Becoming A Pilot Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 21 - Human Factors Every New Pilot Should Know: Decision-Making, Mindset & Safer Flying
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave and Tyler take a deep dive into human factors—one of the most important elements of becoming a safe, capable pilot. They break...
Ep. 20 - Winter Flying 101: How to Stay Safe, Prepared, and Confident in Cold Weather Operations
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave and Tyler break down everything student and newly licensed pilots need to know about winter flying. From surface contamination a...
Ep. 19 - ATPL or Cadet? Understanding Your Options as a Future Airline Pilot
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Dave Angus sits down with Geoff Hayes, Program Director at Genesis Flight College, to break down the key differences between the...
Ep. 18 – Mastering Written Exams: Tips for Success at Every Stage
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave and Tyler share strategies to help pilots prepare for Transport Canada written exams, starting with the PPL and building up to a...
Ep. 17 – Weather Briefing Basics: Building Confidence from Day One
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave and fellow Genesis instructor Tyler break down the importance of weather briefs in flight training. From decoding METARs and TAF...
Ep. 16 – From Dispatch to Instructor: Kate’s Journey at Genesis
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave sits down with Kate, a newly minted instructor at Genesis Flight College. Kate shares how she progressed from earning her PPL to...
Ep. 15 - Flight Test Standards—What Students Get Wrong
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The flight test is one of the biggest milestones in a pilot’s journey, and knowing what examiners expect can make all the difference. In this episod...
Ep. 14 - Overcoming Setbacks in Flight Training
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flight training isn’t just about flying an airplane—it’s about overcoming challenges that can stand between you and your license. In this episod...
Ep. 13 – Building Better Pilots: Circuits, Comms, and Instructor Insights
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Becoming a Pilot, Dave and Sarhvesh break down key areas of flight training that often trip students up—like flying a proper circ...
Ep. 12 – The Path to Your First Solo
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Becoming a Pilot, Dave is joined by Genesis flight instructor Sarhvesh to dive deep into one of the most exciting and nerve-wrackin...
Ep. 11 – From First Flight to Flight Instructor: Sarhvesh’s Journey
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Becoming a Pilot, Dave sits down with fellow Genesis Flight College instructor Sarhvesh to explore his personal journey through fli...
Ep. 10 – Training in Tough Weather: How Ontario’s Conditions Build Stronger Pilots
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Becoming a Pilot Podcast, host Dave Angus and co-host Tyler break down how Ontario’s diverse and often unpredictable weather ...
Ep. 9 – Why Aircraft Matter: Training Smarter with the Diamond Fleet
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Becoming a Pilot Podcast, host Dave Angus and instructor Tyler dive into the real-world advantages of learning to fly in modern...
Ep. 8 – Acing the Flight Test: Proven Prep Tactics from Instructors Who Know
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Becoming a Pilot Podcast, host Dave Angus and instructor Tyler take a deep dive into preparing for your flight test—from the ...
Ep. 7 - Mastering the Forced Approach: Real-World Strategies Every Pilot Should Know
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Becoming a Pilot Podcast, host Dave Angus is joined by instructor Tyler to unpack everything you need to know about forced appr...
Ep.6 - How to Set Yourself Up for Success as a Student Pilot
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Becoming a Pilot Podcast, Dave welcomes back Tyler to talk about what it really takes to succeed in flight training—from day ...
Ep.5 - From Student to Instructor: Josh Ageeb’s Fast-Tracked Flight Path
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Becoming a Pilot, host Dave Angus sits down with Josh Ageeb, a former Genesis Flight College student turned flight instru...
Ep. 3 - What Makes a Great Pilot? A Retired Airline Captain Breaks It Down
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Perry—former Air Canada captain and current instructor for the Commercial, Multi-Engine, and IFR programs. With de...
Ep. 2 - From Carpentry to Cockpit: Tyler LaRoque’s Journey to Becoming a Pilot
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Becoming a Pilot, we sit down with Tyler LaRoque, a Class Three Instructor at Genesis Flight College. Tyler shares his unique journ...
Ep. 1 - From Olympic Dressage to the Flight Deck: Megan Lane’s Journey into Aviation
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode of Becoming a Pilot, we sit down with Megan Lane, a student pilot at Genesis Flight College whose path to aviation was anyth...