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I Learned About Flying From That

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Tune in for the rest of the story—with exclusive interviews with pilots who have shared their emergencies, crises, and mistakes over 950-plus installments of Flying's iconic series, "I Learned About Flying From That." Host Carl Valeri relates the tale as told by the author, then catches up with that pilot to ask the questions we know have been on your mind.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when your avionics panel suddenly doesn’t believe your destination exists

In Episode 139 of I Learned About Flying From That, host Carl Valeri sits down with flight instructor and CSIP TJ Shembekar to discuss an unforgettable flight hea... more

In Episode 138 of I Learned About Flying From That, host Carl Valeri is joined by flight instructor Gary Palmer to share a harrowing story of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flying. While en route with his wife as a passenger, Gary experienced a vacuum... more

In this episode, host Carl Valeri is joined by Eric Crump, Vice President of the Aerospace Center for Excellence, as he recounts a critical situation during a commercial pilot training flight. While flying at night in a Cessna 172RG high above a clou... more

When an explosive engine failure at 900 feet AGL completely covers the windscreen in oil and cuts all electrical power, routine checkride prep suddenly becomes a low-altitude emergency. Flight instructor Mike Pavlik and student pilot Nicolas Kirchner... more

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TJ Shembekar
Flight instructor, instrument instructor, commercial pilot, and Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot
Cirrus
Episode: 139. When the Magenta Line Disappears
Gary Palmer
Flight instructor with instrument and commercial ratings
Episode: 138. Vacuum Down, Backup On
Eric Crump
Pilot featured for the emergency night flight story
Episode: 137. Electrical Failure Above the Clouds
Michael Pavlik
Flight instructor and pilot involved in the incident
Unknown airline/operator (in episode: 135? 91K operator reference)
Episode: 136. Engine Failure in the Pattern
Nicolas Kirchner
Flight instructor candidate and pilot involved in the incident
Flight school at Plant City (CFI/CFII in progress)
Episode: 136. Engine Failure in the Pattern
Chris Pezalla
Triple Seven pilot and aviation attorney introduced as a guest,
Aviation attorney and former 777 captain
Episode: 135. Should We Cross?
Jamie Beckett
Flight instructor
CFI, aviation educator
Episode: 134. Right Airplane, Wrong Airport
Elliot Mintzer
Pilot who faced an FAA investigation over an overdue fuel pump in a Pc-12
Episode: 132. The Surprise Investigation
Leslie Cobble
Flight instructor and flight-school owner with Maui operations
Ultimate Aviation (instructor) / Maui flight school founder
Episode: 131. Wake Turbulence and an Unusual Attitude Over Maui

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Carl Valeri
Aviation podcast host and pilot

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 350 ratings
  • Bring back Rob Reider

    Production quality and ‘listenability’ has dropped precipitately since Rob’s departure. It is now far less engaging and editing standards have fallen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    regattaguru
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • New Host

    ILAFFT was a great podcast with Rob Reiser. I learned a lot and it was a fun way to do some hanger flying. For some reason, and with no acknowledgement or explanation they replaced Rob as the host. Rob has taken his talents to his own podcast, The Reiser Report and I migrated my listening over there

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Song757
    United States8 months ago
  • Very Helpful Podcast

    As a student pilot I really appreciate the show; it is refreshing and encouraging to hear real-world examples, and real-world solutions to aviation challenges. Much appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GitaCBrown
    United States2 years ago
  • Saving lives

    Every episode of this podcast helps us pilots learn from the experiences of others making us all that little bit better prepared

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie Lamdin
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Long time listener

    Really love the podcast and all of its invaluable information. I really love that Rob has moved away from the pre recorded audio. It comes across way more authentic. Thanks ROB

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bb48473
    United States3 years ago

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Some listeners criticize the host transition, interview style and editing, while others appreciate a more conversational, authentic presentation.
Several listeners say the stories appeal even to people who are not pilots but are interested in aviation and how emergencies are managed.
The firsthand accounts are often described as both educational and engaging, with useful takeaways from pilots' mistakes and recoveries.
Listeners value the practical safety lessons and real-world solutions, especially for student pilots and working aviators.

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#31
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#11
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

139. When the Magenta Line Disappears
Q: Would you suggest people understand how to turn that off in the future? Possibly. Yeah, absolutely. This flying of green needles, now you said something about it. It's been a while. Is that something that you incorporate in your recurrent training?
Shembekar now includes green-needle practice in instrument proficiency checks, including tuning and tracking VOR radials and flying a VOR approach, to prepare pilots for GPS failure or outdated databases.
139. When the Magenta Line Disappears
Q: Before we get started talking about this incredible challenge that you had in Canada, tell us a little bit about yourself and some of your flying adventures.
Shembekar said he had been a private pilot for about 20 years, later earned instrument and commercial ratings, and became a flight instructor and Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot after retiring.
138. Vacuum Down, Backup On
Q: What did you do now that you are recognized that you have some spatial disorientation, and you're concentrating, now what?
He told Southern California Approach that he had lost vacuum and was getting disoriented. The controller gave him short, incremental turns toward nearby visual conditions, stayed with him until he was safely headed home, and Palmer cancelled the planned visit.
138. Vacuum Down, Backup On
Q: What happened next? How well could you actually look and see the instruments?
Palmer used the tablet's configured six-pack display and cross-checked it with the airplane's other instruments. As his brain's sense of motion conflicted with the instruments, he had to consciously trust the readings and steady his arm against the armrest.
135. Should We Cross?
Q: Walk us through how you decided to divert and where.
I chose to divert rather than go back to Miami and instead found an airport below me with a weather window. I did a visual approach and landed safely, then prepared to wait out the weather before continuing.

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Pilots recount real emergencies, mistakes and close calls, then discuss the decisions they made and the lessons they took away. Host Carl Valeri frames each account and interviews the pilots involved, drawing out practical details about flight planning, instrument skills, aircraft systems, cockpit communication and decision-making under pressure. Guests range from student pilots and flight instructors to experienced aviation professionals, attorneys and safety specialists. The format combines firsthand storytelling with an instructional debrief, making the episodes useful both for pilots looking to sharpen their judgment and for aviation enthusiasts interested in how crews respond when routine flights go wrong. Its focus on candid accounts ... more

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