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21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

21Five Podcast

A podcast for Professional Pilots, by Professional Pilots. Join hosts Dylan and Max, both professional pilots with backgrounds in Flight Instructing, Airlines, and Business Aviation, on their quest to improve as travelers, pilots, and professionals. Expect to find interesting conversations with industry experts in a variety of aviation fields, thought-provoking discussions on hot topics, and hilarious stories from the (sometimes) wild aviation industry. Whether you’re corporate, airline, charter, or anywhere in between, you’ll love our fresh and often funny take on all things aviation. Come find us online at 21fivepodcast.com and connect with us via Insta/Facebook/Twitter: @21fivepodcast
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21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast - 146. Flying for the Regional vs. Flying for the Border: Which Path to Choose?
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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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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 Jr

Connect with us on LinkedIn

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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 Program

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.

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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21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast - 30. What should I be doing with my 401(k)?

30. What should I be doing with my 401(k)?

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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:

Straight Talk with Ted Shirt

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.

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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

Thanks to our friends at FindAPilot.com for extending a 21.5% discount on premium memberships. 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.

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21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast - 22. ADS-B Surveillance, TSA winding down, and our favorite pilot gear
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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:

Open ADS-B App

FAA ADS-B Privacy Program

ADS-B Deviation Authorization Preflight Tool

TSA Shutdown announcement

Anker Powercore Fusion battery/charger combo

Anker 6 port charger

Travel Steamer

Lululemon Commission Pants

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.

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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:

Breeze Airways Jobs page

IS-BAO for small departments

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.

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21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast - 15. Aspen Airport Operations with Jason

15. Aspen Airport Operations with Jason

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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)

SnoBrum for clearing snow

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.

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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].

21.5% discount on memberships for our listeners! Visit FindAPilot.com and use promo code 21FIVE to receive your discount.

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.

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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

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.

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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:

Propilotworld.com

AirlinePilotForums.com

Facebook groups we discussed:

Professional Jet Pilots

Private Jet Pilots

Corporate Jet Pilots

SWA New Hire Pilots

Delta Pilot New Hire

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

The Pilot's Guide To Food

Aviation License Plates

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.

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21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast - 134. Should I leave my comfortable job to fly the 747?

134. Should I leave my comfortable job to fly the 747?

21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

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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!

Join us in supporting the Pilot Mental Health Campaign by making adonating. Listener Rick S will match 21.Five listeners donations up to $1000!

Hard Landing: The Epic Contest for Power and Profits That Plunged the Airlines into Chaos by Thomas Petzinger Jr

Connect with us on LinkedIn

Our 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 Program

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.

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.

What topics does 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Flight, Stories, Leisure, Corporate, First, Pilot, Private, Aviation, Airline, Funny, Humor, Podcasts, Business, Interviews and Airplane.

What is the most popular episode on 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast?

The episode title '132. The Balancing Act: Parenthood and Pilot Life' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast?

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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