Upcoming Episodes
Up Next: Marcus Miller (@PropHatCat)
What does air traffic control really need pilots to know—and what do pilots wish controllers understood better?
On the next episode of THE SCHIFF SHOW, host [your name] welcomes air traffic controller Marcus Miller, an air traffic controller, for a fast-moving, practical question-and-answer conversation from both sides of the frequency. In a candid PILOT-to-CONTROLLER back-and-forth, they will tackle real-world communication, expectations, procedures, workload, weather deviations, sequencing, missed approaches, emergencies, and the small decisions that can make every flight safer and smoother.
No jargon for jargon’s sake—just direct questions, clear answers, and useful insight for pilots who want to become easier to work with on the radio and better prepared for what happens behind the scope.
You can find Marcus's great content here:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@prophatcat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PropHatCat#
Social Links: linktr.ee/PropHatCat
THE SCHIFF SHOW is a monthly aviation education variety show -- the first of its kind hosted by Airline Captain and Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Brian Schiff and sponsored by AVEMCO. It is offered for FAA WINGS credit. Brian will discuss a specific theme across five program segments on the second Thursday of each month. The themes will be chosen from a hit list of common causes of accidents. Each episode will focus on a particular causal accident factor and include the following segments:
Registration is not required. Visit TheSchiffShow.tv at 7:00 PM Central Time on the second Thursday of each month and join the show. All episodes are archived and available to watch (for WINGS credit) anytime. (NOTE: You must be watching live to participate in the game show portion.)
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Episode Archive
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Jan-2025; Fuel (Mis)Management - Too Much Air in the Tanks
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Feb-2025; A Turn For The Better - Examining the Cory Lidle Accident
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Mar-2025; Handling Emergencies - Dealing with the Unexpected
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Apr-2025; A World War II Tragedy - That Can Save Your Life (Guest: Capt. Mike Jesch)
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May-2025; Setting The Standard - Fly Like A Pro, SOPs Aren't Just for Airline Pilots (Guest: Jason Miller)
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Jun-2025; Aeronautical Decision Making - Navigating the Skies of Judgement (Guest: Aaron Dabney)
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Jul-2025; The Colgan Air Tragedy - Lessons Learned (Guest: Capt. Barry Schiff)
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Aug-2025; The Courage to Wait - Pilots and the Wisdom of No-Go (Guest: Capt. Jeffrey Madison)
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Sep-2025;The Day the Music Died - Lessons from a Legendary Tragedy (Guest: Capt. Barry Schiff)
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Oct-2025; Pilot-Mechanic Checks & Balances - When Maintenance Errors and Missed Pre-flights Lead to Disaster (Guest, Jeff Simon)
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Nov-2025; Wake Turbulence, A Silent Killer - What You Can't See Might Hurt You (Guest: Ned Parks)
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Dec-2025; Final Approach to Tragedy - Checklist and Discipline Gone Wrong (Guest: Capt. John Niehaus)
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Jan-2026; When Confidence Outpaces Preparation - Stepping Up Your Mental Game (Lt Col Tammy Barlette - Crosscheck)
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Feb-2026; Weather or Not? - Avoiding the Bad Stuff (Guest Greg Reverdiau - Pilot Institute)
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Mar-2026; Engine Failure - Prevention, Identification, and Confrontation (Guest: Mark Tomicich)
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Apr-2026; Non-Towered Airport Tragedy - No Call, No Chance
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May-2026; Coming in Hot - Too Little Too Late
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Jun-2026; Climbing Blind - The Fatal Failure to Maintain Positive Rate (Guest: Robert "Bob" Meder)
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Jul-2026; No Plan, No Out - A Reality Check + How Charts are Made (Guest: Chris Baur - Hughes Aerospace)
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Jul-2026 OSHKOSH; I Am Your Density - Lessons from a Density Altitude Accident (Live at AirVenture)
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Sep-2026; New Avionics - Now What?! (Guest: Mike Jesch, DPE)
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Oct-2026; The Voices in Your Head(set) Pilot-ATC "Schoolery" (Guest: Marcus Miller - @PropHatCatMark King)
Cruising With THE SCHIFF SHOW is a new project where we are taking the program to sea on board a cruise ship! In February 2027, we will be joined by many notable industry speakers for a "symposium at sea." It is a seven-day voyage cruising in the Mexican Riviera on board the Discovery Princess.
Click the link to register or go to our dedicated page to learn more.
