Thinking about thinking, with Dr. Kenneth Stahl

Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's

Making good decisions is a critical skill for safe flying, but it’s something most pilots rarely think about. Not Ken Stahl. He explains how to think smarter, especially under pressure, with valuable insights from his experience in cardiac surgery and the cockpit. Dr. Stahl also talks about the value of a “dopamine holiday,” how to monitor your flying performance as you age, and crew resource management. In the Ready to Copy segment, he talks about whether doctors are good pilots, how to live a healthier life, and his favorite question from patients.

SHOW LINKS:

* Dr. Stahl’s articles: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/articles-by-author/kenneth-stahl

* Dopamine holiday: https://psychcentral.com/blog/dopamine-fasting-probably-doesnt-work-try-this-instead

* Pilot’s Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip-of-the-week/


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    Making good decisions is a critical skill for safe flying, but it’s something most pilots rarely think about. Not Ken Stahl. He explains how to think smarter, especially under pressure, with valuable insights from his experience in cardiac surgery and the cockpit. Dr. Stahl also talks about the value of a “dopamine holiday,” how to monitor your flying performance as you age, and crew resource management. In the Ready to Copy segment, he talks about whether doctors are good pilots, how to live a healthier life, and his favorite question from patients.

    SHOW LINKS:

    * Dr. Stahl’s articles: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/articles-by-author/kenneth-stahl

    * Dopamine holiday: https://psychcentral.com/blog/dopamine-fasting-probably-doesnt-work-try-this-instead

    * Pilot’s Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip-of-the-week/


  • 2025-11-04 47 min
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