#50 - Flew Into A Presidential TFR, The Airport Bar Almost Got Us, How To Be a Part 61 CFI

#50 - Flew Into A Presidential TFR, The Airport Bar Almost Got Us, How To Be a Part 61 CFI

Author: Mindy and Kevin Lindheim July 1, 2026 Duration: 54:19

Mindy & Kevin share anonymous aviation stories! In this episode they hear how a new student was testing out a flight school, they were getting many red flags from the instructor being late to no other planes flying…well there was a reason and they found out the hard way by flying directly into a presidential TFR, then they heard the most relatable story from a group of guys who nearly missed their flight that was taking them to a wedding in OKC because they thought it was a good idea to get sauced up at the airport bar.

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