Log IFR Instrument Currency in an FAA-Approved Simulator + Redbird Factory Tour

And now let's get to the good news.

First, congratulations to Chaz Ryan.

He says, hello, Max, and thanks for all that you do.

I began listening to your podcast when I was working on my IFR in 2023.

And a few weeks ago, I earned my CFI certificate.

Thanks so much for keeping me motivated and informed.

Even as a new CFI, I feel that I have so much to learn.

Congratulations, Chaz.

And yes, that's the approach all pilots should take.

Always be trying to learn new things.

That's what help keeps us safe.

And here are a few of your emails.

Most of these relate to last week's episode about the epic E-1000 crash in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

John Hummer wrote, So glad you're doing this.

You will save lives for sure.

Just so sad.

My best friend is a TBM pilot.

I'm the godfather of his daughter.

We constantly tell each other we never have to be anywhere.

Max, not sure if you remember this, but the first time I saw this phenomena was in my commander doing the 3-1 X-ray approach at KSUN.

MDA is 6,180 feet, airport elevation approximately 5,300.

I remember flying it, blew right through the 6,180 foot MDA on an advisory glide path created by my ASTEC 2100 autopilot.

I wrote you about this then.

Here we are a few years later in this tragedy.

Thanks from all of us for talking about this.