The Learning and Loving to Fly podcast is hosted by CFI, Brinton Thrasher.
In this podcast, Brinton details his journey through getting his private pilot certificate, instrument rating, and beyond.
I just completed CFI in February 2022 - next stop CFI-I - next episode as soon as I finish the check ride (hopefully by the end of April!)
If you have any questions, comments, notes, etc. please e-mail me at learningandlovingtofly@gmail.com! I'd love to hear from you!
Sorry it's been so long!
My journey to CFI-I was not without challenges but it is not an overly difficult checkride, in my opinion.
One thing I forget to mention in this podcast is that if you are taking the written test for Instrument Airplane and plan to get your CFI-I within the next 2 years, take the Instrument Instructor written test at the same time. They are virtually the same test! Lesson plans are crucial and being in the right mindset is crucial because instrument flying has lots of details to pay attention to.
Thanks for listening!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Fourteen - CFI - Prep and Check Ride
This episode covers what I believe to be the most difficult check ride thus far! There is a lot to know and as a CFI, I now have tons of responsibility. I started this journey in August of 2021 and am now helping others to start theirs!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Thirteen - Commercial Pilot - Preparation and Check Ride
I am a Commercial Pilot!
This podcast discusses three main areas of my commercial pilot journey: getting the hours, learning the maneuvers/landings, and going through the check ride!
Lots to uncover! Hope you enjoy!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Twelve - Instrument Rating - Check Ride Take 2!
I PASSED! I didn't have much to accomplish on the 2nd go-round here but sometimes the 2nd chance gives you more butterflies than the 1st because you REALLY don't want to fail twice in a row. This is just a quick episode talking about the flight, what I did in between the first and second check rides and what I plan to do next!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Eleven - Instrument Rating - Check Ride Part 1
In this episode I talk about how my instrument check ride went. (I FAILED!)
I talk about the oral portion (which I passed), the types of questions I was asked, what helped me to study, the pre-flight portion, the flight portion that I passed and where everything went wrong.
Part 2 will come as soon as my next check ride is scheduled and taken.
23 Mar 2022
Episode Ten - Instrument Rating - General Instruction
Instead of going week-to-week, I decided to talk through all of my instruction in one episode. I talk how it started, what I learned along the way, what was difficult and frustrating, and tools that I found useful!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Nine - Landings
Everyone has a hard time with landings. I sure did! In this episode I talk about where my difficulty was (multiple places) and how I went about fixing it. I talk about the resources I used to help me think through it all and try to let everyone know that they are not the only ones - we all struggle with bad landings! Send an e-mail to learningandlovingtofly@gmail.com with any comments or questions!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Eight - Private Pilot - Check Ride
CHECK RIDE!! In this lengthier episode I cover what my experience was like at my first ever airplane check ride. I review, in general, what was covered during my oral review (including where I went wrong) and how the flight went.
23 Mar 2022
Episode Seven - Private Pilot - Check Ride Prep
The week before checkride! In this episode I talk about the final hours leading up to the check ride, what I worked on, what I struggled with, and how, like many others, my check ride got pushed back two weeks!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Six - Private Pilot - Post-First Solo
In this episode - I discuss what happened after my first solo and just prior to check ride prep. A lot of cross-country flying and knocking out the hours requirements prior to the check ride. Also took my written during this time!
23 Mar 2022
Private Pilot - First Solo Follow-Up
In this quick follow-up, I talk about the feelings before and after my first solo just to make sure I didn't miss anything in Episode 5.
23 Mar 2022
Episode Five - Private Pilot - First Solo!
Although nerve-wracking - what an exciting week! This is a quick look at the week that I did my first solo. I realize after recording that I probably didn't do a great job of describing how I felt the whole week knowing that I'd solo by the end of the week but I'll cover that a little better in my next episode.
23 Mar 2022
Episode Four - Private Pilot - Week 2
Week 2 - the week of frustrating landings and poor maneuver execution (steep turns/stalls)! We all have those days in learning - don't feel like you are the only one!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Three - Private Pilot - The First Week!
This episode covers what the first week of flight training looked like for me!
23 Mar 2022
Episode Two - Getting Started
In this episode - I talk about how I got started with my training to become a private pilot.
23 Mar 2022
Episode One - My Background
In this episode - I talk about what got me here!
23 Mar 2022
Intro to the Podcast!
This intro describes what the podcast is about!
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Contact Learning and Loving to Fly
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Learning and Loving to Fly?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
