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Behind the PropAuthor: 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. Language: en Genres: Aviation, Hobbies, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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E189 - Tammy Barlette, Crosscheck Mental Performance Training
Episode 195
Monday, 9 March, 2026
Tammy Barlette Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and instructor with experience flying the A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper. She now teaches mental performance training specifically designed for aviators through her company Crosscheck Mental Performance. Tammy combines lessons from aviation, elite athletics, and performance psychology to help pilots improve focus, confidence, and decision-making under pressure. Key Topics Discussed Mental Performance Training for Pilots Why many pilots struggle with performance rather than knowledge How stress affects access to information in high-pressure situations Techniques used by elite athletes that translate directly to aviation Perfectionism in Aviation Why perfectionism can hurt pilot performance Learning to use mistakes as feedback instead of defining moments Confidence and Internal Dialogue How self-talk influences pilot performance Why confidence must be intentionally built—not assumed Process vs Outcome Goals Why focusing only on checkrides or certificates can hurt motivation Using process-based goals to build long-term success in flight training Practical Techniques The “What now?” reset technique to stay present in flight Building confidence through small wins and self-recognition Staying mentally focused during checkride preparation Resources Tammy Shared Crosscheck Online Communityhttps://www.skool.com/crosscheck/ Crosscheck Mental Performance Websitehttps://www.crosscheckmentalperformance.com/ Tammy Barlette on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tammybarlette/
