There I was…, presented by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, invites you into the cockpit with pilots across the aviation community. We fly with them as they encounter unpredictable scenarios and we learn from the knowledge and skills they utilize to fly safely out of them. This podcast honors the tradition and heritage in aviation to leverage “hangar flying” as an avenue to pass along knowledge and experience.
"There I was..." An Aviation Podcast
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98 episodes
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There I was…, presented by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, invites you into the cockpit with pilots across the aviation community. We fly with them as they encounter unpredictable scenarios and we learn from the knowledge and skills they utilize to fly safely out of them. This podcast honors the tradition and heritage in aviation to leverage “hangar flying” as an avenue to pass along knowledge and experience.
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
Episode 97: Avionics Failure in Heavy Rain
Pilots Michael and Ethan Russo share their harrowing experience of a complete avionics failure during an IFR flight in heavy rain, offering critical lessons learned.
June 16, 2026
Episode 96: Whiteout in a Helicopter
Coast Guard helicopter pilot Rick Kenin recounts a harrowing Christmas Eve rescue flight that almost turned into a disaster.
May 12, 2026
Episode 95: Lake Amphibian
Pilot Brandon Reissiger shares a challenging water takeoff experience in his Lake Amphibian during a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park.
98 total episodes available with 15 transcripts
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