The Malibu Guru

There are flying trips, and then there’s flying a PA-46 to Alaska!
In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe and Deanna Casey look back on the 2026 PMOPA Alaska adventure, led by Helen Cernick of Fly Boundless. This year’s trip included just four aircraft—two M600s, a Meridian, and a JetPROP—creating a smaller, more personal experience with more time to explore, fly, and take in Alaska's incredible scenery.
From Sitka to Talkeetna, Homer, and Ketchikan, the trip was packed with unforgettable moments: glacier flying, fishing, hiking, kayaking, views of Denali, a seaplane excursion, and up-close encounters with Alaskan brown bears.
Joe and Deanna also talk about what it really takes to fly a PA-46 to Alaska, including weather, terrain, fuel planning, remote airports, instrument approaches, and how the Meridian, JetPROP, and M600 handled the trip.
PMOPA Alaska 2026 was more than a destination. It was a chance to experience what these airplanes can really do, build friendships along the way, and see Alaska from a perspective few people ever get to experience.
Interested in joining Helen Cernick on an upcoming adventure? Learn more about future trips with Fly Boundless at https://www.flyboundless.com
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What do high-performance rifles and turbine airplanes have in common? For Adam Weatherby, it’s all about choosing the right tool for the mission, and sometimes that mission includes an elk that won’t fit in your airplane.
In this episode of the Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe welcomes Adam Weatherby, third-generation leader of Weatherby, Inc., for a conversation about aviation, hunting, faith, and the pursuit of performance. Adam shares the story behind his family’s firearms legacy, the company’s move to Wyoming, and how innovation continues to shape its rifles and cartridges. They also explore Adam’s progression from a Cessna 206 to a Piper JetPROP—and why a Twin Commander became the right fit for his next chapter. From remote hunting trips to business travel, Adam explains how his changing mission shaped his aircraft choices.
Whether you’re a pilot, aircraft owner, hunter, or Weatherby fan, this conversation brings together two worlds built around precision, performance, and purpose.
Explore Weatherby rifles, shotguns, and gear at: https://weatherby.com
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Does an airplane's damage history make it a bad buy or a buying opportunity?
In this episode of the Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe and Eric Earle look beyond the “damage history” label to explore what an aircraft’s past means for buyers, sellers, and owners. Drawing on real examples from the PA-46 market, they discuss component replacements, structural repairs, and why understanding what happened—and how it was repaired—is essential to evaluating an airplane.
They also explain how repair quality, documentation, and time since an event can influence buyer confidence and resale value. They also cover what to look for in logbooks and FAA records, insurance considerations, and the importance of being upfront about an aircraft’s history.
Whether you’re considering an airplane with previous repairs or wondering how an incident could affect your own aircraft’s value, this conversation will help you ask better questions and make a more informed decision.
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In Part 2 of our PA-46 and TBM Accident Analysis, Joe and David Forster continue breaking down what the NTSB data reveals about stall/spin accidents, loss of control on the ground, hard landings, in-flight damage, and other critical accident factors.
More importantly, they examine what pilots can do about it. From flying the correct approach speed and maintaining coordinated flight to improving training, judgment, and checklist discipline, this final installment turns accident data into practical lessons every PA-46 and TBM pilot can use to fly safer.
To access the data David compiled, please visit the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/y96qrniksgl0uu9p589qo/AB7tdONBlsb_ducrzmBcQKY?rlkey=dl15pfxebxktqbqakrgkhnuko&dl=0
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What can hundreds of accident reports teach us about flying the PA-46 and TBM more safely?
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Joe sits down with David Forster, who reviewed and categorized every available NTSB accident report involving PA-46 and TBM aircraft. Together, they examine what the data reveals about emergency landings, engine failures, stall-spin accidents, spatial disorientation, and the critical role of pilot training.
They also discuss the limitations of accident data, the real people behind each report, and how learning from these events can help prevent the next accident.
Part 2 continues next week with additional accident categories and important safety lessons for PA-46 and TBM pilots.
To access the data David compiled, please visit the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/y96qrniksgl0uu9p589qo/AB7tdONBlsb_ducrzmBcQKY?rlkey=dl15pfxebxktqbqakrgkhnuko&dl=0
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