It’s another Q&A episode, and this one covers a little bit of everything in the PA-46 world.

Joe Casey and Matt Courtney discuss the current PA-46 market, why turbine models are still moving despite high fuel prices, and what buyers are looking for right now. They also answer questions about JetPROP fuel tabs, turbine power limits, ice door usage, fuel sumping, Prist, prop overhauls, and whether a Malibu or Mirage might be the right step-up airplane.

If you fly, own, maintain, or are thinking about buying a PA-46, this episode is full of practical information you can use.

If you would like to submit a question for a future episode, please send it to clint@flycasey.com!

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In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe opens up about the mental and emotional side of aviation emergencies, including his catastrophic engine failure in a Mirage and a brake failure that resulted in a bent airplane.

Beyond the checklist and technical response, pilots also have to manage shock, disbelief, fear, pressure, and decision-making in real time. This conversation looks at how those emotions can affect a pilot during and after a major event and why training, preparation, and honest self-evaluation matter so much.

Whether you fly a PA-46, TBM, King Air, or any other aircraft, this episode is a reminder that emergencies are not just mechanical events. They are human events, too.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The emotional impact of a crash or major failure
• How stress affects pilot decision-making
• Joe’s real-world experience with an engine failure in a Mirage
• Lessons learned from a brake failure and damaged aircraft
• Why training must prepare pilots mentally, not just technically
• How pilots can process, learn, and move forward after a serious event

This is an honest conversation every pilot should hear before they ever face a true emergency.

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A pitch trim runaway is one of the most dangerous situations a pilot can face, and it can happen fast. In this episode of the Malibu Guru Podcast, we break down how it happens, why it’s so hard to control, and what you MUST do to recover. We also discuss recent real-world accidents and the critical importance of truly understanding your aircraft systems before it’s too late.

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