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The VSL Aviation Podcast

The VSL Aviation Podcast

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A podcast from VSL Aviation covering various general aviation topics.Seth Lake © 2025
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  • CFI ACS Task A Explained: Human Behavior & Communication Made Simple

    CFI ACS Task A Explained: Human Behavior & Communication Made Simple
    Mar 28 2026

    This episode focuses specifically on Area of Operation I, Task A of the CFI ACS:

    Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process

    We're not covering all of the FOIs here. Instead, this is a targeted breakdown of how human behavior and communication directly impact your effectiveness as an instructor—and how examiners expect you to apply this on a checkride.

    If you're preparing for a CFI checkride, this is one of the most important areas to understand. It's also one of the most misunderstood.

    This episode connects the FOIs to real-world instruction and shows how to actually use them when teaching, not just memorize them.

    What we cover:

    How human behavior affects learning in aviation training
    Barriers to effective communication
    Instructor responsibilities in managing student behavior
    Why teaching is more than just delivering information
    How this task shows up during a CFI checkride

    Resources:

    Join the VSL Aviation Discord: https://discord.gg/4BMChDbbxC
    ACE Guide: https://vsl.aero/aceguide
    Podcast available on all major platforms

    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro
    00:30 – Scope of This Episode (Task A Only)
    01:30 – Where Task A Fits in the CFI ACS
    03:00 – Why Human Behavior Matters in Training
    06:00 – The Instructor's Role in the Learning Process
    10:00 – Barriers to Communication
    15:00 – Miscommunication in Aviation Training
    20:00 – Understanding Student Behavior
    26:00 – Building Effective Communication Habits
    32:00 – Real-World Instruction Examples
    38:00 – Common Mistakes CFI Applicants Make
    44:00 – How Examiners Evaluate Task A
    50:00 – Key Takeaways
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Illegal Charter, Operational Control, and Protecting Your Certificate – with Attorney Edward Hadley

    Illegal Charter, Operational Control, and Protecting Your Certificate – with Attorney Edward Hadley
    Nov 15 2025
    In this episode of the VSL Aviation Podcast, Seth sits down with aviation attorney and pilot Edward A. Hadley of AeroLegal Advocates to talk about the legal traps commercial pilots face—especially around illegal charter, operational control, and holding out. Edward walks through what actually happens when the FAA starts looking at you or your operation: from that dreaded "call the tower" instruction or ramp check, through the investigation phase, to 709 rides, legal enforcement, ALJ hearings, and NTSB appeals. He explains why you should get an aviation lawyer involved early and why on-the-record statements can come back to haunt you. For commercial pilots flying Part 91 "pilot services," Seth and Edward dig into: What operational control really means and why it often overlaps—but isn't identical to—PIC authorityDry vs. wet leases, 91.501, and how the NBAA small aircraft exemption fits into all of thisHow an owner or manager can unknowingly create an illegal transportation package (plane + pilot) even when "everyone at the airport does it this way"Why "goodwill" and time-building can still count as compensation, even if no money changes handsHow holding out actually works, and why a business card or "I'm a commercial pilot" post is not the problem—the transportation package is They also cover risk management from the pilot's side: Using the AOPA Legal Services Plan as "legal insurance"How PRIA and your employment history interact with being a whistleblowerRed flags with Part 135 operators (falsified records, paper crews, pressure flights) and when it's time to walk awayPractical advice on documenting concerns, using internal reporting channels, and knowing which hills are worth dying on If you're a commercial pilot, aspiring commercial pilot, or flying Part 91 for a business owner, this episode will help you ask better questions, spot bad structures, and protect your certificate and livelihood. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Aviation Law and Pilot Regulations 02:48 Understanding FAA Investigations and Pilot Violations 05:22 Legal Resources for Pilots 08:24 Operational Control in Aviation 11:02 The Importance of Operational Control for Commercial Pilots 13:58 Navigating Dry and Wet Leases 16:44 Understanding Holding Out in Aviation 19:38 Compensation and Goodwill in Aviation Operations 22:07 NTSB Cases and Legal Precedents 24:48 Business Aircraft and Goodwill 39:03 Navigating the NBAA Exemption 40:59 Understanding Entry-Level Aircraft and Pilot Experience 43:52 Compliance and the Role of the FSDO 46:22 Whistleblower Protections in Aviation 49:10 The Importance of Legal Consultation for Pilots 51:39 The PREA and Reporting Obligations for Pilots 54:41 Credibility and Ethical Considerations in Aviation 57:30 Resources for Pilots: AOPA and NBAA AOPA Legal Services Plan https://pilot-protection-services.aopa.org/ NBAA and the small aircraft exemption https://nbaa.org/flight-department-administration/aircraft-operating-ownership-options/nbaas-small-aircraft-exemption/ AC 91-37B https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_91-37B.pdf AC 61-142 https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-142.pdf AC 120-116 https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_120-116.pdf NTSB Blakely V Murray https://www.ntsb.gov/legal/alj/OnODocuments/Aviation/5061.pdf NTSB Babbitt V Wallace https://www.ntsb.gov/legal/alj/OnODocuments/Aviation/5461.PDF AeroLegal Advocates / contact info for Edward Hadley https://www.aerolegaladvocates.com/
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Legal or Illegal? The Real Rules Behind Pilot Compensation

    Legal or Illegal? The Real Rules Behind Pilot Compensation
    Nov 10 2025

    In this episode of The VSL Aviation Podcast, Seth lays the groundwork for understanding one of the most confusing topics in aviation: pilot compensation and illegal charter operations. He breaks down key definitions like operator vs. pilot in command, commercial activity vs. commercial operation, and the meaning of holding out. Seth explains how compensation, contracts, and operational control intersect, clarifying what's legal under Parts 61, 91, 119, and 135. This is the first part of a multi-episode series that every commercial pilot, CFI, and aircraft owner should hear.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Pilot Compensation and Illegal Charter
    04:09 Understanding Operational Control and Pilot Responsibilities
    10:10 Commercial Activity vs. Commercial Operation
    13:47 The Role of Contracts in Aviation
    18:37 Private Carriage vs. Common Carriage
    24:59 Clarifying Holding Out in Aviation
    32:40 Aircraft Size and Legal Operations
    37:28 Conclusion and Future Discussions

    Links:
    https://www.reddit.com/r/flying/comments/1kesimg/what_pilots_get_wrong_about_private_carriage_and/

    https://sethlakedpe.substack.com/p/operational-control-where-legal-flights?r=j12c3

    https://sethlakedpe.substack.com/p/the-history-and-importance-of-holding?r=j12c3
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    40 m
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Always good to hear different perspectives and know what the DPEs are looking for on check rides.

Nice to have the DPE side/information

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this answered so many questions I didn't even know I had. and cleared up others as well. if your getting your ppl you need to hear this.

great info!

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