She is an Airbus A330 pilot for Delta and has flown for 8 airlines, has 7 type ratings, and 2 masters degrees.  She has recently finished her first novel.  Additionally, she is an enthusiastic champion of women in aviation.  This conversation was a lot of fun to record and I think you'll find it both informative and inspiring.

Please be sure to pass this show along especially to any women you know who are pilots or aspiring pilots.

Resources from Today's Show:

Karlene's Blog "Flight to Success"

The Airbus A380:  The plane Karlene flies for Delta

Women in Aviation

The Ninety-Nines

The Women of Aviation International

The bulk of the show is dedicated to a discussion on stalls --why we practice them and how to develop your confidence when practicing them.  Stall training is invaluable, but sometimes produce some anxiety with students.  There's nothing to fear!  Stalls have nothing to do with the engine (unlike a when a car "stalls") but they have everything to do with wind and wing.  Our main reason for practicing them is to avoid them!  So I talk about the why and how of stall training.

Finally, I discuss a question asked of me by a student abour circuit breakers and when to reset them.  I've had to deal with this a few times and, while it's not necessarily a major issue, we want respond appropriately to avoid making a minor problem, a major one.

Thanks to everyone who continues to listen!  Please pass the word!

Chris

I also talk about the concept for an electric 172, a great book on communications and also answer a question on pattern entry using the mid-field cross.

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On today's show I talk about the Cirrus/China deal as well as some great things that the EAA Young Eagle's program has accomplished.   I also encourage you to be a part of the Women of Aviation International's efforts to encourage more women to participate in flying.

I answer a couple of questions I received on Twitter: "Should I learn to fly in a taildragger?"  and a discussion on the ever-intimidating crosswind landing.

The show finishes with a book recommendation for everyone involved in Flight Training, particularly Flight Schools and CFIs.

Resources from Today's Show:

Brad's First Flight

Women of Aviation International

Aviation Hiring Rebounding

Cirrus' Aquisition by Chinese Company (News)

Cirrus' Press Release on the China Deal

Cirrus Facing Scrutiny on Chinese Deal

EAA's Young Eagle's Program

Tips on Job Search Leads

The Results of the Young Eagle's Program

Jason Shappert on Crosswind Landings

Guy Kawasaki's "Enchantment"

He's videoed almost his entire flight training process and you can view these on YouTube (see my show notes).  He is also part of a great podcast roundtable  of other students in the process of learning to fly called "In the Pattern".

He began by flying RC (Radio Controlled) planes and this just led him to learn to fly the real thing.  He's learning in a great airplane, a Piper Archer III.  The greatest feature to me is the fact that it has Air Conditioning!

Chris and I talk about how he got into flying, what he wishes someone had told him when he started, and some adventures he's had along the way.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Please email me at chris@myflightcoach.com or call the brand-new myFlightCoach.com number (anytime 24/7) at: 615-669-2fly  (615-669-2359)

Resources from today's show:

Chris Holub's "In the Pattern" Podcast

Chris Holub's You Tube Channel with all of his flight training videos

Piper Archer III

Deer Valley Airport

1.)  What should I look for in a flight school or instructor? What’s the most important thing I should do to be a good student?

2.)  What do you think is the most neglected skill in flight training?

3.)  I’m a student pilot and I’m working on my solo XCs.  While on a recent flight clouds started forming at my altitude.  I wanted to go above them, because I knew it was clear at my destination.  I chose to go below them, a little tight but do able.  Was this the right call?

4.)  I’m not going to be able to start my lessons for about 6 months, but I want to start studying.  What books do you recommend?

5.)  How do you recommend studying for the written exam?

6.)  I feel like I’m on a plateau with my landings.  I’m not getting any better and I’m worried I just can’t get it!

and several more.....

How a good landing really begins in the pattern. 

What is a TFR?  Resources for learning more.

Interview with Franco Valentino founder of Alura Headsets

We'll also examine the events surrounding a crash of a Piper Seneca in January of 2009.  We'll try to unpack the accident chain and learn some valuable lessons from this  tragedy, particularly regarding our piloting limitations and the limitations of our aircraft.

I'll also answer a question about training aircraft.  People often ask what type of aircraft they should fly?  What's the tradeoff between newness, technology and price?  Can I learn in a glass cockpit DA-40 just as well as a simple Cessna 152?

Finally I'll tell you about one way Aviation is making an impact around the world with Mission Aviation Fellowship and how you can be a part of support this incredible ministry.