51. Failed checkrides and flying the B-1 bomber, with Tom Curran
From flight instructor to airport planner to B-1 pilot, Tom Curran has seen a lot in his aviation career. In this special Learn to Fly Month episode, he explains what he learned along the way and shares some advice for new pilots. As he says, “It’s worth it, but expect it to have some challenges.” Tom talks about failing checkrides (he's done it), flying both the F-15 and the B-1 in the Air Force (he's done that too), and managing engine failures (yup, he's also done that). In the Ready to Copy segment, Tom gives his nominee for the worst maneuver in the ACS, talks about planning an airport on the side of a cliff in Telluride, and compares fly fishing to being a pilot. SHOW LINKS: Tom's articles on Air Facts: https://airfactsjournal.com/author/tomcurran/ Sporty's Pilot Training+ membership: https://www.sportys.com/sportys-pilot-training-plus.html