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The Learning and Loving to Fly podcast is hosted by private pilot, Brinton Thrasher. In this podcast, Brinton details his journey through getting his private pilot certificate, instrument rating, and beyond. If you have any questions or comments for Brinton, please send them to learningandlovingtofly@gmail.com.

Brinton Thrasher


    • Jan 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 31 EPISODES


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    Episode Fifteen - CFI-I Prep and Checkride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 11:44


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Fourteen - CFI - Prep and Check Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 19:32


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Thirteen - Commercial Pilot - Preparation and Check Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 22:01


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Twelve - Instrument Rating - Check Ride Take 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 9:56


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Eleven - Instrument Rating - Check Ride Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 24:23


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Ten - Instrument Rating - General Instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 15:24


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Nine - Landings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 13:44


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Eight - Private Pilot - Check Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 17:11


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Seven - Private Pilot - Check Ride Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 9:48


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Six - Private Pilot - Post-First Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 10:38


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Private Pilot - First Solo Follow-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 3:54


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Five - Private Pilot - First Solo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 7:36


    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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Four - Private Pilot - Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 7:32


    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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Three - Private Pilot - The First Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 7:25


    This episode covers what the first week of flight training looked like for me! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Two - Getting Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 4:42


    In this episode - I talk about how I got started with my training to become a private pilot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode One - My Background

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 1:53


    In this episode - I talk about what got me here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Intro to the Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 1:21


    This intro describes what the podcast is about! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningandlovingtofly/support

    Episode Twelve - Instrument Checkride Take 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 9:57


    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!

    Episode Eleven - Instrument Checkride Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 24:24


    In this episode I talk about how my instrument checkride 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.

    Episode Ten - Instrument Instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 15:25


    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 along the way!

    Episode Nine - Landings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 13:45


    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!

    Episode Eight - Checkride - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 17:12


    CHECKRIDE!! In this lengthier episode I cover what my experience was like at my first ever airplane checkride. I review, in general, what was covered during my oral review (including where I went wrong) and how the flight went. Next stop - instrument rating!

    Episode Seven - Checkride Prep - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 9:49


    The week before checkride! In this episode I talk about the final hours leading up to the checkride, what I worked on, what I struggled with, and how, like many others, my checkride got pushed back two weeks!

    Episode Six - Post-First Solo - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 10:39


    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!

    First Solo Follow-Up - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 3:55


    In this quick follow-up, I talk about the feelings before and after my first solo just to make sure that wasn't missed in Episode 5.

    Episode Five - First Solo! - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 7:37


    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.

    Episode Four - Week 2 - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 7:33


    Week 2 - the week of frustrating landings and poor maneuver execution! We all have those days in learning - want to make sure you don't feel like you're the only one out there!

    Episode Three - The First Week - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 7:26


    In this episode, I talk about what the first week of private pilot training was like for me!

    Episode Two - Getting Started - Private Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 4:43


    This episode walks through how I learned what I needed to get started with my training.

    Episode One - My Background

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 1:53


    This episode goes into what got me into flying in the first place!

    Introduction to the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 1:22


    This intro describes what the podcast is about!

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