122. Flying High and Landing Low
From I Learned About Flying From That by Flying Magazine
February 12, 2026 · 22 min
About this episode
This episode features Tom Frink discussing his experience with an in-flight engine failure and the lessons learned from the incident.
In this episode of the I Learned About Flying From That podcast, host Carl Valeri welcomes guest Tom Frink to discuss his firsthand experience with an in-flight engine failure that forced him to land on a busy Florida highway. Frink, an experienced flight instructor, recounts the moments leading up to the incident, his training and decision-making process, and the aftermath of the successful emergency landing. He shares his insights on the importance of recurrent training and maintaining situational awareness, especially in general aviation. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for pilots of all experience levels and highlights the resilience and preparedness necessary for safe flying.
People in this episode
Host: Carl Valeri
Guest: Tom Frink
Topics covered
- in-flight engine failure
- emergency landing
- pilot training
- situational awareness
- general aviation
Keywords
- engine failure
- emergency landing
- flight instructor
- recurrent training
- situational awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Florida
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