Bruce Landsberg: Learning From Icarus | 2025 PMOPA Convention

Bruce Landsberg: Learning From Icarus | 2025 PMOPA Convention

Author: Casey Aviation September 26, 2025 Duration: 29:33

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In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 PMOPA Convention, Joe sits down with Bruce Landsberg, former NTSB Vice Chairman and longtime aviation safety leader, to explore the lessons every pilot can learn from real-world flying, accidents, and case studies.

Bruce’s aviation journey began with a summer job that led him into flight instruction, and later to his influential work at the AOPA Air Safety Institute. He brings decades of experience in pilot training, accident investigation, and safety research.

In this conversation, Bruce and Joe dive into:

  • The importance of understanding aircraft performance
  • The difference between accidents and crashes
  • Human factors, decision-making, and risk management in aviation
  • How automation impacts pilot awareness and training
  • Why communication and ongoing education matter for every pilot
  • The critical value of learning from past aviation incidents
  • How knowledge and experience can prevent future tragedies

📖 This discussion is inspired by Bruce’s book Learning From Icarus.

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