Podcasts by Fly Maui

Hana Rainforest Experience with Maverick Helicopters from 2021-12-13T04:24:48

Ready for an epic Maui experience that’s full of adventure, romance and breathtaking views? Maverick Helicopters offers once-in-a-lifetime experiential tours that take you into the Hana rainfore...

Regrets and Things I Would Have Done Differently in Flight Training from 2021-10-15T02:10:45

Tips on Saving Money During Flight Training from 2021-10-06T05:45:49

There’s something we all can agree on: flight training is expensive! On this episode we’ll share some tips how to save money before, during and after your flight training. We’ll look at decision...

The Unique Weather Challenges to Flying in Paradise from 2021-08-23T03:31:31

The weather is perfect every day in paradise, right? You can find awesome weather almost daily somewhere around the island, but there are also some unique challenges to flying in tropical weathe...

Waterfalls, Beaches and Whales on a Vacation Flight Lesson from 2021-08-06T04:41:40

What should you expect when you book a flight lesson with Fly Maui? We have visiting pilots call and email us daily asking about a vacation flying lesson or aircraft checkout and rental. If you’...

What Is It Like to be a New CFI: Interview with Preston Schoewe&Cole Hambright from 2021-07-25T18:28:10

Fly Maui flight instructors Cole Hambright and Preston Schoewe join us to talk about their journeys to becoming CFIs. They trained together in Arizona, finished their ratings at a popular Part 1...

Shipping Our Cessna from the Mainland to Hawaii: The Story of N5055H from 2021-07-20T20:04:33

We are happy to be back on the Fly Maui podcast after nearly a year break! One of the questions we get a lot is, “How long did it take you to fly your planes over to Maui?” Well, we aren’t great...

Cessna 172 Engine Install&Fly Maui Moves to New Location from 2020-08-24T03:39:14

We’ve had an interesting month with the arrival of the newly overhauled engine for one of our flight school airplanes. After the install process it was time to begin the break in. We’ll share ab...

Cessna 172 Maintenance Questions from 2020-08-07T04:41:25

Aloha! Since we fly two Cessna 172s here in Maui and manage the flights and maintenance work on both aircraft, we constantly have questions how to best maintain our aircraft. A few weeks ago, ou...

Don't Let Setbacks Define You from 2020-07-21T01:52

Aloha! On this episode we’re sharing some personal stories of struggles we’ve faced over the last few months… and it’s not just dealing with the pandemic and shutdown. We all experience setbacks...

Aviation Acronyms from 2020-07-07T01:39:38

From the first week of training, student pilots are thrown into a crazy new world of pilot speak. Aside from radio communication itself, there’s a big world of aviation acronyms and mnemonics to...

4 Things Student Pilots&CFIs Can Agree On from 2020-06-22T01:09:17

Can we all agree on one thing? All of us want to save money in flight training. Getting the job done, and making it easier on yourself in the process will save you time and money in the long run...

Getting Back into Flying from 2020-06-05T18:45:10

The last few months we’ve all been navigating uncharted waters during the pandemic shutdown. A few pilots and instructors have continued to fly with precautions, but the vast majority have groun...

Interview with Maui Visitor and Student Pilot with John Alpine from 2020-05-05T00:11:44

John Alpine and his family were spending their usual winter break on Maui when the Covid-19 shutdown went into effect. John decided it would be a good time to renovate and deep clean his condo t...

General Aviation News | Covid-19 Update | Flying in Maui from 2020-05-01T00:05:40

On April 29 the FAA issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) that provides relief to pilots who will want to get back into flying after the coronavirus shutdown. Many flight schools a...

Are Your Bad Habits Becoming Normal? Part 2 with Kerri Ballard from 2020-04-20T23:38:22

Retired Alaska Airlines Capt. Kerri Ballard joins us to continue our discussion on preventing bad habits while flying. Kerri offers examples and real-life stories from her years of flight instru...

Are Your Bad Habits Becoming Normal? Part 1 from 2020-04-15T22:40:13

A few months ago on Episode 60 we talked about the PAVE checklist and setting your personal minimums. This is a topic that we have continued to discuss in relation to decision making before and ...

ForeFlight 101 from 2020-04-10T00:31:09

ForeFlight is an aviation app for pilots and one of the most popular electronic flight bags available on the market. ForeFlight combines multiple resources for pilots with an easy user interface...

Activities for Pilots During the COVID-19 Pandemic from 2020-04-02T21:55:25

A lot has happened in the world – it almost seems overnight how drastically our lives have changed, including for many of us as pilots.

A large percentage of Americans are now under shelt...

Commercial Checkride Flight from 2020-03-23T23:30:40

This is the final episode in our Commercial Checkride series. After the written test, checkride prep, and oral exam… now it’s time to have some fun and fly. We’ll share about our flights with tw...

Commercial Checkride Oral Exam from 2020-03-17T04:10:42

The checkride begins! Let’s dig into the oral exam portion of the checkride. Were we prepared? Did it turn out like we expected? Most importantly, we’ll talk at length about the positives & what...

Commercial Pilot Checkride Preparation from 2020-03-11T01:21:41

The final stages of preparing for a checkride usually involves three parts: studying for the oral exam, practicing for the flight portion, and organizing everything you need to have with you for...

Commercial Pilot Written Test Prep from 2020-03-06T05:57:05

There are some changes that were made in the FAA knowledge testing process in January. As we flew to Oahu for our commercial tests, this was our first experience after the changes were implement...

Night Flying in Hawaii from 2020-02-16T00:05:18

Flying at night can be beautiful, thrilling and challenging at the same time. Flying fundamentals at night are the same, but there’s an added layer of vigilance and focus that must be maintained...

Personal Minimums and the PAVE Checklist from 2020-02-08T02:51:54

Personal minimums are clearly defined, written down, and regularly updated tolerances you give yourself when making a go or no-go decision. Some people just think wind and visibility, but your m...

7 Ways to Begin Your Flight Training Now from 2020-01-16T02:54:27

You have a dream to learn how to fly… but for whatever reason, maybe right now is not the right time to jump in the plane and begin lessons.  It could be that you’re too young or don’t have the ...

Happy New Year from Maui and 2019 Highlights from 2020-01-01T03:15:21

On Episode 58 we look back on some of our favorite aviation moments and highlights of 2019. We’ll also share our most downloaded episodes of the year. Just briefly we’ll look behind us at the pa...

Merry Christmas! from 2019-12-25T18:45:05

Mele Kalikimaka from Maui! Wishing everyone aloha and happiness as we close out 2019 and look forward to new adventures in 2020.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Pilot from 2019-12-20T01:54:03

Are you like us and have waited until the very last minute to do your Christmas shopping? If you have a pilot or future pilot in your family, you’re in luck! There are a lot of products out ther...

What's Holding You Back in Your Flight Training from 2019-12-10T23:12:26

Tips for Surviving Your Checkride | CFI Chris Palmer from 2019-12-03T14:37:18

We get it! No matter what level of flight training you’re at, checkride day brings its share of both anxiety and excitement. You’ve trained, studied, prepared, and made sacrifices to make it to ...

Predict a Safe Flight with a Complete Weather Briefing from 2019-11-26T02:20:41

One of the questions we were asked recently on our instrument check rides was, “How do you get your weather?” This is a question that examiners ask on nearly every check ride. It’s something tha...

Common Pilot Distractions from 2019-11-19T03:35:56

Distractions in flight can be a life-threatening issue. It’s not just the rise in use of cell phones, iPads and GoPros in flight. There are other ways that distractions can creep in and eventual...

Andrew Bowman | Airline Pilot | C-17 Pilot | Veteran's Day from 2019-11-12T05:26:34

Our guest today is Andrew Bowman, who is vacationing in Maui this week and agreed to meet up and share about his aviation journey. Andrew flies for American Airlines, but began his career in the...

Aviation Scholarships from 2019-11-04T05:23:37

It’s no secret that flight training is very expensive. Some people are under the impression that if you’re a pilot, then you must be rich! We know that the majority of you, like us, work hard to...

Life After the Airlines | Captain Kerri Ballard from 2019-10-29T02:06:51

Kerri Ballard is a pilot who’s worn many hats in her career: flight instructor, fire bomber, world champion skier, and captain for Alaska Airlines. Like many pilots who’ve gone before us, and ev...

Beginner's Guide to Self-Service Fuel from 2019-10-16T03:37:33

Fueling your own aircraft is actually a simple process that many student pilots learn early in their training. But if you’re like us and trained at a field where others handled fueling for you, ...

The Path to Our Instrument Ratings: Written, Training, Oral and Checkride from 2019-10-08T02:53:36

On last week’s episode we shared some of our initial thoughts and reactions one day after passing our instrument rating check rides. Today, we’re diving deeper into how we prepared for that day ...

We Did It! from 2019-10-02T02:25:30

We’ve been absent from the podcast this month, and with good reason. Our focus had to turn to studying and flying getting ready for our instrument check rides, which were yesterday. On today’s e...

Confessions From a Student Pilot from 2019-09-04T02:23:19

Whatever you want to call them… confessions, regrets or lessons learned. These are six of the regrets we’ve seen in ourselves as student pilots and with others in flight training over the last f...

Help! My Spouse Wants to Learn to Fly from 2019-08-28T23:30:14

When a potential student pilot begins to seriously explore the thought of flight training, it leaves a lot of questions for their significant other. Isn’t this dangerous? How much is it going to...

The ABC's of Airspace | CFI Ovick Kar from 2019-08-21T02:58:06

Are you struggling with getting the overall picture of the American airspace system? Fly Maui’s Chief Flight Instructor Ovick Kar joins us on Episode 43 to share his “airspace story.” It’s a sim...

Maui Discovery Flight with Jill from 2019-08-05T03:53:34

Do you remember that first time up in an airplane? The feeling of leaving everything behind? The feel of the controls? The sense of accomplishment? Join us on Episode 42 as Jill recounts her dis...

CFI Challenges&How Students Can Help | CFI Ovick Kar from 2019-07-22T16:16:54

Last week on Episode 40 we talked about some of the reasons that student pilots drop out in such high numbers. Some of those reasons included money, the hard work of flight training, and a lack ...

"I Quit!" Reasons for the High Student Pilot Dropout Rate from 2019-07-17T21:01:11

The student pilot dropout rate is probably the highest of any discipline. Some numbers suggest the rate is as high as 70%. While it’s easy to say finances is the biggest reason, it seems that hi...

Private Pilot to Airline Pilot at Age 21 | Harrison Caubble from 2019-07-10T01:56:42

On this week’s episode, we invited our nephew, Harrison Caubble, to join us and share about his aviation journey. Harrison shares how he got into flying in high school, the differences he experi...

Flying Into Class D Airspace from 2019-07-05T01:58:47

We had some really good feedback about last week’s episode on Class C Airspace for Beginners by several listeners, and one request to cover the other kinds of airspaces. We’re not planning to ha...

Class C Airspace for Beginners from 2019-06-28T03:43:47

For some pilots, the thought of flying into a Class C airport can be intimidating. The environment is busier and the communication with air traffic control can be daunting. It’s a transition tha...

Air Race Classic Begins from 2019-06-19T02:25:19

The Air Race Classic, an all-women air race, is taking place this week. It began in Jackson, TN and will finish in Welland, Ontario. The ARC began in 1929 and was commonly known as the Powderpuf...

What is a Discovery Flight? from 2019-06-11T04:54:55

Every pilot’s journey has to begin somewhere. For many student pilots, it starts with a discovery flight, or introductory lesson. On this episode, we’ll share some of the things you can expect o...

Pilot Heritage: Interview with My Dad, Judge Richard Proctor from 2019-06-04T04:52:21

Part of the reason we started the Fly Maui and The Aloha 360 podcasts was to leave behind a digital recording of our stories and experiences for our family. We wanted to take some time to sit do...

Exploring the Hana, Maui Airport | First Flight Interview from 2019-05-29T23:43:34

The Hana Airport in remote East Maui has become one of our favorite airports to fly into. Although it’s just a 15 minute flight from Kahului, it’s one of the most scenic flights in all of Hawaii...

Don't Forget These Preflight Actions! | CFI Chris Palmer: Episode 32 from 2019-05-21T05:44:54

There are many preflight actions that a pilot needs to take before climbing into the aircraft for a flight. On Episode 29 we discussed some of the “why’s” behind the preflight inspection with A&...

Aviation Scholarships&ADS-B Rebate Update |Episode 31 from 2019-05-15T16:16:39

On today’s show we’ll walk through some new flight training scholarships available that have approaching deadlines, BasicMed renewal, and some recent news on ADS-B rebates.

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Flying in Maui: The Last 6 Months | Episode 30 from 2019-05-08T05:31:10

It’s been an adventurous and challenging six months getting back into flying in a new environment. On this episode we share a few stories and experiences from our first flight reviews to flying ...

Beyond the Preflight Checklist | A&P/IA Dean Showalter | Episode 29 from 2019-04-30T03:09:20

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Introduction to Maui and Your Favorite Maui Residents! from 2019-04-23T03:30:46

This is a joint episode for The Aloha 360 and Fly Maui podcasts. We’re going back and making an introduction to ourselves, our family, and some of the things we love most about Maui, the Valley ...

How to Give Your Passengers a Comfortable First Flight from 2019-04-16T04:36:07

Giving a friend or family member their first ride in a small aircraft is a fun experience, and something pilots look forward to doing. There are many things you can do to make first time flyers ...

Jonathan's First Solo Flight: Episode 26 from 2019-04-09T02:41:24

Our son, Jonathan, reached a big training milestone this week. He flew his first solo flight in our Cessna 172 back in Arkansas. We asked Jonathan to join us for this special episode and share a...

Get a Grip! Dealing with Emotions During Flight Training: Episode 25 from 2019-04-01T05:38:28

Orson Welles said, “There are only two emotions in a plane: Boredom and terror.” Now, those are pretty extreme, but we’re going to talk about the reality of the emotions you may have to face whe...

Getting Involved with Aviation Organizations: Episode 24 from 2019-03-26T14:06:08

You’ve heard us say many times on the podcast that some of the best things about aviation are the people, community and networking. Maybe you’re considering learning how to fly or you might be a...

How Our Aviation Business Began: Episode 23 from 2019-03-19T02:19:29

Small business startups are not for the faint of heart. There are issues of time and financial sacrifices to consider. In the middle of full time church ministry and running a local construction...

Pilot Currency and Proficiency - What's the Difference? Episode 22 from 2019-03-12T03:25:27

Staying current and staying proficient… It can be a little confusing, especially to students and new pilots. Currency and proficiency are different, but at the same time they have similarities a...

Studying for the FAA Instrument Knowledge Test from 2019-03-05T16:26:59

Some pilots would venture to say that the FAA knowledge test for the instrument rating is the most difficult of all pilot exams. We don’t know if that’s true, but preparing and taking the instru...

Preparing for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test: Episode 18 from 2019-02-28T02:34

FAA Knowledge Tests, or commonly known as “written tests,” are a way of life for pilots with each certificate sought. Preparing for the knowledge test was a huge part of our training as private ...

Maui Flight Academy | Angle of Attack | CFI Laurence Balter: Episode 19 from 2019-02-19T04:47:25

Today we are stoked to have Laurence Balter of Maui Flight Academy on the show. Laurence has decades of experience as a Cirrus instructor and flying in Hawaii. On this episode we’ll hear about L...

Tips for Student Pilots | Aviation Education | CFI Chris Palmer: Episode 18 from 2019-02-12T00:51:06

Thanks for joining us again for the Fly Maui podcast! Whether you’re someone considering flight training, a current student pilot, or considering becoming a CFI down the road, this episode is fo...

Civil Air Patrol | Flight Training in Maui | Pilot Bianca Vasquez-Abarca: Episode 17 from 2019-02-05T10:30

The Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary unit of the U.S. Air Force. It’s an organization of citizens who are committed to serving America’s communities with emergency response, aviation and ground ...

Flying Drones in Hawaii with Dan Fischter: Episode 16 from 2019-01-29T10:30

Flying drones is a hobby that so many have picked up in the last five years. It’s become so popular, that a lot of people are making a full-time living by piloting drones. Today on the podcast, ...

Aviation Goals and Daily Habits: Episode 15 from 2019-01-22T05:46:01

How many of you have big dreams and aviation goals for 2019? Honestly, 2018 was a pretty discouraging year for us because we did not log any time until November. But here we are, a new year and ...

Pilot Heritage: Where It All Began 50 Years Ago - Episode 14 from 2019-01-15T16:33:31

Part of the reason we started the Fly Maui podcast was to begin building an audio scrapbook in a digital format of our adventures and experiences for our family. One thing I wish I had was a rec...

Hurricane Hunting in Hawaii: Pilot Rebecca Waddington - Episode 13 from 2019-01-09T01:05:06

In early August, Hurricane Hector became a major, Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. At its closest, Hector came within 200 miles south of Hawaii Island. NOAA dispatched an aircraft, a G...

Episode 12: A Student Pilot's Perspective Prior to Solo from 2019-01-02T03:20:03

There is typically a rollercoaster of emotions that a student pilot feels in the hours of training leading to the first solo. Like our son, Jonathan, you may have be fearful of being in a small ...

Episode 11: Merry Christmas from Maui and "The Proposal Story" from 2018-12-25T04:39:01

Mele Kalikimaka and Merry Christmas from Maui! On this special episode, our sons Jonathan and Jared Caubble, and Jonathan’s new fiancé, Caitlyn, join us to talk story about a special day. On Dec...

Episode 10: Surviving a Plane Crash from 2018-12-18T04:42:29

Experienced pilots will tell you it’s not a matter of if, but when, that you eventually experience an engine failure in flight. Whether it’s caused by fuel starvation or a fluke mechanical failu...

Episode 9: Our First Flight Reviews from 2018-12-11T06:00:12

The flight review is a requirement for any pilot who intends to act as pilot in command of an aircraft. The flight review is referred to by many as the biannual flight review, or BFR for short, ...

Episode 8: Private Pilot Checkride from 2018-12-04T06:04:37

The private pilot check ride is the pinnacle moment for a student pilot. After so much of your time (months for many, and years for some) has been devoted to ground study and training, the time ...

Episode 7: Our Favorite Aviation Podcasts from 2018-11-27T05:52:02

Aviation podcasts have been on the scene for a while. That’s probably surprising if you’re just getting into downloading and listening to podcasts. There are some great aviation related shows th...

Episode 6: 15 Pilot Fears and Hindrances from 2018-11-20T06:21:05

Pilot fears can be very real. Those fears, along with other factors, can be a hindrance to finishing out a private pilot certificate. Some of those hindrances still play a role long after you be...

Episode 5: Talking Story with the Aloha 99's from 2018-11-13T01:39:58

Only 0.2% of the U.S. population are certificated pilots… and out of those pilots, only about 6% are female. Since the days of Amelia Earhart, this select group of women pilots have joined toget...

Episode 4: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters: Pilot Tim Perry from 2018-11-06T05:42:41

Tim Perry’s fascination with flying helicopters began in his childhood while his father was in the military. Out on his own in his teens, Tim began his fixed wing then rotorcraft training, which...

Episode 3: Our First Solo Flights from 2018-10-20T06:12:48

First solo flight as a pilot. It’s a day that each pilot remembers for the rest of their lives and an event that deserves special attention. It’s the combination of the highest level of anxiety,...

Episode 2: Why I Learned to Fly from 2018-10-20T06:09:28

Did you know? Less than 0.2% of the U.S. population are pilots. And out of that pilot population, only about 6% are female. A pretty small niche in our society. With new regulations after 9/11 t...

Episode 1: Welcome to the Fly Maui Podcast from 2018-10-20T05:24:07

We are John & Leslie Caubble, and we’re stoked that you joined us for this 1st episode of the Fly Maui podcast. We’ll be honest, Hawaii is not the most affordable place to do flight training. Fi...