E189 - Tammy Barlette, Crosscheck Mental Performance Training
From Behind the Prop by Bobby Doss, Wally Mulhearn
March 9, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 195
About this episode
Tammy Barlette discusses how mental performance training can enhance pilots' abilities to perform under pressure.
“Most pilots don’t lack knowledge. They lack access to that knowledge under pressure.” In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn sit down with Tammy Barlette, a former U.S. Air Force A-10 pilot, Weapons School graduate, and mental performance coach who now helps pilots perform at their best under pressure. Tammy shares how mental performance training—commonly used by elite athletes—can dramatically improve aviation performance by helping pilots access the knowledge and skills they already possess. Many pilots struggle not because they lack knowledge, but because stress and anxiety prevent them from accessing that knowledge when it matters most. Drawing from her experience as a fighter pilot and instructor, Tammy explains why aviation attracts perfectionists and how that mindset can sometimes work against pilots in training. She emphasizes the importance of process-based goals, staying present in the moment, and using mistakes as learning tools rather than defining moments. The conversation dives into practical strategies pilots can apply immediately, including simple techniques for resetting focus during flight, building confidence through small wins, and…
People in this episode
Hosts: Bobby Doss, Wally Mulhearn
Guest: Tammy Barlette
Topics covered
- mental performance training
- aviation performance
- stress management
- pilot training
- focus techniques
- confidence building
Keywords
- mental performance
- aviation
- pilot training
- stress
- confidence
- focus
- performance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. Air Force, Weapons School
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