#64 These Pilots Died UPSIDE DOWN

#64 These Pilots Died UPSIDE DOWN

Author: Dan Millican & Christy Wong October 16, 2024 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 many airplane crashes, notably Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot and more recently the crash of a […]

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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#33 Aeroverse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:26
Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy sit down with Charles Cook, the founder of a new aviation video network, Aeroverse. The new network will have over 300 aviation titles covering everything flying from lighter t…
#32 Why Christy Doesn’t Want Captain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:24
LONG: Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy talk about what’s going on at the TakingOff YouTube chanel and Christy talks strategy as to why she’s delaying as long as possible the move to the Captains seat. Also, a…
#31 Commercial Pilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy talk to Seth @CommercialPilotinCommand who is a Commercial Pilot in Florida and makes his living from his certificate. From ag flying to banner towing, there are a lot of jobs…
#30 Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:56
October 20, 1977, a Convair crashed while transporting the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt and 5 others were killed while 20 survived. Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy talk about the cra…
#29 Second Acts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:59
Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy, are joined by aviation funnyman Bryan Turner @JustPlaneSilly to talk about career changes, or “second acts.” Bryan has worked in IT all his adult life and is considering the c…
#28 Talking to ACT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:06
Many pilots find it intimidating to talk over the radio with ATC. Dan @TakingOffDan and Christy @PilotChristy talk with Center Controller Scott Pinkerton and Tower Controller Matt Wells about the issue and how best to co…
#27 thoughts on Richard McSpadden and other news [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:47
Dan (@TakingOffDan) and Christy (@PilotChristy) talk about the recent rash of general aviation crashes, including the gut punch of the Richard McSpadden accident in the Cardinal out of Lake Placid, NY. The two also talk…
#26 Airline Pilot Schedule [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:56
The Pros and Cons of the Airline Pilot Schedule—Christy @PilotChristy talks to Dan @TakingOffDan about the good and the bad of the schedule airline pilots have to keep in order to get the job done, balancing work and hom…
#25 Gimli Glider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:22
An Air Canada 767 experiences fuel exhaustion due to paperwork mistakes at over 40,000 feet. The airplane has to glide to a safe landing and the only place in reach is an old shut down military base that the first office…
#24 Multi DeBrief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:02
AviatorAir in Grand Prairie, Texas, providing their Baron multi engine plane and instructor Reagan so that Dan Millican @TakingOffDan, Bryan Turner @JustPlaneSilly, and Colten Mortgage owner Brant Phillips could try a fu…