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21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast175. Should You Drop $5 K on an ATP-CTP Now?Max walks into a 737 cockpit guarded by a five-inch hula girl and promptly invents the “Shakira Scale” for bumps in flight . Listener mailbag hits everything from the best starter credit card for flight instructors to whether a degree really matters and if paying $5 K for ATP-CTP is smart when you’re 49 and eyeing the next hiring wave . In Flight Advice, a military helo pilot with only ten working years left asks whether to chase a major or ride the fractional lifestyle . Plus: back-country flower bombs, 37-hour B-2 runs, and a polite plea to stop yelling at the intro. Show...2025-07-0855 min21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast175. Should You Drop $5 K on an ATP-CTP Now?Max walks into a 737 cockpit guarded by a five-inch hula girl and promptly invents the “Shakira Scale” for bumps in flight . Listener mailbag hits everything from the best starter credit card for flight instructors to whether a degree really matters and if paying $5 K for ATP-CTP is smart when you’re 49 and eyeing the next hiring wave . In Flight Advice, a military helo pilot with only ten working years left asks whether to chase a major or ride the fractional lifestyle . Plus: back-country flower bombs, 37-hour B-2 runs, and a polite plea to stop yelling at the intro. Show...2025-07-0855 min
Ready 4 PushbackEp220: The Best Route to Becoming a Pilot: Training Paths, ATP Requirements, and Career ConsiderationsNot all flight training paths are the same—so how do you choose the best one for your goals? In this solo episode, Nik breaks down the different routes to becoming a pilot, from military service to university aviation programs, community colleges, and independent flight schools. He discusses key factors like cost, time commitment, and access to DPEs, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each option. Do you need a four-year degree? No, but it can be a major factor in airline hiring. Plus, learn how to navigate FAA requirements, ATP eligibility, and what to consider before committing to...2025-02-2014 min
Midlife Pilot PodcastEP112 - 'Just Doing a Bombing Run Here We Go': Master CFI Nathan Ballard's Military Adventure
When a master CFII/ATP trades right rudder lessons for a seat in an Air Force T-38 Talon, you know it's going to be good. Nathan Ballard expected a polite tour of Sheppard Air Force Base but instead found himself pulling 6Gs during actual bomb runs at 375 knots. While he's up there burning through 4,000 pounds of fuel faster than Ted burns in a year flying his "egg," the Air Force instructor is casually critiquing bombing accuracy like he's discussing the weather. "I thought this was going to be a press visit, but they said 'we're not going to just...2025-01-211h 03
aviationcareerspodcast's podcastACP396 What Is Affecting Pilot Hiring In 2024It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepening. In January I Discussed 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown this year but I also wanted to add some more color to that episode. Since that episode, we started a group coaching mastermind where we give industry updates on a monthly basis along with an inspirational message, informational topic, and a question and answer session. In today’s episode, I am going to replay the industry update section of the March mastermind group because I think it wo...2024-07-091h 00
Welcome To The Sky PodcastEp. 5: CFI's.. Don't Do This & Aviation YouTuber Going To Federal PrisonThis is the Welcome To The Sky Podcast hosted by LewDix Aviation. In each episode LewDix will be talking about everything aviation, from flight training to the airlines and beyond. Guests will appear on episodes from time to time to chat about the best thing in the world: Flying! LewDix is a CFI, CFII and ATP. His career thus far has produced some interesting and funny stories that he can't wait to share with you and through the podcast conversations hopefully we will all learn something along the way!
In the episode 5 LewDix talks...2023-12-0529 min
Welcome To The Sky PodcastEp 5: My Airline Experience and Why I QUITThis is the Welcome To The Sky Podcast hosted by LewDix Aviation. In each episode LewDix will be talking about everything aviation, from flight training to the airlines and beyond. Guests will appear on episodes from time to time to chat about the best thing in the world: Flying! LewDix is a CFI, CFII and ATP. His career thus far has produced some interesting and funny stories that he can't wait to share with you and through the podcast conversations hopefully we will all learn something along the way!
In episode 5 LewDix talking about his reasons for leaving his job a...2023-10-2337 minMidlife Pilot PodcastEP36 - CFI/Flight School owner Jeff Ramsey on how to choose a flight instructor, and more!How do you choose a flight instructor? Why do midlife pilots have to work a little harder than younger pilots? What's it like to run a flight school?
We cover all this and more as we are joined by Jeff Ramsey - CFII, ATP, Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), Gold Seal Instructor and owner of Frequency Change Aviation based at KJWN / Nashville, TN.
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Welcome To The Sky PodcastEp. 4: I Got REPORTED TO THE FAA...This is the Welcome To The Sky Podcast hosted by LewDix Aviation. In each episode LewDix will be talking about everything aviation, from flight training to the airlines and beyond. Guests will appear on episodes from time to time to chat about the best thing in the world: Flying! LewDix is a CFI, CFII and ATP flying for an airline in the United States. His career thus far has produced some interesting and funny stories that he can't wait to share with you and through the podcast conversations hopefully we will all learn something along the way!
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Welcome To The Sky PodcastEp. 3: My HONEST Thoughts About Aviation VideosThis is the Welcome To The Sky Podcast hosted by LewDix Aviation. In each episode LewDix will be talking about everything aviation, from flight training to the airlines and beyond. Guests will appear on episodes from time to time to chat about the best thing in the world: Flying! LewDix is a CFI, CFII and ATP flying for an airline in the United States. His career thus far has produced some interesting and funny stories that he can't wait to share with you and through the podcast conversations hopefully we will all learn something along the way!
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More Right RudderWhy We Teach What We Teach w/Tom TurnerJoin NAFI: www.nafinet.org
This episode is sponsored by: NAFI Summit 2023
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Everything we do learning to fly, we do for a reason—but it’s not always the reason you might think. In this program we’ll look at two Federal regulations and two training maneuvers and explore the real reasons they exist and are taught.
The goal is to develop insights that will make it easier to present these topics to your students and clients, and to reinforce the relevance of knowing these rules and maneuvers as the...2023-04-181h 34
Welcome To The Sky PodcastEp 2: ATR Crash & Midair Collision / What We Can LearnThis is the Welcome To The Sky Podcast hosted by LewDix Aviation. I each episode LewDix will be talking about everything aviation, from flight training to the airlines and beyond. Guests will appear on episodes from time to time to chat about the best thing in the world: Flying! LewDix is a CFI, CFII and ATP flying for an airline in the United States. His career thus far has produced some interesting and funny stories that he can't wait to share with you and through the podcast conversations hopefully we will all learn something along the way!
In the episode 2...2023-04-0741 min
Welcome To The Sky PodcastEp 1: How Flight Training Shaped Me/Q&AThis is the Welcome To The Sky Podcast hosted by LewDix Aviation. I each episode LewDix will be talking about everything aviation, from flight training to the airlines and beyond. Guests will appear on episodes from time to time to chat about the best thing in the world: Flying!
LewDix is a CFI, CFII and ATP flying for an airline in the United States. His career thus far has produced some interesting and funny stories that he can't wait to share with you and through the podcast conversations hopefully we will all learn something along the way!
In the first...2023-03-1932 minMore Right RudderCaution! Helicopter Wake Turbulence w/Ned ParksJoin NAFI: www.nafinet.org
This is something you either have never or very seldom heard. Several accidents have occurred as a result of helicopter wake turbulence to fixed wing aircraft. This session will the impact of helicopter wake turbulence on fixed wing aircraft both in the VFR environment and the IFR environment.
Ned Parks' aviation roots date back to his cousin, Oliver Parks who started the 1st certified aviation school in the US in 1927. He flew UH-1 helicopters in the Army, and has run several full service FBO’s. He holds ATP/CFII...2023-01-1047 minMore Right RudderStop Talking About Aviation Safety! w/Tom TurnerJoin NAFI: www.nafinet.org
Everyone thinks they are a safe pilot. Yet pilots continue to crash airplanes, for the same reasons again and again and again. As instructors, we’re not consistent in how we teach pilots to maximize their chances of an accident-free lifetime of flying. A shift in the way we teach safety concepts can make a huge difference in accident rates.
Safety isn’t a strategy, it is an outcome. It is the result of developing and maintaining mastery and command of the airplane, the environment and yourself. This prese...2022-12-2759 minMore Right Rudder10 Questions with NAFI Chair Karen KalishekJoin the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.org
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Karen Kalishek is a Designated Pilot Examiner, three time NAFI Master Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, CFI-G, AGI, IGI, FAA Gold Seal Instructor and FAASTeam Lead Representative. She holds an ATP certificate and has ASES and Glider Commercial privileges. In 2019, Karen was honored to received the National FAASTeam Representative of the Year award. She has held officer positions in and is actively involved with several aviation organizations. She is also a Major in the Civil Air Patrol, serving as a CAP volunteer flight instructor, check pilot, examiner...2022-12-1323 minMore Right RudderIs Collegiate Flight for You?Join the NAFI family here: www.nafinet.org
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More information on working for Western Michigan University as a flight instructor: https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/whycfi
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In this episode we talk to former NAFI events contractor and collegiate faculty instructor at Western Michigan University. We talk about the differences between collegiate 141 and other types of flight schools and what might make that route the right thing for a perspective pilot. We also chat about the benefits of working for a college as a flight instructor...2022-11-0143 minMore Right RudderThis Episode is GOLD w/Founder of Gold Seal Online Ground School Russ StillJoin NAFI: www.nafinet.org
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Russ Still Founder of Gold Seal Online Ground School: Russ Still is a career flight instructor holding ATP, CFI/CFII, Gold Seal CFI, and 8-Time Master CFI ratings and certificates. A longtime aerospace author, Russ is based in Atlanta, where he founded the Gold Seal Training Network in 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Florida and can b...2022-04-0530 min
Biz in Motion with Steve MercilRick's Aviation Adventures with Owner, Rick Mercil // ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHTWe're here in Northern Minnesota, North of Park Rapids at Rick's Aviation Adventures. And we're here today to talk to Rick Mercil, you might see some of the resemblance. He's actually my brother. He has a very interesting business which is unique in the aviation business. You can see the floatplane behind us. Rick has been teaching aviation for over 43 years and spends his weekends giving instructional lessons to pilots who want to add a certificate onto their existing commercial certificate or private certificate. RAA specializes in seaplane ratings and tailwheel endorsements.ABOUT RAA:Rick...2021-10-2631 min
Flight Training The Way I See ItEpisode 17: Testing vs. Teaching Maneuvers.When I was a DPE for the FAA I did basically every test you could do except type ratings and warbirds. I did Recreational, Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP, Multi-Engine ratings, Initial CFI airplane, CFII and MEI tests. I gave around 3000 flight tests over 11 years and I have always had a strong opinion about the maneuvers that were to be tested in almost every one of the practical tests I conducted. So, what am I getting at? I have no idea why I needed to test ground reference maneuvers, Chandelles, Lazy Eights, and so on. I was also a...2021-08-3130 min
The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan021: The Keys to Overcoming Any Obstacle ft. Kevin McCutcheonToday’s guest is not only a professional pilot, but an entrepreneur too. Ever since Kevin McCutcheon got his pilot’s license at the age of 17, he has used his passion for aviation to overcome many obstacles. Kevin holds a degree in business aviation and is a professional pilot with an Airline Transport Pilot rating (ATP); Instructor CFI, CFII, and CFI-MEI ratings; and Captain type-ratings in Hawkers, Sabres, Citations, Gulfstreams, and Falcons. With more than 11,000 hours of flying ranging from jets to helicopters, Kevin has also owned his own business for over 25 years. He has personally sold hundreds of airc...2021-07-291h 07
Aerospace LiveLew Dixon - LewDix Aviation, CFI and Airline PilotTonight we are visit by an awesome CFI as he talks to us about being a student pilot and how to succeed as you start your aviation journey!Visit Lew at:https://www.youtube.com/lewdixaviationFrom Lew's site:This is LewDix Aviation.... The home of aviation entertainment! I am a CFI/CFII and ATP rated pilot whose goal is to be the best at what I do, and have a lot of fun along the way. I thoroughly enjoy flying and instructing, which is why my videos are where you...2021-02-191h 28
The Aligned Life PodcastAuthenticity, Transparency and Relentless Pursuit with Mandy GeorgeThere is a quote from this episode that I’ll keep with me forever. “What if I fall? Oh but darling, what if you fly?” Mandy George, West City Fargo Commissioner, knows her fair share about flying. And that quote drove her beyond hurdles that would have stopped most. After getting an extensive education, she began her career as a pilot almost 20 years ago, where she fell in love with aviation. Early on she realized that as a woman in a male dominated field, she’d have to “be better, to get equal credibilit...2020-08-1240 min
The Wayward Pilot PodcastThe Pros and Cons of ATP Flight SchoolJonathan discusses what it's really like at ATP Flight School with fellow alum, commercial pilot, and flight instructor, Aaron Weems.2020-05-091h 05
Chicks Who FlyTamara Griffith of GIFT AcademyIn today’s episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Tamara Griffith. Tamara’s certificates and ratings include her Multi-engine ATP, Commercial single-engine for both land and seaplane, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI and an A&P and she has her Inspection Authorization.Tamara is the daughter of Mary Latimer and her husband, Lawrence who founded and run GIFT (Girls In Flight Training ) Academy and whose goal is to identify and to address the various issues that may be causing women to abandon flight training, and to assist them earning their pilot certi...2020-02-121h 19Chicks Who FlyFEDEX Captain and Helicopter Pilot- Cheryl PitzerIn this 5th episode of Chicks Who Fly, I get to have a conversation with Cheryl Pitzer. Cheryl is a Captain for FedEx and has been with the company for 24 years. Cheryl’s ratings include: ATP, Multi Engine, MD11, CE500, CE525, SA227 Commercial Single engine land, helicopter and seaplane CFII, MEI and Aircraft dispatcher.In this episode, we get to talk about her training, how she began her career in aviation as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines. We talk about what it’s like flying for Orbis, the world’s only flying hospital. We get to talk about her unusual...2019-12-2052 min
Aeronautical Proficiency TrainingFrom Proficiency to Mastery by Tom TurnerThis is the audio version of a live presentation from the FAA Safety Center in Oshkosh Wisconsin during AirVenture 2018. The video presentation can be access here to view and earn FAA WINGS credit too. https://www.faasteamtv.com/SafetyCenter/Mastery2018About this PresentationMost aviation training and evaluation is done to minimum standards. Safety, performance and efficiency are greatly enhanced when you go beyond the bare minimums of proficiency and strive for mastery of the aircraft and the environment in which you fly. There are specific techniques—not often taught in the...2019-09-171h 09Aeronautical Proficiency TrainingAmerican Bonanza Society "Do Not Fear Your Engine"This is the audio version of the American Bonanza Society Video Broadcast "Do Not Fear Your Engine" presented by Thomas P. Turner. The original LiveVideo broadcast can be accessed at https://www.absweb.org/1.html and qualifies for FAA WINGS Credit.Engine management and mixture control are common topics of conversation among Beech pilots. Faced with a universe of data and opinions, many pilots are uncertain precisely what to. That leads to concern or even fear of their engine. You don’t have to live in fear of yo...2019-07-3058 minAeronautical Proficiency TrainingAdvanced Performance Planning and Decision Making: Life of a Ferry Pilot This is the audio version of an FAA Safety Center - Presentation.The full video broadcast can be accessed at https://www.faasteamtv.com/SafetyCenter/FerryPilot2018 and qualifies for FAA WINGS Credits. As an international ferry pilot flying limited range and often VFR airplanes, performance planning and decision making are critical to a safe flight. This seminar will discuss advanced weather, performance planning, and decision making involved with long cross country flights. This seminar will provide a guide to successfully be able to use your small aircraft to travel longer distances no matter the type.2019-05-211h 06
Pilot to PilotWill Locante: Professional Baseball Player Turned PilotAvination, welcome to episode #50 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am interviewing from Arizona Diamondback pitcher Will Locante. In this episode, Will and I talk about.. Why he retired from a career in baseball to become a pilot. When Will knew he wanted to be a pilot. Wills uncle is a 787 sim instructor for American. Why Will wanted to capitalize on his sports career as long as possible. When I knew I wasn’t going to go pro in football. How I used athletics to put myself in the best position possible to become a pilot. Ho...2019-01-2253 min
Pilot to Pilot - Aviation PodcastWill Locante: Professional Baseball Player Turned PilotAvination, welcome to episode #50 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am interviewing from Arizona Diamondback pitcher Will Locante. In this episode, Will and I talk about.. Why he retired from a career in baseball to become a pilot. When Will knew he wanted to be a pilot. Wills uncle is a 787 sim instructor for American. Why Will wanted to capitalize on his sports career as long as possible. When I knew I wasn’t going to go pro in football. How I used athletics to put myself in the best position possible to become a pilot. Ho...2019-01-2253 min
Aviation Careers PodcastACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV PilotsIn this episode we talk to Nate Tennant, a fan of the podcast who did the “Zero to Hero” program from All ATP. Nate is a 26 year old CFI, MEI, CFII currently working for 2 companies in Atlanta. One of which is flying unique and vintage airplanes for a youtube channel. Nate and I […]
The post ACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV Pilots appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.2017-03-1300 minPodcast Archives - Aviation Careers PodcastACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV PilotsIn this episode we talk to Nate Tennant, a fan of the podcast who did the “Zero to Hero” program from All ATP. Nate is a 26 year old CFI, MEI, CFII currently working for 2 companies in Atlanta. One of which is flying unique and vintage airplanes for a youtube channel. Nate and I […]
The post ACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV Pilots appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.2017-03-1300 minAviation Careers PodcastACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV PilotsIn this episode we talk to Nate Tennant, a fan of the podcast who did the “Zero to Hero” program from All ATP. Nate is a 26 year old CFI, MEI, CFII currently working for 2 companies in Atlanta. One of which is flying unique and vintage airplanes for a youtube channel. Nate and I […]
The post ACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV Pilots appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.2017-03-1300 minAviation Careers PodcastACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV PilotsIn this episode we talk to Nate Tennant, a fan of the podcast who did the “Zero to Hero” program from All ATP. Nate is a 26 year old CFI, MEI, CFII currently working for 2 companies in Atlanta. One of which is flying unique and vintage airplanes for a youtube channel. Nate and I […]
The post ACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV Pilots appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.2017-03-1300 minAviation Careers PodcastACP130 From Zero to Hero and Job opportunities for UAV PilotsIn this episode we talk to Nate Tennant, a fan of the podcast who did the “Zero to Hero” program from All ATP. Nate is a 26 year old CFI, MEI, CFII currently working for 2 companies in Atlanta. One of which is flying unique and vintage airplanes for a youtube channel. Nate and I […]
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Stuck Mic AvCastEpisode #32a – Flying Tailwheel with Paul SantopietroRecently co-host Rick Felty had a chance to fly with and simultaneously interview Paul Santopietro, a 13,000 hour pilot, ATP, CFII, MEI, Commercial Glider, Commercial Single Engine Sea and 8,000 hour tailwheel pilot. The interview was conducted during cruise flight at about 2000 feet above southeastern Massachusetts while flying in a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog. … Continue reading Episode #32a – Flying Tailwheel with Paul Santopietro
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Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, and Loving to Fly!Episode #32a - Flying Tailwheel with Paul SantropietroRecently co-host Rick Felty had a chance to fly with and simultaneously interview Paul Santopietro, a 13,000 hour pilot, ATP, CFII, MEI, Commercial Glider, Commercial Single Engine Sea and 8,000 hour tailwheel pilot. The interview was conducted during cruise flight at about 2000 feet above southeastern Massachusetts while flying in a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog. With an old-school stick and rudder approach to flying and his affable manner, Paul discusses the unique challenges of tailwheel flying, the history of the Bird Dog itself, with a few other fun stories thrown in.
For part of the year, Paul is based on...2012-09-2330 min