The Pilots Pandemic

TRIGGER WARNING: Suic*de. This week we speak to guests, Andrew Fox & Dylan Rose to learn more about John Hauser’s life from a friends perspective. Andrew is John’s former CFI at UND and Dylan Rose is a pilot and close friend of John’s from row team. Listen now to hear more-> If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial or Text 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS-...

TW: Suic*de This week we had the honor of speaking to Anne Suh in remembrance of her son John Hauser and the effects his passing have had within the community. Listen now to hear more-> John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Initiative Fund : https://undalumni.org/JohnsFund If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagr...

This week we sit down with retired airline captain and author, Paul Valone. Paul walks us through his story and inspiration behind his book “The HIMS Nightmare: A Pilots Guide to Surviving Substance Abuse Re-Education.” Listen now to learn more… https://himsnightmare.com/ SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefita...

TRIGGER WARNING!!!!: suicide. On this weeks episode… we talk about Cory Patterson, who made news in early September for threatening to crash a stolen plane into a Walmart in Mississippi. We also discuss the fatal 2018 Q400 incident with Richard Russel. If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.co...

TRIGGER WARNING: suicide. If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Joey Starr was working towards his airline transport pilot certification when he took his life at the age of 22 years old. He had recently been married to his wife Lydia Starr, who is devoted to sharing Joey’s story & fighting for aeromedical reform. Join us for an honest...

It’s one thing to be told you may never achieve one of your life’s dreams or goals; it’s another when a federal body diagnoses you with a life changing condition… Our guest this week is Bart Johnson. When Bart went to seek his FAA Medical License for his PPL, he was denied. But when he found out why, it was beyond anything he could have ever imagined. Listen now to find out more! https://cantbetru...

On this weeks podcast Emma and Maddie cover a breaking news story involving an air traffic controller; Michael Vicéns-Segura vs. Jackass star STEVE-O & Chris Pontius. Vicéns-Segura claims after being an air traffic controller for 16 years, he can no longer hold a medical required to perform his job because of a traumatic brain injury from a stunt carried out by the two Jackass stars. https://lawan...

TW: TRIGGER WARNING!!!!: suicide. DIAL 988 FOR THE SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE; On this weeks episode we sit down a speak with the “Prozac Pilot” Collin W. Hughes, who has a background in not only aviation… but also bull riding and voice acting. Collin lost his 15 yo granddaughter to suicide and has made it his life mission to focus on suicide prevention. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.c...

TRIGGER WARNING!!!!: suicide/speculation. DIAL 988 FOR THE SUI & CRISIS LIFELINE; On this weeks episode of the Pilots Pandemic, Emma and Maddie sit down to talk about Charles Hew Crooks fatal jump from a small aircraft in North Carolina. Crooks was 23 years old working for a skydiving company in the area of Raeford, N.C. It is still unknown why Crooks jump so we speculate on what could have happen...

TW::: If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial or txt 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. /// This week we are joined by Jaime Drain to remember the life of her late Husband James. James was a commercial pilot who took his own life after battling depression. Jaime hopes to spread awareness through their story and touch the lives of anyone who may be struggling as a result...

On this week’s episode we speak with Mike from Elevated Access. Elevated Access recognizes that not all people have access to the healthcare they need due to stigma in their community. Because they believe everyone deserves access to healthcare such as abortion and gender-affirming care, their volunteer pilots provide free transportation to get people where they can get the care they need to live...

Some of you time already know the story behind this weeks episode but for those who don’t… it’s one worth hearing and for some, repeating. Bob Hoover is an Aviation hall of fame legend; he was a fighter pilot, test pilot and record setting air show aviator. He spent 16ms in a German prisoner of war camp, was the right hand man for Chuck Yeager(the first man to break the speed of sound) and most fa...

This week we discuss the madness that is, the current state of US air travel. Pilot shortages, labor strikes, climate change and Bernie Sanders takes of his mittens…. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha...

This week we are joined by our guest, Lyndse Costabile, founder and principal consultant of the FunD Av. FunD Av Consulting specializes in grass roots efforts, higher education, top-level fundraising, securing capital and major gifts, and service nonprofits, with causes focusing on youth services, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and aviation programs. In late 2019 Lyndse launched...

***TRIGGER WARNING*** Suicide/Self harm/ This week we acknowledge the passing of PSA Captain Chris Daniel, who unfortunately took his life this past week on June 15th. He leaves behind a wife and two kids. - We discuss the FAAs latest take on mental health as we fully unpack all of the comments made by federal air surgeon, Dr. Northrup on their ‘The Air Up There’ podcast which was released during...

This week we are joined by our guest Maggie; she is a commercial pilot, entrepreneur, and certified integrative nutrition coach. Maggie moved to the states when she was only six years old and became inspired to fly through her love of travel. She started her company Avi-Foods after some of her friends got sick and lost their medicals, prematurely ending their careers. Maggie quickly discovered how...

This week we break down the details and what is known about China Eastern Flight 5735. On March 21st a domestic passenger flight entered a steep nosedown attitude during cruise, hitting almost the speed of sound before colliding into a hillside. The Boeing 737-800 crashed, killing all 123 pax and 9 crew onboard. It is now being speculated this was an intentional input from either the Captain and o...

This week we are joined by special guest, Joe LaRusso. Joe is a pilot, aviation attorney, and aeromedical reform advocate. During his time as a flight instructor he saw a need for dedicated representation for pilots. Joe is extremely knowledgeable on the FAA aeromedical policies and law. Through his work he has discovered how flawed the system truly is, and has fought tirelessly to help pilots who...

This week we are joined by, Aviation Hall of Fame Pilot, Peter Zaccagnino. Peter has flown over 23,000 hours in more than 270 aircraft types and flight tested over 685 aircraft. As well as almost 19 years of racing experience at the National Championship Air Races where he has won four championships. Peter has turned his passions into a successful aviation career. Not only is he a beast in the coc...

Pilots are protesting, here’s why… This week we are discussing some av news: -Delta, Alaska, and Spirt Airline employees have been picketing regarding contract negotiations & poor treatment at the workplace. -NBC News Special highlights pilot mental health and aeromedical reform. Listen now to find out more. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emn...

Our guest this week has requested to remain anonymous… throughout the episode you will hear us refer to him as Goose; Goose was a instrument rated private pilot working towards his commercial license when he started experiencing the symptoms of an anxiety attack. The stress of flight school and two jobs began to add up, that is when he sought help. Upon further investigation, Goose was diagnosed a...

This weeks topic is all about alcohol and the stressors that lead pilots to drink more than others as well as a program we have spoke about often on the show, Human Intervention Motivational Studies or HIMS as it is most know it as. HIMS helps pilots get back flying even if they disclose they have substance abuse issues/addiction more specifically alcoholism; but is this a suitable pathway for pil...

Have you ever wondered what its like to manage an FBO? Or re-cover a J-3 Piper Cub? Well this is the episode for you. This week we speak to Emily Herron, airport manager, pilot, J-3 owner and mother. Almost 73 years ago Emily’s grandfather purchased a piper cub that has made aviation a part of her family ever since. She grew up in aviation but started her working career in education. Two years ago...

On this weeks episode we kick back solo style and chitchat about our past weekend in Lakeland Florida. As some of you know we attended Sun n Fun airshow for the first time… and had way too much fun. We had the privilege of being published for the first time ever in the Aviators Hotline Magazine for their Sun n Fun edition. We discuss our whole trip front to back which mainly consisted of planes, m...

This week we are joined by the cofounders of Airfare also known as Airfare Pouch; Geremy and Justin, both working professionals and fitness geeks who have spent tons of time traveling all over the country. While on the road they discovered a lack of “actually healthy” snack options and asked themselves “who travels even more than they do?”… pilots. Hence the creation of airfare. They've sourced mo...