
Join John Niehaus, a professional pilot and flight instructor and Gita Brown, a yoga educator and student pilot as they share how the latest tools in stress reduction, well-being, and high performance mental training can improve your abilities as aviators. Through this podcast they will show how understanding these techniques can create a mindset of excellence not just in flying, but flight traini... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationHealth & FitnessLeisureMental Health | |||

Season 2 Episode 17
What happens when a student pilot stops accepting “that’s just the way it is” and starts looking for better solutions? In this episode, you’ll learn how entrepreneur and private pilot DeRonte Craig used his marketing expertise to... more
Season 2
Bonus Episode
Monday Briefing 14
In this Monday Briefing, you’ll discover three books that offer practical insights into managing self-interference, handling pressure and resistance, sharpening attention, and staying present in the cockpi... more
Season 2 Episode 16
Learn how professional pilots manage risk before it becomes a problem. In this episode, you'll discover practical Threat and Error Management (TEM) strategies that can improve your decision-making, reduce workload, and strengthen... more
Season 2 Bonus Episode
Monday Briefing 13
In this week's Monday Brief, discover one of the most memorable lessons ever shared on The Calm Cockpit Podcast: there are only two speeds in aviation—slow and screw up.
This deceptively simple philosophy ... more
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This is a great podcast that focuses not just on topics the rest of the industry seems to be afraid of, but offers insight into tools to improve things we all struggle with. The interviews have been great and the conversations have been honest and refreshing. I look forward to hearing more!
I was I had guidance like this when I was going through my private training. My instructor could teach maneuvers but couldn’t connect with my mental struggles. Thanks for making this!
I listened to the host previously on the more right rudder podcast and am so excited to see what he has planned for this one!
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The show centers on high-performance aviation mindset, safety, and well-being, blending practical flight-focused coaching with stress management and personal development. Episodes routinely explore breathing techniques, cognitive performance, CRM and communication, resilience after setbacks, motivation, hydration, and structured approaches to flight training and recurrent practice. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on actionable routines, science-backed practices, and real-world stories from pilots and instructors that translate to day-to-day flying, training, and leadership in aviation. Its approachable tone and breadth—from mental performance to physical readiness and leadership—make it useful for both frontline pilots and avi... more
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