21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

Building Airline Pilot Schedules with Dan. Max and Dylan discuss the big aviation topics of 2020 including ADS-B and upcoming airline pilot contract negotiations [0:37]. Ted calls in to give some straight talk to airline pilot commuters and passengers [7:55]. Dan, an ALPA scheduling committee representative, joins us to explain how airline pilot schedules are built [19:30]. Dan covers a multitude of scheduling topics including PBS vs. Line Bidding, FAR 117, and how airlines adapt to sudden schedule changes. Dan tells a great story about a jepp chart eruption en-route [1:36:15].

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We didn't want to leave you hangin' over the holidays, so here's a compilation of our stories from 2019!

Episode 3 - Mike explains extradition flights, 1:58

Episode 11 - Dave flies the prize winning pig 14:22

Episode 6 - Dylan and Max on a reality show? 18:12

Episode 13 - Aubrey has a single pilot emergency 22:36

Episode 5 - Jeff and the arranged marriage in a Citation X 32:05

Episode 8 - Dylan and Capt. troll regional airline pax 35:20

Episode 10 - Jared gives a tour of the fire tanker 38:48

Episode 12 - Rob Alston and the one eyed pilot 41:49

Episode 1 - Mike deals with an A-List Celebrity meltdown 44:45

Episode 17 - Sean McGeough and a high profile passenger mixup 49:45

Episode 14 - Trian tells the real story of Pushing Tin 52:47

Episode 2 - Chuck Airman IOE Stories 55:58

Episode 16 - Dylan loses an RC Plane 1:02:08

Episode 7 - Roy battles an overflowing toilet over the Pacific 1:06:45

Episode 14 - Dylan and Max reminisce about their favorite airline pranks 1:11:10

Episode 9 - Line guy gets caught red handed 1:20:35

Episode 4 - Jeff on deals with a celebrity passenger 1:22:28

Episode 15 - Origin of Flexibility is the key to airpower 1:26:13

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Dylan and Max talk about their experiences flying at the airlines and charter during the holiday season [1:00]. Dylan and Max plug their upcoming Dec 23 appearance on the 'Ready for Takeoff Podcast' [7:42]. Wheels Up VP Sean McGeough calls in and shares his fascinating aviation background [9:36]. Sean talks about the announced Wheels Up/Delta Private Jets Merger [14:30]. Dylan asks Sean where he sees the charter market going in the next 5 years [17:50]. Sean talks about his time at Nextant Aerospace and Aerion Supersonic [27:48]. Sean tells a hilarious story about a high-profile passenger mixup [41:06]. Tom, Dylan's dad, joins the show to recap his unique approach to promoting the 21.Five show [46:00].

Episode resources:

Sean McGeough can be reached via email at smcgeough@wheelsup.com or at 646.727.7754

Information about Arizona Business Aviation Association scholarships can be found here.

Max and Dylan will be appearing on Dr. George Nolly's Ready For Takeoff podcast on December 23rd.

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5 Things BizAv can do to improve pilot retention with James Onieal, then FlightSafety instructor recruiter Lori. Max and Dylan call Clint to get an update on his journey to regain his medical [1:30]. Jamie Stember, Chairman of the NBAA CAM Governing board, and James Onieal from Raven Career Development, join us to discuss recruitment and retention in business aviation [20:00]. James shares his 5 takeaways from the CAM Luncheon [26:00]. Lori Napoletano, recruiter, and Jake Piascik, program manager, discuss instructor positions at FlightSafety International for pilots who may have lost their medical certificate [1:05:55]. Max shares a story about Dylan crashing his kids' RC airplane [1:25:56].

Episode resources:

NBAA CAM Program Information

James Onieal can be reached through email or at 614.379.2351 / ravencareers.com

FlightSafety International's Lori Napoletano can be reached via email or at 201.528.0192

RC Airplane (that Dylan crashed into a tree)

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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 AspenAirport.Training@gmail.com

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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Max and Dylan discuss retired airline pilots posting on social media looking for work and offer some advice on how to approach flying after retirement [0:53]. Ted, a retired Southwest Airlines Captain, shares his experience transitioning to business aviation after a career of military and 121 flying [13:41]. Side Gigs for Pilots: The guys share their experience balancing their side gigs (real estate and video production) with their flying jobs and then discuss side gig ideas for pilots [24:53]. And finally, Mike comes back to tell us about his experience flying extradition flights for the US Government and Max talks about flying someone in witness protection [40:27].

Online resources for retired airline pilots looking to jump to BizAv:

21Five Recommended Social Media Groups

Flycontract.com - See what current professionals are charging for pilot services in various aircraft

CAJL Contract Pilot Daily Rates - Continuously updated spreadsheet

CharterHub's Charter Company Search - Great tool to find operators in your area

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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

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For our inaugural episode, Max and Dylan discuss simulator training and what can be done to improve the experience for customers (0:45). Ken Casey, Head of Aircraft Sales and Transactions for Pinnacle Aviation, joins us to answer questions and explain the aspects of an aircraft transaction (13:55). To wrap up, our buddy Mike shares a hilarious story of confronting an A-List celebrity during an oceanic crossing (54:10).

Special thanks to Ken Casey of Pinnacle Aviation for joining us on our first show. If you'd like to contact Ken, he can be reached via Email: kc@pinnacleaviation.com 1-800-333-1680

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