21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

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13. 737 MAX discussion with James, Aubrey on Girls in Aviation and Collecting Copilots Oct 22, 2019

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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, talks about what it's like to be a female pilot in business aviation, and shares a great story about her experience dealing with an in-flight emergency while flying single pilot [1:01:00].

Episode resources:

Link to article on Boeing Pilots Text Messages regarding MCAS

Aubrey's instagram feed

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12. Rob Alston with Harvey Watt on Loss of Medical Insurance Oct 08, 2019

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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 [18:45]. Rob breaks down the typical coverage a pilot at a legacy airline gets and why they should consider supplemental coverage [29:00] Rob explains the Aeromedical services Harvey Watt provides to help pilots keep their medicals [34:00]. Rob explains the coverage available to corporate pilots [43:15]. Rob explains the difference between pre and post tax premiums [56:00]. Max asks Rob what can be done to decrease the chance of losing your medical [1:08:40]. Rob stresses the importance of getting a medical advocacy group involved if your AME wants to defer your medical [1:12:00]. We get Rob to tell us a great story about a hijacking and a pilot beating the odds to get his medical back. [1:23:10].

Link to Harvey Watt Aviation Medical Bulletin

Link to "What Really Brought Down the 737 Max" by William Langewiesche

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11. Pilot stories: What happens when you lose your medical? Sep 24, 2019

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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 his story of losing and eventually regaining his medical certificate due to complications with medication and pre-existing issues [43:00]. We talk about the importance of mental health in professional aviation [1:20:30]. Dave shares his destination guide for San Juan, Puerto Rico [1:28:30]. For our tales from the road, Dave tells us about flying a prize winning pig home from the fair [1:34:00].

Episode Resources

Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS)

San Juan Destination Guide: Web | Google Maps direct import

St Barth's approach videos

Runway 10 approach

Runway over-run

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10. An interview with Jared, aerial firefighting tanker pilot and reflecting on a Go/No-Go decision Sep 10, 2019

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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], and why operators are using the Avro as an aerial tanker [22:10]. Jared describes a 'typical' mission [36:30]. We ask Jared to break down the viral video (see below for link) of the extremely low pass an aerial tanker recently made [54:00]. Jared shares some ideas about how to get into the aerial firefighting industry [58:52]. Jared tells us about ferrying an Avro tanker to Australia [1:09:00]. We get Jared to tell a tale from the road [1:12:00].

Connect with Jared on LinkedIn

Aerial Firefighting Operators

Air Attack - Ponderosa Aviation, Bridger Aerospace, Dynamic Aviation

Air Tanker - 10 Tanker Air Carrier, Neptune Aviation, Aero-Flite, Coulson, Dauntless

Links to discussion topics

Video of extremely low tanker drop

Safety Report filed by the Crew

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9. An interview with John Peroyea, Founder of FindAPilot.com/More Straight talk from Ted/Line guys gone wild Aug 27, 2019

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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 [8:57] John Peroyea from FindAPilot.com joins us to talk about his winding career path including traffic watch, turboprops in the Carribean, 727FE, aerial photography, missionary work, and eventually Southwest Airlines [16:00]. John explains the origins of FindApilot.com and what makes it different than other pilot job boards [38:45]. John talks about the most popular job postings [56:30]. The guys ask John his opinion on the current job market [ 59:00]. Max tells the story of meeting the subject of a legendary SDL hangar story [1:13:30].

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Guest contact information

John Peroyea - FindAPilot.com - LinkedIn - Twitter

Additional information on John's Missionary work:

Lifesong for Orphans, International Tribal Ministries and ITM Aviation

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Hard Landing by Thomas Petzinger Jr

Video of Saudia Airlines retirement salute Fire Truck Fail

8. Storm Area 51/James Onieal on OBAP, Ab Initio & Scholarships/Daniel Cheung Aviation Tax Specialist Aug 13, 2019

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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 experience when attending a convention/job fair [14:45]. We discuss Southwest's new Destination 225 program and Ab Initio training [16:43]. James shares information on NGPA's scholarship program [28:00]. Dylan and Max ask about the latest trends in interview clothing and James offers some wardrop tips [35:20]. Daniel Cheung, the Aviation Tax Guy, joins us to explain bonus depreciation [39:20]. Daniel explains writing off the costs of a small airplane [57:32]. Dylan wraps it up with a story from his glory days at the regional airlines [1:09:45].

Guest contact information

James Onieal - info@ravencareers.com - RavenCareers.com - @ravencareers

Daniel Cheung - Daniel@aviationtaxconsultants.com - AviationTaxConsultants.com - @daniel_cheung_atc

Additional information on the scholarships discussed: Raven Careers Resources Page

Links to other discussion topics

Bob Lazar interview on Joe Rogan

Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers - Netflix Documentary

Storm Area 51 Music Festival

Raven Careers Youtube Page

7. Professional pilots getting back into GA with Roy and Shawn, SNA Destination guide with David, and an overflowing toilet over the Pacific Jul 30, 2019

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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 Google Maps to mark your favorite places to visit on the road [20:00]. The guys react to the new Top Gun 2 trailer [23:00]. Max and Dylan introduce the topic of Professional Pilots getting back into GA [26:00]. Roy, a 767 First Officer at a legacy airline and President of the Utah Backcountry Pilots Association, and Dylan talk about backcountry flying and professional pilots getting back into general aviation [30:55]. Shawn joins Dylan and Roy to offer some advice on how to minimize the cost of owning your own airplane [47:20]. Roy shares a story of combating an overflowing toilet on the 767 while crossing the Pacific Ocean. [52:40].

Click here to import the SNA/Orange County Destination Guide into Google Maps.

Utah Backcountry Pilots Association website

Vans RV Homebuilt Forums Website

Photos of Shawn's aircraft courtesy of Curtis Noble Photography

6. Mark Matzuka, founder of ProPilotWorld, ITPS on the Australian TSP conundrum, Destination Guide: Dallas, and Dylan&Max on a reality show? Jul 16, 2019

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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 outfitted with ADS-B? The guys discuss [20:12]. Mark Matzuka, Aviation Department Manager and Founder of ProPilotWorld.com calls in [23:50]. Mark talks about starting ProPilotWorld [25:40], and the joys and challenges of running the popular site [29:40]. Mark talks about his favorite threads [40:27], and Max raves about Athenian and Chernobyl Chicken recipes [41:22]. We ask Mark about the challenges of running a successful flight department [44:00] and discuss the effect of the pilot shortage on business aviation [1:00:00] Max and Dylan share the story of when the first tried to fly together professionally [1:10:20]. The guys react to a funny iTunes review [1:15:30]

Recipes for Athenian Chicken and Chernobyl Chicken [Must be a member of ProPilotWorld.com to access]

You can reach Phil Linebaugh with ITPS at 1-866-573-7067 or plinebaugh@itpops.com

5. Takeoff Performance with Jim Deuvall from CAVU Companies, Iran and Cuba Airspace update, and arranged marriage on a Citation X Jul 02, 2019

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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 another installment of Straight Talk with Ted [16:45]. M and D preface our takeoff performance interview [18:56]. Jim Deuvall joins us to talk about the FAA's InFO letter 18014 [24:50], the potential trap of runway analysis [36:50], and dispelling performance myths [52:35]. And finally, Jeff returns to tell us a story about overhearing an arranged marriage in the back of a Citation X. [1:08:36]

For more information about EFB Pro/CAVU Companies or to contact Jim Deuvall, visit cavucompanies.com or sales@cavucompanies.com

You can reach Phil Linebaugh with ITPS at 1-866-573-7067 or plinebaugh@itpops.com

4. An interview with James Onieal from Raven Careers, Current events and an announcement, and flying a pop star's empty bags Jun 18, 2019

Show notes

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 would advise a high school student interested in becoming a professional pilot offer some ideas on how to avoid taking on debt during training [23:50]. James talks about networking and offers some tips [46:20]. We ask about job fairs and if they are worth attending [54:43]. James reveals the key thing that holds pilots back from getting their dream job [58:20]. James explains salary negotiation and the correct mindset to approach it [1:05:30]. Dylan and Max read some listener feedback [1:20:00] Our buddy Jeff tells one of his favorite stories of flying a pop star [1:21:50].

For more information about Raven Career Development or to contact James Onieal, visit their website ravencareers.com or email info@ravencareers.com

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