#43 Single vs Twin

#43 Single vs Twin

Author: Dan Millican & Christy Wong February 25, 2024 Duration: 23:32
Dan @TakingOffDan is joined by Joe Casey and Robert Johnson to investigate the theory that twin engines are better than one. Is it safer? Do two engines double what you can carry?

Hosted by Dan Millican and Christy Wong, with regular insights from Baylee Ward, Taking Off Podcast-Aviation Life is a conversation among pilots, for anyone fascinated by flight. The discussions range widely, touching on the sobering lessons from historical air disasters as readily as they dive into practical flying techniques and current training methodologies. This isn't just technical shop talk, though. The core of the podcast lies in connecting these topics to the broader experience of being in the cockpit-how the focus and decision-making required for aviation translate into personal growth and resilience. You'll hear nuanced analyses of what went wrong in past incidents, not for sensationalism, but for genuine understanding that can be applied to safer flying. Episodes also break down the latest advice for pilots at any level, making complex subjects approachable. By weaving together the technical, historical, and human elements of flying, Dan, Christy, and Baylee aim to engage both seasoned aviators and curious newcomers. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a hangar for a thoughtful, often profound, chat about what it truly means to take to the skies, with the ultimate goal of fostering better pilots and, fundamentally, better people through the unique lens of an aviation life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 75

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Podcast Episodes
#64 These Pilots Died UPSIDE DOWN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:16
From the In The Hangar archives, Dan and Christy interview DPE Joe Casey about the physiology of Spatial Disorientation and how easy it is for a person to get upside down and never realize it. The condition has led to ma…
#63 Safe to Drive Than Fly? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:57
Dan and Christy sort through the data to determine if it is indeed safer to fly versus drive. To come to the correct conclusion, you must separate commercial airline travel from General Aviation. The data comes from the…
#62 Garmin vs Everyone Else [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:15
Garmin or Aspen/Genesys? Dan and Christy talk about whats new, including upgrades to avionics in both of their planes and Dan’s upcoming helicopter training.
#61 Tribe STOLE His Plane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:16
William LeBaron recounts his story of landing on an airstrip owned by a Tribe in Arizona. LONG: Dan talks with William LeBaron about his experience landing at a private airtrip on a Reservation in Arizona, believing he h…
#60 The Most AMAZING Plane Crash Survival Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:48
Dan Bass, a single pilot on a small plane, passed out because of carbon monoxide poisoning while flying. He awoke crashed in a snowy field. His story is riveting. Dan and Christy talked to him first in studio, then got a…
#59 Why Did This ATR Crash? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
With the recent Brazil crash of an ATR-72, Dan and Christy look back to 1994 and discuss the American Eagle Flight 4184 that crashed near Chicago on Halloween. The plane had been put into a hold in icing that overran the…
#58 Joey Johnson DPE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:39
Is the DPE shortage getting worse? Designated Pilot Examiner and Major Airliner Line Check Airman Joey Johnson joins Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy for a talk about life as a DPE and as a Line Check Airman.…
#57 YouTuber’s CURIOUS Path To Airlines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:28
Dan and Christy talk with Bryan Turn @JustPlaneSilly about his leaving the IT field and in his middle-age, making a career shift to airlines. But what is his path? What are his struggles? Is the Pilot Shortage over or di…
#56 Airventure Tips and WIN TICKETS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:43
Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy talk about EAA Airventure 2024 of what to see and what to do AND they have a pair of weeklong passes to give away. Just leave a comment below answering why you’re deserving. Th…
#55 EAA Airventure Tips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
From the archive, one of the very first episodes of In The Hangar, Christy hosts some OshKosh veterans about their best advice for attending EAA Airventure whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced Osh-goer, somethi…