Avination, welcome to episode 151 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Khalil. For the last 150 episodes we have heard pilots talk about how they learned to fly in the States and Europe, but we've never talked about what its like to learn how to fly in the Middle East. Well, that ends today. Khalil comes on the show to talk about how he became a pilot and how someone can become a pilot in the UAE. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to support the show make sure to check out Patreon! 2021 is...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, what is going on and welcome to episode 149 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Mike Eilts. Mike is an expert when it comes to the weather and aviation. With previous experience in helping the weather and aviation community understand more about wind shear and microbursts. Mike, has now turned his eyes to Clear Air Turbulence. Find out what Mike has to say about CAT and the future of weather and how it may impact the aviation industry. Happy Flying, Justin
Dec 22, 2020•36 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast Aviation, welcome to episode 148 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Max Weldon aka Citation Max. I’m pumped to be releasing this episode with Max. Had a lot of fun talking aviation with him. You can definitely feel the passion he has and why he decided to start a YouTube channel. Max didn’t hold anything back and shared a lot of the ups and some downs in his aviation journey. Hope you enjoy! As you’re listening to this I’ll be flying to Antigua and San Jose. Happy flying!
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast This is episode 147 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Chris Palmer from Angle of Attack. Chris and I, are continuing our series that we started way back at the beginning of the year. The first episode was focused on student pilots and this one today, is focused on newly minted private pilots. Should you start training for you Instrument rating right away? Or if you have no plans to add other ratings, should you still fly with an instructor? We answer those questions today. I hope you enjo...
Dec 08, 2020•41 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast Avination welcome to episode 146 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Emmy Dillon. I'm getting ready to blast off from Carlsbad on a trip, so I'll have to add an intro later. But in the meantime, Emmy is awesome and make sure to listen/share with all your friends. Happy Flying, Justin
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast Avination welcome back to episode 145 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with my friend Emilee. Emilee, like the title states is a E175 captain for a regional airline. Find out how and why Emilee decided to become a pilot and what her dream flying job is, which might just surprise you. Happy Flying, Justin
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast Rasheed went from not knowing how to pay for his training to applying for scholarships to being accepted into a prestigious air cadet program. A few months into the program coronavirus forced the airline to cancel the class. Leaving Rasheed with no options to finish his training. Find out how Rasheed was able to secure $70,000 to pay for all of his training.
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. This is episode 143 featuring, Nick Reyzin. Nick is currently in the process of earning his flight ratings with hopes to become a professional pilot. While Nick isn't in school or flying he is creating content for his meme page @Plane_Old_Memes. Find out what it is like to learn to fly in the midst of the pandemic and If the pandemic has made Nick wary of a career in aviation. Shoutout and huge thank you to our sponsor Ground School by...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast Aviation, welcome back to episode 142 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today’s, episode is about how Mark Reese was able to pay for his flight training with scholarships. If you are looking for ways to pay for training then you need to listen to this episode. Hope you enjoy today’s episode, I’m currently out on the road flying and will update this bio later. Happy flying, Justin
Nov 03, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 141 featuring, Jace Brennan. To give you some perspective on how far ahead Jace is in his career. When I was 19 I didn’t even know I wanted to be a pilot and didn’t end up flying a PC12 until I was 25. Jace, has been a go getter and has made all the right decisions ever since he decided to go all in on aviation. If you are young and want to be a pilot, this is the episode for you.
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, this is episode 140 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring ferry pilot, Kerry McCauley. Kerry was the star of the Discovery Channel show, Dangerous Flights. Where a camera crew chronicled Kerry's life as a ferry pilot. Kerry came on the podcast to share some incredible stories about his life as a ferry pilot. If you like what you hear make sure to check out "Ferry Pilot Nine Lives Over the Atlantic" to purchase his book. Happy Flying, Justin Shout out to our sponsor Ground School by ...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome to episode 139 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today's episode is all about, Fernando Contreras. Fernando, who was born in Venezuela talks about what it was like to move to the states and become a pilot. We talk about how important fitness is to him and how a pilot can stay healthy on the road. If you want to follow Fernando on Instagram go to @fitaviatorsclub. Follow Pilot to Pilot on Instagram @pilottopilot Check out our website www.pilottopilothq.com Check out our hats www.s...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast, this is episode 138. Today, in the State of the industry podcast, Dr. Jim Higgins and I talk about the infamous October 1, 2020, pilot and flight attendant furloughs, when or if Jim thinks Cares act 2.0 will be passed and when will the aviation industry get back to normal. Huge shout out to today's sponsor, The Finer Points. Check out their Ground School App for the Knowledge You Need to Fly. Learn more at Learnthefinerpoints.com Happy Flyin...
Oct 06, 2020•53 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to episode 137 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking to newly minted private pilot, Maya Ghazal. Maya, who grew up in Syria and now lives in the UK has overcome a good bit of adversity to get to where she is today. Find out what it was like to move from Syria to the UK, how she had to navigate around living in a new world where she didn't fit in right away, what it is like to be labeled as a refugee and how we can help other refugees feel welcomed. If you enj...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast **New YouTube video tomorrow 9/2102020** Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 136 featuring Andrea Schultz. Andrea is a current regional airline pilot flying the Embraer 175. Find out how and why Andrea originally considered aviation as a career path, why she stepped away from aviation and the exact moment she knew she wanted to go back. Want to support the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes Follow us on Instagram - @pilottopilot New Hats at the Pilot to Pilot shop Become...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Todays episode features Gary James Knight. Gary is an Icon A5 demo/sales pilot. Icon A5 has always caught my eye, I mean who doesn't want to land on a lake and fish in the plane. Gary and I dive deep into his aviation story and also Icon. We talk about Icons history and previous accidents. You don't want to miss this one. Sorry if this is rushed and doesn't make sense. Currently uploading from Latty on the ramp in SJC. Thank goodness for air...
Sep 15, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast, this is episode 134 featuring, Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator and Sebastian Wloch, CEO Asobo Studios. Christmas has most definitely come early for avgeeks this year, as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was released on August 18, 2020. And my goodness, this game is impressive, don't believe me? Just watch the hundreds of Youtubers and Twitch streamers play this incredibly realistic flight simulator. In this episode Jorg...
Sep 08, 2020•51 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast Avination welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast, this is episode 133 featuring, Jason Miller. Jason, founder of The Finer Points comes on to talk about what he has been up to since the last time he was on, how coronavirus has affected him as a CFI and his brand new app, Ground School. **GIVEAWAY** To enter fill out the Ground School survey. What you can win? 1. One year free ($400) Ground School subscription 2. ForeFlight Pro Plus subscription 3. ForeFlight Sentry ADS-B If you enjoy the pod...
Sep 01, 2020•56 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast this is episode 132 featuring, Jerome Stanislaus. Jerome aka @tuskegeebloodline is a private pilot, an avid sky diver, flight engineer in training for the USAF reserves, and a former US Marine. If that doesn't sound impressive enough for you, he also dedicates his off time to give back. Jerome has a passion for teaching and educating the younger generation. Check out his GoFundMe where Jerome offers discovery flights to kids of all ages, and ...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast, this is episode 131 featuring Mike Johnson. Mike, currently works in the aviation industry and flies for fun in his off time. You can check him out on Instagram and Youtube @the_desert_pilot. Thank you for listening to the podcast, if you enjoyed it please leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Instagram. Want to support the show? Patreon Buy me a Coffee Happy Flying, Justin...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to episode 130 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today I am talking with Casey Swift aka @ig_swifftea on Instagram. Casey, a Naval academy graduate, talks about what life is like at the Naval Academy. What struggles he faced and what it looks like to be on academic probation at the Academy. Don't worry, we also talk about aviation, why he chose to fly the Growler and what his aviation training looked like. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and mak...
Aug 11, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, this is episode 129 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast ft. Melvin Williams. Melvin aka Mel aka @MelTheTraveler is a man on a mission. His mission? Reach 1500 hours as quickly as possible. Since the last time we talked to Mel, he has become an airplane owner, passed his IFR, Commercial and multi-engine check rides. This episode was recorded back in April and is the last of my quarantine recordings. If you enjoy this podcast please leave us a review on iTunes and make sure to follow us...
Aug 04, 2020•48 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to episode 128 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, Dr. Jim Higgins sits down with me to talk about the State of the Industry. In this episode we talk about WARN Act letters being sent, the likelihood of furloughs and how long they might last, what the job market looks like for a furloughed pilot, JetBlue and AA partnership (possible merger?) and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, please make sure to leave a review on iTunes and follow us on Instagram @pilottopilot. Ha...
Jul 28, 2020•58 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast Avination weclome to a special Wednesday edition of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, in episode 127 I am talking with United States Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Muth. In this episode we find out how Major General Muth fell into becoming an Army Pilot, he talks war stories, and lists his top three memories of serving in the United States Army. If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes and follow Pilot to Pilot on Instagram. Happy Flying, Justin
Jul 22, 2020•49 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to episode 126 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. In today's episode, I am talking with my good friend, James. You might have a few questions for James like where do you work? Or what's your last name? Or why can't I know your instagram handle? Well, sometimes when you find the "perfect aviation job" you have to maintain a certain level of anonymity to protect your boss and your privacy. There is a lot of good material in this podcast as James talks about how he is proficient...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome back to episode 125 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today's guest is someone I have wanted to have on the podcast for a while, Karim @iflymetalbirds on IG. Karim has accomplished A LOT for someone in their early 20's. From Regional Captain, co-owner of a flight school and as you listen to the podcast, much much more. Find out why Karim went to an aviation high school, how he ended up flying a Brasilia for Ameriflight in the Caribbean and how he has been able to accomplish so mu...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, welcome to episode 124 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast ft. AOPA's Chad Mayer. Chad is apart of AOPA's Legal service department and helps give a deep dive into what AOPA's Legal Service Department can do for you. For more information on AOPA and their legal service offerings go AOPA LEGAL SERVICES . If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes and make sure to follow us on social media @pilottopilot. Happy Flying, Justin...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast Avination, a few days ago the US Army reached out to me and asked if I would be able to help promo the US Army National Hiring Days. What is the Army National Hiring Days? Glad you asked, from June 30 to July 2 the US Army is looking to fill 10,000 jobs. If you have ever felt the urge or want to serve, check out www.goarmy.com/hiringdays. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to leave us a review on iTunes and make sure you follow us on Instagram! Pilot to Pilot swag - www.shoppilottopilot.com Buy...
Jun 30, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 122 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Leah Ochs is now live! I'm on an airline home and will updated the bio later! Happy Flying, Justin
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast On episode 121 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast I am talking with UFC fighter and pilot, Antonina Pantera. Find out how Antonina discovered she had the aviation bug and how flying is an escape from her UFC training. If you enjoy today's podcast please leave us review on iTunes and check out us out on Patreon (shout out to Schuyler Morales for being our patron of the week!!). Hats are in stock and are going fast, head to shoppilottopilot.com to get yours before they sell out. Happy Flyin...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast 
