Pilots Talk Technique
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -"Airplane owners talk maintenance, pilots talk technique."
Ever heard the phrases "initial power reduction" for a C152, "any traffic in the area, please advise" on CTAF, or "wings level, rudder for centerline on landing" during your flight training in the Ph? I have... and worse.
Welcome to Pilots Talk Technique, where we'll talk about the myriad misconceptions and outright incorrect theory, procedures, and techniques that have made its rounds in the local aviation scene.
We'll discuss why these are wrong, and talk about what is actually correct to ultimately make us better and safer pilots.
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Episodes
Pilots Talk Technique #7 - "Flaps 10 is All I Need"
June 12, 2021 14:09 - 16 minutes - 15 MBScared to use full flaps? Don't be! On this week's episode, we'll talk about the common fallacies revolving around the use of flaps for landing.
Pilots Talk Technique #6 - To trim, or not to trim? Should it even be a question?!
June 03, 2021 03:37 - 14 minutes - 13 MBEver had to fly without trim because the instructor said it helps improve your handling and make you sharper? Let's find out if it really is necessary to use it.
Pilots Talk Technique #5 - Solo Flight Training
May 20, 2021 13:25 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBFlying on your own for parts of your basic training is not a novelty or a bonus feature, it is a requirement. On this episode we'll tackle the different angles why some organizations won't let you perform solo flights, and why you should be insisting on receiving solo flights.
Pilots Talk Technique #4 - "I will survive" an emergency
May 13, 2021 11:47 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWhen handling emergencies, the ultimate goal is preservation of life. You can make an insurance claim on a wrecked airplane, but you can't have the insurer give you another meat suit. This is why we need to give increased importance in maintaining proficiency in handling abnormal conditions just as much as we do normal procedures. Schools of thought will vary with regard to how to train emergency procedures: the rote route, the visual route, or the analytical route. Whichever method you prefe...
Pilots Talk Technique #3 - Initial Power Reduction!
May 06, 2021 07:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBP1: Climb checklist, please. P2: Enroute climb: Airspeed? P1: 85 knots. P2: Check. Throttle? P1: Commencing initial power reduction. P2: INITIAL WHAT?! Welcome to episode 3 of Pilots Talk Technique where we'll take a not so deep dive on this industry wide procedure of reducing the power on a non-complex, non-high performance aircraft during climbout.
Pilots Talk Technique #2 - To Brief or not to Brief
April 29, 2021 10:26 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBefore stepping into an airplane, whether for a routine local flight, traffic patterns, or a cross country, do you already have a plan of action for when bleep hits the fan? On today's episode of PTT, find out how you can include simple and efficient briefings to mentally prepare yourself, your co-crew, or your passengers for the unlikely event of an emergency in any phase of flight.
Pilots Talk Technique #1 - Angle of Attack
April 22, 2021 07:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBWhat better way to start off PTT than going back to basics and discussing such a critical item that all pilots should fully understand - angle of attack. Stick around to find out why pilots get confused with it and how it should be interpretted.
Pilots Talk Technique #0 - Intro
April 20, 2021 09:38 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBHello and welcome to Pilots Talk Technique! A podcast where we'll take a dive into flying technique and aerodynamic theory, touching on the most common misconceptions about them that you may have or might encounter while taking up flying in the good 'ole Philippines. Nobody's perfect, but we can all be better! If you have a specific topic in mind, shoot me a message and we will try to center an episode around it in the future! Always remember, airplane owners talk maintenance, pilots talk te...