Brian's got a shiny new commercial certificate, Ben just logged 25 hours in three days in a flying potato over Florida, and somehow nobody declared an emergency — so naturally, it's time to talk about flying like a professional even when nobody's paying you to. From sterile cockpit discipline to weight and balance on every single flight (yes, everyone), the crew runs through a practical list of habits that separate polished pilots from the yank-and-bank crowd. Plus: a listener who went from ICU nurse to CFII at 54, a fuel tank horror story that will make you check yours right now, and Mark prepares to hand a large sum of money to some people in the Czech Republic who have definitely sent him pictures of his actual airframe. Probably.Mentioned on the show:
* Time Building Mafia: https://volare.aero/timebuildingmafia
* The Calm Cockpit Podcast: https://calmcockpit.com/
* TL Sparker: https://www.tl-ultralight.cz/en/ultralight-aircraft/sparker
* 0W3 - Hartford County Airport - Churchville Maryland: https://www.airnav.com/airport/0w3
* PHKO - Ellison Kona airport: https://www.airnav.com/airport/phko
* SISKIND: Do Easy: How Fast Can You Take Your Time? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqsg-iW3KBw