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E195 - Could You Handle an Emergency Tonight?
Bobby and Wally kick off this episode by posing a tough question to all pilots: could you handle an emergency tonight? They stress that you don't rise to the occasion but fall to the level of your…
E194 - The Hidden Costs of Rushing Flight Training
Episode Overview This episode of Behind the Prop, hosted by Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn, dives into the hidden costs associated with rushing through flight training. Bobby shares a real-life story…
E193 - When FINE isn't FINE
Show Notes for Episode: When FINE Isn't FINE Introduction to Weather Discussion: Bobby and Wally kick off the episode by sharing their experiences with poor weather in Houston, Texas, highlighting…
E192 - From Setbacks to Skills- Mastering Mindset and Mental Math in the Cockpit
In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn tackle one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of flight training: how pilots respond to setbacks. From checkride…
E191 - Brandin Cooks, Pilot & NFL Wide Receiver
NFL wide receiver Brandin Cooks isn’t just known for his speed on the field—he’s also building a reputation in the cockpit. In this episode of Behind the Prop, Brandin joins us to share his aviation…
E190 - Recovering After an FAA Checkride Disapproval
In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss, Wally Mulhearn, and guest Jay Robinson tackle one of the most stressful moments in a pilot’s journey—receiving an FAA checkride disapproval—and, more…
E189 - Tammy Barlette, Crosscheck Mental Performance Training
Tammy Barlette Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and instructor with experience flying the A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper. She now teaches mental performance training specifically…
E188 - The Real Part 141- Busting Myths and Debunking Mysteries
In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern are joined by United Flight Systems Vice President Jay Robinson to break down one of the most debated topics in flight training: Part…
E187 - Paul Craig, Killing Zone 3rd Edition & Story Time
Buy the 3rd edition here: https://asa2fly.com/the-killing-zone/This episode of Behind the Prop takes a deep, practical look at aviation safety culture, pilot decision-making, and the human factors…
E186 - Are you ready for your SOLO?
This episode of Behind the Prop focuses on what truly determines student pilot readiness for solo flight, emphasizing judgment, consistency, and safety over simply meeting legal minimums. Bobby Doss…
E185 - From Ground to Sky - The Equal Journey
In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern explore how pilot training can—and should—better integrate ground knowledge with real-world flying skills. Titled “From Ground to Sky:…
E184 - Pilot Resolutions for the New Year
In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern reflect on the lessons learned from flying in 2025 and use those experiences to frame practical pilot resolutions for the year ahead.…
E183 - The Silent Killer - Distractions
In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern unpack one of the most persistent and underestimated threats in aviation: cockpit distraction. Drawing from both historical airline…
E182 - Mark Patey - Transition from Flying Cowboy to Safety Advocate
In this episode of Behind the Prop, hosts Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern welcome Mark Patey — entrepreneur, aviator, and co-founder of Best Tugs and Best Aviation Products — for a powerful conversation…
E181 - Beyond the Check Ride - Building Real World Pilot Judgment
In this episode of Behind the Prop, hosts Wally Mulhern and Bobby Doss dive into one of the most important and often overlooked stages of a pilot’s development — the period right after earning a…
E180 - Flight Planning the Night Before: Your Key to a Smoother Cockpit
In this episode, Wally Mulhern and Bobby Doss take listeners deep into the mindset and methods behind effective flight planning. They break down how professional pilots think, plan, and prepare—long…
E179 - A Day in the Life of a Flight School Owner
In this episode, host Bobby Doss and co-host Wally Mulhearn dive deep into what it truly takes to run a modern flight school day to day. Bobby offers a transparent look at the enormous scope of…
E178 - Barry Knuttila, King Schools President & CEO
What happens when a tech executive with a passion for flying gets the chance to combine both worlds? In this episode of Behind the Prop, hosts Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn welcome Barry Knuttila,…
E177 - Mastering Energy Management for Approaches and Landings
Mastering energy management is one of the cornerstones of becoming a safe and confident pilot. In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn unpack the topic in detail, showing…
E176 - Darren Pleasance, AOPA President & CEO
Aviation Career Foundation & PhilosophyDarren Pleasance's aviation journey began serendipitously at age 13 in Livermore, California, sparked by witnessing model airplane flying in a local park…
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