Steve Montague flew F-14s in the Navy and spent 37 years at American Airlines, the last four as a check airman. Early in his airline career, after a month of flying with a captain who shut him down …
Why Fighter Pilots Never Use the Word “Mistake” — with Boo Boucousis
Fighter pilots fly missions where a moment of ego or self-protection can get people killed -- so their debriefs are built to strip blame out entirely. Former Royal Australian Air Force pilot Christian …
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How a Landing Gear Error Was Caught Before Disaster—and Why Systems Save Lives
A landing gear error nearly ended in disaster—and exposed how small breakdowns can cascade when systems don’t catch mistakes early. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake …
MIT’s Arnold Barnett Explains Why Flying Is Still Incredibly Safe—Despite the Headlines
When aviation incidents dominate the news, it’s easy to wonder whether flying has suddenly become more dangerous. In this bonus episode, MIT professor and aviation safety expert Arnold “Arnie” Barnett …
Tech CEO Indus Khaitan: Learning from a $6.5 Billion Mistake
What if the company you sold too early later became worth billions? Tech founder and CEO Indus Khaitan reflects on selling a startup prematurely, the pressure-filled decisions behind it, and the …
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Col Kim “KC” Campbell: Embracing Mistakes in Air Force Training and Combat
From a fogged visor in training to life-or-death decisions in combat, KC Campbell shares how mistakes shaped her leadership under pressure. This episode explores what fighter pilots can teach leaders …
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