21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

737 MAX discussion with James, Aubrey on Girls in Aviation and Collecting Copilots Max and Dylan kick off the 737 MAX discussion [1:10]. Dylan reads some recent listener feedback [14:10]. James, BBJ pilot involved with the 737 flight test program, joins us to share his perspective on the 737 MAX situation [19:40]. Aubrey, founder of Collecting Copilots , calls in to explain Girls in Aviation Day ,...

Rob Alston with Harvey Watt on Loss of Medical Insurance. Max and Dylan discuss the listener feedback on Max’s go/no go decision from episode 10 [1:47]. Dylan asks the listeners to read this recent NYT article on the 737Max in preparation for their discussion in the next episode [12:58]. Rob Alston, Director of Operations for Harvey Watt Insurance, joins us to talk about loss of license insurance...

Dylan and Max discuss why pilots losing their medicals is such an important topic to address [1:14]. Clint, a 39 year old 787 pilot for a legacy airline, talks about his experience losing his medical this summer [4:20]. Clint discusses what he’s learned about short term, long term, and loss of license insurance as he awaits getting his medical back [20:00]. Dave, a PC-12 pilot, joins us to share h...

An interview with Jared, aerial firefighting tanker pilot and reflecting on a Go/No-Go decision. The guys discuss a recent go/no-go decision Max had to make while airborne [1:45]. We ask the listeners to let us know what they would have done in Max’s shoes [11:40]. Jared joins us to discuss the lifestyle of an aerial firefighting pilot and describes a little bit about how the industry works [14:20...

An interview with John Peroyea, Founder of FindAPilot.com/More Straight talk from Ted/Line guys gone wild. Dylan talks about his recent trip to recurrent training and practicing dual engine flameouts [00:50]. The guys discuss a hilarious video of a retirement flight fire truck salute disaster [5:58]. We get some Straight talk from Ted on airline pilot backpacks, leather jackets, and flight cases [...

8. Storm Area 51/James Onieal on OBAP, Ab Initio, Scholarships/Daniel Cheung, Aviation Tax Specialist. Max recaps his IOE experience [0:50]. The guys discuss Storm Area 51, Stolen MIG crashes, The Bob Lazar Documentary on Netflix, and what it would be like to fly for Janet Airlines. [3:57] James Onieal calls in to give us an update after attending OBAP [11:20]. James shares tips on maximizing your...

Professional pilots getting back into GA with Roy and Shawn, SNA Destination guide with David, and an overflowing toilet over the pacific. Max gives us his final update from training as he starts IOE [00:50]. Listener David joins us to share his Destination Guide for SNA/Orange County, CA [07:00]. Max asks David about dining out while flying single pilot [14:00]. Dylan talks about how to use Googl...

Mark Matzuka, founder of ProPilotWorld, ITPS on the Australian TSP conundrum,  Destination Guide: Dallas, and Dylan&Max on a reality show? Max and Dylan recap the discussion on Takeoff Performance [00:50]. The guys introduce a new segment, The Destination Guide, featuring Dallas for this episode [5:40]. Phil and Ben from ITPS join us to talk about the new Australian TSP rules [13:18]. Drones outfi...

Takeoff Performance with Jim Deuvall/CAVU Companies, Iran and Cuba Airspace update, and arranged marriage on a Citation X. Max and Dylan catch up on current events and Max’s training [0:50]. Dylan calls International Trip Planning Services to discuss the latest hot topics in international operations [8:15]. After receiving lots of praise for recent episodes, the guys get a dose of reality in anoth...

An interview with James Onieal from Raven Careers, Current events and an announcement, and flying a pop star's empty bags. Dylan and Max discuss some current events and Max makes a big career announcement [1:00]. James Onieal joins us to discuss how he started Raven Career Development [14:40]. James talks about the different types of pilots he helps find jobs [23:14] The guys discuss how they woul...

Max and Dylan discuss retired airline pilots posting on social media looking for work and offer some advice on how to approach flying after retirement [0:53] . Ted, a retired Southwest Airlines Captain, shares his experience transitioning to business aviation after a career of military and 121 flying [13:41] . Side Gigs for Pilots: The guys share their experience balancing their side gigs (real es...

Dylan and Max discuss their favorite pilot social media sites, including message boards and Facebook groups, (see below for a list of the ones they mentioned) [0:51]. Chuck, a check airman on the airbus for a major airline, joins us to talk about IOE [20:00], compare how pilots with corporate, military, and regional airline experience handle airline training [24:13], and offer up some tips for pil...

For our inaugural episode, Max and Dylan discuss simulator training and what can be done to improve the experience for customers (0:45). Ken Casey, Head of Aircraft Sales and Transactions for Pinnacle Aviation, joins us to answer questions and explain the aspects of an aircraft transaction (13:55). To wrap up, our buddy Mike shares a hilarious story of confronting an A-List celebrity during an oce...