Behind the Prop

Behind the Prop

Behind the Prop is the Podcast for anyone involved in aviation from general aviation to professional pilots. Our hosts Bobby Doss is the owner of a flight school in Houston, Texas, and Wally Mulhearn is a pilot for a major airline and is also a designated pilot examiner (DPE) based in Houston, Texas. Weekly they tell stories, share lessons and tips from behind the prop. Together they have over 24,400 hours of flight time (Wally has over 24,000 of those) and collectively they provide very unique perspectives on general aviation, airplanes, and all things aviation.

Episodes

October 13, 2025 51 mins

In this episode, host Bobby Doss and co-host Wally Mulhearn dive deep into what it truly takes to run a modern flight school day to day. Bobby offers a transparent look at the enormous scope of responsibilities behind United Flight Systems—from facilities and fleet management to staff culture and student success—illustrating that being a flight-school owner is far more than “counting gold bars.”

The conversation begins with Bobby de...

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What happens when a tech executive with a passion for flying gets the chance to combine both worlds? In this episode of Behind the Prop, hosts Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn welcome Barry Knuttila, President and CEO of King Schools, to explore that exact story.

Barry recounts his early flying background, how a corporate collapse unexpectedly redirected his career, and the fateful moment he reached out to John and Martha King. That ou...

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Mastering energy management is one of the cornerstones of becoming a safe and confident pilot. In this episode of Behind the Prop, Bobby Doss and Wally Mulhearn unpack the topic in detail, showing how altitude, airspeed, and power all work together as “energy assets” that must be carefully managed throughout every phase of flight—especially on approach and landing.

Drawing from countless check rides, Wally describes how many applica...

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Aviation Career Foundation & Philosophy

Darren Pleasance's aviation journey began serendipitously at age 13 in Livermore, California, sparked by witnessing model airplane flying in a local park (02:32)

Boy Scouts aviation merit badge provided first airplane flight experience with troop leader who was also a flight instructor

Airport proximity advantage allowed daily after-school bicycle rides to Livermore Airport for hands-on...

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August 18, 2025 33 mins

Do you have a solo coming up soon?  Check out this week's episode and grab some great tips and tricks to make sure you're prepared for your big day!

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August 4, 2025 34 mins

This week we look back on our incredible week at Oshkosh 2025 and talk about the brand new MOSAIC program, and what it means for you as an aviator!

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July 21, 2025 25 mins

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June 30, 2025 6 mins
Our very own Bobby Doss appeared on a radio station in his hometown to discuss some recent aviation incidents in the news.
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June 23, 2025 18 mins

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June 9, 2025 38 mins

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May 26, 2025 31 mins

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May 12, 2025 35 mins

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April 28, 2025 40 mins

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March 31, 2025 42 mins

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March 17, 2025 34 mins

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March 3, 2025 35 mins

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February 17, 2025 32 mins

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February 3, 2025 40 mins

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