We recap the Nashville Fly In, talk about the importance of the aviation community, newts, chinchillas, and many more insights from our gathering of podcast friends. Mentioned on the show: * Blairsville, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/DZJ * Published Vertical Guidance approaches: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/system/gps-alphabet-soup/ * OG Midlife Pilot Chris Moran's student pilot landings video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCna9-gtPA * Limited edition "Newts and Chinchillas" shirt: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/merch/p/newts-and-chinchillas-nashville-fly-in-shirt

We preview the Nashville Fly-In, which is later this week - and are joined by BNA Nashville ATC controller Scott Wexler, who talks flight following, crossing the BNA arrivals and departures corridor, and makes a special offer of help for a possible Saturday adventure.

The hosts talk through plans and weather possibilities.

Show mentions:

* Previous episode (EP48) with Scott and Shelley Weckler: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP48---Nashville-ATC--Controllers--pilots--realtors-Scott-and-Shelley-Weckler-e2bkvbr

* Shelley and Scott Weckler's propertypilots real estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertypilots/

* Flying Magazine article about the Wecklers: https://www.flyingmag.com/home-shopping-by-air/

* Whifferdill Estates: http://www.whifferdill.com/

* Mike Patey, "we applaud those who choose not to do what we just did": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVv6-goMVQ#t=50m20s

* Mike Patey, "that wind was beyond me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nXjPhGrwY#t=25m

We are joined by Erica Gilbert (Gilbert Aviation, Aerosafe), and her 9 year old son to talk about the things you need to think about when flying with children, the joy of making special memories with them while they are young.

Patreon members also chime in with their tips, tricks, and questions.

* Gilbert Aviation: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/

* Aerosafe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe/videos

* FAA's SAFETY passenger briefing (PDF): https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2015/May/102764/05-18-15%20Passenger%20Safety%20Briefing%20JulAug2014.pdf

* Eustachian tubes and valsalva maneuver: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aeromedical-factors/in-flight-ear-block-sinuses-eustachain-tube/

* Earplanes: https://www.earplanes.com/