21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

Mailbag: Comments on our BizAv retention episode, Ted calls in to discuss some photos, Review of   @FlyFLevel   Pilot Document Holder [6:00] //  Flexjet's Director of Training, Jim Dunn, updates us on increased pay, benefits, and upgrade times at Flexjet. Training discussion: Using Flight data for training, handling takeoff performance, training circle to land, and RNP-AR approaches [20:20] //  St...

Dylan and Max share some stories from night flying // Mailbag: USAF Study on pilot healthcare avoidance, Stories from offline airline diverts [10:55] //  NBAA DOC members Eric Canup, David Keys, and Brian Koester join us to recap NBAA BACE and discuss one of the hottest topics at the show: Pilot retention and compensation [19:20] //  Story Time with Dave: Brake failure in an A300 going into LGA [1...

The latest from Donavan Batiste, Dylan gets stuck in an F-18 Simulator with his 6-year-old at the controls, and Max reviews our listener's new coffee company, FBO Coffee // Mailbag: Feedback on the Coast Guard Interview, A sobering message from a pilot with ALS, More on Formula 1 logistics, and a young airman wonders how to find what segment of aviation to settle in to [11:40] // Ryan, Winter Ops...

Max educates Dylan on the changes in LOA requirements for RNP/AR approaches. Mailbag: Skywest pay correction, Regional vs Fractional/LCC/ACMI thoughts, EASA Conversion info [9:50] // Matt Duxbury, Major Airline Dispatcher, joins us to pull back the curtain on what it is dispatchers do for a 121 operation. [25:30] // How do you calculate hold fuel, monitor weather, and ATC delays, and find the best...

Mailbag: Fired from corporate job after giving notice, Which regional should a CFI go to, and Max reveals his Coffee Routine [8:40] // Flight Advice: Leave a regional for FlexJet to stop commuting? [22:50] // The Pilots Pandemic Podcast hosts Maddie and Emma join us to talk about what's being done to address pilot mental health [27:20] // Emma shares her family story and promotes their petition fo...

SWA Photo Airdrop, Max pitches a new segment, and we're hiring for a producer! // Mailbag: Playing over/under with Mesa Airlines' new pay rates [19:00] // Flight Advice: Leaving for a new job: Dealing with guilt and leaving behind a weak pilot [26:00] // Ron Bledsoe, Chief Pilot @ US Coast Guard, joins us to share his experience as a fixed-wing pilot for the USCG [38:00] // We learn about the diff...

What do you do when you're paired with a lousy sim partner in training? // Mailbag: Success at OBAP, an Awesome Job Opportunity, and thoughts on dropping out of college to focus on flying  // Jenny Showalter joins us to discuss Fitness for Duty, Pilot Mental Health, and how it relates to BizAv  // Jenny helps us with some Flight Advice: Should a listener leave his good pt 91 job to commute to an L...

The guys are finally back from vacation! // Ted joins us to help sort through the Mailbag: Regional FO career choices, Seniority list mergers, and thoughts on a musician looking to return to the skies [7:15] // Flight Advice: How should I handle life insurance as a pilot and what's the best way to find someone to help me manage my money? Tim Pope joins us to answer listeners' financial questions [...

The guys discuss the recently released transcripts from the Truckee 605 Crash // Mailbag: Follow up from pilot who left Spirit, How to handle a suspension, Lindbergh book rec [11:10] // Flight Advice: Should I stay at Envoy for the money or go to major? [21:30] // James Onieal joins us to discuss the insane pilot pay some regional airline pilots are making right now, plus we discuss how to deal wi...

The guys discuss and review Top Gun 2: Maverick with their buddy Garrett // Mailbag: Airline pilot goes back to BizAv, Making a pros and cons list, fighting FOMO at the LCCs [12:50] // Flight Advice: Should I go to Delta? [21:05] // Dan Boedigheimer joins us to discuss Weather Radar and pass along some tips and tricks for operating weather radar correctly. [27:30] // Story time with Dan: Avoiding...

Dylan and Max react to the rumored Age 68 retirement legislation // Mailbag: Listeners weigh in on staying with their current job and dealing with major airline FOMO // John, State Police Fixed and Rotor wing pilot, joins us to explain the exciting and dynamic world of law enforcement flying. John talks about the typical missions, schedules, and career path of a LEO pilot. // Storytime with John:...

Dylan and Max share their stories of visiting Pebble Beach on trips  // Flight Advice: Should I stay at my unique job or go to the regionals? [10:00] // Dylan shares his recent experience navigating a career crossroads: staying in BizAv or going to the major airlines. [17:30] // Liz calls in to give us an update on what she's been up to in Alaska, including writing a book for kids! [38:30] // Stor...

Dylan and Max discuss the pros and cons of NIPPA and Flying under the influence (of passengers) // Mailbag: UPRT Training feedback, perspective on career paths, and furry pilots [13:55] // Landon Cheben, 160th Blackhawk pilot and new hire at Frontier airlines, shares his experience getting hired at a major right after finishing his fixed-wing flight training. Landon and the guys discuss how new hi...

Max shares a couple of recent stories from the road including an aborted take-off // Mailbag: Listener leaves the majors to go back to corporate aviation, more food packing advice [12:55] //  Randy Brooks, VP of Training for Aviation Performance Solutions, joins us to explain why Loss of Control In-Flight is a huge threat for all operators and what can be done to prevent it [24:00] //  Jared from...

Mailbag: Food packing tips, Observations from a retired airline pilot [4:30] // Flight Advice: Listener shares some advice on how to volunteer, give back to the community, and get career assistance [9:05] //  Erik Sabiston, co-founder of RTAG the Veteran Aviation Charity joins us to share how his group is successfully helping veterans transition to the airlines [12:45] //  Erik talks about the Ica...

Mailbag: What about the dark side of being on the road, CFI advice [4:04] // Flight Advice: Tips on logging SIC time [12:37] //  Tim Pope joins us to discuss all of the many ways pilots get themselves into trouble with taxes and how a little bit of planning can help avoid costly missteps  [17:46] //  Gear Review: Max has been looking to consolidate from 3 bags to 2 on trips and shares his opinion...

Mailbag: Feedback from the relationship episode and discussing AOA and min maneuvering speed [5:06] // Flight Advice: Should I take a sim instructor position or upgrade to captain? Diamond Dog James Onieal offers his advice [6:10] // James updates us on airline hiring at NGPA and shares strategies for the upcoming conventions   [24:30] // Neil Everett Capano joins us to discuss the future of aircr...

Mailbag: Listener's questions about aviation and marriage: What’s it like to be married to (and raise a family with) a pilot? What’s it like when Mom is the full time pilot? And what’s it like when your husband transitions from military flying to airline flying? // Max’s wife Mackenzie shares her experience learning about the aviation lifestyle [6:10] // Jackie, host of the Pilot Wife Podcast, joi...

Max wonders how long his Marriott points will last while on reserve //  Mailbag: Continuing the conversation on why Turboprops have more runway excursions and what you can do with a 2nd class medical [10:00] // Flight Advice: How do I write a good letter of recommendation? [23:00] // Jim Sellers and Forrest Bullard from JSSI Parts and Leasing join us to discuss what's going on in the parts marketp...

Max and Dylan discuss the recent LearJet crash in San Diego and try to raise awareness on minimum maneuvering speed //  Flight Advice: What are my career options if I can only hold a second class medical? [29:13] //  Do controllers hate it when you wish them happy holidays on the radio? Derek Vento joins us to answer more of your ATC questions [50:00]  SHOW RESOURCES: Advanced Aircrew Academy News...

Mailbag: Low time Lear Pilot, Defending Heber, and explaining Fly-By-Wire  [4:30] // Flight Advice: Upgrade to captain at a major airline if it means commuting? [14:00] // Dan Doepker joins us to share his experience flying utility work in Chinook and 107 Vertol helicopters [31:00]  // Storytime: Dan learns a hard lesson after landing a Cessna 150 on the beach [1:49:23] SHOW RESOURCES: FAA Airwort...

PSAs on the new 'NOTAMS' and 5G interference, plus the mailbag  [1:00] // Certified Financial Planner Tim Pope joins us to answer some Flight Advice: How can pilots survive the first-year pay cut at the majors? [18:50] // Storytime: Tim makes an  appearance on the real 121.5 [42:20]  //  Straight Talk with Ted [47:41] SHOW RESOURCES: FAA Changes NOTAMs FAA Statement on 5G Connect with Tim Pope on...

Max calls in from requalification training at SWA, Mailbag: Please make a show explaining the lifestyle of being married to a pilot [10:35] // Flight Advice: Handling a tricky situation with someone you share the cockpit with [21:34] // Jim Dunn, Director of Training at FlexJet, educates us on the fascinating world of flying for the fractionals including schedule, pay, red label, home-basing, trai...

Mailbag: ABQ Layover Guide, Discussion on Pilot shortage in BizAv [6:35] // Flight Advice: Skywest or Envoy? How to decide [16:00] // Bill Bayless, Chief pilot Goodyear Blimp Wingfoot One, joins us to talk all things lighter than air: training, flying, lifestyle, and lots of helium [22:42]  // Storytime: Crossing the border in a Blimp [1:28:30] SHOW RESOURCES: PPW Thread on Sim Scenarios Brian's A...

Max and Dylan react to the "Captain George' PA [1:00] // Mailbag: Pilots looking for jobs that don't require vaccines and Max's latest announcement [18:32] // James Onieal calls in to offer advice to pilots considering taking attractive regional airline hiring bonuses and we discuss the general state of the pilot job market [24:20] Will and Jordan join us to talk about Auburn University Business A...