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Latest episodes

Mooney on a Bumpy Grass Field (October 2026)

October 1, 2026 · 9 min

On this episode of “Never Again,” a Mooney pilot thinks he’s found a bargain on fuel—but the short grass runway, summer heat and trees ahead quickly turn a $20 savings into a terrifying takeoff.
To Divert or Not to Divert (September 2026)

September 1, 2026 · 7 min

On this episode of “Never Again,” a routine IFR flight turns into a fight against worsening weather when a Cessna 210 pilot encounters heavy snow, a 30-knot crosswind, accumulating ice, and an engine problem on approach. With visibility…
Got gas? (August 2026)

August 4, 2026 · 7 min

On this episode of “Never Again,” a simple dinner date turns into an emergency when a Mooney pilot discovers his fuel gauges have been lying to him. With the engine quitting, an unexpected landing at a military base, and a…
The Muscle Memory Trap (July 2026)

June 30, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of “Never Again,” transitioning between two twin-engine airplanes turns a routine touch-and-go into a runway accident. The flap lever in one cockpit occupies the exact same spot as the landing gear lever in another—and…
Near-Death Grip (June 2026)

June 2, 2026 · 8 min

In this episode of “Never Again,” a routine ferry flight turns into a white-knuckle battle to outclimb the trees when a newly checked-out Piper Arrow pilot finds himself on departure from a short, challenging runway. Trapped in the right…

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Approaching On Fumes (May 2026)

May 1, 2026 · 6 min

In this episode of "Never Again," a routine hop turns into a razor-thin margin for error. When unforecast fog rolls in and both departure and destination go below minimums, a young fighter pilot finds himself trapped between worsening…
Unavoidable Carb Ice (April 2026)

April 1, 2026 · 8 min

In this episode of “Never Again,” a weekend cross-country in a modified Cessna 172 turns into a fight to keep the engine alive. When the rough-running engine begins to lose power during descent, a Navy pilot and his passengers cycle…
Expect The Unexpected (March 2026)

March 2, 2026 · 7 min

When you’re flying IFR, communication isn’t just important—it’s everything. But what happens when that lifeline suddenly goes quiet?
Just Say No (Go) (February 2026)

February 1, 2026 · 9 min

Dark clouds. A loaded helicopter. And a captain determined to go—no matter the cost. In this episode of “Never Again”, a hop across New York City turns into a white-knuckle fight against weather, pressure, and cockpit authority. As…
Owning Up to Inadvertent IMC Entry (January 2026)

January 1, 2026 · 7 min

In this episode of “Never Again,” a sunny VFR flight in a Cessna 172 slowly unravels as weather closes in over Montana’s empty quarter. With clouds above and below, no radio contact, and rising terrain ahead, a private pilot finds himself…
Running Out of Options (December 2025)

December 1, 2025 · 13 min

In this episode of “Never Again,” a young instrument-rated pilot sets out for a cozy Thanksgiving with family only to find himself racing a fast-moving winter system across the Midwest. But when one airport after another unexpectedly…
No Such Thing As A Little Ice (November 2025)

November 1, 2025 · 11 min

In this episode of “Never Again”, a regional airline captain takes off from Cordova, Alaska, expecting just another routine hop in his Beechcraft 1900. But as the aircraft climbs into the clouds, ice begins to build—and keeps building…