The Pilot Project Podcast

Episode 1: The Teacher: Part 1 - Phase I Flight Training and the G120A Grob - Dawn

Nov 22, 2022

42:44

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Air Force and Death and Deliverance

2min

The Military Flying Program Is Designed to Go From the Ground Up

2min

How I Found My Flight Training Experience in the Forces

2min

The Importance of Clearhood in Flight

2min

The Importance of Preparing for Flights

2min

The Career of a Flight Commander

2min

How to Be a Successful Flight Commander

3min

The Challenges of Phase One of a Flight Course

2min

10.

How to Be a Successful Pilot

2min

11.

The Importance of Mental Discomfort in Pilot Training

2min

12.

The Importance of Hands and Feet in Pilot Training

2min

13.

The Importance of Expectations in the Military

2min

14.

How to Prepare for Phase One of Flying Training

2min

15.

The Coolest Memory From My Flying Career

2min

16.

The Best Day on an Aircraft

3min

17.

The Importance of Mindfulness in Flight

2min

18.

The Importance of Mindfulness in Aviation

2min

19.

The Queer Experience in the Air Force

3min

20.

The Importance of Self-Awareness

2min

21.

How to Be the Right Type of Crazy for Flying

2min

22.

The Importance of Self Awareness in Aviation

2min

Is Phase I a weeding out process? What does it take to pass?

After taking part in over 60 rescues, instructing on the Phase III helicopter course and being the Phase I Grob Flight Commander, Dawn knows what it takes to be successful, take responsibility for your success and to make sure you stay balanced and healthy while you strive for it.

Dawn talks about how wellness can help you navigate difficult situations so you shine in both the good and the hard times you encounter. She’ll also focus on how mindfulness and ensuring you’re ready to fight are critical to being a successful Air Force pilot.

Links:

Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP)

Death and Deliverance

Flight Comment - Issue 2, 2022 (page 22 for Dawn's article)