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Recorded on 20th of April 2021
On today’s show Av8rTony, Rob D., and special guest host Kyle Jansen discuss the importance of a good pair of aviation headsets, ditching in the surf, and cool facts about the Grumman TBM Avenger. We also explore some of the potential airline strategies, the return of full service flights, carriers on their way back, pilot hiring, and mainline carriers providing flight training education as a condition of employment.
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[15:20] Kyle's Intro
[22:10] TDY to NY
[24:25] Meal Breaks
[32:20] the Vaccine faux pas
[38:20] The Big Picture of Dynamic Airline Stratagies
[49:45] Liability Relief and Voluntary Jabs
[58:05] Coco Beach Ditch
[ 1:07:20] Delta/American to resume meal service
[1:14:05] ExpressJet to resume operation
[1:17:00] Who is now hiring?
[1:20:02] United to hire zero time pilots
[1:29:01] Everyone should just be a number
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Recorded on 7th of April, 2021
In this, the 75th episode of the Squawk Ident podcast - Common Ground and Awkward Dynamics - Av8rTony, Rob D., and Captain Roger have the pleasure in welcoming a young hotshot aviator that shares his amazing journey in aviation with us. Juan Sossa joins us to share how his humble beginnings in Columbia shaped the adventure that brought him to the Big Apple, New York City. We explore how he came close to becoming an air traffic controller instead of becoming an aviator, and how Av8rTony and Juan’s journeys crossed. We discuss CFI challenges, students locking up, how initial ground school at 121 carriers have evolved, and how the right attitude is key. We even get into awkward flight-deck dynamics, commuting challenges, Encyclopedia Man, the Northwest Alliance, baseline contracts vs. the idea of a National Seniority List, and so much more.
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chapters:
[02:16] Intros
[12:20] Introducing Juan Sossa
[21:45] Having Support on the Journey to Embry-Riddle
[29:00] ATC or PIC?
[34:50] Double-up on Ratings
[38:37] When Students Lock-Up!
[51:00] From CFI to a 121 Job
[1:02:20] The evolution of 121 ground schools
[1:11:00] Are Regional New Hire Classes Harder than Mainline Classes?
[1:24:05] Potato Jet and Commuter Challenges
[1:38:40] Awkward Flight-Deck Dynamics
[1:41:00] Encyclopedia Man
[1:52:10] Stirring the Pot with the NorthEast Alliance
[2:02:00] National Seniority List? or Foundation Contracts?
[2:20:00] Final Thoughts with Sossa
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Recorded on the 25th of March, 2021
On episode 74 of the Squawk Ident podcast - A Warrior and a Pilot - Av8rTony and the Squawk Ident Crew have the pleasure in welcoming an aviator and a true warrior to the show. She is a Gold Seal CFI, an aircraft owner and president of the AeroValley Flying Club. She is a co-host of the hit YouTube channels “Taking Off” and “In The Hanger” where together with co-host and fellow pilot Dan Millican, they have produced over 100 episodes over 5 seasons. She is a long time resident of Lantana, TX where most of her neighbors know her as the president and co-founder of a local non-profit Lantana Cares, which is “dedicated to resident-empowered beautification, education, and recreation.” Her journey is both inspiring and filled with opportunity. Join us as we sit down with a Denton, TX warrior, Ms. Christy Wong.
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Chapters:
[09:10] Christy's introduction
[23:21] The three T's
[26:00] The AeroValley Flying Club
[40:30] CheckRide-Zilla
[45:00] Lantana Cares
[52:30] The Big 121 Interview
[1:05:00] Fundamentals of Instruction
[1:09:10] 6 Pack of Glass trainers?
[1:16:18] the AeroValley Flying Club and the ChowderHeads
[1:30:30] the Cost of Recklessness
[1:33:00] the Dream of Flight
[1:36:10] Significant Factors to Success
[1:38:30] Final Thoughts
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Recorded on the 12th of MAR, 2021
On episode 73 of the Squawk Ident podcast, Leadership, Mentorship, and Being Better, I have the privilege to sit down with a friend and former guest, Captain Kevin Elmore. The first time he was with us was on episode 50 - Captain, Commander, and Team USA. That was the episode where we introduced Captain Elmore to the podcasting world. In episode 50, he shared with us his journey in aviation, he outlined his service to our country, where he served as a Commander in the U.S. Navy, and how at the age of 50, he decided to start training to become a triathlon athlete to his long list of accomplishments. In this episode we have a discussion on the qualities it takes to be an effective leader and mentor. We also speak of the Threat and Error Management model and the foundation what it means to being better. With over 20,000 hours at the controls of a variety of aircraft, we are honored in having Captain Kevin Elmore join us again on episode 73.
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Recorded on the 09th MAR 2021
On today’s episode Captain Roger and I discuss the challenges of ever changing and demanding flight schedules, back-side of the clock flying, staying hydrated on the flight line despite the walk of shame, and Captain Roger schools Av8rTony on VOR-A and LOC - D approach plates. Isn’t it fun to make fun of the airline pilot?
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Recorded on the 24th FEB 2021
On this episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast the crew and I discuss the chaos and adventure we each have witnessed over the past few weeks. From “Winter is Coming” in Texas to rampant flight schedules in the west. Today we discuss the challenges with winter operations, a possible game changer with de-icing technology for the future, engine failures, the longest journey from gate to the hotel van, circling approaches, and much more. All on this, the 71st episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.
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[20:20] I owe it all to Dad
[23:00] Winter Operations & De-Icing
[39:35] Electro-Static De-Icing?
[44:23] Off Schedule Operations
[51:55] Traveling to the Polar Vortex
[58:50] Engine Trouble
[1:12:00] Indicator Lights
[1:19:02] RTG's & Disturbance Reporting
[1:34:45] Circle to Land vs. Straight In Approaches
[1:46:40] Feedback
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Recorded on the 5th FEB 2021
In this episode of Squawk Ident we discuss the seesaw affect that has toyed with our ability to keep calm and fly on. With another round of WARN letters announced recently, the stress levels have started to creep back up again with airline aviators. In the WTF segment, we take a look at United CEO’s recent comments on making Covid vaccinations a conditional part of employment for its over 13,300 pilots. We also explore an Aviation Pioneer, Aviator Bessie Coleman. I am also very happy to also welcome back Mr. Tony Zollo from “TransGlobal Airlines”, as he joins us on today’s episode. All this and more on this, the 70th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.
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Recorded on the 29 JAN 2021
On episode 69 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Rusty Pilots - Av8rTony and Captain Roger discuss PSA’s decision to ground most of their fleet and the effects it had on their mainline partner, we follow up on a JetPack Man update, and the ATP Flight School’s agreement with Frontier Airlines. We also discuss “Rusty Pilots” back on the flight line, the ASAP program, and much more.
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Recorded on the 18th of January 2021
On episode 68 of the Squawk Ident podcast - Airport Terminal Living - Av8rTony and Rob D. discuss Rob’s recent 737-MAX training event. We also discuss a few recent 737 incidents, and the new FAA Order 2150.3C that places special emphasis on enforcement programs throughout March 30th, of 2021. We also talk about how 36 year old Aditya Singh lived at the Chicago O’Hare International airport for over 3 months before finally being detained by police. We also explore a special aviator from the past as we celebrate Cornelia Clark Fort and her amazing contributions to aviation. All this and more on this the 68th episode of the Squawk Ident Podcast.
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Recorded on the 03JAN2021
On this episode of the Squawk Ident podcast - Don’t Be That Guy - the Squawk Ident crew and I discuss how important it is to NOT be “That Guy”, we will also discuss the 3rd Jet-Pack man sighting, holding for volume vs weather, what an all inclusive layover hotel offers, the Stand Up 2 Cancer livery at Legacy Airlines, and an ATC Zero event and what it entails. We talk about an event that happened onboard a United flight when a passenger suddenly died and the handling of that event. We also discuss a recent change to the Legacy Airlines training cycle and much more. So stick with us as we prepare to launch episode 67, the first show season 3 of the Squawk Ident podcast.
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