For nearly 90 years, GA pilots have shared their firsthand accounts of harrowing aviation experiences with FLYING and its readers. Those lessons shared in the “I Learned About Flying From That” (ILAFFT) column have helped countless other pilots avoid the same fate and become better, safer pilots in the process.
In recent years, the ILAFFT column grew to include a podcast, which added the extra dimension to the experience through exclusive interviews with pilots sharing their stories. What were the lessons learned? What would they do differently? What are the actions you can apply to your own flying to deal with a similar situation?
This week, FLYING’s ILAFFT podcast reached a remarkable milestone—its 100th episode.
100th Episode
In the special 100th episode celebration of the ILAFFT podcast unveiled this week, Firecrown Media Aviation Division Group president Lisa DeFrees shared insights and experiences from behind the scenes. In a conversation with host Rob Reider, DeFrees reviews the top 10 favorite stories that captivated listeners over the past five years, while also offering listeners a glimpse into future episodes.
Top 10 Listener Favorites
- No. 10 – Episode 61: “Call sign SAM”
- No. 9 – Episode 51: “Into the Night”
- No. 8 – Episode 4: “Fuel Lessons from Martha Lunken“
- No. 7 – Episode 57: “Be the Pilot in Command“
- No. 6 – Episode 47: “Fast-Moving Front”
- No. 5 – Episode 66: “Treat It Like an Engine Failure”
- No. 4 – Episode 2: “A Hop, Skip, and a Jump”
- No. 3 – “Episode 56: “Ready for the Emergency“
- No. 2 – Episode 52: “When Punching Out Isn’t an Option”
- No. 1 – Episode 1: “Worst-Case Scenario”
Can’t get enough of the firsthand experiences? Start planning your podcast binge here, and check out our ILAFFT print archives here. To submit a story or be considered to be featured on a future episode, email us at edit@flying.media.
