First Episode: Flying Smarter and Stressing Less, Starts Now!

01/22/25 • 50 min

In the first OFFICIAL episode of The Calm Cockpit, John and Gita will share the challenges and successes in their flying lives that led to the creation of the podcast and how you can use the show to develop actionable strategies to mitigate stress, improve your well-being, and fly your best. We fly in a demanding environment that is unforgiving of preparation and lack of mental sharpness, listen to the Calm Cockpit and start leveling-up your performance today!

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What Exactly is The Calm Cockpit?

Learn how The Calm Cockpit podcast is your new resource to enhance your performance and safety, while also improving your well-being. We fly in a demanding environment that is unforgiving of preparation and lack of mental sharpness; we all strive for that next level of skill that will help us fly safer. But sometimes the demands of our personal lives, career pressures, or lack of attention to our physical health can lead to our personal lives and mental health taking a back seat to high performance in the cockpit. That’s where Calm Cockpit fits into your flight plans: providing you with resources, skills, and actionable strategies to mitigate stress, improve your well-being, and fly your best.

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Around the World or Across the State: Tips to Build Endurance For Your Goals

In this episode we delve into how to build endurance without burnout. Jon shares insights from his recent around-the-world flight, including crew resource management and maximizing rest.

Gita introduces the six key habits that high performers use to enhance endurance and reduce stress. Listen in for practical tips, personal stories, and actionable strategies to balance career and personal well-being while building your endurance for all your flying adventures.