icing

Welcome to this week's episode! Being from the north, aircraft icing is a big problem in the winter. It can make many days un-flyable, but with proper planning and avoida

Episode 44 - Airport Operations

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Without an airport, no fixed wing airport would be able to fly. The operations of an airport can seem difficult and complex

Episode 43 - Risk Management

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Every pilot will experience risks and hazards during their career as a pilot. That being said, however, this doesn't mean t

Episode 42 - September Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! From second quarter aircraft sales to the new and improved camera weather system, and from the new Piper M600/SLS simulator

Episode 41 - ReIntroduction to Aviation

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Whether it has been 6 months of 20 years, a reintroduction to aviation can seem intimidating. You should make sure to revie

Episode 40 - Required Aviation Documents

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Before you even begin your preflight inspections, you should make sure that all the required documents are aboard your airc

Episode 39 - VFR Night Flight

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Flying at night is one of the most rewarding parts of flying VFR! Seeing the dim lights of the city below you or the blackn

Episode 38 - Single Pilot IFR

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Single Pilot IFR has a higher accident rate in GA pilots than any other IFR related incidents. While it is possible, it req

Episode 37 - August Aviation News

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Avionics sales were down from first quarter of last year, but up two percent from second quarter! Major strides have been m

Episode 36 - Perfecting Your ATC Communications

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! Whether you are a high time airline pilot or a new private pilot student, ATC communications are often a source of angst. W

Episode 35 - Light Sport Aircraft

Welcome to this weeks episode of Squawk 5353! In this weeks episode, I talk about the new regulations regarding LSA, allowing you to fly for half the cost, half the time,

Episode 34 - Perfecting Your Landings

Welcome to this week's episode of Squawk 5353! In today's episode, I share with you tips and tricks I have gained over the years to help me perfect my landings. Even the