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The Reider Report

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Aviation
Aviation Safety
Avemco Insurance
Instrument Meteorological Conditions
Bill Leff's Highway 41 Forced Landing
Avemco Insurance Company
The Killing Zone
Impossible Turn
New York Area Airports
Engine Failure
F-4 Phantom II
National Transportation Safety Board
General Aviation
Wake Turbulence
Ground Sequencing
Stearman
Flight Safety
United States
California
Beechcraft Baron

The Reider Report brings you real stories told by real pilots. Join host Rob Reider and guests every two weeks as they explore hard-won cockpit experiences and the vital lessons we learn when things don’t go as planned. Authentic, collaborative, and educational—this is aviation storytelling for all pilots.

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Engine failures are statistically rare, though they do occur. Today’s episode is the fourth in what has become a “series” on engine failures. Host Rob Reider welcomes a pilot who was conducting a flight for a Tuskegee Airmen program to give two young... more

Retired air show performer Bill Leff experienced an engine failure on his T-6 Texan just a few miles from Oshkosh. Though he was close to another airport, he had to make a difficult decision: land on Highway 41 or stretch the glide and attempt to lan... more

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Guest Brian Norris joins host Rob Reider and talks about having an engine failure while ferrying the aerobatic biplane of one of most famous - and greatest - aerobatic air show performers of the last 50 years, Sean D. Tucker. His options were few. Fo... more

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A pilot had just launched from Lake Hood, Alaska when, only a few hundred feet above the surface, the engine malfunctioned. He couldn’t land straight ahead because of the frigid Alaskan waters. Further compounding his plight, he was squeezed between ... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Leff
Retired air show performer and aerobatic pilot
Episode: Runway or the Highway - Another Engine Out Story
Brian Norris
Long-time air show announcer and team chief for Sean D. Tucker's Oracle team
Sean D. Tucker's Team Oracle
Episode: Save the Plane or Save Yourself
Jim Gibertoni
Alaskan pilot and flight instructor with an experienced background in Alaska aviation
Independent pilot (Alaska)
Episode: The Impossible Turn - Yes or No?
Larry Noe
Flight instructor and Cirrus pilot
Cirrus SR22T/G7 Plus owner
Episode: Not Quite NORDO
Elliot Danner
Flight instructor; pilot with experiences in Baron and Cirrus incidents
Independent pilot (as discussed in episode)
Episode: A Fire and a Key Fob
Bob Carlton
Former rocket scientist, award-winning air show pilot, test pilot, aircraft designer and author
Vertigo Air Shows (as a pilot)
Episode: A Nearly Failed Ferry Flight
Doug Armstrong
Pilot, Coast Guard Auxiliary member
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Episode: Saratoga Surprise
Daniel Swalin
Owner/pilot of the Columbia 400; story guest who experienced pitot-static issue
Pilot, Columbia 400 owner
Episode: Incorrect Instrument Indications
Mark Blois-Brooke
Pilot with 15,000+ hours; author of Life in a Tin, Stories of a Flying Life
Independent pilot/author
Episode: Fifteen Thousand Hours and Still Learning

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Rob Reider
Host of The Reider Report with a consistent presence across episodes; affiliated with The Reider Report and Avemco sponsorships in several episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great Show in a New Home

    If you love aviation, chances are you already know Rob’s familiar voice.

    A gifted storyteller and interviewer, Rob’s show is a great listen for aviation enthusiasts. I look forward to new episodes every couple of weeks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brad in TX
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show!

    I never miss an episode. Rob Reider is a true professional and an absolute delight to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SF_Pilot
    United States7 months ago

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Content consistently centers on real-world aviation scenarios and practical risk-management insights.
Guests are credible subject-matter experts who share relatable, safety-focused lessons.
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Sponsorship from safety-focused brands is seen as authentic and relevant to the topics discussed.

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Runway or the Highway - Another Engine Out Story
Q: What made your engine quit?
Leff explained that a bolt in the radial engine's crankshaft assembly loosened, allowing repeated movement that fatigued and broke the crankshaft in half.
Runway or the Highway - Another Engine Out Story
Q: What happened when the engine failed, and why did you choose Highway 41 rather than Fond-Du-Lac Airport?
Leff said the engine seized while he was descending near the airport. He judged the approach and tight turn required to reach a runway too risky, so he selected a gap in Highway 41 traffic as a landing area.
The Impossible Turn - Yes or No?
Q: Describe the sequence from takeoff to the moment the engine failed and how you reacted.
The engine showed trouble shortly after takeoff, the airplane entered a high-stress environment with rapidly dropping altitude and speed, and there was almost no time to hesitate. The priority was to keep the airplane flying, find a safe landing spot, and prevent crashing into water or trees. I immediately stabilized the airplane, applied right rudder, pushed the nose down, and reduced throttle to manage vibration and engine stress while seeking a landable area.
Not Quite NORDO
Q: What happened on the flight that led to the radio communications issue and how did you handle it?
They experienced a radio problem where ATC could hear them but they could not hear ATC. They consulted the Abnormal/Radio section of the checklist, debated whether to reset the circuit breakers, but decided against it to avoid worsening the situation, and eventually diverted to Wilkes-Barre where they landed uneventfully after ATC vectored them for an ILS approach.
Not Quite NORDO
Q: Tell me about your aviation journey and how you got into flying.
Larry describes starting late in life, with family and work commitments, taking up flying lessons in his late 40s, earning a private certificate, and ultimately transitioning through several aircraft before selecting a Cirrus SR22T and later upgrading to the G7 Plus with Autoland.

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Real pilot-to-pilot storytelling that centers on hard-won cockpit lessons. Episodes fuse high-stakes safety discussions, near-misses, and in-depth debriefs with firsthand accounts from veteran aviators, flight instructors, and military officers. Topics span instrument and navigation challenges, weather decision-making, risk management, crew resource management, and the evolution of cockpit technology, often tied together with practical takeaways for pilots at every level. Notable strengths include a steady stream of credible guests with rich operational backgrounds and sponsor-supported safety messaging that reinforces best practices for civilian and professional pilots alike.

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Recent guests on The Reider Report include:

1. Bill Leff
2. Brian Norris
3. Jim Gibertoni
4. Larry Noe
5. Elliot Danner
6. Bob Carlton
7. Doug Armstrong
8. Daniel Swalin

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