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Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's

by Sporty's Pilot Shop

Today: #119 in Leisure on our combined chart.

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#119

#82 Pulse 8

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Today’s combined position on our country charts, alongside the US charts above.

Canada · Leisure

#163

Pulse 8

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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts
Oct 7	#119	#82

About the show

Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. Stay tuned for our rapid-fire "ready to copy" segment at the end of every episode, where we go beyond the cliches to find out what each guest really thinks. Brought to you by Sporty's Pilot Shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961. Have a comment? Email us: podcast@sportys.com

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