On Centerline

About On Centerline

A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.

Publisher

Sam Tarrel, The Northwest Aeronaut

Category

education · education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2023

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 69 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Ground Reference Maneuvers - Straight From the Airplane Flying Handbook

   Host John Smith, CFI, explores the fundamental skills behind ground reference maneuvers by referencing the Airplane Flying Handbook, revealing their interconnectedness.

2. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Slow Flight Myths Vs. The Airplane Flying Handbook

   Host John Smith, a certified flight instructor, debunks slow flight myths by directly referencing the FAA's Airplane Flying Handbook, offering clear guidance for pilots.

3. 

   13 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Turns Around A Point ISN'T THE POINT!

   Welcome to the On Centerline video podcast! Episode Content starts at 10:47 Today we take a closer look at how instructors teach maneuvers — and why jumping straight into any given maneuver may be missing the bigger lesson. We will be using turns around a point as a case study today. Turns around a point isn’t really the skill. It’s an exercise designed to develop a pilot’s ability to maneuver an airplane in relation to the ground. That means understanding things like wind correctio...

Inside a recent episode

Slow Flight Myths Vs. The Airplane Flying Handbook

Published 3 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Through practice, the pilot becomes familiar with the feel, sound, and visual cues of flight in this regime, where there is a degraded response to control inputs and where it is more difficult to maintain a selected altitude. It is essential that pilots... One, understand the aerodynamics associated with slow flight in various aircraft configurations and attitudes. Two, recognize airplane cues in these flight conditions. Three, smoothly manage coordinated flight control inputs while maneuvering without a stall warning. And four, make prompt appropriate correction should a stall warning occur. For pilot training and testing purposes, Slow flight includes two main elements. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

68 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

151 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

95

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