21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
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125. How will AI propel what’s next in Business Aviation?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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
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