21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

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 Richie: Sleepy formation flight [1:22:00]

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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]

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Connect with John Peroyea | Create a profile at FindAPilot.com for free

Connect with Tom Hauge | Visit WingsInsurance.com

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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 shares a story about getting stranded unexpectedly on Christmas Eve [1:03:24]

Follow along with Liz's adventures on instagram at @echojuliet912

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Max's appearance on the Pathways to Aviation Career Symposeum

Dylan's appearance on NBAA's Small Flight Department Learning Series

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For the next 31 days you can apply for Term Life Insurance coverage designed exclusively for professional pilots with a simplified application. This means you only answer a few simple questions, and no medical exam is necessary upon initial application. Here's how much coverage you can apply for through the end of October:

Pilot Members and Spouses

$150,000 – Under age 50

$100,000 – Under age 55

$50,000 – Under age 60

Featuring competitive rates, portable coverage that stays with you even if you change jobs, retire, or your health worsens - with an option to elect dependent child coverage. Why not take advantage of this benefit and help provide your loved ones with the protection they deserve?

Protect Your Family

Apply Online: http://harveywatt.co/group-term-life/simplified-issue-application

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

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 Chris is back to share his experience flying the A-10 and tells us a great story about his trucking days. [1:05:42]

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The Social Dilemma on Netflix

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

The guys thank Philip B for a donation and dig into the mailbag // Dr. Tom Faulkner, AME explains why pilots can't participate in vaccine trials and shares his opinion on pilots getting the COVID-19 vaccine [13:05] // Lynsey Howell, professional pilot and career coach, tells her aviation story [25:18] // We discuss Lynsey's study of 50 successful female pilots and she reveals some of the traits that many of the women share [40:25] // Lynsey explains imposter syndrome and why female pilots can struggle with it [49:00] // Lynsey tells a story from the glory days flying the twin otter for Seaborne Airlines [1:07:07]

To contact Lynsey Howell, visit her website or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Dr. Tom Faulkner can be reached via his website or 404-565-0870

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Info on WAI's Girls in Aviation Day can be found here

Message Jason DuVernay on LinkedIn and demand the #displacementdigeridoo

Lynsey's book, Finding Amelia, can be found here

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

The guys discuss how to handle a cancellation on a contract trip // Featured Furloughed Flyer Chris shares his perspective and experience surviving a previous furlough by turning to long haul trucking // James and Jason from Raven Careers with tangible steps on what to do if you're getting furloughed // Dylan and Max share hilarious and cringeworthy interview stories.

You can reach our Featured Furloughed Flyer, Chris on ProPilotWorld.com, username: That Guy

Connect with James Onieal and Jason DuVernay on LinkedIn

To join Raven Careers' 7 Day Networking Challenge, contact them [email protected]

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

Max reveals his latest career pivot | We discuss how often BizAv pilots should check on their airplane during maintenance | Mike Healey joins us as our first Featured Furloughed Pilot | What happens when you drop a firearm in a C-17 lav with Matthew | Mike tells us tails from the glory days at America West and the early years at SWA | Dave relays a legendary story from his Caribbean flying comrades | Skip, an amputee pilot, shares a couple unique stories from his colorful past.

You can reach our Featured Furloughed Pilot, Micheal Healey on LinkedIn or at [email protected]

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Video: What is a zero-based budget?

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

Dylan talks about his tailwheel training and the guys discuss ways to stay current if you're not flying much at work. Mailbag discussion on ATC ground control inconsistencies and furlough flute feedback. James Onieal rejoins us to address the difficult questions furloughed airline pilots will face during job interviews. We all discuss what pilots in business aviation should do if their employer presents a paycut. We call Ted for some straight talk on how to use bad news in the airline industry during a home renovation.Story Time: Max, Ted, a bachelor party, and a fire extinguisher.

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Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

The guys are back after vacation and recap the latest (bad) news from the airline industry while introducing the 'warn horn' and 'furlough flute'. We read some listener reviews. Derek Vento, Air Traffic Controller, and host of the The Traffic Pattern Podcast, joins us to talk all things ATC [16:35]. Derek explains the demanding training required to be a controller while sharing his personal story. We discuss proper phraseology on the radio and controller pet peeves. Derek gives us a preview of the upcoming season of his podcast, freestyle raps ATC clearances, and shares a great story about how controllers and pilots work together to save lives.

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Derek Vento can be found on Instagram @vennntiii

Listen to Derek's show: The Traffic Pattern Podcast

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.

While stuck on vacation due to a road closure, Dylan and Max dig into the mailbag to discuss what CFI's should do while waiting for hiring to resume, [3:05] and give their thoughts on wearing a mask in-flight [7:28]. James Onieal and Jason from Raven Careers join us to explain the importance of networking on LinkedIn for job hunting pilots [17:48]. We discuss the latest numbers from the airlines and business aviation to gain insight on upcoming furloughs and potential opportunities [54:31]. Story time with Max: falling asleep on a check ride [1:26:44].

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Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!

Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.