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From the Flight Deck is a podcast for nervous flyers, by airline pilots. One of the hosts, Kyle, is the Founder of Dial A Pilot, a service that connects nervous passengers with airline pilots to help them overcome their fear of flying. From the Flight Deck is aimed at helping people feel engaged and empowered on their next travel day.
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In this episode, Kyle breaks down a massive moment in aviation when John K. Lauber, a member of the U.S National Transportation Safety Board recognized that although an aircraft accident in 1987 was pilot error, systemic issues led to the error. This became a groundbreaking moment in aviation leading to the development of new approaches to pilot tr…
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Today, on the From The Flight Deck podcast, we take listener questions from nervous fliers about go-around and whether some airports are more challenging than others to land at. Dial A Pilot is here to help the nervous flier community understand aviation and overcome their fear of flying through knowledge and empowerment. Ready to book your call? C…
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Today's episode is an amazing one. Chicago O'Hare Air Traffic Controller Mike McCabe joins us to explain how he and his colleagues keep us safe in the skies above Chicago. We dive into questions from nervous fliers such as: 1. How do you keep airplanes separated? 2. Is being an air traffic controller stressful? What is the most stressful part of th…
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In today's episode, Kyle is joined by Boeing 737 First Officer, and Dial A Pilot member, Lisa! We take questions from our audience regarding depressurizations, what that means, how they happen, and how we handle them in the flight deck to ensure we safely land the airplane. Ready to overcome your fear of flying? Book a call with our pilot team and …
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In this episode, we tackle these questions from listener Dawn: 1). Sometimes during turbulence, the plane drops rather than bumps. Why is that happening? What is the most drop you have felt and when should I worry? 2). Take us through a take off and landing and what we are feeling in our seats and why. 3). Why when flights are partway to 10,000 fee…
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In this episode, Joey and Kyle discuss the recent severe turbulence encounter on a Scandinavian flight that led to a diversion back to Copenhagen. Joey and Kyle also discuss airport infrastructure and how airports are designed to ensure aviation safety. Tune in to hear more! Ready to book a Dial A Pilot call? You can do so here.…
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In this episode of Dial A Pilot, we sit down with Dr. Holly Batchelder, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Anxiety, OCD, and Couples therapy. Dr. Batchelder shares her personal journey of overcoming flight anxiety, which she first experienced as a PhD student nearly a decade ago. Now, based in Seattle, WA, she integrates nature wit…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Captain Brett Cookston, an experienced pilot from the Dial A Pilot team, who is here to help nervous flyers overcome their fear of flying. Captain Brett answers listener questions and shares his career journey, shedding light on the reassuring facts about aviation that can ease common flying anxieties. He discusses …
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In this episode, we sit down with Britt, who opens up about how becoming a parent changed her relationship with flying. After having kids, she developed a fear of flying fueled by the constant negative media reports that painted air travel as unsafe. Britt shares her journey of navigating these fears, the impact it had on her life, and the steps sh…
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In this episode, we sit down with Kristin, who transformed her fear of flying into a passion for aviation. Kristin shares her experience of a flap failure on an airliner, an event that shook her confidence in air travel and led her to run off an airplane before it even left the gate. But Kristin's story doesn't end there. With the help of our Dial …
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From the Flight Deck is back with another episode in our podcast! This time, we are answering YOUR questions. Today, we answer this from Kerry: "Go over turbulence and how it’s not dangerous - again! I can’t hear it enough", as well as "What is wrong with the Denver airport and why is it ALWAYS so turbulent on takeoff and approach?" from Alison! Yo…
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This question comes to us from listener, Kara: "Looking into the future of the airline industry, do you ever foresee pilot-less planes ever being consideration? As we move to driver-less cars such as waymo, do you think this could happen in the aviation industry? Why or why not?" Want to have your questions answered? ⁠Click here to submit!⁠ Want to…
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From the Flight Deck is back with another episode in our podcast! This time, we are answering YOUR questions. Today, we answer this from Danielle: "How do I trust the pilots when I don’t know them, know their training, know if they are having a good/bad day, know if they’re extra tired, mentally stable, etc. (this might just be my own trust issues!…
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In this episode, Kyle and Joey talk about Joey's upgrade to Captain, Kyle upgrading to the Boeing 777, and the training involved. We dive into all of the types of engine failures that we train for, how rare engine failures are, and what is next for Dial A Pilot. Follow us on instagram at @dialapilot on TikTok at @dial_a_pilot and check us out onlin…
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In this special Q&A edition of "From the Flight Deck," we turn the controls over to you, our dedicated audience from TikTok and Instagram! After receiving a flood of intriguing and insightful questions, our hosts sift through the virtual mailbag to answer your burning inquiries about life in the skies, behind-the-scenes cockpit secrets, and the ins…
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Episode 3: Amy Nava, LMFT presented by Dial A Pilot In this empowering episode, we soar to new heights in understanding the fears that often grip passengers as they fly. Joining us is Amy Nava, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who specializes in anxiety and phobic responses. With her expertise, we explore the psychological and physio…
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"From the Flight Deck" Episode 2 presented by Dial A Pilot 🎙️✈️ Ever wondered how pilots are trained to fly those massive jets? Join hosts Kyle and Joey as they dive deep into airline-specific flight training. Gain insights into the rigorous process pilots undergo to ensure your safety on every journey. If you're a nervous traveler, this episode is…
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Welcome to From the Flight Deck presented by Dial A Pilot! In this very first episode, we take a few minutes to introduce the hosts, Kyle and Joey and discuss the goals of what we intend to achieve with From the Flight Deck. We also talk about takeoff and the decision making points throughout the takeoff roll that keep us all safe. Let us know in t…
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