About this episode

Ed Galkin shares his experiences flying around the Atlantic at age 89, discussing planning, focus, and tips for aging pilots.

Ed Galkin has flown his Cessna 210 around the world in both directions, and last year he flew a circle around the Atlantic Ocean at age 89. In his uniquely energetic way, he explains how much planning goes into each trip, how he stays focused in flight, and the best places he’s visited along the way. Ed also shares some tips for staying sharp as a pilot, even well into your 80s, including the value of an instrument rating. In the Ready to Copy segment, you’ll learn about managing your bladder on 14-hour flights, landing at Easter Island, and what Ed learned as an oral surgeon that helped in the cockpit. SHOW LINKS: * Flight to End Polio: https://www.flighttoendpolio.com/ * Fly for the Cure: https://flyforthecure.org/ * Pilot’s Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip

People in this episode

Host: Sporty's Pilot Shop

Guest: Ed Galkin

Topics covered

• crossing the Atlantic
• aviation planning
• pilot tips
• age and flying
• Cessna 210
• long flights

Keywords

• Atlantic crossing
• Cessna 210
• pilot tips
• flying at 89
• aviation planning
• instrument rating
• long flights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sporty's Pilot Shop

Places: Easter Island

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