Seth makes good sense with his down to earth way of teaching aviation and when explaining how to fly airplanes.

I’m preparing for my private pilot Checkride in a few weeks and the deep dive into the ACS has been really helpful. Excited for more episodes! Getting to hear from a DPE is helpful and makes me feel more confident going into my checkride. Thank you.

I wish I would have had this level of instruction / information available when I was getting my ratings. JB KRKP

I am working toward my multi engine add-on and discovered the VSL podcast. Seth shares his wealth of experience in an organized and well produced way.

I listened to the instrument ACS prep episodes before my instrument ride, and I truly feel that I wouldn’t have passed if I didn’t. AMAZING idea for a podcast! Thank you!

I listen to these podcasts from Seth and it helps keep me up with aviation knowledge valuable to both student and professional pilots. Great content whether prepping for a check ride or touching up on old knowledge. He gives you the important information to know and what examiners will be looking for from check ride applicants. Looking forward to future content.

Seth gives great advice on multi engine flying along with all his knowledge. It’s worth listening too

Heard Seth on another podcast, and just listened to my first episode of the VSL Aviation Podcast, and was blown away by the depth of info and explanations. If you are a pilot or even generally interested, this podcast is most likely right up your alley. I’ll be continuing my aviation journey with this as he goes indeed!

Clearly a DPE proving that he trains his students and examinees for safety and success.

These podcasts are great and packed with a ton of information. These are my go to ritual prior to a checkride.

This podcast is dope. Keep up the good work Seth. These podcasts are very informative

Seth clearly communicates the ins and outs of check rides. Not only will Seth help you with check ride anxiety he will save you money on training . ACS Mastery . Thank you for the outstanding information .

This is incredibly valuable information for any student pilot. This podcast will make your check ride experience much smoother! Seth, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

It’s amazing to see a busy and popular DPE spending countless hours shooting video and recording podcast to help the aviation community. This podcast has set me up to succeed on my checkrides, and more importantly how to be a safe pilot.

This is a Great Podcast!! You will learn a lot from Seth on his adventures through the ACS, Regulations, Books, and skies! Highly Recommended!

A must listen for every Learner. Seth Lake provides thoughtful commentary from a Designated Pilot Examiner’s (DPE) perspective. Covering lesser known material like the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and why this knowledge can better prepare you for your Private Pilot check ride. Seth also brings a trove of multi-engine experience as a military pilot and Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI). This podcast is an invaluable resource for any Student Pilot who is seeking an advantage in preparedness—whether FAA examinations or safer flying in general aviation. Seth’s calm radio voice is a welcome presence in guiding you through the often overwhelming maze of aviation knowledge. I genuinely look forward to the next episodes as Seth Lake has a lot to contribute and is a unique figure in the aviation community.

Great work Seth. Well put together and you make the boring stuff interesting. We’re in the same boat, so I’ll be listening closely.