# Episode 99 - A More Efficient Way: Creating Tools for Today's Instructors

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Podcast: [Flying Midwest Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-midwest-podcast-4633448)
Published: 2025-10-26T22:34:54+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flyingmidwest-podcast/episodes/Episode-99---A-More-Efficient-Way-Creating-Tools-for-Todays-Instructors-e3a2uqj
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Duration seconds: 3991

## Resource

On this episode we sit down with Nate Ehlers , United Airlines pilot, Air Force Reserve C-17 veteran, and creator of Backseat Pilot — an innovative platform designed to help flight instructor candidates elevate their training experience. Nate takes us through his aviation journey to the airlines, and his time flying C-17s in the Air Force Reserve, Along the way, he shares the inspiration behind Backseat Pilot, the challenges of balancing dual aviation careers, and his philosophy on what makes effective flight training. We’ll also pull back the curtain on his lesson plan discuss the pros and cons of using pre-made resources versus creating your own. It’s an inside look at both the cockpit and the classroom from a pilot who’s lived both worlds. Check out Backseat Pilot Here: www.thebackseatpilot.com EPISODE 100 IS COMING SOON!!! Calling all fans, for the 100th episode, we would love to hear from you! Please send us an audio note or a message that tells us what your favorite moments of the show have been. We'd also love to have your "SEEYA" for the end of the episode. You can send your contribution to: flyingmidwestpodcast@gmail.com Get Your Cold Weather Merch Today! Winter is coming, and so is our brand-new merch lineup! Stay warm and rep your love for aviation with cozy long sleeve tees, hoodies, and beanies. Gear up now and head into the season in style! Our Other Content: Badger Pilot on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AeroExploration: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AeroExploration Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/65meVcZcfPDxZJ4qmwRWOB?si=72ff543240214550 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and Follow: Don’t miss an episode…

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