Retro-Aero

Aviation Always Has Exceptions

Whenever there is a "rule" or you think you understand how to fly airplanes, you find out there is an exception to that rule or "the right way" to fly is actually the wrong way with a specific make and model aircraft - particularly when it involves older airplanes.

Aviation Always Has Exceptions Whenever there is a “rule” or you think you understand how to fly airplanes, you find out there is an exception to that rule or “the right way” to fly is actually the wrong …

How do we improve aviation instruction?

Catching up on the Spirit Bankruptcy, CTAF application window is closed, and How do we improve aviation instruction today? Perhaps we should include a CFI's pass rate as a criteria during an airline interview.

How do we improve aviation instruction? Catching up on the Spirit Bankruptcy, CTAF application window is closed, and How do we improve aviation instruction today? Perhaps we should include a CFI’s pass rate as a criteria during an …

Special thanks to everyone who joined us today in our fun flyout. Yah'll are rock stars!

Todays Trivia... What airplane type is this? 😎

CTAF Application Window Closes Soon!

The window to apply for the scholarship closes May 31, 2026. Don't miss this opportunity, apply today!

CTAF Application Window Closes Soon! The window to apply for the scholarship closes May 31, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity, apply today!

What is a Check Pilot? And how does one become one?

What is a Check Pilot? What is a Check Pilot? What do they do? And how does one become one?

Is Becoming a Pilot in 2026 Worth it? No, no it’s not.

I called this episode 13 when in fact it was episode 12. Just making sure you're paying attention.. Yup, that's it. Oops. In this episode I discuss the assumption that becoming a pilot in 2026 is worth it. If you are just starting your career in 2026, you face the very real probablity that you will never make Captain pay at a legacy airline....

Is Becoming a Pilot in 2026 Worth it? No, no it’s not. I called this episode 13 when in fact it was episode 12. Just making sure you’re paying attention.. Yup, that’s it. Oops. In this episode I discuss the assumption that becoming a pilot …

RAE11 – CTAF Application Window Is Open

It's finally happened. I recorded another episode! And this one is important: Our scholarship application window is open. So if you are interested in a scholarship to earn your tailwheel endorsement, apply on our website! Our Sponsors: Tailwheel Academy. If you are in need to learn the skills to staying alive while flying, a spin endorsement, tailwheel endorsement, or a need a tailwheel ferried somewhere within the United States, call 1-888-TWPILOT....

RAE11 – CTAF Application Window Is Open It’s finally happened. I recorded another episode! And this one is important: Our scholarship application window is open. So if you are interested in a scholarship to earn your tailwheel endo…