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Behind the Prop

Bobby Doss, Wally Mulhearn

Behind the Prop is the Podcast for anyone involved in aviation from general aviation to professional pilots. Our hosts Bobby Doss is the owner of a flight school in Houston, Texas, and Wally Mulhearn is a pilot for a major airline and is also a designated pilot examiner (DPE) based in Houston, Texas. Weekly they tell stories, share lessons and tips from behind the prop. Together they have over 24,400 hours of flight time (Wally has over 24,000 of those) and collectively they provide very unique perspectives on general aviation, airplanes, and all things aviation.

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  • 24 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 40 min
  • English

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  • #188
    Dec 15, 2025 · 40 min

    E183 - The Silent Killer - Distractions

    This episode of Behind the Prop examines how cockpit distractions—both old and new—continue to threaten pilot safety across all levels of aviation. Bobby and Wally revisit major airline accidents and modern GA incidents to show how even minor issues can escalate when pilots lose focus on flying the airplane. They break down today’s top distraction sources, from overreliance on iPads and automation to casual cockpit conversation during critical phases of flight. The hosts also clarify misundersto

  • #187
    Nov 24, 2025 · 42 min

    E182 - Mark Patey - Transition from Flying Cowboy to Safety Advocate

    In this episode of Behind the Prop, Mark Patey joins Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhern to share his evolution from a "Flying Cowboy” to a passionate aviation safety advocate. Mark discusses his journey from building Best Tugs and Best Aviation Products — companies focused on creating smarter, safer aviation tools — to redefining what it means to fly responsibly. He opens up about lessons learned from risky flying, the importance of honesty, humility, and preparation in aviation, and how online negati

  • #186
    Nov 10, 2025 · 40 min

    E181 - Beyond the Check Ride - Building Real World Pilot Judgment

    In this episode of Behind the Prop, Wally Mulhern and Bobby Doss tackle one of aviation’s biggest challenges — decision-making for new private pilots. They explore how real pilot judgment begins after certification, when flying solo without an instructor’s safety net. The discussion covers tools like PAVE, real-world stories of in-flight decisions, and how overreliance on technology can lead to costly mistakes. Wally and Bobby emphasize developing personal minimums, maintaining proficiency, and

  • #185
    Oct 27, 2025 · 41 min

    E180 - Flight Planning the Night Before: Your Key to a Smoother Cockpit

    In this episode, host Bobby Doss and co-host Wally Mulhern dive into the art of flight planning and weather preparation, showing how disciplined habits create safer, smoother flights. Wally shares how he begins planning up to 20 days ahead, choosing smarter fuel stops, evaluating weather systems, and always keeping alternates in mind. Bobby emphasizes organization and readiness, from updating ForeFlight to packing and charging gear the night before. Together, they stress that flexibility, prepar

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