Nearly everyone who travels will experience turbulence at some point in their life. For some, it's no big deal, but for nervous flyers it can be incredibly uncomfortable. This week we'll be talking about what causes turbulence, and addressing whether or not it's a dangerous (spoiler alert: it isn't). Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotWebsite: https://www.plaidaviation.com/Email Me: todd@plaidaviation.comMusic by Monday Hopes

I'm excited to announce Plaid Aviation, your new home for aviation training resources and community. To make sure you are notified when we go live, please sign up for the mailing list at http://www.plaidaviation.comAnd don't forget to like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/plaidaviation/See you over there!

This week we finish our discussion of the Pilot Qualifications in the Commercial ACS, with a topic that is covered in the Private Pilot and Instrument Rating ACS as well. We discuss the difference in safe and legal, and examine some risk management items associated with unfamiliar airplanes and equipment.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

Beginning our discussion of ground school topics, this week we talk about pilot qualifications for the Commercial Pilot Checkride, and the privileges and limitations around your new certificate.Commercial Pilot ACS: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/acs/commercial_airplane_acs_change_1.pdfeCFR: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-ICheck out the creators mentioned on the show:@david_the_aviator@pilot_mikey_b@pilot_marcus_40@taildraggerjoe@anthony_tett@my.cirrus.life@coryrod88@future_pilot._Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you are getting to finish out the week spending time with loved ones and planning the goals you will set for the coming year. Hope to see you next week!Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

On December 20th 1943, the crew of the B-17 known as Ye Olde Pub flew their first combat mission together and almost didn't make it home. Flying on only one fully functional engine, with half a tail, and leaking hydraulics, things looked bleak as Franz Stigler, a German ace, pulled up behind them to finish them off. Instead he made a decision that could have gotten him court martialed and escorted them through the heavily defended coastline. Reunion of Franz and Charlie: https://adammakos.com/a-higher-call-book.htmlFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers became the first people to achieve manned, controlled, heavier than air flight. Take away all of the qualifiers, though, and they were far from the first in flight. This week I talk about 5 aviators who beat the Wright Brothers to the sky.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

This week we are talking about the incredible story of Jesse Brown, who was the US Navy's first African American fighter pilot, and Thomas Hudner, who received the Medal of Honor after crash landing his own plane behind enemy lines in an attempt to save Jesse's life. Thomas Hudner Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKHh9vnzyUoFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

Happy Thanksgiving!This week we talk about the 20th century's craziest soft drink (developed by a meat packing company) and the transcontinental flight it inspired. Calbraith Rodgers became the first person to fly coast to coast when he landed in Pasadena, CA in December of 1911 with the Vin Fiz Flyer.  Vin Fiz Revisited: https://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/History_of_the_Airplane/Doers_and_Dreamers/Cal_Rodgers/Vin_Fiz_Revisited/Vin_Fiz_Revisited.htm: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

This week, we revisit the history of Veterans Day, a holiday that began with the end of the first World War.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

This week we talk about the B-29 Superfortress, the most advanced bomber in the American fleet during WWII. Bell X-1 Drop Launch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5xFJRcHFqUFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

For this week’s Halloween special we are revisiting an old episode where I got to talk to Barb Kramer from the haunted Kansas Aviation Museum. We talk about the history of the museum and aviation in Kansas, and Barb shares some ghost stories from her time as Director of Operations.Kansas Aviation Museum Website: https://kansasaviationmuseum.org/Kansas Aviation Museum Facebook: https://facebook.com/kansasaviationmuseum/Email Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comFind Me on Instagram: @theplaidpilotMusic by Monday Hopes and SoundGalleryBy

This week I had the honor of sitting down with Bill Weidenhammer, a retired pilot with the US Navy, and B-25 pilot with the Champaign Aviation Museum in Urbana, Ohio. On the show he talks about the history of Champaign Gal, the museum's own B-25, and gives some tips to the aspiring warbird pilot. Sadly, Champaign Gal is currently stranded away from the home airport after experiencing a serious engine malfunction, but we can all help bring her home. You can make a tax deductible donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XBP2HYAZ4L9T8Visit the museum's website: https://www.champaignaviationmuseum.org/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail me at Todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

This week we mix things up a little and instead of aviation history, I'm sharing a PIREP (that's short for Pilot Report) about a recent flight to Lake Havasu, AZ. Email me: todd@theplaidpilot.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotThreads: https://www.threads.net/@theplaidpilotMusic by Monday Hopes

This week, Lynne Newton of the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum joins me to talk about the 239 year old history of ballooning from 18th century Versailles to the Balloon Fiesta that takes place in Albuquerque every year. She also gives us some insight into getting into the hobby. Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum website: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/balloonmuseumAnderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Instagram: @balloonmuseumAnderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AlbuquerqueBalloonMuseumEmail Me: todd@theplaidpilot.comMusic by Monday Hopes

On September 24, 1929 Jimmy Doolittle made the first flight completely on instruments, so in this episode, we take a look at the history of instruments on the flight deck from the first flight at Kitty Hawk to satellite navigation.Airmail Route Recreated Article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/omaha-salt-lake-city-without-gps-180973967/Email me at todd@theplaidpilot.comInstagram: @theplaidpilotMusic by Monday Hopes

After finishing the first part of my Commercial Pilot training, I'm back to share a little about my journey and talk about the differences I've experienced in Part 61 and 141 flight training.Email me at todd@theplaidpilot.comInstagram: @theplaidpilotMusic by Monday Hopes

I finally passed my instrument checkride on my second attempt! In this episode I talk about my instrument training journey and lessons learned from two attempts at the checkride. Email me at todd@theplaidpilot.comInstagram: @theplaidpilot

Thank you guys for all of the support the last five months. The show will be on hiatus starting this week as I get ready for my checkride and start commercial training. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and fluffy landings!Email Me - todd@theplaidpilot.com

On November 24, 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked Northwest Orient Flight 305 bound for Seattle from Portland, OR and after receiving $200,000 cash as ransom for the passengers, parachuted into the rainy night never to be seen again. This week I tell his story. Aviatrix of the Week: Alex from KSNA - IG: https://www.instagram.com/pilot_girl_alex/TikTok: @pilot_girl_alexFBI D.B. Cooper Archives - https://vault.fbi.gov/D-B-Cooper%20Music by Monday Hopes