“Is Turbulence Getting Worse?” + Asking A Pilot All Of My Other Fear Of Flying Questions

Nov 20, 2024

Kyle Koukol, a pilot and founder of Dial A Pilot, dives into the world of flying anxiety. He reveals how turbulence works and addresses concerns about its rise due to climate change. With insights on pilot training and safety measures, he reassures listeners about air travel. Kyle emphasizes why fears regarding Boeing planes are overstated, and offers valuable tips for nervous flyers. He also discusses his company’s mission to help people conquer their fear of flying, fostering trust and comfort in aviation.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Navigating Turbulence: Insights from the Cockpit

02:52 • 21min

Navigating In-Flight Emergencies and Wellness Tips

23:46 • 10min

Navigating Turbulence: Myths and Realities

33:36 • 18min

Pilot Training and Airline Safety

51:29 • 6min

Health Innovations and Pilot Performance

57:18 • 8min

Pilot Sleep Management and Aviation Safety

01:04:56 • 20min

Navigating the Fear of Flying

01:24:42 • 2min

Building Trust and Comfort in Aviation

01:26:14 • 2min

Effective Strategies for Stress Relief and Business Growth

01:27:53 • 4min

Are you an anxious flier? Ease your anxiety with Kyle Koukol, Pilot and Founder of Dial A Pilot. Kyle explains why flying is not dangerous, the many procedures that pilots use to ensure safety, what’s really causing turbulence, and more.

Kyle begins by addressing turbulence – what it is, why we are seeing more of it, and why it will never take down a plane. He also explains the technology that allows pilots to avoid turbulence.

As a pilot of Boeing planes, Kyle explains why media concerns about Boeing vehicles are overexaggerated, and why pilots love flying Boeing models.

01:15 Altitudes & Turbulence
04:30 Climate Change & Turbulence
11:40 Thunderstorms, Freezing Rain, & Weather
17:50 Assessing Threats
26:15 How Pilots Prep For Accidents
31:49 Emergency Landings
38:11 Descending Safely
42:33 Pacific vs. Atlantic Flights
46:40 Pilot Training
52:54 Long Haul Flights
59:55 The FAA & Boeing
1:07:37 Air Traffic Control

For more from Kyle, find Dial A Pilot at @dialapilot or www.dialapilot.com. Listen to the new Dial A Pilot podcast, From The Flight Deck.

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