Episode description

What is going on avination, this week I am talking with Greg Mink. You might know Greg by his Youtube name Premier 1 Driver. Greg is former Air National Guard F16 pilot and current Beechcraft Premier pilot.

In this episode Greg and I talk about.

• How Greg's dad got him into aviation
• How struggling to taxi a 172 made Greg wonder if he would ever be able to master flying.
• How Greg and his dad did their training together.
• How there was a competition between him and his dad on who could finish their training first.
• Greg was flying before he could drive himself to the airport.
• How he had to wait until he was 17 before he could take his PPL check ride.
• How he built time and experience before taking his PPL.
• How 75 nautical mile cross countries used to feel like long flights.
• Some reasons why I chose aerial survey.
• What he struggled with in his training.
• How you learn from other pilots mistakes.
• How no one will second guess safety.
• What it is like going form an arrow to a HP multi.
• How he graduated high school with his instrument rating.
• How we both thought we were hot stuff flying a Seneca.
• You have to enjoy the moment that you are in.
• Why Greg really enjoyed Instrument flying.
• Why he recommends anyone he talks with to get their instrument rating.
• Why it is important to not only get your IFR rating but also maintain proficiency.
• What was next in his training.
• How Top Gun pushed Greg towards the air national guard.
• What the air national guard training was like.
• How they treated him like a brand new pilot.
• We go into detail about his training and life in the National Guard.
• I ask Greg what flying the F16 is like.
• What it is like to be 24 years old and fly an F16.
• We talk about his favorite F16 stories.
• What it is like going from an F16 to a C 210.
• Why he got out of the Air national guard.
• Why Greg chose the business world over airlines.
• What it is like to fly low altitudes at high speeds with night vision goggles on.
• What business aviation was like.
• What to look for when buying a plane.
• The different planes he has owned and flown.
• We find out what an MU2 salute is.
• Why they chose the Beechcraft premier.
• Why business aviation is important for companies.
• Why he created premier1driver.
• What the goal of premier 1 driver is.

Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at pilottopilothq@gmail.com or reach out to me on Instagram @pilottopilot. Also, make sure to check out the Pilot to Pilot patreon page.

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Happy Flying,

Justin