69. Engine failure lessons and flight simulator tips, with Josh Harnagel

On his way to Sun ’n Fun 2023, the engine on Josh Harnagel’s Bonanza quit, leading to a forced landing in a cow pasture. While no one was hurt, Josh learned a lot from this harrowing experience. He shares those lessons in this episode, including why partial engine failures are hard to diagnose, why hope can kill you in an emergency, and what he has changed about his habits since the incident. Josh works at Redbird, so he also offers plenty of practical tips for using flight simulators to maintain proficiency, whether at the airport or at home. In the Ready to Copy Segment, you’ll hear the biggest marketing mistake flight schools make, the best Bonanza model, and Josh’s favorite Texas barbecue.

SHOW LINKS:

• Video of Josh's landing: https://www.redbirdflight.com/landing/its-the-hope-that-kills-you
• Redbird flight simulators: https://www.sportys.com/flight-simulator/redbird.html
• AeroWear: http://aerowear.co