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146. Flying for the Regional vs. Flying for the Border: Which Path to Choose?
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
11/13/24 • 54 min
Dylan and Max jump right into Max’s “notes,” sharing stories of unique ATC run-ins, surprising speed regulations, and the challenges of keeping a safe cockpit. In the mailbag, listeners chime in on airline pilot influencers and the unique journey of buying an airplane for time-building. Finally, the Flight Advice segment tackles a tough choice: a new regional pilot gig versus a unique CBP opportunity. Plus, some updates from our aviation-themed book club and tips for maintaining CRM in small flight departments!
Briggs and Riley SmartLink strap / J Hook replacement
Show Notes
2:09 Max’s Notes
16:57 Hard Landing Book Club: Chapter 12
27:03 David’s Book Demand Update (click here to buy on Amazon)
28:10 Reviews
29:38 Mailbag
45:08 Flight Advice
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Hard Landing: The Epic Contest for Power and Profits That Plunged the Airlines into Chaos by Thomas Petzinger JrOur sponsors:
Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airlines' plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline’s plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!
Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—anywhere, 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!
Tim Pope is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and a pilot. His financial planning practice provides services to aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans. Tim helps clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, organizing & optimizing resources, planning, implementing, and monitoring their financial plan. Visit https://link.21fivepodcast.com/timothy-pope to learn more. Check out Tim's new podcast: The Pilot Money Podcast
Employee Compensation Software That Answers "What's the Going Rate?"The AirComp CalculatorTM is business aviation’s only online compensation analysis system. It can provide precise compensation ranges for 14 business aviation positions in six aircraft classes at over 50 locations throughout the United States in seconds.
VAERUS MEANS RIGHT, TRUE, AND REAL.Buy or sell an aircraft the right way, using a true partner, to make your dream of flight real. Connect with Brooks at Vaerus Jet Sales | Learn more about the DC-3 Referral ProgramDo you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
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.
30. What should I be doing with my 401(k)?
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
04/21/20 • 83 min
Max and Dylan dig into the mailbag, then Greyson Geiler, retirement specialist, joins us to discuss the recent market volatility and its effect on retirement. We discuss what 20-30 year old pilots should be doing to save for retirement and how to minimize fees. Next we cover some strategies for pilots in their 40s and 50s, and finally what pilots in their 60s should do to prepare their portfolio for retirement. Ted calls in for some straight talk and shares a story about his days as a CFI.
Greyson Geiler at Secure Estate Solutions can be reached via email or at 1-800-345-3155
Show resources:
Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline’s plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
14. Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
11/05/19 • 92 min
Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories
Max and Dylan recap their time at NBAA BACE in Las Vegas [1:38]. Traian, a recently retired New York TRACON controller joins us to talk about his career working the Newark area of N90 [7:30]. Traian explains the NY TRACON and sectors [12:10]. Traian explains why Teterboro can often experience long delays [21:30] and what weather is the worst case scenario for Teterboro [26:30]. Dylan asks what the best ‘bail out’ airport in the NYC area is [34:20]. Max questions Traian on his favorite (and least favorite) airlines to handle [37:00]. Traian talks about controlling foreign airlines and tells a funny story about having to speak Spanish to an aircraft [39:12]. Max wonders what controllers think about operators departing VFR to avoid delays [42:53]. Traian shares some of controllers’ pet peeves including radio phraseology [49:04]. The guys discuss the new Teterboro/NYC destination guide and talk about some of their favorite things to do when on a trip there [1:14:17]. Dylan and Max recount several stories of playing pranks on each other and other pilots during their time at the regional airlines [1:21:34].
Episode resources:
Something’s Got To Give - NY Times article on N90 Tracon Teterboro/NYC Destination Guide Web | Google Maps
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Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
22. ADS-B Surveillance, TSA winding down, and our favorite pilot gear
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
02/25/20 • 105 min
Dylan and Max react to the news that Trans States Airlines is shutting down [16:25]. Roy joins to discuss hot topics for professional pilots, including ADS-B Surveillance [25:15], Why Youtube is ruining GA [42:45], and Airbus 220 first impressions [51:53]. We introduce the point-counterpoint segment and debate long sleeve pilot shirts, lanyards vs ID clips, and other pertinent topics [59:14]. The guys share their favorite gear to pack during trips [1:18:40]. All three of us share funny stories from the road about pilot uniforms [1:35:16].
Show resources:
ADS-B Deviation Authorization Preflight Tool
Anker Powercore Fusion battery/charger combo
Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline’s plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
21. Dr. George Nolly on expat airline flying, single pilot airliners, and how to keep pilot skills sharp
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
02/11/20 • 81 min
The guys discuss a slew of recent topics in the news including the possible sale of Bombardier, United buying a flight school, and the Breeze Airways announcement [00:41]. We read a very full listener mailbag [10:40]. Dr. George Nolly joins us to share his impressive aviation background [21:02]. George tells us about his experience as an expat airline pilot [33:34]. George shares his thoughts on pilot dependency on automation and how to combat it [52:47], single pilot airliners [1:06:44], and then tells the most epic story we’ve had on the podcast so far [1:12:17].
Dr. George Nolly hosts the Ready for Takeoff Podcast, is the author of the Hamfist Novel Series, and recently launched his audio book which you can listen to at freehamfist.com
Show resources:
Brian R’s Grand Junction Layover Guide
Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline’s plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
15. Aspen Airport Operations with Jason
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
11/19/19 • 79 min
Aspen Airport operations with Jason. Max and Dylan announce their partnership with Harvey Watt Insurance [1:15]. The guys talk about the success of the NYC/Teterboro destination guide and share some listener feedback [3:30]. Jason, author of the Aspen Airport Familiarization Training and Airport Briefing, joins us to discuss Aspen operations [7:35]. Jason talks about the many different factors on the arrival into Aspen [18:27]. We ask Jason his thoughts on summer and winter departures from Aspen [50:30]. Jason explains why the COZY ONE VFR departure was created [1:19:44]. We all share our favorite things to eat, see, and do in Aspen [1:04:55]. Dylan and Max explain why the phrase “Flexibility is the key to air power” is significant to them [1:10:10].
Episode resources:
Jason’s Aspen Airport Familiarization Training and Airport Briefing
NBAA Seasonal Traffic Management Details for Rocky Mountain Airports (2018 version, 2019 version coming soon)
Video of Aspen Challenger Crash
NTSB Report on AVJET GIII crash
Article on the crazy parties at the Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro
Email Jason with questions or comments at [email protected]
For the remainder of the year, Harvey Watt is offering up to $150k of life insurance to pilots and their spouses with no medical exam and no exclusions (except suicide, which is removed after 2 years). Just answer a brief health questionnaire to enroll. Click here for all the details
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
9. An interview with John Peroyea, Founder of FindAPilot.com/More Straight talk from Ted/Line guys gone wild
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
08/27/19 • 77 min
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
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
10. An interview with Jared, aerial firefighting tanker pilot and reflecting on a Go/No-Go decision
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
09/10/19 • 78 min
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
Special thanks to FindAPilot.com, which is offering 21.5% off of premium memberships to our listeners, use coupon code 21FIVE.
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
2. Pilot Social Media, Airline Check Airman on instructing and how to succeed in IOE, and Juicing for a Celebrity DJ
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
05/21/19 • 61 min
Dylan and Max discuss their favorite pilot social media sites, including message boards and Facebook groups, (see below for a list of the ones they mentioned) [0:51]. Chuck, a check airman on the airbus for a major airline, joins us to talk about IOE [20:00], compare how pilots with corporate, military, and regional airline experience handle airline training [24:13], and offer up some tips for pilots going through IOE for their first time [35:45]. And finally, Dylan shares a couple of stories from the road: a run in with the Mexican Military [55:30] and making juice for a celebrity DJ [58:30]. You can find the juice recipe on our website, 21fivepodcast.com
Pilot message boards:
Facebook groups we discussed:
United Pilot New Hire - Half Wingers
Sub groups for specific aircraft types eg; Challenger 601/604/605 /650 Pilots
Corporate Aviation Job ListingsCAJL Contract Pilots Network
Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us! [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
134. Should I leave my comfortable job to fly the 747?
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
07/23/24 • 64 min
In this episode, Dylan and Max dive into the bizarre trend of passengers "raw dogging" flights and wonder what the pilot equivalent would be. Then the guys dive into Chapter 6 of Hard Landing. The Mailbag segment features listener reviews and heartfelt stories, while Flight Advice tackles a career decision about flying the 747 versus staying at a regional airline.
Show Notes
0:00 Intro & Raw Dogging Flights
10:59 Hard Landing Book Club: Chapter 6
23:50 Reviews and Comments
26:04 Mailbag & Furlough Flute Remix
41:42 Flight Advice
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Be sure to subscribe to 21Five's Youtube Channel to see our upcoming luggage review videos!
Hard Landing: The Epic Contest for Power and Profits That Plunged the Airlines into Chaos by Thomas Petzinger JrOur sponsors:
Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airlines' plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline’s plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!
Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—anywhere, 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!
Tim Pope is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and a pilot. His financial planning practice provides services to aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans. Tim helps clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, organizing & optimizing resources, planning, implementing, and monitoring their financial plan. Visit https://link.21fivepodcast.com/timothy-pope to learn more. Check out Tim's new podcast: The Pilot Money Podcast
Employee Compensation Software That Answers "What's the Going Rate?"The AirComp CalculatorTM is business aviation’s only online compensation analysis system. It can provide precise compensation ranges for 14 business aviation positions in six aircraft classes at over 50 locations throughout the United States in seconds.
VAERUS MEANS RIGHT, TRUE, AND REAL.Buy or sell an aircraft the right way, using a true partner, to make your dream of flight real. Connect with Brooks at Vaerus Jet Sales | Learn more about the DC-3 Referral ProgramDo you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
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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How many episodes does 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast have?
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast currently has 146 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Flight, Stories, Leisure, Corporate, First, Pilot, Private, Aviation, Airline, Funny, Humor, Podcasts, Business, Interviews and Airplane.
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The episode title '132. The Balancing Act: Parenthood and Pilot Life' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast is 79 minutes.
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Episodes of 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
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The first episode of 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast was released on Apr 28, 2019.
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