
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 135 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationLeisure | |||

What happens when a well-intentioned Flight Instructor lets a rusty student "dig a hole" during a cross-country flight? In this episode, host Carl Valeri is joined by flight instructor, mechanic, and aviation writer Jamie Beckett, who recounts a humb... more
In Episode 133 of I Learned About Flying From That, host Carl Valeri welcomes back airline pilot and aviation attorney Chris Pezalla to discuss a harrowing mechanical failure during a tailwheel checkout flight.
What started as a routine practice ses... more
Imagine landing your aircraft after a seemingly routine flight, only to find the FAA waiting for you on the ramp. In this special episode of I Learned About Flying From That, host Carl Valeri sits down with commercial pilot Elliot Mintzer to discuss ... more
In Episode 131 of I Learned About Flying From That, host Carl Valeri sits down with Leslie Cobble, a seasoned flight instructor and owner of flight schools in Arkansas and Hawaii. What was supposed to be a routine engine break-in flight over the beau... more
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Production quality and ‘listenability’ has dropped precipitately since Rob’s departure. It is now far less engaging and editing standards have fallen.
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
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!
Every episode of this podcast helps us pilots learn from the experiences of others making us all that little bit better prepared
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
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The show features first-hand safety stories from pilots who have navigated emergencies, equipment malfunctions, and high-stress flight scenarios, with the host steering the narrative and later digging into the details. Episodes tend to center on decision-making under pressure, CRM and crew coordination, risk mitigation, and practical takeaways that pilots can apply to planning, flight operations, and incident reporting. A notable strength is the in-depth guest pool, often including seasoned instructors and experienced pilots who share actionable lessons drawn from real-world experiences. The format frequently blends technical context with personal storytelling, appealing to active pilots, aviation students, and safety-minded professionals l... more
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Recent guests on I Learned About Flying From That include:
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7. Bill English
8. David Segel
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