In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Cole Berube, a commercial pilot holding a Private Pilot's License (PPL), Instrument Flying Rating (IFR), and both a Single Engine (CSEL) and Multi-Engine (CMEL) Commercial License. Cole was flying solo before he could legally drive by himself....
Listen as we discuss the training it takes to become a pilot, his first solo flight, the safety of flying multi-engine vs single-engine, flying over the ocean, the Bermuda Triangle, aliens, and the Chinese spy balloon.
Additionally, Cole details the different types of aircraft he has experimented with, such as the CJ Citation 525, Citation 560 XLS, and the Lear 60 XR and Classic.
Cole has been flying privately owned jets since he was 16. The pilot talks about how there are three branches of aviation: General (Ga), Business (BA), and Commercial (CA). He explains that while many people pursue commercial aviation, he actually prefers commercial cargo flying with companies such as FedEx or UPS.
Timestamps
0:03:30 - Exploring the Aviation Industry and the Inspiration Behind Becoming a Pilot
0:05:10 - Exploring Different Types of Pilot Licenses and Aircraft Experiences
0:12:40 - Obtaining a Pilot's License
0:14:32 - Discussion of Flight Training Requirements and Check Rides
0:19:27 - Obtaining a Pilot's License: Challenges and Requirements
0:21:56 - Understanding the Different Types of Pilot Medical Certifications
0:32:17 - Cole's Solo Flight
0:42:12 - Experiences of Piloting Through Turbulent Weather
0:48:21 - Autopilot Use in Aviation
0:56:11 - Conversation on ToP Gun and Military Service in the Air Force
0:58:11 - Pilot's Perspective on the Bermuda Triangle and UAPs
1:02:20 - Chinese Balloon Incident
1:07:53 - FAA Ramp Checks and Drug Smuggling on Private Jets
1:12:15 - Automation, AI and Flying a $100 Million Jet
1:24:02 - Exploring the Challenges of Flying with Anxiety
Follow Cole on Instagram:
@coleberube5
Tune in next Thursday for JOJ EP. 26
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