Max and Dylan discuss the recent LearJet crash in San Diego and try to raise awareness on minimum maneuvering speed // Flight Advice: What are my career options if I can only hold a second class medical? [29:13] // Do controllers hate it when you wish them happy holidays on the radio? Derek Vento joins us to answer more of your ATC questions [50:00] SHOW RESOURCES: Advanced Aircrew Academy Newsletter Runway Excursions training module Book a call with James Onieal Follow Derek Vento on Instagram ...
Jan 11, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 69
Mailbag: Low time Lear Pilot, Defending Heber, and explaining Fly-By-Wire [4:30] // Flight Advice: Upgrade to captain at a major airline if it means commuting? [14:00] // Dan Doepker joins us to share his experience flying utility work in Chinook and 107 Vertol helicopters [31:00] // Storytime: Dan learns a hard lesson after landing a Cessna 150 on the beach [1:49:23] SHOW RESOURCES: FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-12 Introduction to Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems by David Kern Aloft wit...
Dec 28, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
PSAs on the new 'NOTAMS' and 5G interference, plus the mailbag [1:00] // Certified Financial Planner Tim Pope joins us to answer some Flight Advice: How can pilots survive the first-year pay cut at the majors? [18:50] // Storytime: Tim makes an appearance on the real 121.5 [42:20] // Straight Talk with Ted [47:41] SHOW RESOURCES: FAA Changes NOTAMs FAA Statement on 5G Connect with Tim Pope on LinkedIn or Click Here to Schedule a Meeting - Mr. Donovan Batiste's Instagram Channel - SEND HIM A MESS...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 67
Max calls in from requalification training at SWA, Mailbag: Please make a show explaining the lifestyle of being married to a pilot [10:35] // Flight Advice: Handling a tricky situation with someone you share the cockpit with [21:34] // Jim Dunn, Director of Training at FlexJet, educates us on the fascinating world of flying for the fractionals including schedule, pay, red label, home-basing, training, and other little known perks [31:30] // Storytime: Jim helps FlexJet clients evacuate during H...
Nov 23, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 66
Mailbag: ABQ Layover Guide, Discussion on Pilot shortage in BizAv [6:35] // Flight Advice: Skywest or Envoy? How to decide [16:00] // Bill Bayless, Chief pilot Goodyear Blimp Wingfoot One, joins us to talk all things lighter than air: training, flying, lifestyle, and lots of helium [22:42] // Storytime: Crossing the border in a Blimp [1:28:30] SHOW RESOURCES: PPW Thread on Sim Scenarios Brian's ABQ Layover Guide Connect with Bill Bayliss on LinkedIn Learn more about the Goodyear Blimp - Mr. Dono...
Nov 09, 2021•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 65
Max and Dylan react to the "Captain George' PA [1:00] // Mailbag: Pilots looking for jobs that don't require vaccines and Max's latest announcement [18:32] // James Onieal calls in to offer advice to pilots considering taking attractive regional airline hiring bonuses and we discuss the general state of the pilot job market [24:20] Will and Jordan join us to talk about Auburn University Business Aviation Days and what we can be done to introduce bizav to college students [1:06:05] // Storytime: ...
Oct 19, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 64
Flight Advice: Regional FO trying to choose between E-175 and CRJ [07:08] // Mailbag: Positive and negative feedback on AQP [13:50] // Roy, Delta First Officer and Lead Liaison for the Propel Program, joins us to break down this exciting opportunity for college students [26:31] Connect with Roy on LinkedIn More information on Delta's Propel Program here Mr. Donovan Batiste's Instagram Channel - SEND HIM A MESSAGE AND DEMAND HE APPEAR ON THE 21.FIVE SHOW! 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn Support the 21...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 63
Flight Advice: CFI wonders if he is crossing a line with his former flight school [09:03] // Mailbag: Encouraging email from pilot getting his medical back, More on the 20s/10s and Donavan Batiste's latest video [13:25] // Retired E190 Check Airman and AQP Expert Sam joins us to explain next-gen airline training, why it's better, and what to expect when going through an AQP program [22:25] // Storytime with Sam: The joys of OE in the Northeast [1:11:15] Connect with Sam on LinkedIn AQP Documents...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 62
The boys are back from training and share the highs and lows of their experiences [00:30] // Mailbag: Listener educates the boys on the 20s/10s reference, comments on visual approaches, and changes to Aspen's approach minima [10:20] // Ken Meines joins us to explain the crop dusting business, including many wild stories and how interested pilots can get their start in the industry. [22:45] // Ken talks about his other jobs as an aerial fire-fighter and spreading sterilized fruit flies over the L...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 61
The good and the bad of pilot social media: Donovan Batiste and PJP Jeff [00:30] // Mailbag: Listeners write in to share their thoughts on the Truckee Crash and provide valuable insight [14:30] // Jason Herman explains the new Pilot Records Database and what pilots need to know and do [21:34] // Dave Keys joins us to discuss the dismal state of professional pilots and visual approaches and what can be done about it [44:23] // Storytime with Dave: Sabreliner training (or lack thereof) [1:26:00] S...
Aug 17, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 60
The guys return from vacation to discuss the recent Challenger 605 crash and the resulting 'investigation' on pilot social media [00:30] // Max recaps his visit to EAA AirVenture [32:30] // AOPA's Justine Harrison updates us on the latest developments on instructing in experimental and limited aircraft [39:20] // Flight Advice: How to network in the middle of nowhere? [48:19] Show resources: Article on legislation mentioned by Justine Harrison 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn Get your 21.Five Coffee C...
Aug 03, 2021•53 min•Ep. 59
The guys discuss new aircraft deliveries and debate what is the best type rating to have [00:30] // Flight Advice: New CFI struggling to find work [20:45] // NBAA's Phil Derner joins us to share the latest on NBAA BACE and why attending is a great investment of time and resources [31:00] // Phil explains the world of planespotting [49:30] // We ask Phil what it was like to be an aviation consultant for national TV networks and appear Air Disasters and other shows [101:37] Show resources: NBAA BA...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 58
Mailbag: Can you dodge company policy and fly as a 'consultant' instead of a contract pilot? [6:26] // Dylan's chief pilot is not impressed with his mustache [11:22] // James Onieal is back with the latest airline hiring news [15:41] // The guys discuss the pros and cons of being a Direct Entry Captain [33:26] // Storytime: How Dylan met the girl of his dreams thanks to a Delta Jumpseater [58:30] Show resources: James Onieal's Calendar | LinkedIn 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn Get your 21.Five Coffe...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 57
The guys discuss United's supersonic announcement. Flight Advice: Listener provides his perspective on leaving a stable career to become a professional pilot [7:45] // Dylan and Max explain the basics of contract flying [18:58] Professional contract pilot Dan joins us to share his experience as full-time Gulfstream contractor [32:00] Storytime: Dan successfully locates and penetrates a thunderstorm at night [1:14:22] Show resources: Book: Hard Landing CAJL Contract Pilots Network Facebook Group ...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 56
Aerion Supersonic shutting down and thoughts on Starlink. Flight Advice: Should I leave my high paying job to become a pro pilot? [27:07] // Aviation Attorney Justine Harrison joins us to explain the recent Warbird Adventures ruling and the potential widespread ramifications of the decision in the industry [36:44] We ask Justine how the FAA is using ADS-B data for pilot enforcement. [1:00:00] Storytime: Justine talks about building and flying her Air Cam twin experimental and shares a funny flyi...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 55
Flight Advice: low time pilot wonders if he should stay at 100 hr/yr job or go build time [19:08] // F ormer Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Michael Berry on getting your medical back after catching covid and what pilots need to know about sleep apnea [29:22] Storytime: Dr. Berry on his dad being "the astronaut's doctor" [52:49] // Bonus content: Podcasting Live from the AZBAA Golf Benefit [1:03:48] Show resources: Advanced Aircrew Academy LinkedIn FAA Policy Letter for AME Evaluations of Airmen with CO...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 54
Flight Advice: Stay at the regionals with a new baby or go corporate? [16:10] // Erika Armstrong updates us on the FAA requiring SMS for operators [26:04] // Erika shares some observations on the character traits of successful pilots she sees in her university classes [50:12] Story time: Erika uses humor to defuse an emergency on the 727 [1:08:30] Show resources: Blog post on FAA SMS Mandate - Advanced Aircrew Academy Erika Armstong's LinkedIn | Book 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn 21.Five Merch Stor...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 53
Flight Advice: Take the PC-12 captain upgrade or go fly a jet? [12:37] // Apparently all the airlines are hiring again! James Onieal shares the latest hiring news and gives tips on how to get an interview ASAP [21:08] // United's diversity training announcement was a hot topic for pilots this week, the guys discuss [50:12] Show resources: Sleep with me podcast Bribery Blog post from Advanced Aircrew Academy James Onieal's Calendar | LinkedIn 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn 21.Five Merch Store Our spo...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 52
Mailbag: Listener pushback on INTL Flying and what defines a Legacy airline? [9:12] // Communicating with your principal: Dylan and Max share what they've learned after participating in NBAA webinar [24:40] // Max gives an update on his Murphy Moose build [41:13] // Storytime with Max and Dylan: Flat tire in the Mooney [50:20] Show resources: NBAA Small Operator Learning Series [Must be NBAA Member to access] 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn 21.Five Merch Store Our sponsors: Harvey Watt, offers the on...
Mar 23, 2021•55 min•Ep. 51
Dylan has a PSA for those applying for jobs online // Should we change our perception of ULCCs and can they be good long-term destination for pilots? Jason DuVernay shares his perspective as a ULCC pilot and recaps his interview with former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza [14:43] // We discuss Breeze Airlines and Jason shares some insight on how to get hired at Breeze [54:40] // Zach, former wide-body pilot and current ULCC pilot, compares the types of flying [1:10:00] // Christian, AZBAA Schol...
Mar 09, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 50
Max shares how he handled a mechanical during a recent trip and we open the mailbag // What's to be done about all of these runway excursions? Dan Boedigheimer, CEO of Advanced Aircrew Academy, joins us to explain what's going on and share some mitigation strategies [21:11] // Story time with Dan: What happens with the owner dies while on a trip? [59:15] // Flight Advice: How can pilots avoid making disastrous financial decisions while unemployed or furloughed? We call Pilot Financial Advisor Jo...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 49
Airfare Snack Pouch giveaway winner announced // Straight talk with Ted: Captains who love YouTube plus the cat content you're here for [11:51] // Roy joins us to discuss pilot meme culture taking on mental health and the FAA [28:06] // Max talks about his latest project: building a Murphy Moose [43:30] // One of our listeners calls in to share their insane story about narrowly avoiding a collision on takeoff at the Heber Airport [53:03] Show resources: 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn 21.Five Merch S...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 48
Dealing with tower closures at SNA, PHX, and a surprise burrito induced fire // Flight Advice: Furloughed regional airline pilot has a corporate opportunity but is getting recalled. James Onieal joins us to offer his insight [17:00] // One of our listeners shares an incredible story about accidentally landing at a cartel airport in Mexico [1:01:00] Connect with James Onieal on LinkedIn or visit ravencareers.com Show resources: 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn 21.Five Merch Store Our sponsor, Harvey Wa...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 47
Dylan and Max reflect on 2020 and share some of their lessons learned including: adapting to changing market conditions, handling pay negotiations, and Dylan's lack of affection for KHCR // Flight Advice: What should a pilot do if the principal wants to break away from the management company? [27:45] // Storytime: Max outsmarts a broken APU in Goose Bay to save his European ski trip [41:51] NBAA Covid-19 Vaccine Webinar moderated by Dylan 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn 21.Five Merch Store Support th...
Jan 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 46
Flight Advice: A young regional airline pilot in need of some relationship advice // John Clark, COO and Chief Counsel at Jet RVSM explains the flight department company trap and professional pilots should care [29:16] // John breaks down hot legal topics for professional pilots [1:09:00] // Story Time: Max rents a dirt bike to explore Karpathos, Greece [1:28:13] Connect with John Clark on LinkedIn JetRVSM Website | NCBAA Webinar "Cooling" Letter / FAA Interpretation PreFlight Connect Website | ...
Dec 08, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 45
Mailbag: Even more COVID-19 vaccine discussion // Christy DeYoung, President of JetRVSM, joins us to educate us on the current landscape of LOAs for Pt 91 aircraft [15:44] // Christy breaks down the latest with RVSM and ADS-B // Story Time: Part two of Dylan's fiasco in Trinidad plus Max and the buddy hose Connect with Christy DeYoung on LinkedIn JetRVSM Website | LOA Webinar 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn 21.Five Merch Store Support the show with a donation Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 44
Mailbag: A timely listener email serves as a reminder for pilots to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine for now // Flight Advice: Advising a retired airline pilot on business aviation [10:21] // Featured Furloughed Flyer: Richie joins us to share his experience on being furloughed from Allegiant [17:45], transitioning from Army Blackhawk pilot to the Airlines [19:39], and his experience with RTAG [53:00] // James Onieal calls in to share more LinkedIn networking strategies [1:00:00] // Story time with Ri...
Nov 10, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 43
Flight Advice: How do you gracefully give constructive feedback to another pilot? Click here to submit your flight advice request // Mailbag: Airfare Pouch and taking fall foliage through the FBO lobby // John Peroyea from FindAPilot.com shares his unique perspective on the current pilot job market [27:23] // Tom Hauge calls in to explain what contract pilots need to know about being insured on aircraft policies [54:34] // Story time: Dylan and the Beechjet Bug Spray Fiasco in Trinidad [1:36:00]...
Oct 27, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 42
The guys thank Jace M and Dustin B for their support then discuss training contracts in business aviation // More listener emails from EP39, an Australian pilot checks in, and a good pilot guitar story // Alaskan bush pilot Liz calls in to explain the ins and outs of flying piston airplanes year 'round in Alaska [28:57] // We cover a myriad of topics including bad weather flying, primitive airports, survival gear, and what it's like to be a female bush pilot and mother in rural Alaska // Liz sha...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 41
The guys thank Erik G and Jeremy M for their support then discuss a couple of interesting posts from pilot social media // We read listener emails in response to episode 39's interview with Lynsey Howell [11:15] // Straight talk with Ted: What's the deal with pilots who bring guitars on trips? [28:46] // [40:25] // Training: Dylan reviews FlightSafety's online recurrent ground school and Max rants about his initial training and subsequent course critique [44:26] // Featured Furloughed Pilot Chri...
Sep 29, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 40
