The Malibu Guru

How similar is a Turbine Duke to a JetPROP?

The turbine Duke is a fascinating conversion done by Rocket Engineering, similar to a JetPROP. Joe sits down with a Turbine Duke pilot to talk about the differences and similarities, along with other cool aviation stuff.

What's the big deal with starting a turbine engine?

We get this question frequently from people who are just dipping their toes into the turbine world. The stakes are high when you start a turbine engine, but that shouldn't stop you from jumping right in.

The Right Way to Perform a Go-Around

The go-around (or going missed) procedure is one of the most misunderstood aspects of aviation, and one of the most critical parts of any flight. We'll try to set the record straight.

Moving the spinny thing from the top to the front

Joe sits down with Darwin Haines, who was in the same unit in the Army as Joe for quite a few years as a helicopter pilot and has recently bought a 1989 Mirage. They talk about old Army stories as well as why and how the Mirage purchase was made.

Shooting an Approach to Minimums

We got a question from a listener asking what Joe's advice would be on whether or not to make configuration changes once you pop out of the clouds when shooting an approach to near-minimums. Well, here's the answer!

The Freedom of Flying a PA46

Larry Oeth is a now four-year owner of the PA46 airframe, upgrading from a Malibu to a JetPROP after two years. We talk to him about how the PA46 offers so much flexibility and freedom that most people simply don't get to enjoy.

Making Major Upgrades to a JetPROP

Keith bought a JetPROP and immediately made some major upgrades and changes. It was quite a project, and we sit down to discuss how the job turned out and whether he'd recommend others to do the same.

PA46 Newbie Advice

We sit down to try and answer some of the most frequent questions we get from first-time buyers and people who are just getting started in the PA46 world.

North Atlantic Crossing in the Dead of Winter

Deanna Wallace recently got to ferry a King Air C90 from India to the US. Her trip was a tough one, making an unplanned diversion to Pakistan and crossing the North Atlantic in the dead of winter. We'll go through the whole story of the trip from start to

Cirrus to M500 with 350 Hours in the Logbook

We sit down with Matt Stovern, a relatively new pilot who just moved from a Cirrus SR22T to an M500. We'll talk about training, about the differences between the two planes, and about how Matt made the transition work well.

The Capability of a Meridian

We sit down with Lance Windel to discuss the many ways he puts his Meridian to work, and why he won't sell the plane even if he moves up to something bigger.

From the Reno Air Races to a PA46

Straight to Turbine

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to skip a piston PA46 and go straight to a Meridian or JetPROP? Well, it is certainly doable! Here's a firsthand account of the transition from a C-172 to a turbine PA46.

Air Force, FedEx, and Meridians with Kim Coryat

Kim Coryat has a wide background in aviation and has flown some incredibly cool planes in her lifetime. She's a wealth of information and experience, so it was cool to sit down and chat with her.

How to Succeed in Training

If you fly a PA46, you go to training every year. Here's how to make the event a success and learn the most you can.

M500 Ownership Interview

Doug Anderson tells his story of why he went from a piston PA46 to the jet world, and then back to the PA46 with an M500. 

4. A Tailwheel Endorsement Will Make You Better

We sat down with Rick Converse to talk about his recent Tailwheel Endorsement training as well as his recent panel upgrade he did on his 2003 Meridian.

3. Into a Thunderstorm

We interview a PA46 pilot who had the scary experience of entering a thunderstorm in his Malibu.

2. Piston-to-Turbine Transition Interview with Dave and Jene

Dave, Jene, and Brandon recently moved up from a Malibu to a JetPROP. We asked them about how the transition went, and why they'll never go back to a piston airplane.

1. Malibu Ownership Interview with Paul

Joe Casey sits down with Paul to discuss his Malibu and how he acquired it, how he flies it, and why it's such a great plane.