The Malibu Guru

This week, Joe flew with Brad Grimsley who has owned a Piper Meridian since 2011. Brad has undergone full modernization of his avionics panel in multiple stages and can testify that it is worth it to spend a little extra money to get the best equipment.

This week, Joe sits down with Ken Cockrell, a client who trains in two separate aircraft with Casey Aviation. Don't forget to listen all the way through for our weekly Pro Tip.

This week, Joe talks part 2 of Radar Usage. Listen in to find out how to dial in your radar for the best possible use in Thunderstorm avoidance.

It's Radar Season in Texas and much of the Southern United States and that means Thunderstorms! Listen in to see how you can become a better and safer pilots in Instrument Conditions.

This week, Joe talks with Michael Bentham, a Mirage pilot who made the decision to stick with Piston. Listen in to see why this decision was made and how it could help you make a decision for your future airplane.

This week, Joe is in Vancouver with Steve Nunn. Steve works with Maxcraft Avionics and is undergoing a major avionics restoration on a Malibu. Listen in as Joe and Steve discuss this restoration and discuss what all went into this project.

This week features part 1 of Joe's training adventures in Canada. Listen in to hear a unique story in aviation and why the Malibu was the right airplane for Marcus.

This week, Joe dives into a couple of stories about avionics failures. What do you do when the stuff thats supposed to help you could potentially hurt you?

This week, Joe discusses a topic thats been in recent news with the PA-46, flying in and around thunderstorms. Listen to see how you can improve your aeronautical decision making with this episode.

This week, Joe sits down with Ed Cooper, a proud owner of a Continental Malibu. Ed has trained with Casey Aviation for many years now and has done quite a bit to upgrade his Piper Malibu. Listen in for Ed's unique journey into the PA-46.

This week, Joe sits with Art Tarlow to discuss his aviation journey and how he got from a Piper Aerostar to the M600.

This week, Joe talks all about checklists. This may seem like a no brainer but listen in to see if you are using your checklist properly in your PA46.

This week, Joe answers your questions on the Podcast. If you've got a question that youve been wanting to ask, chances are that someone else has the same question. You can send your questions to [email protected] to have them featured on the Malibu Guru Podcast.

This week, Joe discusses an interesting word, "Rumination." Listen in to see how thinking of this word from a different perspective can help you to become a better and safer pilot.

This week, Joe sits down solo to tell the story of how Casey Aviation came to be. From getting his private pilots license to becoming a paint salesman. Listen in to see how Joe's experiences might be similar to your own.

This week, Joe sits down with Ben Dorman, the newest owner of a Piper Meridian. Ben talks about why the Meridian was the right airplane for his mission and why "downgrading" from a jet was necessary.

This week Joe breaks down the questions, "What is a Simism?" Listen in to hear about the Pros and Cons of simulator training and how it applies in large aircraft training and why it is not the best option for the PA46.

This week, Joe takes time to discuss why standardized training within the PA46 airframe would be nearly impossible to put in place. Listen to see how this applies to you.

This week, Joe continues his discussion on broadening as a pilot with his current training at Berry Aviation. The deep dive goes into topics of simulators and different types of instructors.

This week, Joe discusses his current broadening training at Berry Aviation. Listen in to hear about how Joe is continuing to expand his aviation career.

This week, Joe sits down with Deanna Wallace to discuss their most recent ferry flight of a King Air 350 from Sendai, Japan to Flying Cloud, MN. Listen in to hear about all of the challenges and adventures faced along the way.

This week, Joe trained with Tom Thomason; an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor out of Florida. Joe and Tom dive deep on hearing, hearing aids, and the use of noise cancelling headsets while flying and during high noise activities.

Listen in this week as Joe dive deep into icing. Joe breaks down Supercooled Liquid Droplets (SLD) and how changes in atmospheric condition lead to ice accumulation. Find out how to manage on this weeks podcast.

This week, Joe discusses what happens mentally and emotionally to a pilot after having an aviation accident. Joe shares a personal experience from his own pilot career and breaks down a recent experience from a dear friend who suffered an accident.

This week, Joe got the opportunity to sit inside a Catalina Amphibious Airplane and interview the Pilot in Command. Listen as Joe discusses this unique piece of history.

This is part 2 of the comparison of the TBM and PA46 airplanes. Listen in as Joe walks around a TBM and discusses the difference you should note when deciding between a PA46 and a TBM.

This is the first of a 2 part series where Joe compares and constrasts the TBM with the Meridian. Today's episode compares a flight from KLFK to KOJC in the same exact environmental conditions. Listen in to see the difference in speed, fuel burn, and overall performance.

This week, Joe turns the tables on someone who usually does the interviewing, Dan Millican, from the YouTube channel "Taking Off." Listen in to hear Dan's story of how the "Taking Off" channel came to be and how he fell in love with aviation.

This week, Joe sits down with two longtime friends of Casey Aviation. David Frager and Rick Swisher are proud owners of a JetPROP. Today's discussion goes everywhere from partnerships to CD players to autopilots. There is surely some great information for you!

This week, Joe discusses a challenging topic that all pilots will face at some point during their time as a pilot. When is it time to step away from the cockpit and hang up the wings?

This week, Joe addresses several commonly asked questions and unique situations faced in the PA-46 community. Listen in and see if these answers can help you in your PA-46.

This week, Joe got the opportunity to fly with Heather Cannon, a proud owner and pilot of the M500. Heather discusses what drove her to upgrade from the C182 and how the M500 helps her to meet her mission more effectively.

Today's episode is Part 2 from the MMOPA Convention in Tuscon. Joe had the opportunity to sit down with the team from RC Avionics and discuss what sets their shop apart from others. He also provides his overall comments on the success of the MMOPA Convention.

Last week, the people of Casey Aviation attended MMOPA Tucson Live 2022. Joe had the opportunity to speak with a few key attendees from the conference. Listen in to see how their product can help you!

This week, Joe trained with Bill Davidson who just moved from a Continental Malibu into a Meridian. Listen in to see why Bill made the decision to upgrade and to see if the time is right for you.

This week, Joe talks with the nation's latest Sport Pilot, Chris Simmons. Chris has a fantastic story about weight loss and being committed to become a pilot that is truly inspirational.

Today, Joe talks with Justin Burkholder about the upcoming safety standdown event at KMVN in October. This event will be focused on the Safety and Maintenance of the Nose Landing Gear. Listen in to learn more! We hope to see you there!

This week, Joe sits down with Knut Mjolhus, a long time aviation enthusiast. Knut has owned many different airplanes including a Meridian and M600 in the past. He explains why the Kodiak fits his mission better than the PA-46.

This week, Joe discusses a very common aircraft move from a Cirrus into a Piper Meridian. John Kolar joins the podcast today to discuss what it takes to step and the decisions that were made in order to upgrade.

We are beginning a new series where we feature each one of our employees. We want you to know everyone when you come and visit for your training. We begin by introducing you to Mark Dunn, Aircraft Brokering Manager for Casey Aviation.

This week, Joe discusses his latest ferry flight of a King Air from Germany to the United States. He discusses what went well and what unique set of challenges he faced while flying an unfamiliar airplane and due to shortages in the economy.

This week, Joe got the opportunity to train with Adam Weatherby, President and CEO of Weatherby, Inc., the premier manufacturer of firearms made in the USA. Joe got the opportunity to train with Adam in Sheridan, WY, where their company is headquartered and see what their business represents. Take a listen to see why Adam chose to move into a JetPROP as he continues his journey in aviation.

Today, Joe sits down with Jeff Plotka to discuss his recent move from a JetPROP to a TBM 850. They discuss similarities, differences, and why the decision was made to move to a larger aircraft.

Joe sits down this week with Daryl Sakol and Shane Borden. Daryl is the owner of a 2018 M350. Shane is a long time friend and pro pilot that is rated to fly Daryl's airplane. Listen in to see how this relationship has played to each of their advantage.

This week, Joe discusses two key points that Charles Lindbergh introduced to present day aviation and how they apply in the PA-46.

This week, Joe discusses and makes a connection between the island of Maui and a very well known figure in aviation, Charles Lindbergh. Joe breaks down these topics in detail and discusses how people are different in the world of aviation.

This week, Joe discusses the use of flaps in the PA46 and why you should be using them on nearly all occasions.

This week, Joe had recurrent training with Cliff Coffman, a 77 year old JetPROP pilot. They dive into the challenges of insurance and what it takes to continue flying past age 70.

Joe sits down to discuss training the trainer with Hank Gibson, a Cirrus and fellow PA46 instructor. Hank also shares plans for his upcoming company which will be fully unveiled at Oshkosh.

This week, Joe sat down with 2 members of the "College Trio" to discuss partnerships in the PA46. Topics include both the challenges and benefits of partnerships and to hopefully shed some light on if joining a partnership is the right move for you.