Episode 87: Safety Pilot

Bob Thomason recounts a tense IMC approach as safety pilot for a friend facing a cancer diagnosis. When his friend panics and fights the autopilot, Bob must intervene to stabilize the aircraft.

Episode 87 of the "There I was..." An Aviation Podcast podcast, hosted by AOPA Air Safety Institute, titled "Episode 87: Safety Pilot" was published on September 16, 2025 and runs 35 minutes.

September 16, 2025 ·35m · "There I was..." An Aviation Podcast

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Bob Thomason recounts a tense IMC approach as safety pilot for a friend facing a cancer diagnosis. When his friend panics and fights the autopilot, Bob must intervene to stabilize the aircraft.

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Bob Thomason recounts a tense IMC approach as safety pilot for a friend facing a cancer diagnosis. When his friend panics and fights the autopilot, Bob must intervene to stabilize the aircraft.

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