45. IFR flying tips and gear-up landing stats, with Tom Turner

45. IFR flying tips and gear-up landing stats, with Tom Turner

Author: Sporty's Pilot Shop February 14, 2023 Duration: 36:34
Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's
LeisureAviation

Is instrument flying easier or harder than it used to be? Hall of fame flight instructor Tom Turner says it's easier, but only if you know how to use all the tools properly. As part of Sporty's IFR Month, he talks about plenty of instrument topics, including training tips, how to stay IFR current, and when to use the autopilot. He also shares data from his decades of research on engine failures and gear-up landings, some of which may surprise you. In the "Ready to Copy" segment, Tom talks about the airplane renter's code of conduct, the worst advice new pilots get, and whether it's ever OK to get out of an airplane with the engine running.

SHOW LINKS:

Tom's weekly email: https://mastery-flight-training.com

Aircraft Renter's Code of Conduct: http://www.thomaspturner.net/Aircraft%20Renters%20Code%20of%20Conduct.htm

Sporty's Instrument Rating Course: https://www.sportys.com/instrument


There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens in the cockpit or after a flight, where the real stories and honest opinions come out. Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's captures that feeling, sitting down for genuine talks with some of the most compelling people in aviation. You’ll hear from flight instructors breaking down the real challenges of training, alongside airshow performers sharing the moments that truly tested their skill. Each episode goes deeper than the usual hangar talk, aiming to connect with anyone who feels that pull to the sky. Wrapping up every conversation is a favorite segment, “ready to copy,” a rapid-fire round that cuts past the cliches to reveal what each guest truly believes. This podcast, presented by Sporty's Pilot Shop, is built for those who live and breathe flying, offering a mix of grounded advice and unforgettable stories from the people who know aviation best. It’s about the shared language and passion that defines the flying life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Official website RSS
instagramyoutubetiktok
Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's
Podcast Episodes
Taildraggers and $50 fill-ups, with Ethan O’Rourke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:28
Learning to fly is all about the challenge for YouTube creator Ethan O’Rourke. That meant training in a J-3 Cub with no electrical system and now traveling the country in an Aeronca Chief. Ethan explains the joy of low a…
The right way to maintain your airplane, with Colleen Sterling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:25
We train mechanics to attack airplanes with tools, but A&P/IA Colleen Sterling says there’s a better way. She shares her advice for using modern tools like engine monitors and borescopes to maintain airplanes on conditio…
The future of general aviation, with AOPA’s Darren Pleasance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:26
From ATC modernization to the new MOSAIC rule to unleaded avgas, AOPA is involved in all the key issues for pilots. New President Darren Pleasance shares his opinion on each of these topics and explains what role his org…
Going supersonic, with Tristan Brandenburg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:47
Breaking the sound barrier isn’t like the movies, and Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg would know: he’s done it both as a Navy F/A-18 fighter pilot and as a test pilot in Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft. He ta…
eVTOL hype and helicopter reality, with David Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:43
As the first CEO of Robinson Helicopter not named Robinson, David Smith has combined the company’s old fashioned manufacturing philosophy with a new focus on innovation. He talks about the result of that work, including…
Flying around the world, with Jack Long [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
Jack Long’s urge to explore is stronger than most people: he has flown his Pilatus PC-12 around the world in both directions, over the north and south poles, and completed two dozen Atlantic crossings. But he insists he’…
Becoming an educated aircraft owner, with Larry Anglisano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:37
Aircraft owners have more choices for avionics upgrades than ever before, but a fun project can quickly become a nightmare if you don’t do your homework. Larry Anglisano, a pilot, avionics technician, and editor at Aviat…
Don’t forget the rudder pedals, with Wally Moran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:48
From the Lockheed Constellation to the Boeing 747 to competition gliders, Wally Moran’s flying career has covered an incredible variety of airplanes. He describes some key concepts that have stayed the same across all th…
100. Celebrating 100 podcast episodes, with John Zimmerman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:07
In this special episode, we turn the tables on host John Zimmerman and put him in the guest chair to reflect on a Pilot’s Discretion milestone. Sporty’s Eric Radtke asks John about his favorite episodes, what he’s learne…
99. Pursuing excellence in aviation and business, with Chuck Surack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
After building a billion-dollar music business, Chuck Surack is applying the lessons he learned to save an aviation icon. He talks about his passion for flying helicopters, why he decided to buy Enstrom, and the challeng…

«1234567...10»