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Intercepted by the Soviets, Thoughts for Young Pilots, and VA Benefit Challenges with Prof Tom Peterson Feb 08, 2023

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Tom Peterson is an aviation professor at Minnesota State University, Airforce Academy Graduate, and flew for the airforce in multiple variants of the 135 Platform during the cold war. He has some interesting encounters with Russians that we get into during the episode. He also has some experience with models that many of you may not have heard of.

He has some great advice for young pilots, those getting from student to professional, and people who want to use VA benefits to pay for flight training. And his career spans some really fascinating history, so get ready for a fascinating conversation.

In This Episode

9:55 - Stories from Tom’s time in the military during the cold war

14:03 - A civilian flight that was mistakenly shot down and why that happened

15:11 - Tom’s career timeline and how he became a pilot

27:48 - Tips for success in flight training

55:38 - Navigating bureaucracy in the airforce and important lessons learned

1:00:39 - Getting academic people to accept coursework in aviation in universities

1:11:15 - Supporting students when they are struggling

1:20:16 - Cultivating professionalism as a young pilot

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Will Raising the Retirement Age Solve Staff Shortages? Nov 21, 2022

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With all the staffing shortages in the airline industry, the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots has been raised from age 65 to 67. Joe and Adam discuss that today and the parallel it has with the switch from 62 to 65 in the past.

All of the other pilot shortages in the past pales in comparison with what we are experiencing now. There are a lot of problems that could arise from this raising of the retirement age, so Adam and Joe discuss the pitfalls and the ethics we will all be facing.

In This Episode

7:00 - The politics behind the raising of the retirement age

9:48 - Is the raising of the retirement age going to help with staffing shortages?

16:08 - The difference between bringing back a retired pilot and a new hire

24:30 - How staffing shortages shows up differently in the airline industry vs other industries

36:05 - Why the recession is not going to decrease the amount of demand for air travel

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New Hires Going Straight to Captain Positions? Nov 09, 2022

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It has been a little bit, but we are back. Adam is back after a lot of family time, work time, and recovery time. Matt has also been extremely busy. But we have still taken the time to think about what we see for TPN in the future and our first new correspondent.

Adam shares some of those plans and the upcoming episode topics today. He also talks about new hires going directly to the left seat at some major airlines.

If you are interested in being a correspondent or doing anything else with the podcast, then you can contact us: heyguys@thepilotnetwork.com

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Let's talk age 67... (and Joe hosts his first show!) Aug 01, 2022

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Joe’s newest podcast correspondent joins Adam to chat about some current industry news. Today’s top story is the age 67 rule. With all of the events going on in the world today, we are possibly raising the mandatory retirement age from 65 to 67. Adam and Joe offer their takes on the new retirement age and talk about some of the other top stories in the airline industry.

In This Episode

7:03 - About some of the legislation that is being pushed related to the new retirement age
9:53 - Are people actually going to keep flying after age 65?
16:07 - Why bringing people back from retirement is not that different from a new hire
27:00 - The reality of the staffing shortage and why flights are really getting canceled
36:11 - Revenge travel is coming!

We are looking for correspondents! If you are interested, then email us at heyguys@thepilotnetwork.com

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New Voices of TPN - Introducing Joe Sacco Jul 29, 2022

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Today we are introducing Joe Sacco. Those of you who went to TPNX might have met him. He’s one of the gems of the TPN community, and he is going to be one of the new podcast correspondents!

On the podcast today, we get to know Joe, his interests, and what he plans to bring to the TPN community as its newest correspondent. Joe and Adam bond over their common interest in Jiu Jitsu, keeping perspective as a seasoned pilot and helping those who are hoping to make it.

If you are interested in being a correspondent, send an email to heyguys@thepilotnetwork.com!

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Major General Craig Wills - 19th Air Force Commander Apr 26, 2022

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Here at TPN, we explore issues and ideas that explore the entire arch of a pilot’s career. We talk about technology, entrepreneurship, and more from the lens of aviation. Today’s episode features the 19th Airforce Commander, Major General Craig Wills talking about changes in how the air force trains and invests in their pilots.

In This Episode

2:15 - Major General Craig Wills’ journey into aviation
8:08 - The current state and mission of air force pilot training
23:25 - Non-aviation skills required to train as a pilot
29:22 - Is the pilot shortage real? Will that shortage last?
32:04 - How modern technology has improved pilot training
40:05 - What you need to know about the pilot shortage
45:03 - Find more info on pilot training 2.0

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Turbine Capital's Tait Duryea: Passive income is more than a possibility! Apr 15, 2022

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Tait Duryea from Turbine Capital is an airman, CEO, real estate investment guru, and all-around good dude. He will be at TPNX to share his knowledge, and he is gracing us with his presence on the podcast this week. You are guaranteed to have a good time listening to Tait talk and you will also learn some valuable lessons.

Tait wants to teach you everything you need to know about setting yourself and your family up for financial wellbeing. So Adam and Tait are sitting down to talk all things real estate investment for pilots.

In This Episode

9:48 - Discovering passion and purpose in real estate as a pilot
19:26 - The basics of real estate investing through money partners
32:41 - The current state of the real estate market and what you need to know if you are looking to invest
45:31 - What you need to know about small rentals and rehabbing properties
56:29 - Best place to start for anyone interested in getting into real estate investing

Resources Mentioned

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Bigger Pockets

The Hands-Off Investor

Long-Distance Real Estate Investing

Email Tait - tait@turbinecap.com

Turbine Capital Website

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Keith Roxo - Wingman Med Mar 22, 2022

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Medical issues are a constant threat to a pilot’s profession. So today we have Keith Roxo from Wingmen Med on the show. Keith is a board-certified aerospace medicine physician who started his career in the military as a pilot. Wingmen Med’s goal is to keep you flying whenever possible. They are pilots helping pilots from a place of understanding and experience. This episode is all of the things you need to know about your medicals as you transition from the military to the commercial airlines.

4:33 - things to consider when transitioning from military-medical to commercial medical

7:50 - how does VA disability affect your FAA Medical?

10:54 - how to handle if you discover you have made a mistake on your FAA Medical?

12:15 - three possible outcomes from your AME

19:24 - the difference between a military flight surgeon and an FAA doctor

26:44 - finding an AME who can help with drugs/alcohol or mental health complications

31:33 - doctor-patient confidentiality with Wingmen Med

35:55 - how to handle minor injuries or illnesses that go away quickly

38:39 - FAA Medical concerns for pilots over the age of 40

Find Wingman Med Online

contact@wingmenmed.com

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(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Keith Roxo from Wingman Med (3:19) The mission of Wingman Med and how it supports pilots (5:08) Importance of honesty during FAA medical exams and dealing with VA disability (12:06) Understanding outcomes of FAA medical exams and dealing with chronic conditions (16:47) When and why to reach out to Wingman Med (18:51) Differences between a military flight doc and an FAA AME (22:28) Tips on finding a good AME and the role of a HIM's AME (27:22) Addressing mental health and other non-acute medical concerns in pilots (31:45) Confidentiality and relationship with Wingman Med (35:30) Importance of awareness of medication effects and reporting minor injuries or illnesses (38:18) Health considerations for pilots as they age and the importance of preventative care (42:04) Contacting Wingman Med for advice and consultations (43:05) End of podcast and announcements of upcoming events

Cockpit2Cockpit eLearning Course Mar 15, 2022

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Transitioning from the military to the airlines is much more than just changing your uniform one day.

If you are making a transition from the military to the airlines, then this is going to be a useful episode for you. Marc Himelhoch wrote a best-selling book, Cockpit2Cockpit that illustrates a 30,000-foot view of what to expect during your transition from military to airline.

They have turned the best-selling book into an e-learning course to continue to serve pilots who are joining the rapidly-changing airline industry.

Dan McCalister worked as an airforce pilot for many years and struggled to make his transition to the airlines. When he did land that airline job, he started working as an interview coach for other pilots. He realized that military aviators need a resource that maps out that roadmap towards the next phase of their career.

In this episode, we talk about the new course, what you can expect to learn from it, and who will benefit most from it. We also share some tips for pilots looking to get their first position at an airline.

In This Episode

6:19 - A preview and breakdown of the new course

11:37 - At what point in your military career should you take the course

15:05 - How to prepare for a job fair

21:36 - Social media tips for the job hunt

Check out the Cockpit2Cockpit course

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Airline 101 Lecture 3 Mar 10, 2022

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This part of the series is about everything that happens once you get into the swing of your schedule. You will start to hit a few forks in the road during your early airline career. The first fork in the road will be whether or not to upgrade.

So in this lecture, we are diving into the reasons why you may or may not choose to climb the seniority ladder at your new airline job.

Join us at TPNx

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