Behind the Prop

This week Bobby and Wally discuss a system for the first time and believe it will be the first of many. Each time we fly we do a magneto check and as Wally says, he hopes we change the name to an ignition check. There are a lot more things we are checking besides the magneto and hopefully you learn a few things this week. Let us know what you think and please share the show with a friend. Thanks!

In the mid-80s it was a decision my parents and the wrestle with, paper vs plastic as they checked out at the grocery store. Now as pilots many of us have quickly moved from the paper choice to an electronic one. Bobby and Wally discuss what is legal and some best practice as you too may wrestle with the decision between paper vs. plastic. No matter what you choose to use, make sure you understand them and know exactly how to use them. Until next week, fly safe and stay behind the prop!

Pat Brown has a long history in aviation and not only serves the "Texas Triangle" as the AOPA You Can Fly Ambassador, and he is also a Designated Pilot Examiner. Pat and Wally have a long past and didn't even know they were both pilots when they first started working together. We cover that and many more topics on this week's show including their general aviation pet peeves! Fly safe and stay behind the prop!

This week Bobby tells his near-miss story. While these are more common than they should be some are closer than others! We won't give it away here, but Bobby comes VERY CLOSE to the big one and shares what he thinks saved him and his passenger from the "BIG ONE". This near-miss story could happen to each of us and both Bobby and Wally hope the show helps everyone be a little safe. Fly safe everyone!

Checklist usage sounds simple. #1 - Use one. #2 - Follow it. It continues to be one thing that pilots don't do frequently enough and causes problems, both big and small. Wally shares some things that he sees on check rides (even applicants reading them upside down), and Bobby shares a lot of what he sees around the flight school. Please share this episode with other pilots and fly safe!

Bobby started his training to become a pilot in May of 2015. He really only thought he would get his private pilot's license and fly for fun. Like most pilots though, he quickly realized to be a better pilot, and to fly further he would need his instrument rating. On August 24, 2017, Bobby showed up at his flight school - United Flight Systems - www.unitedflight.com to meet his DPE, Wally Mulhearn. Today's show is a reflection of that day, and just a few tips and tricks to make your instrument check ride go smoothly.

This week you meet our hosts Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn. Both are based in Houston and often spend time behind the prop. Wally is a pilot for a major airline and designated pilot examiner (DPE) with over 400 check rides administered. Bobby owns a large flight school in Houston that trains Part 61, Part 141, and is an affiliate with Liberty University. Both share their passion for giving back and why they are investing in this Podcast. Subscribe wherever you listen to Podcasts!