‘I Learned About Flying From That’ Podcast: Surviving an Unforecasted Wind Shear

FLYING is counting down to its 100th ILAFFT podcast episode. This week we revisit listener favorite No. 6: “Fast-Moving Front.”

Thursday, January 09, 2025 at 10:59 AM ET

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There are many considerations for student pilots before making a solo flight, especially as it pertains to weather. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

FLYING magazine's "I Learned About Flying From That" (ILAFFT) series, which started as a column and evolved into a podcast, aims to improve pilot safety by sharing firsthand accounts of challenging aviation experiences and the lessons learned.
The ILAFFT podcast, hosted by Rob Reider, features exclusive interviews where pilots discuss their harrowing stories, what they would do differently, and practical advice for listeners.
The magazine is celebrating its upcoming 100th ILAFFT podcast episode by counting down listener favorites, currently highlighting "Episode 47: Fast-Moving Front," which details a pilot's encounter with rapidly changing weather.

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Nearly nine decades ago, FLYING launched its “I Learned About Flying From That” column— known as ILAFFT—to provide GA pilots firsthand accounts of harrowing aviation experiences. Sharing the lesson learned helps other pilots avoid the same fate and become better, safer pilots in the process.

In recent years, the ILAFFT journey evolved to include a podcast adding an extra dimension to the experience through exclusive interviews with pilots sharing their stories.