The Malibu Guru

This week, Joe got the opportunity to train with Adam Weatherby, President and CEO of Weatherby, Inc., the premier manufacturer of firearms made in the USA. Joe got the opportunity to train with Adam in Sheridan, WY, where their company is headquartered and see what their business represents. Take a listen to see why Adam chose to move into a JetPROP as he continues his journey in aviation.

Today, Joe sits down with Jeff Plotka to discuss his recent move from a JetPROP to a TBM 850. They discuss similarities, differences, and why the decision was made to move to a larger aircraft.

Joe sits down this week with Daryl Sakol and Shane Borden. Daryl is the owner of a 2018 M350. Shane is a long time friend and pro pilot that is rated to fly Daryl's airplane. Listen in to see how this relationship has played to each of their advantage.

This week, Joe discusses two key points that Charles Lindbergh introduced to present day aviation and how they apply in the PA-46.

This week, Joe discusses and makes a connection between the island of Maui and a very well known figure in aviation, Charles Lindbergh. Joe breaks down these topics in detail and discusses how people are different in the world of aviation.

This week, Joe discusses the use of flaps in the PA46 and why you should be using them on nearly all occasions.

This week, Joe had recurrent training with Cliff Coffman, a 77 year old JetPROP pilot. They dive into the challenges of insurance and what it takes to continue flying past age 70.

Joe sits down to discuss training the trainer with Hank Gibson, a Cirrus and fellow PA46 instructor. Hank also shares plans for his upcoming company which will be fully unveiled at Oshkosh.

This week, Joe sat down with 2 members of the "College Trio" to discuss partnerships in the PA46. Topics include both the challenges and benefits of partnerships and to hopefully shed some light on if joining a partnership is the right move for you.

This week, Joe shares some thoughts on how the Piper M600 differs from other PA-46s. We hear Joe's thoughts on what Piper did well and where he thinks there is still room to improve.

This week, Joe sits down with longtime friend and client, Jeff Plotka.  Joe conducted Jeff's CPL checkride and sat down to discuss why he made the decision to pursue a CPL and to discuss benefits of modern avionics in the cockpit.

This week, Joe sat down with Rick Morrison, a long time friend, to tell and relive the unforgettable story of his most recent ferry flight in an Caravan on amphibious floats from Nigeria to the United States. 

This week, Joe sat down with long time client, Patrick Turner, and pro pilot, Gary Chidester.  They discussed the benefits of using autothrottle in both the M600 and professional airline pilot settings.

Joe sits down with Billy Vaughn to discuss what it means to be a professional pilot.  Billy is a full time home builder and serves as a professional pilot in a Piper Matrix. Enjoy as we listen to his story in aviation!

Joe and Deanna sit down to discuss when is the correct time, what it takes, and where to begin when entering into the PA-46 world.

This week, Joe compiled audio from the entirety of his recent Ferry Trip from South Africa to Florida.  Sit back and enjoy the adventures along the way!

Joe sits down with long time customer and friend, Rodney Clark, a Turbine Duke pilot. They dive into the pros and cons of the Turbine Duke and the benefit of the piston to turbine conversion on this airplane.

Joe sits down with Chad Fortenberry, a pro pilot, to discuss a variety of different airplanes.  They discuss in depth that it doesn't always matter what you are flying but rather that is always a blast to fly.

Joe sits down with Josh Greenberg, who just moved from a Bonanza to a JetPROP.  They talk about why the JetPROP fits his mission for work and family life, the purchase process, a top notch retro avionics upgrade and training.    

Long time pilot, John Holman sits down with Joe to discuss the transition from a Cirrus SR22T to a -21 JetPROP. 

Joe continues his conversation with Meridian to M600 owner, Antonio Elias.  He talks about his childhood, education at MIT, work on the Pegasus Rocket and Space Shuttle.  

Antonio Elias is truly one of the greats in space and aviation.  Elias is an aeronautical engineer who was on the design team for the Space Shuttle and the Pegasus Rocket.  He sits down with Joe to outline the top three reasons he made the decision to move from the Meridian to the M600.  

Jeff Plotka recently moved from a Cirrus to a JetProp.  He sits down with Joe to discuss why this move fits his mission and the details of a top notch avionics and interior upgrade. 

Alaska provides a beautiful landscape for PA46 training.  Joe and Don Kukla sit down to talk about their decision and unique experience to complete M600 training, North to Alaska.  Will their experience lead to more training opportunities with Casey Aviation in the state known as "The Last Frontier"?   

In this episode, Joe dives into how to operate a Lycoming powered PA46 engine in climb, cruise and descent.