Pilot to Pilot

Today, on episode 114 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast, I am talking with EAA's Director of Communications, Dick Knapinksi. Dick and I talk about the difficult decision behind why EAA decided to cancel the worlds biggest airshow. I know we are all saddened by this cancellation, but it is going to make 2021 even sweeter!  If you enjoy this podcast please leave us a review on iTunes. If you really, rea...

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. This is episode 113, The State of the Industry with Dr. Jim Higgins. If you haven't listened to the other two State of the Industry episodes, make sure to check them out first and come back after... Alright, now that you are back. Dr. Jim Higgins and I talk about where the aviation industry is today and where we are headed.  Some questions we...

Avination, welcome to episode 112 and part two of our AOPA series. Today, we are talking to Gary Crump. Gary is the Director of AOPA’s Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Section and has spent the last 32 years assisting AOPA members. You will soon be able to tell how knowledgable Gary is when it comes to anything FAA and medicals. Gary also makes it known that if you have any questions...

Avination, do you love beer? How about beer and aviation (not at the same time, duh)? Well, if you answered yes, to both (or one) of those questions than this is the episode for you. Today in episode 111, I am talking with Owner/President of FlyteCo Brewing , Eric Serani. Eric talks about how he developed a love for aviation, how you can have a successful career in aviation without being an airlin...

Avination, welcome back to episode 110 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. You might remember a few months ago I released the Marlon Dayes podcast. Where he was the youngest pilot at Delta, hired at 24 years old. Well, Sergio was able to be hired at 23! In this podcast, Sergio details his story and how he became one of the youngest Delta Air Lines pilot. If you enjoy the podcast and want to show your s...

Welcome back to episode 109 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Pilot Emilie. This is a huge episode for a few reasons. One, this is technically back to back to back Canadian pilots, this might be the start of the Canadian invasion everyone has been talking about. Two, Emilie and I talk about so many great topics in this podcast, some go much farther than aviation.  If you enjoy this episode...

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Welcome back to episode 108 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Pilot Annie. In this episode we find how Annie (a Canadian citizen) didn't realize she wanted to be a pilot until she was in a remote Australian town. We follow her path from that moment of realization, to how she is living her dream and accomplishing her aviation and pilot goals. Annie is also a contributing writer to COPA and y...

Pietro, has had his share of adversity in his aviation career. Being diagnosed with Diabetes in your 20's and being told you can't achieve your dream is a quick way for someone to give up. But, Pietro decided to keep fighting for his dreams. Find out how Pietro was able to be the first pilot to receive his first class medical and become an airline pilot. This Thursday, I'll be releasing Pilot Anni...

Avination, welcome to episode 106 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Martin Rottler. Martin, was my professor at The Ohio State University and is currently the Manager of Partnerships and Outreach for Envoy Air. Martin and I talk bout previous downturns and how they affected us personally, some things you can do as a pilot to prepare for the future and how we both believe the industry will e...

Avination, welcome back to episode 105 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with helicopter Pilot, Sam Adams. In this episode we find out why Sam decided to leave his non aviation job to become a pilot. Why he decided to fly helicopters in Canada instead of the states, and what his future plans are. I hope you enjoy today's episode, if you do make sure to leave a review on iTunes. ON...

Avination, welcome back to episode 104 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Daniel Bolton aka @ThatMallardGuy on Instagram. Find out why Daniel became a pilot in Australia, how his journey led him to fly in Vietnam and why Daniel chose seaplane life over airlines.

Avination, welcome back to episode 103 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with former F16 pilot and current cargo pilot, John "Rain" Waters. Find out what made John want to become a pilot in the military and how he made the transition from military to civilian flying.

Avination, welcome to episode 102 featuring Greg Browne. Greg grew up with a love for aviation but, not a clear path to reach his dream. Find out how his mom helped sacrifice to make his dream become a reality. How he initially chose a career in radio, and the career choices Greg made to fly at Ryanair, WOW Air and now a captain on an Airbus 340.

Avination, I invited Dr. Jim Higgins back onto the podcast to talk about the airline bailout. Jim and I talk about what an airline bailout actually means for the airlines. How and why we have gotten to this point, and will this bailout actually protect all jobs?

Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am interviewing someone who has played a major role in my life, my dad. My dad is currently a major airline pilot and has seen a lot over his career. From deregulation, multiple airline mergers, 9/11, the financial crisis of 2008 and now, coronavirus.

Avination, this is the National Airspace System podcast featuring AOPA's Rune Duke. Rune is the Senior Director of Government Affairs and the perfect person for this podcast. Rune and I talk about what ATC zero means, the difference between ATC zero and ATC limited. We also, talk about the chance of the National Airspace System (NAS) being shut down completely.

Avination, part two of The State of The Industry podcast with Dr. Jim Higgins, from the University of North Dakota is now live. In this episode, Jim and I talk about what has changed since our last podcast on Sunday. Unfortunately, there have been quite a few changes. Two airlines have shut down (Compass and Trans States) and others are making drastic cuts. Find out more about what is going on by...

Avination, welcome back to episode 99 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with my friend and mad scientist (find out more about that in the podcast), Anthony Pentz. Anthony and I both went to The Ohio State University at the same time and had a few classes with each other. It was at Ohio State where Anthony created his company, Foxtrot Aviation. Which is now working around the clock...

Avination, I wish this was a regular Tuesday interview-style podcast. But, with Coronavirus doing its best to disrupt our economy, health care, and aviation industries, I figured it was necessary to have an episode (maybe more) about the FACTS. In this episode, I reached out to department chair and Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, Dr. Jim Higgins. We talked about where the...

Avination, welcome back to episode 98 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. I'm currently on vacation in Key West watching seaplanes take off and land all day. Which is fitting, since today, I am talking with seaplane pilot Deon Mitton. Deon talks about his love of aviation and when it first started, why he initially pursued a career in tech and not aviation and of course, why he decided to change his ca...

Do you want to become a Delta pilot? Better questions might be, do you want to become a Delta pilot, quickly?  If you answered yes to either of those questions, then this episode is for you.

In Ep. 96 Frank talks about just that situation. Frank and I also talk about how he was originally scared to fly and what he did to overcome that fear.  If you enjoy today's episode, leave us a review on iTunes and make sure to follow us on Instagram @pilottopilot Happy Flying, Justin

Avination, welcome to a new segment I am starting called "Ask a CFI". Now, I know what you are thinking, Justin you arent a CFI so how can you answer my questions? Well, I teamed up with my friends over at LIFT Flight Academy to answer all your questions.  This week we talk about how YOU can save money in flight school. If you have a question for a CFI make sure to email me at pilottopilothq@gmail...

Welcome back to episode 95 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, on the podcast I am talking with Envoy's Air captain Tanya Bizri. Tanya is currently an Envoy Air captain flying the mighty 145. Find out more of Tanya's story by listening today. Make sure to share this podcast with all your friends.