EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 32 MIN
Crossing the Atlantic at age 89, with Ed Galkin
from Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's · host Sporty's Pilot Shop
Ed Galkin has flown his Cessna 210 around the world in both directions, and last year he flew a circle around the Atlantic Ocean at age 89. In his uniquely energetic way, he explains how much planning goes into each trip, how he stays focused in flight, and the best places he’s visited along the way. Ed also shares some tips for staying sharp as a pilot, even well into your 80s, including the value of an instrument rating. In the Ready to Copy segment, you’ll learn about managing your bladder on 14-hour flights, landing at Easter Island, and what Ed learned as an oral surgeon that helped in the cockpit.SHOW LINKS:* Flight to End Polio: https://www.flighttoendpolio.com/* Fly for the Cure: https://flyforthecure.org/* Pilot’s Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip
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Crossing the Atlantic at age 89, with Ed Galkin
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