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Airmanship 2.0 by PilotWorkshops

Airmanship 2.0 by PilotWorkshops

Sporty’s Pilot Shop 11 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

Airmanship 2.0 is about pursuing excellence in flying. Listen as four renowned flight instructors share their combined wisdom to help you reach a higher level of flying proficiency. Learn practical tips for: takeoffs, crosswind landings, managing ATC, dealing with emergencies, weather planning, flying with passengers, and so much more.

Episodes

Stalls, Spins, and Upsets
Stalls, Spins, and Upsets Jul 20, 2026 00:46:57 Because spins aren’t required for private pilot training, most pilots have never experienced one. Examine the importance of actual spin, upset, or aerobatic training. Consider its utility even if you only experience it once.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week: https://pilotwor
Embarrassing Mistakes
Embarrassing Mistakes Jul 13, 2026 00:34:44 We’ve all seen video of pilots landing gear-up with the horn blaring in the background. Errors like this seem simultaneously unbelievable and inevitable. Hear the honest stories of mistakes that happened (or almost happened) and how you can prevent them.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip
Emergency Psychology
Emergency Psychology Jul 6, 2026 00:20:28 All pilots train for emergencies, but you don’t know how you’ll react until you experience one for the first time. Learn what made the difference from the war stories of pilots who got ambushed by Murphy and lived to tell the tale.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week: https://p
Engine Failures
Engine Failures Jun 29, 2026 01:14:07 Some engine failures end in off-airport landings and others end in disaster. The difference can hinge on how pilots prepare for the potential event. Reviewing where pilots go wrong during engine-failure practice is step one in better outcomes.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the Wee
Non-Standard Runways
Non-Standard Runways Jun 22, 2026 00:20:00 The textbook training for short, soft, and non-standard runways is a poor match for what pilots encounter in the real world. Learn practical tips for the real deal and how to avoid the gotchas of tricky, unfamiliar airports.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week: https://pilotwor
Nighttime Hazards
Nighttime Hazards Jun 15, 2026 00:31:06 Flight at night, especially single-engine, brings special hazards. Plots often overestimate some of the risks while underestimating others. If you choose to fly at night, there are ways to mitigate the risks and maximize the experience.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week: http
Traffic patterns & non-towered ops
Traffic patterns & non-towered ops Jun 8, 2026 00:41:39 From pattern entries to best practices to self announce, there are few topics more contentious than pilot behavior in the traffic pattern—particularly at non-towered airports. Attention to a few essential details can maintain safety and help everyone get along.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorksh
Busy airports, airspace, and ATC
Busy airports, airspace, and ATC Jun 1, 2026 00:26:37 It’s said that if you understand the rules you can fly to any airport no matter how complex. That’s not how it actually feels in the real world. However, pilots can build a level of comfort so new airspace and airports feel like variations on familiar themes.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshop
Go/no-go and continue/stop
Go/no-go and continue/stop May 25, 2026 00:44:38 Go/no-go decisions are hard. The decision to continue a challenging flight or end it is even harder because the pilot is already committed. There are ways for pilots to make better decisions when the balance between risk and reward isn’t obvious.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the
Issues with "the feet"
Issues with "the feet" May 18, 2026 00:22:28 Many pilots have sloppy rudder technique (or none at all). See why pursing good technique matters—even If so many pilots routinely ignore the rudder and get away with it. Learn drills that help make coordination intuitive.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week: https://pilotworks
The last 500 feet
The last 500 feet May 11, 2026 01:04:24 Let’s talk about the only mandatory flight maneuver: landings. Explore where pilots get sloppy, lazy, or just go wrong between the base-to-final turn and the moment when the airplane is ready to turn off the runway.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com
The first 700 feet
The first 700 feet May 1, 2026 00:53:05 From the initial application of takeoff power, through rotation, to the first turn on crosswind or out of the pattern, some pilots have positive control … and others are along for the ride. Learn how to fix common problems in this critical phase of flight.Get the entire Airmanship 2.0 course for free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528Sign up for the PilotWorkshops T

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