21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

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63. College to Flight Deck: Delta's Propel Program Oct 05, 2021

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Flight Advice: Regional FO trying to choose between E-175 and CRJ [07:08] // Mailbag: Positive and negative feedback on AQP [13:50] // Roy, Delta First Officer and Lead Liaison for the Propel Program, joins us to break down this exciting opportunity for college students [26:31]

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More information on Delta's Propel Program here

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62. Understanding AQP, the Next Generation of Airline Training Sep 21, 2021

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Flight Advice: CFI wonders if he is crossing a line with his former flight school [09:03] // Mailbag: Encouraging email from pilot getting his medical back, More on the 20s/10s and Donavan Batiste's latest video [13:25] // Retired E190 Check Airman and AQP Expert Sam joins us to explain next-gen airline training, why it's better, and what to expect when going through an AQP program [22:25] // Storytime with Sam: The joys of OE in the Northeast [1:11:15]

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AQP Documents mentioned by Sam:

FAA Order 8900.10 - Volume 3, chapter 21, Section 1

AC-120-54A

AQP ISD Guide

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61. What's it like to fly crop dusters? Sep 07, 2021

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The boys are back from training and share the highs and lows of their experiences [00:30] // Mailbag: Listener educates the boys on the 20s/10s reference, comments on visual approaches, and changes to Aspen's approach minima [10:20] // Ken Meines joins us to explain the crop dusting business, including many wild stories and how interested pilots can get their start in the industry. [22:45] // Ken talks about his other jobs as an aerial fire-fighter and spreading sterilized fruit flies over the LA basin [57:30] // Storytime with Ken: The consequences of loading a crop duster solo [1:20:00]

Show resources:

Mr. Donovan Batiste's Instagram Channel

Check out Ken's company, Ranch Aero Inc on Facebook

National Agricultural Aviation Association

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60. How can pro pilots get better at flying visual approaches? Aug 17, 2021

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The good and the bad of pilot social media: Donovan Batiste and PJP Jeff [00:30] // Mailbag: Listeners write in to share their thoughts on the Truckee Crash and provide valuable insight [14:30] // Jason Herman explains the new Pilot Records Database and what pilots need to know and do [21:34] // Dave Keys joins us to discuss the dismal state of professional pilots and visual approaches and what can be done about it [44:23] // Storytime with Dave: Sabreliner training (or lack thereof) [1:26:00]

Show resources:

Mr. Donovan Batiste's Instagram Channel

FAA Pilot Records Database

Dave Key's LinkedIn | Jason Herman's LinkedIn

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59. What can we learn from the Truckee Crash? Aug 03, 2021

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The guys return from vacation to discuss the recent Challenger 605 crash and the resulting 'investigation' on pilot social media [00:30] // Max recaps his visit to EAA AirVenture [32:30] // AOPA's Justine Harrison updates us on the latest developments on instructing in experimental and limited aircraft [39:20] // Flight Advice: How to network in the middle of nowhere? [48:19]

Show resources:

Article on legislation mentioned by Justine Harrison

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58. NBAA BACE and Planespotting with Phil Derner Jul 06, 2021

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The guys discuss new aircraft deliveries and debate what is the best type rating to have [00:30] // Flight Advice: New CFI struggling to find work [20:45] // NBAA's Phil Derner joins us to share the latest on NBAA BACE and why attending is a great investment of time and resources [31:00] // Phil explains the world of planespotting [49:30] // We ask Phil what it was like to be an aviation consultant for national TV networks and appear Air Disasters and other shows [101:37]

Show resources:

NBAA BACE 2021 Info

Phil Derner's LinkedIn | Aviation Photos

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57. Regional Flow: Should I stay or should I go? Jun 22, 2021

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Mailbag: Can you dodge company policy and fly as a 'consultant' instead of a contract pilot? [6:26] // Dylan's chief pilot is not impressed with his mustache [11:22] // James Onieal is back with the latest airline hiring news [15:41] // The guys discuss the pros and cons of being a Direct Entry Captain [33:26] // Storytime: How Dylan met the girl of his dreams thanks to a Delta Jumpseater [58:30]

Show resources:

James Onieal's Calendar | LinkedIn

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Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

56. How do I become a contract pilot and what's it like? Jun 08, 2021

Show notes

The guys discuss United's supersonic announcement. Flight Advice: Listener provides his perspective on leaving a stable career to become a professional pilot [7:45] // Dylan and Max explain the basics of contract flying [18:58] Professional contract pilot Dan joins us to share his experience as full-time Gulfstream contractor [32:00] Storytime: Dan successfully locates and penetrates a thunderstorm at night [1:14:22]

Show resources:

Book: Hard Landing

CAJL Contract Pilots Network Facebook Group

Contract Pilot Rate Survey Spreadsheet

Dan's Podcast: Warbirds - Tales from Above

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55. AOPA General Counsel Justine Harrison on Warbird Ruling and ADS-B May 25, 2021

Show notes

Aerion Supersonic shutting down and thoughts on Starlink. Flight Advice: Should I leave my high paying job to become a pro pilot? [27:07] // Aviation Attorney Justine Harrison joins us to explain the recent Warbird Adventures ruling and the potential widespread ramifications of the decision in the industry [36:44] We ask Justine how the FAA is using ADS-B data for pilot enforcement. [1:00:00] Storytime: Justine talks about building and flying her Air Cam twin experimental and shares a funny flying story. [1:02:25]

Show resources:

Book: Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot

Article on the Warbird Adventures Case

Connect with Justine Harrison on LinkedIn

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Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

54. What happens to my medical after getting COVID-19? May 11, 2021

Show notes

Flight Advice: low time pilot wonders if he should stay at 100 hr/yr job or go build time [19:08] // Former Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Michael Berry on getting your medical back after catching covid and what pilots need to know about sleep apnea [29:22] Storytime: Dr. Berry on his dad being "the astronaut's doctor" [52:49] // Bonus content: Podcasting Live from the AZBAA Golf Benefit [1:03:48]

Show resources:

Advanced Aircrew Academy LinkedIn

FAA Policy Letter for AME Evaluations of Airmen with COVID-19

Connect with Dr. Michael Berry on LinkedIn

NASA Article on Dr. Chuck Berry

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Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more!

The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

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