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There I was…, presented by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, invites you into the cockpit with pilots across the aviation community. We fly with them as they encounter unpredictable scenarios and we learn from the knowledge and skills they utilize to fly safely out of them. This podcast honors the tradition and heritage in aviation to leverage “hangar flying” as an avenue to pass along knowledge and experience.

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Engine Failure in the Pattern

2024/02/20

Student pilot Bradley Riedle was performing touch and goes with his instructor when they experienced an engine failure in their Cherokee 140. Bradley discusses the aftermath of the event, including a hard landing that resulted in aircraft damage and a back injury, as well as some unexpected anxiety during his first flight after the accident.

Stabilator Malfunction

2024/01/16

Retired airline captain and designated pilot examiner John Blum tells the story of giving a multiengine checkride in a Piper Seneca, when a loud bang from the tail section of the aircraft derailed the flight.

Trouble at Mile Hi - Part 2

2023/12/12

In part 2 of this 2-part episode, we hear the continuation of a story from a backcountry pilot who was involved in an aircraft accident at Mile Hi airstrip in Idaho. The pilot explains the aftermath of the accident in dealing with the NTSB, the FAA, and his insurance company.

Trouble at Mile Hi - Part 1

2023/10/31

In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we hear from a backcountry pilot who flew his Carbon Cub into Mile Hi airstrip in Idaho, and upon touchdown realized he was not decelerating as planned.

A Tribute to Richard McSpadden

2023/10/13

A message to our listeners regarding the tragic loss of our host, Richard McSpadden, and an update on the future of the "There I was..." podcast.

Chris and Michael Easton

2023/09/13

Father and son duo Chris and Michael Easton experience a bird strike while flying a Cirrus SR22 from Bedford, MA to New Garden Airport in PA.

Carl Hancock

2023/08/15

Cherokee 140 pilot Carl Hancock recalls a go-around near disaster when trying to climb in high density altitude with full flaps.

Lee Trotter

2023/07/18

Utah GA pilot Lee Trotter tells a story from early in his flying experience, when he got mixed up in a thunderstorm.

Bill Fredericks

2023/06/13

While flying in instrument conditions at night, Mooney pilot Bill Fredericks wrestles with a faulty autopilot.

Eric Hinson

2023/05/15

Eric Hinson, CEO of SIMCOM and former Navy pilot, experienced an engine failure immediately after takeoff in his Bonanza A36, while departing Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Chris Yates and Taylor Hash

2023/04/12

When Taylor Hash, a 21-year-old student pilot flying solo, lost her nosewheel on takeoff in a Diamond DA20, an experienced pilot, Chris Yates, witnessed the event and got on the radio to coach Taylor through a safe landing.

Ben Zwebner

2023/03/13

737 First Officer Ben Zwebner tells the story of a tense flight early in his aviation career, while he was working as a flight instructor out of Montgomery County Airpark in Maryland. While flying a photographer over Washington, D.C. in the Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ), Ben experienced an electrical fire in the cockpit of his Cessna 182.

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251 reviews

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Episode 51 - Deerstrike

Great episode - simple usable advice and decision process discussion around wildlife a common problem nationwide. One question - how delicious was t...

cshbell 2022/11/10

Highly informative and potentially life saving

I enjoyed “There I was…” before I even became a pilot, and as a student pilot, I find something in almost every episode to discuss with my CFI. Whethe...

Servohead 2022/10/18

Favorite Aviation Podcast!

I’m a long time airplane geek who hasn’t yet pursued a pilots license, but this is just a fantastic platform to learn from and be exhilarated by learn...

Alaska Champ 2022/02/16

An excellent aviation podcast!

This podcast is the intersection of relevant information with real life experiences, and is produced at a professional level all around. Please keep...

Jkent27 2021/07/21

Super interesting podcast

Can’t get enough of this podcast!

swedeakp1 2021/03/28

AOPA There I Was podcast Episode #29

Richard et al, What an exvellent podcast, especially this episode. As a helicopter pilot, I know it is tempting to assume that since a helicopter c...

A libertarian 2021/03/24

Learn from the lessons of others

Seems like such a simple format, one person talking to another about an aviation episode they were lucky enough to learn from. But it is so brilliantl...

Azhwymn 2021/03/21

Great podcast and educational!

Thank you for putting on this podcast and for doing such a great job, all around. I am a student pilot, and I did not grow up in an ‘aviation family....

XDMan525 2021/02/27

Entertaining and Informative

This is a phenomenal show for any pilot who is interested in learning more about aviation. Well written and produced this podcast creates a perfect ev...

flyingfishsticks 2020/07/12

Love this series!

Thanks for what you do! I’m listening to these with my daughter and we both cringe a little with the “s” sounds in playback. Can you adjust producti...

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