Daniel Baker: FlightAware CEO

PILOT TO PILOT PODCAST EP 023 FT DANIEL BAKER: FLIGHTAWARE CEO What is going on Avination?!   Today, I am talking with FlightAware CEO Daniel Baker. Get to know more about Daniel and why he created one of my favorite aviation apps in FlightAware.    In today’s episode we talk about. How FlightAware is used by everyone, not just avgeeks. How It’s crazy to think there used to be a time where we didn’t track our flights. Why he created FlightAware. We talk about how FlightAware has grown. What Daniel loves about aviation. How the iPad has changed the aviation industry. How one day you’ll need an endorsement for steam gauges. The things FlightAware can do are amazing. What it was like learning to fly in a class charlie airport. What frustrated him in his training. Why flight schools should give you an accurate price for your training. How easy it is to lose your instrument proficiency. Why he loves Instrument flying. How shiny jet syndrome is a real thing. Why it is important to enjoy your flight training. What it is like to fly in China. Rapid Fire questions. What Daniel truly loves about aviation. Why you have to prepare yourself for every situation. No matter how safe of a pilot you are there will always be a time you have to deal with some kind of failure. How and Why I use FlightAware. Daniel answers the questions you have for him. Why setting expectations are key in aviation. Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @pilottopilot. Happy Flying, Justin