Sep 1, 20266 min
It has four engines, and it's not a Boeing 747.
About this Podcast:
Aviation history, vintage aircraft, and the people who keep their stories alive. Join Dale and the Retro-Aero community for thoughtful conversations, practical flying lessons, hard-earned “aha” moments, and a little hangar humor. No pilot certificate required.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
31%
Guest openness
Selective
80/100
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What is Retro-Aero about?
Aviation history, vintage aircraft, and the people who keep their stories alive. Join Dale and the Retro-Aero community for thoughtful conversations, practical flying lessons, hard-earned “aha” moments, and a little hangar humor. No pilot certificate required.
Who hosts Retro-Aero?
Retro-Aero is hosted by Captain Dale, Check Pilot. The show has published 44 episodes to date.
What has Retro-Aero covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What aircraft have you never flown but absolutely need to? | RAE43" (1 September 2026, 6 minutes), "Trivia Answer: Why are the arcs the same? | RAE42" (27 August 2026, 2 minutes), and "What is the most dangerous habit an experienced pilot can develop? | QoWE41" (24 August 2026, 4 minutes).
How often does Retro-Aero publish?
Retro-Aero publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 44 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Retro-Aero?
Booking probability for Retro-Aero is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Retro-Aero requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Retro-Aero's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Retro-Aero?
The strongest fits for Retro-Aero are Airlines and Aerospace. Retro-Aero has a leisure audience.
About the host
Captain Dale, Check Pilot hosts Retro-Aero, a leisure podcast with 44 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 27, 20262 minThe answer to last week's question has to do with where the split flaps are located on a Cessna 190 - they aren't on the trailing edge.
- Aug 24, 20264 min
Normalization of Deviation can be insidious.
- May 10, 20267 minS2
I called this episode 13 when in fact it was episode 12. Just making sure you’re paying attention.. Yup, that’s it. Oops. In this episode I discuss the assumption that becoming a pilot in 2026 is worth it. If you are...
Episode #11
CTAF Application Window Is Open
May 3, 20264 minS2It’s finally happened. I recorded another episode! And this one is important: Our scholarship application window is open. So if you are interested in a scholarship to earn your tailwheel endorsement, apply on our...
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Episode #5
RAE4: Special "Dad" Edition
Sep 12, 20234 minS1My Dad was a CFI during a rather different era of aviation. In this podcast, I share one of my Dad’s emails about his “Ah-Hah” moment in learning how to fly, and how that knowledge still applies today. Our Sponsors...
Episode #4
RAE4: Who's flying the plane?
Sep 5, 202327 minS1We are joined by FO Tina, FO Rachel, and Student Julianna who share some amazing “Ah-hah!” moments. Support Women in Aviation! Tina’s local WAI chapter is having a Girls in Aviation Day. More info here...
- Aug 29, 202315 minS1
Our first Group "Ah-hah!" moment. Thanks to CEO Steve, Safety Ziva, and RV Jeff for joining us today! It's my first attempt at recording from a Zoom call.
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