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From Mission Control to Homebuilt Airplanes, with Paul Dye
Episode 140
Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
Former NASA Flight Director and experimental aircraft expert Paul Dye explains how high-stakes spaceflight principles can translate to the world of single-pilot GA flying. He reflects on decision-making at Mission Control, the art of evaluating risk versus uncertainty, and why pilots must always be willing to question their own choices. He also breaks down the reality of building kitplanes, offering honest advice on what it takes to finish a project, how to approach flight testing safely, and how MOSAIC could shape general aviation’s future. In the Ready to Copy lightning round, Paul talks about NASA in the movies, flying the Fisk Arrival into Oshkosh, and why a simple J-3 Cub on a grass strip remains hard to beat.SHOW LINKS:* Ironflight website: https://ironflight.com/* Paul’s articles at AvBrief: https://avbrief.com/author/ironflight/* PJ2 GPS Radio: https://www.sportys.com/pj2-gps-radio.html
