21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast


Latest Episodes

125. How will AI propel what’s next in Business Aviation?
April 30, 2024

Dylan and Max engage in a lively conversation with Neil Everett Capano, an advisor in aviation AI, discussing the future of artificial intelligence in aviation. Neil highlights AI's potential to revol

124. How Much Turbine Time Do You Really Need? Mailbag+Flight Advice
April 23, 2024

The guys dive into the intricacies and amusing challenges of aircraft lighting protocols. They humorously recount instances of "light shaming". We discuss chapter one of Hard Landing for the book clu

123. The Furlough Flute returns, is more trouble ahead? w/ James Onieal
April 16, 2024

James Onieal joins us to unpack the rollercoaster of recent airline developmentsfrom unexpected furlough announcements to hiring surges at major carriers like UPS. We explore the emotional and profes

122. Straight Talk with Ted: Flying the Widebodies
April 09, 2024

They guys check in with their college buddy Ted to get the real story on what it's like to fly the 787. Plus: Mailbag and Flight Advice Show Notes 0:00 Intro & Updates 7:53 Hard Landing Book Club 14:2

121. How do I navigate the significant financial implications of my new airline contract?
April 02, 2024

Timothy P. Pope, CFP, joins the guys to discuss the significant financial implications of the new Southwest Airlines contract for pilots, focusing on pay raises, bonuses, and enhanced retirement contr

120. PJP Drama, Non-Rev adventures, and Internship Strategies
March 26, 2024

The guys recap their vacations and Max talks about playing the non-rev game // The latest PJP drama (recorded prior to the release of JC's rebuttal video) // We've both performed go-arounds recently,

119. What's Next for Aviation? Unpacking EVOTL Technology with Billy Nolen
March 12, 2024

Billy Nolen, Chief Safety Officer for Archer and former FAA Administrator, joins us to update us on the EVTOL space. Billy gets us up to speed on the latest regulator news as well as technology EVTOLs

118. Should I fight or embrace pilot job FOMO?
March 05, 2024

The guys discuss the NTSB report on the Challenger 604 crash in Naples // Mailbag: What's our opinion on Meowing on Guard, More comments on the headset in the jumpseat discussion, Feedback on training

117. Pro Pilot's Side Quest: What's it Like Being a DPE?
February 27, 2024

In this episode, we're joined by Seth Lake, SWA Pilot and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), who shares invaluable insights into the life of a DPE and its potential as a side gig for professional

116. Challenger 350 vs Gulfstream G280: debating the best super-mid bizjet
February 20, 2024

Challenger 350 vs. Gulfstream G280: with limited knowledge and poorly researched facts, Dylan and Max try to settle the debate on which super-mid is better // Mailbag: Listener shares crop dusting sto