Skyfarer Academy’s Podcast
By: Skyfarer Academy
Language: en
Categories: Leisure, Aviation
Skyfarer Academy Podcast is dedicated to illuminating the world of aviation for students, pilots, instructors, and aviation enthusiasts. Each episode explores key topics in flight training and general aviation through thoughtful conversations, instructor insights, and real-world stories from the cockpit. We break down complex aviation concepts into practical guidance, and share perspectives. https://skyfareracademy.com/
Episodes
Winter Flight Training: Challenges, Advantages, and Best Practices
Jan 08, 2026Winter weather can impact the pace and consistency of flight training. In many northern regions, a significant portion of scheduled lessons may be canceled or delayed due to weather. For example, in a place like Michigan, nearly one-third of potential training days could be lost to weather in winter (and almost half for practicing maneuvers). Shorter daylight hours also limit after-work training opportunities, meaning student pilots often have to finish flying by late afternoon unless they incorporate night training. On the plus side, winter introduces conditions that build valuable experience.
https://blog.skyfareracademy.com/2026/01/08/winter-flight-training-challenges-advantages-and-best-practices/
... Duration: 00:18:18Pilot Training Insights Webinar - Skyfarer (Greg Brown, John Niehaus)
Jan 06, 2026
Skyfarer Academy hosted its first Flight Training Insights Webinar, bringing together two of aviation’s most respected voices — Greg Brown and John Niehaus — for 90 minutes of practical guidance, candid reflections, and timeless wisdom for every pilot-in-training.
Greg Brown, National Flight Instructor of the Year and member of the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame, is known for his Flying Carpet stories and decades of inspiring pilots through writing, photography, and instruction. John Niehaus, host of The Calm Cockpit Podcast and former Program Director at the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), has dedicated his career to mentoring the next genera...
Duration: 01:32:35Pilot Training Insights Webinar - Skyfarer (Greg Brown, John Niehaus)
Jan 06, 2026Join Greg Brown (National Flight Instructor of the Year, Flight Instructor Hall of Fame, author of The Savvy Flight Instructor) and John Niehaus (Founder of The Calm Cockpit Podcast, Corporate Pilot, and NAFI Eggspuhler Service Award recipient) for a conversation packed with real-world wisdom and practical guidance.
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Duration: 01:32:35How Much Do Air Traffic Controllers Make? A Detailed Look at Pay, Career Path, and What Influences Earnings in 2026
Jan 06, 2026Air traffic controllers play a role in keeping the skies safe and efficient. They guide aircraft during takeoff and landing, monitor radar to maintain separation between planes, and communicate with pilots to ensure safe operations. It is demanding work, and the compensation typically reflects that.
https://blog.skyfareracademy.com/2025/12/16/how-much-do-air-traffic-controllers-make-a-detailed-look-at-pay-career-path-and-what-influences-earnings-in-2026/
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Duration: 00:14:33