The Calm Cockpit Podcast

Flashback: Back to School

Season 2 Episode 18 (sort of)   As a new school year gets underway, we’re bringing back this conversation about succeeding in aviation training without losing sight of

Monday Briefing: Change Management

Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 15   As we enter into fall, we start to see a season of change. School starts again, jobs change, people move in and out of our

Rethinking Flight Training: Barter, Build, Fly with DeRonte Craig

Season 2 Episode 17 What happens when a student pilot stops accepting “that’s just the way it is” and starts looking for better solutions? In this episode, you’ll learn

Monday Briefing: Three Books to Read This Summer

Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 14 In this Monday Briefing, you’ll discover three books that offer practical insights into managing self-interference, handling

Superior Judgement: Risk Management with Mike Jesch

Season 2 Episode 16   Learn how professional pilots manage risk before it becomes a problem. In this episode, you'll discover practical Threat and Error Management (TEM

Monday Brief: The Speed That Keeps You Safe with Brian Schiff

Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 13   In this week's Monday Brief, discover one of the most memorable lessons ever shared on The Calm Cockpit Podcast: there are

Beat the Heat: Your Summer Flying Survival Guide

Season 2 Episode 15   Summer flying brings unique challenges that go far beyond comfort. In this episode, we explore how heat and dehydration can quietly erode pilot pe

A Supplemental Life: 5 Pilot Recommended Supplements for Mental and Physical Performance

Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 12 This briefing focuses on daily supplements and digital tools designed to enhance a pilot's mental clarity, physical recovery,

Grief Doesn't Stay on the Ground: A Conversation with Nikki Smith

Season 2 Episode 14   Grief is an inevitable part of life, but in aviation, it often remains unspoken. Whether it's the sudden loss of a colleague or the death of a lov

Three Must-Have Apps for Every Pilot

Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 11   Your flight bag is full of tools to help you fly safely—but what about the tools that help take care of the pilot? In this

The Pilot’s Reset Button: Breathing Techniques Every Pilot Should Know

Season 2 Episode 13   Breathing is one of the few systems in the body that operates automatically while also remaining under conscious control, making it a powerful too

Monday Briefing: The Good News--No One is Coming to Save You

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 10   In this Monday Briefing, you'll discover why self-care is not a luxury or a reward for surviving a stressful week, but the

The Checkride Mindset with Designated Pilot Examiner Chris Anderson

Season 2 Episode 12   In this episode we sit down with Chris Anderson, a Designated Pilot Examiner, corporate pilot, and 12-time NAFI Master CFI with more than 23,000 f

Monday Briefing: All About the Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 9  In this Monday Briefing, we highlight all of the bonus episodes we have compiled for you over the last year and a half of the

The Yips: Returning to Flow Under Pressure

Season 2 Episode 11   In this episode we explore the phenomenon known as “the yips” — the sudden breakdown of a deeply mastered skill under pressure. Whether it shows u

Monday Briefing: A Pilot’s Most Portable Tool

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 8    In this Monday Briefing, you’ll learn how your breath can become one of the most effective tools for improving focus, redu

The Future of Flight Training: Modern Lessons from Backseat Pilot with Nate Ehlers

Season 2 Episode 10 In this episode we sit down with Nate Ehlers of Backseat Pilot to explore how flight instruction is evolving for the next generation of aviators.  F

Monday Briefing: Rise, Grind, and Get Uncomfortable

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 7 This episode breaks down what it actually takes to build a mindset that drives consistent performance—not just temporary motiv

Failure Isn’t Final: How to Comeback from a Setback

Season 2 Episode 9   In this episode we explore how pilots can navigate failure, recover faster, and build the kind of resilience that supports long-term success in avi

Monday Briefing: The 3 Drivers of Motivation That Get You Unstuck

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 6   In this Monday Brief,  we explore how motivation really works, and why so many high performers still find themselves feelin