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Taking Off Podcast – Aviation Life

Dan Millican & Christy Wong
Aviation
Captain Upgrade
Flight Training
Flying Clubs
Piloting
Flying
Aviation Accidents
FAA
Patey Pilots
Pilot Training
Airline Pilot
Backcountry Flying
Emergency Response
PSA Flight 182
Air Shows
In the Hangar
Aviation Training
Weight Loss
Pilot Certificate
Go-Around Procedures

Dan Millican, Christy Wong and Baylee Ward talk all about aviation—from discussing air disasters and plane crashes to the latest flying techniques and training. All to help the listener be better pilots and better people.

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Latest Episodes

Dan and Christy discuss the crash of Air Midwest 5481 that took 21 lives on January 8, 2003 at Charlotte International Airport.  And now another 1900D has crashed in South Sudan just a few weeks ago.

Dan and Christy talk about new career opportunities for her as an airline pilot, and also what the lifestyle is like working flying the big jets.

Dan and Christy pull the veil back on what it’s like to film the studio talk show “In The Hangar” and recall their favorite moments so far. Season 9 to record on March 7-8 2025.

: From the Archive, Dan and Christy, in the early months of Covid were able to meet Mike and Mark Patey for the first time and talk to them about how they got started.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Drew Sambell
Aviation medical examiner from Arlington, Texas
Sambell Pilot Physical
Episode: #70 Will FAA Medical Changes Impact You?
William LeBaron
A pilot whose story about his airplane being stolen by a Native American tribe gained traction on social media.
Episode: #61 Tribe STOLE His Plane
Dan Bass
Pilot who survived a severe plane crash due to carbon monoxide poisoning
Episode: #60 The Most AMAZING Plane Crash Survival Story
Joey Johnson
Designated Pilot Examiner and aviation mentor
Episode: #58 Joey Johnson DPE
Rob Lowe
Regional Administrator for the FAA Southwest region, former air traffic controller
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Episode: #49 Is the FAA Out To Get Us?
Joe Casey
A pilot with extensive experience flying single-engine aircraft, often referred to as the Malibu Guru.
Episode: #43 Single vs Twin
Robert Johnson
An experienced pilot with a diverse background, flying from Satabria to T28s, and has extensive experience in flying twin-engine aircraft like the Cessna 421.
Episode: #43 Single vs Twin

Hosts

Dan Millican
Host and co-host focusing on aviation discussions, personal experiences, and insights into aviation safety and training.
Christy Wong
Co-host focused on aviation topics, training experiences, and personal anecdotes in the field.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Do your homework before publishing!!!

    The allegations are false from beginning to end. I’m no longer a fan.

    Un-followed!

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    1
    my2bboys
    United States8 months ago
  • Incredible detail

    I couldn’t believe how good the quality and story telling was in the very first episode. Then I found their YouTube channel and it made perfect sense.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trekfannx01
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#70 Will FAA Medical Changes Impact You?
Q: What advice would you give to a brand new student pilot?
Think about your medical history and be honest with everything, even if it worries you about your potential medical certification.
#49 Is the FAA Out To Get Us?
Q: What are some of the safety concerns that you still have?
Rob identifies surface safety as a significant risk area, particularly with general aviation pilots landing on the wrong surfaces.
#49 Is the FAA Out To Get Us?
Q: Are you a pilot?
Rob Lowe shares that he is not a manned pilot but has experience as a remote control pilot and drone pilot.
#48 Learn to Fly US when International
Q: How much does it cost to learn to fly?
Costs can range from $10,000 to $17,000 depending on how quickly you go through training and the school you choose.
#48 Learn to Fly US when International
Q: What will be like the requirements for international students to get a pilot's license?
It depends on what school you go to, and there are schools that have experience working through foreign documents to get you FAA certification.

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