In our first episode we discuss selecting the right flight school and instructor, using checklist and Aeronautical Decision Making. AOPA (Airplane Owner Pilot Association) article I mentioned in the podcast: https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/products-and-services/FTFG_Flt-Students.pdf Acronyms discussed in the podcast: GUMPS (pre-landing checklist): G - Gas (fuel on the proper tank)U - Undercarriage (landing gear down)M - Mixture (fuel mixture set)P  - Propeller (set prop, for constant speed airplanes)S - Seatbelts and SwitchesAeronautical Decision Making (ADM): PAVEP - Pilot (are you fit to fly)A -  Airplane (airplane condition, engine, avionics, ...etc.)V - EnVironment (airport condition, weather)E - External pressure (pressure to get somewhere on time) IM SAFEI - Illness (am I sick, am I fit to fly)M - Medication (am I taking any medication that impacts my flying skills?)S - Stress (work, personal, financial stress?)A - Alcohol (24 hr between bottle and throttle)F - Fatigue (am I rested?)E - Emotion  Fly Safe!!!