by Sporty's Pilot Shop
Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. Stay tuned for our rapid-fire "ready to copy" segment at the end of every episode, where we go beyond the cliches to find out what each guest really thinks. Brought to you by Sporty's Pilot Shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961. Have a comment? Email us: [email protected]
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April 8, 2025
<p>From the Lockheed Constellation to the Boeing 747 to competition gliders, Wally Moran’s flying career has covered an incredible variety of airplanes. He describes some key concepts that have stayed the same across all those airplanes, from using the rudder properly to managing technology, plus his personal connection to the TWA 800 tragedy and his advice for successful checkrides (he has given more than 2400). In the Ready to Copy section, Wally shares what he looked for when hiring airline pilots, the best place to fly gliders, and his favorite aviation books.</p><p><br>* Wally’s webinar on rudder use: <a href="https://pilotworkshop.com/videos/rudder-skills-back-basics/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pilotworkshop.com/videos/rudder-skills-back-basics/</a></p><li><p>* TWA 800 review: <a href="https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/documents/moriches_ny-TWA_800_Overview.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/documents/moriches_ny-TWA_800_Overview.pdf</a></p></li><p>* PilotWorkshops Mastery: <a href="https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/</a></p>
March 25, 2025
<p>In this special episode, we turn the tables on host John Zimmerman and put him in the guest chair to reflect on a Pilot’s Discretion milestone. Sporty’s Eric Radtke asks John about his favorite episodes, what he’s learned about the aviation community by talking to 99 pilots, and his predictions for the industry’s future. You’ll also learn about John’s background, including why he learned to fly in high school and why he thinks writing is so important. In the Ready to Copy segment, John talks about live music, baseball rule changes, and his favorite aviation book.</p><p>SHOW LINKS:</p><p>* Pilot’s Discretion Archives: <a href="https://www.sportys.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sportys.com/podcast</a></p><p>* John’s articles at Air Facts: <a href="https://airfactsjournal.com/author/johnz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://airfactsjournal.com/author/johnz/</a></p><p>* Fast Five: <a href="http://sportys.com/fastfive" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://sportys.com/fastfive</a></p><li><br></li>
March 11, 2025
<p>After building a billion-dollar music business, Chuck Surack is applying the lessons he learned to save an aviation icon. He talks about his passion for flying helicopters, why he decided to buy Enstrom, and the challenge of restarting production. Chuck also offers plenty of tips for growing a business and creating a culture of excellence, with some peeks behind the scenes at Sweetwater. In the Ready to Copy segment, Chuck shares his favorite place to land a helicopter, what he looks for when hiring an employee, and what it was like to work with Stevie Wonder.</p><p>SHOW LINKS:</p><ul> <li>Enstrom Helicopter: https://enstromhelicopter.com/</li> <li>Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/</li> <li>PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/</li></ul>
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