The Corporate Pilot Guys Podcast

Questions from listeners submitted over the Discord server frame this episode. Join us, Rob and Tim, as we share our experiences over a combined amount of flight experience that exceeds 14,000 hours. We are professional pilots who have been flying business jets for a combined total of more than 30 years. Topics in this episode include GOOD and BAD HOTEL EXPERIENCES, flight training and simulation...

Ever wondered what pilots do after the flight is over and the aircraft is back in the hangar? Join us for an informative episode where we break down the essential postflight procedures that ensure aircraft safety, dispatch reliability, efficiency, and why we do this often-overlooked procedure. From securing the aircraft to completing necessary documentation, we'll cover everything what we do and w...

Join us for a captivating episode where we go into a conversation on aviation and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. We'll discuss the latest updates in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with our opinions, concerns, and what we are looking forward to in the exciting new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Plus, we'll briefly open up about the realities of content creation and hit on some of the neg...

In this installment of The Corporate Pilot Guy's Podcast, I delve into another segment of aviation that increases safety through prevention by talking to a pilot who was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The guest for this episode is Mac and he shares his experience getting a DUI, possible jail time, court, impact on his family, and losing his FAA medical. Mac wa...

TCAS makes aviation safer by alerting the flight crew of conflicting traffic by issuing a TA and possibly an RA. Find out what TCAS, TA, and what RA are in this episode. We briefly talk about the unfortunate accident in Naples, Florida involving a Challenger 604. Differences in types of starters installed on turbine engines and why a restart would not have been possible in this situation, based on...

Rob and Tim discuss how aircraft pressurization works in corporate jets and in airliners. Pressurized aircraft make flight at high altitudes possible and usually flawless. However, things can occasionally can go wrong with aircraft pressurization, we will discuss the backup systems available to pilots, crew and passengers, when things doesn't work as planned. We will also discuss crew and passenge...

There are major differences between flying in the United States versus Canada. From filing flight plans, search and rescue, airspace, airspeed, and communications, Rob and Tim highlight some of the major differences between flying in the two countries. When flying to any foreign country, flight planning needs to be started early along with familiarization of regulations in those countries. The fol...

We discuss the Wright Brothers to celebrate the 120th anniversary of their first flight on December 17, 1903. How did the Wright Flyer's wing get its inspiration? Did the Wright Flyer use a catapult on the first flight? Were both Wright Brothers born in Dayton, Ohio? Is there video of the Wright Brothers' first flight? Learn the answers to these questions and more such as why one wing was longer o...

Be sure to rate the podcast and give us a review to help us grow! This aviation podcast is about WHAT a STABILIZED APPROACH is, what happens when a stabilized approach is not flown, what should you do when unstabilized, and examples of mistakes we have made early in our flying careers where a stabilized approach was not conducted. Here are a few references highlighted in this episode: https://flig...

Winter flying has its dangers but can be made safer due to aircraft systems and different types of de-ice fluids that can be applied to aircraft. Join Tim and Rob as they share some of their icing experiences with their combined flight time exceeding 13,000 hours. Aircraft can be sprayed with four different types of fluid to remove and prevent ice build-up, but jet aircraft are also equipped with...

Join Rob and Tim as they interview John Kluenker who is a Corporate Pilot on the Cessna Citation X. The Citation X was once the world's fastest civilian jet in the sky. John is also a YouTube creator showing off his bush flying adventures in his experimental KitFox. Learn the differences, advantages, and drawbacks of being a contract pilot vs working for a corporation. This aviation podcast al...

Older episodes of the podcast have been getting audio updates thanks to A.I. enhanced audio. This episode has been enhanced by A.I. so let us know if you notice a difference. Rob recently returned home from recurrent training. Training has been spoken about in brief in previous episodes, but this time, we take a deeper dive into recurrent training and the day-to-day training schedule covering grou...

A multitude of aviation topics are covered in this aviation podcast by The Corporate Pilot Guys. The following topics will be covered: Pilot Salaries The Pilot Shortage International Procedures U.S. Customs CANPASS Airplane Buying Tip The pilot shortage is still ongoing and is expected to go into the future for quite a while. This shortage of pilots effecting the industry is also causing salaries...

In this episode, there will be an airplane buying tip as well as a tip from an Air Traffic Controller who is new to the podcast. Inside the podcast, Rob and Tim will talk about circling approaches in private jets and some considerations that need to be taken when doing such procedures. Rob will give a tip on copying IFR clearances and Tim will talk about two videos he has made on the subject of co...

HOW TO PREPARE AND PASS THE FAA/Transport Canada WRITTEN TEST/KNOWLEDGE EXAM. Tips on how to prepare for and pass any pilot written/knowledge exam from Rob and Tim are the topic of conversation. Numerous written test preparation programs are on the market. Tim will give tips and practices he has used to pass written tests from his experience taking written exams from Private Pilot all the way to C...

In this episode Rob and Tim discuss the difference between PNR and ANR headsets. Different models of headsets are discussed as well as headsets Tim and Rob have used and currently use while flying in the private jets they operate. A case study of an aircraft incident involving a crew that took off without a clearance is covered with tips and advice to NOT get into a situation like the one describe...

Alternate Airports are required in Canada but not always in the United States when flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). When are alternate airports needed in the United States, but also, is the closest legal alternate the right airport for you or for your passengers? We discuss a few different scenarios we have experienced in our flying careers. Density altitude effects all aircraft but how...

In no particular order, join Rob and Tim as they discuss check ride tips whether taking a private pilot, or an ATP check ride. As professional pilots, they have taken many check rides and some of their best tips will be given to help anyone who may have a check ride coming in the future. Did you know the Challenger business jet has roots with the Canadair Regional Jet and Bill Lear? It's true...

Join Tim and Rob as they interview Chris from TikTok’s (#flyfastplanes ) as he details the entire process to become a regional airline pilot in today’s incredible pilot hiring market. Chris explains the entire process of being hired as an airline pilot: the application process, the initial interview, the exam, ground school, intense simulator training sessions, the type check ride, line training,...

Join Tim and Rob as they discuss the aircraft they fly for a living. Both Tim and Rob are Corporate Jet Captains. Rob flies the Bombardier Challenger 605/650, and Tim flies the Gulfstream G200. In this episode, you’ll hear about these beautiful corporate jets’ interesting features and cabin comforts. Both Tim and Rob will discuss the differences in aircraft performance between the two aircraft. An...

Join Tim and Rob after a long break, back with a new format, sharing personal flying experiences and soon, into the flight deck of modern corporate jets twice a month. In this episode Tim and Rob discuss their mutual interest in flight simulation and the benefits fly pilots and enthusiasts. Rob and Tim would really like to hear from you, please send us your comments and show topic suggestions: Spe...

Join Tim and Rob as they discuss the "Pilot Shortage" during their first episode of 2023. The pilot shortage we have been talking about for many years is no longer looming, the shortage is here, are you planning to jump on board?  Rob and Tim would really like to hear from you, please send us your comments and show topic suggestions: Speak Pipe (leave a recorded message for us): https://www.speakp...

Join Tim and Rob as they interview Kasidee from TikTok (KasideeJones). Kasidee, a former teacher did a late in life career change to become an aviator including a professional Flight Instructor and a helicopter pilot. Rob and Tim would really like to hear from you, please send us your comments and show topic suggestions: Speak Pipe (leave a recorded message for us): https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCo...

If you are buying a plane, this episode goes into depth on what an aircraft broker is and what they will do for a perspective airplane buyer. Learn about what it takes to become an aircraft broker and what an aircraft broker does to help the buyer of an aircraft. What is a pre-buy and should you have one accomplished before purchase? Will you recognize red flags in the buying process? A broker can...

Tim and Rob answer questions from each other, to help you get to know them a little better. Rob and Tim would really like to hear from you, please send us your comments and show topic suggestions: Speak Pipe (leave a recorded message for us): https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCorporatePilotGuysPodcast Email: thecorporatepilotguyspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/corppilotguys Thank you for...