MEMORY PILOT
A study app using active recall and spaced repetition to help you remember what you learn and retrieve it when it matters.
Learn now →PHIL WILKES
Amateur race-car champion, ski instructor, hockey coach and trainer of airline pilots. It would be fair to say that Phil has more than a passing interest in all things human performance and learning related. That curiosity has led to books, articles, courses, the Like a Pilot podcast and projects such as Memory Pilot, translating lessons from high-performance environments into practical ideas people can use in aviation and beyond.
PROJECTS
7-DAY SLEEP FORMULA
A practical seven-day sleep reset built around simple habits you can keep using long after the course is finished.
Sleep better →PERFORMANCE PILOT
A book for pilots who want to learn faster, improve their flying skills and perform better on flight tests.
Read now →LIKE A PILOT
A podcast exploring the soft skills pilots use — decision-making, communication, teamwork and more — and how they apply beyond the flight deck.
Listen now →PHIL IN THE MEDIA
TOASTMASTER MAGAZINE
A Pilot's Perspective on Public Speaking
From the flight deck to the lectern — Phil on what aviation taught him about communication and speaking.
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AOPA FLIGHT TRAINING
The Learning Formula
A practical look at how instructors can help trainees meet their goals and accelerate learning.
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SPEED SECRETS PODCAST
Performance Pilot on Track & in Air
Ross Bentley and Phil talk racing, flying, simulators, self-coaching and the mental game of performance.
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THE TOASTMASTERS PODCAST
Cleared for Takeoff
Phil shares communication lessons from pilot training and how they translate far beyond aviation.
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THE BEHAVIORAL INVESTOR
How Pilots Manage Behavior
A conversation about pilot behavior, decision-making and the human-performance habits behind safe operations.
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