EP154 - "You've Got to Find Something Else to Do"
Episode 154 of the Midlife Pilot Podcast podcast, hosted by Midlife Pilot Podcast, titled "EP154 - "You've Got to Find Something Else to Do"" was published on November 11, 2025 and runs 62 minutes.
November 11, 2025 ·62m · Midlife Pilot Podcast
Summary
Airplane down! Not a crash—just 65 days and counting of repair purgatory. Special guest 1DullGeek (Mark) joins to talk about what happens when your plane is out of service for months, Keith C's emotional feedback about avoiding aviation altogether, and the reality of airplane ownership. Plus: Brian's IFR long cross-country with C-130s and blown approaches, Ben's icing adventure to Cincinnati, and the Cherokee 235 that "totally spoiled" Mark's wife. The Thaden Invasion details keep rolling in!Mentioned on the Show:VBT - Thaden Field - March 2026 fly-in locationGaston's White River Resort - Arkansas fly-in fishing destinationLUK - Lunken Airport - CincinnatiFort Campbell - Brian's airport hopping areaPAH - Barkley Regional Airport - Paducah, KYIPJ - Lincoln County Airport - North Carolina (Mark's home base)VUJ - Stanly County Airport - Where Mark's plane was in annualJosh's Sling TSI Build Playlist - Aviation 101Midwest Panel Builders YouTube - Avionics videosSupport the Show:Patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast - 1DullGeek & Son checkride debrief NOW AVAILABLE!MidlifePilotPodcast.com - Merch, feedback, RSVP for Thaden InvasionLeave us a 5-star review and get a sticker!youtube.com/@midlifepilotpodcast - Live Mondays 8PM ET10% of Patreon proceeds support Freedom Aviation Network's anti-human trafficking effortsNew Patreon Members: Rich H and James S at the Hershey Bar level - Welcome!Closing wisdom: "Sometimes it's best to remain silent and look stupid, rather than opening your mouth and removing all doubt." - DrewSpecial thanks to Keith C for the honest feedback about stepping away and coming back. We're not taking attendance—this community is here when you need it.🎯 THE THADEN INVASION: March 13-15, 2026 | VBT | Bentonville, Arkansas
Episode Description
Airplane down! Not a crash—just 65 days and counting of repair purgatory. Special guest 1DullGeek (Mark) joins to talk about what happens when your plane is out of service for months, Keith C's emotional feedback about avoiding aviation altogether, and the reality of airplane ownership. Plus: Brian's IFR long cross-country with C-130s and blown approaches, Ben's icing adventure to Cincinnati, and the Cherokee 235 that "totally spoiled" Mark's wife. The Thaden Invasion details keep rolling in!
Mentioned on the Show:
VBT - Thaden Field - March 2026 fly-in location
Gaston's White River Resort - Arkansas fly-in fishing destination
LUK - Lunken Airport - Cincinnati
Fort Campbell - Brian's airport hopping area
PAH - Barkley Regional Airport - Paducah, KY
IPJ - Lincoln County Airport - North Carolina (Mark's home base)
VUJ - Stanly County Airport - Where Mark's plane was in annual
Josh's Sling TSI Build Playlist - Aviation 101
Midwest Panel Builders YouTube - Avionics videos
Support the Show:
Patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast - 1DullGeek & Son checkride debrief NOW AVAILABLE!
MidlifePilotPodcast.com - Merch, feedback, RSVP for Thaden Invasion
Leave us a 5-star review and get a sticker!
youtube.com/@midlifepilotpodcast - Live Mondays 8PM ET
10% of Patreon proceeds support Freedom Aviation Network's anti-human trafficking efforts
New Patreon Members: Rich H and James S at the Hershey Bar level - Welcome!
Closing wisdom: "Sometimes it's best to remain silent and look stupid, rather than opening your mouth and removing all doubt." - Drew
Special thanks to Keith C for the honest feedback about stepping away and coming back. We're not taking attendance—this community is here when you need it.
🎯 THE THADEN INVASION: March 13-15, 2026 | VBT | Bentonville, Arkansas
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