21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

Dylan and Max discuss the fallout from the latest travel bans and speculate on the ramifications for the major airlines [0:47]. James Onieal joins us to discuss these uncertain times and offers his advice to pilots who are experiencing discomfort [12:50]. Dylan and Max open up the mailbag [53:00]. We call Tom Hauge to find out the consequences of the Nashville airport tornado and share a funny story about a coincidental meeting in the air [1:01:50].

Show resources:

James Onieal can be found at RavenCareers.com

Tom Hauge can be found at WingsInsurance.com

The Joe Rogan podcast we discussed can be found here

The book Hard Landing can be found here

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.

Dylan and Max react to the news that Trans States Airlines is shutting down [16:25]. Roy joins to discuss hot topics for professional pilots, including ADS-B Surveillance [25:15], Why Youtube is ruining GA [42:45], and Airbus 220 first impressions [51:53]. We introduce the point-counterpoint segment and debate long sleeve pilot shirts, lanyards vs ID clips, and other pertinent topics [59:14]. The guys share their favorite gear to pack during trips [1:18:40]. All three of us share funny stories from the road about pilot uniforms [1:35:16].

Show resources:

Open ADS-B App

FAA ADS-B Privacy Program

ADS-B Deviation Authorization Preflight Tool

TSA Shutdown announcement

Anker Powercore Fusion battery/charger combo

Anker 6 port charger

Travel Steamer

Lululemon Commission Pants

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 a slew of recent topics in the news including the possible sale of Bombardier, United buying a flight school, and the Breeze Airways announcement [00:41]. We read a very full listener mailbag [10:40]. Dr. George Nolly joins us to share his impressive aviation background [21:02]. George tells us about his experience as an expat airline pilot [33:34]. George shares his thoughts on pilot dependency on automation and how to combat it [52:47], single pilot airliners [1:06:44], and then tells the most epic story we've had on the podcast so far [1:12:17].

Dr. George Nolly hosts the Ready for Takeoff Podcast, is the author of the Hamfist Novel Series, and recently launched his audio book which you can listen to at freehamfist.com

Show resources:

Breeze Airways Jobs page

IS-BAO for small departments

Brian R's Grand Junction Layover Guide

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.

Dylan and Max discuss current events including the proposed change on emotional support animals on airliners [1:46]. The guys read some listener email regarding corporate pilot quality of life improvements [6:07]. Tom Hauge, National Sales Director for Wings Insurance, joins us to explain why aviation insurance premiums are rapidly climbing [14:11]. Tom explains what professional pilots can do to reduce insurance premiums [57:40]. Tom shares a good aviation insurance story [1:27:15].

Tom Hauge can be reached via email, at (952) 641-3155, or simply visit wingsinsurance.com

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.

Building Airline Pilot Schedules with Dan. Max and Dylan discuss the big aviation topics of 2020 including ADS-B and upcoming airline pilot contract negotiations [0:37]. Ted calls in to give some straight talk to airline pilot commuters and passengers [7:55]. Dan, an ALPA scheduling committee representative, joins us to explain how airline pilot schedules are built [19:30]. Dan covers a multitude of scheduling topics including PBS vs. Line Bidding, FAR 117, and how airlines adapt to sudden schedule changes. Dan tells a great story about a jepp chart eruption en-route [1:36:15].

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.

We didn't want to leave you hangin' over the holidays, so here's a compilation of our stories from 2019!

Episode 3 - Mike explains extradition flights, 1:58

Episode 11 - Dave flies the prize winning pig 14:22

Episode 6 - Dylan and Max on a reality show? 18:12

Episode 13 - Aubrey has a single pilot emergency 22:36

Episode 5 - Jeff and the arranged marriage in a Citation X 32:05

Episode 8 - Dylan and Capt. troll regional airline pax 35:20

Episode 10 - Jared gives a tour of the fire tanker 38:48

Episode 12 - Rob Alston and the one eyed pilot 41:49

Episode 1 - Mike deals with an A-List Celebrity meltdown 44:45

Episode 17 - Sean McGeough and a high profile passenger mixup 49:45

Episode 14 - Trian tells the real story of Pushing Tin 52:47

Episode 2 - Chuck Airman IOE Stories 55:58

Episode 16 - Dylan loses an RC Plane 1:02:08

Episode 7 - Roy battles an overflowing toilet over the Pacific 1:06:45

Episode 14 - Dylan and Max reminisce about their favorite airline pranks 1:11:10

Episode 9 - Line guy gets caught red handed 1:20:35

Episode 4 - Jeff on deals with a celebrity passenger 1:22:28

Episode 15 - Origin of Flexibility is the key to airpower 1:26:13

For the remainder of the year, Harvey Watt is offering up to $150k of life insurance to pilots and their spouses with no medical exam and no exclusions (except suicide, which is removed after 2 years). Just answer a brief health questionnaire to enroll. Click here for all the details

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.

Dylan and Max talk about their experiences flying at the airlines and charter during the holiday season [1:00]. Dylan and Max plug their upcoming Dec 23 appearance on the 'Ready for Takeoff Podcast' [7:42]. Wheels Up VP Sean McGeough calls in and shares his fascinating aviation background [9:36]. Sean talks about the announced Wheels Up/Delta Private Jets Merger [14:30]. Dylan asks Sean where he sees the charter market going in the next 5 years [17:50]. Sean talks about his time at Nextant Aerospace and Aerion Supersonic [27:48]. Sean tells a hilarious story about a high-profile passenger mixup [41:06]. Tom, Dylan's dad, joins the show to recap his unique approach to promoting the 21.Five show [46:00].

Episode resources:

Sean McGeough can be reached via email at [email protected] or at 646.727.7754

Information about Arizona Business Aviation Association scholarships can be found here.

Max and Dylan will be appearing on Dr. George Nolly's Ready For Takeoff podcast on December 23rd.

For the remainder of the year, Harvey Watt is offering up to $150k of life insurance to pilots and their spouses with no medical exam and no exclusions (except suicide, which is removed after 2 years). Just answer a brief health questionnaire to enroll. Click here for all the details

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.

5 Things BizAv can do to improve pilot retention with James Onieal, then FlightSafety instructor recruiter Lori. Max and Dylan call Clint to get an update on his journey to regain his medical [1:30]. Jamie Stember, Chairman of the NBAA CAM Governing board, and James Onieal from Raven Career Development, join us to discuss recruitment and retention in business aviation [20:00]. James shares his 5 takeaways from the CAM Luncheon [26:00]. Lori Napoletano, recruiter, and Jake Piascik, program manager, discuss instructor positions at FlightSafety International for pilots who may have lost their medical certificate [1:05:55]. Max shares a story about Dylan crashing his kids' RC airplane [1:25:56].

Episode resources:

NBAA CAM Program Information

James Onieal can be reached through email or at 614.379.2351 / ravencareers.com

FlightSafety International's Lori Napoletano can be reached via email or at 201.528.0192

RC Airplane (that Dylan crashed into a tree)

For the remainder of the year, Harvey Watt is offering up to $150k of life insurance to pilots and their spouses with no medical exam and no exclusions (except suicide, which is removed after 2 years). Just answer a brief health questionnaire to enroll. Click here for all the details

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.

Aspen Airport operations with Jason. Max and Dylan announce their partnership with Harvey Watt Insurance [1:15]. The guys talk about the success of the NYC/Teterboro destination guide and share some listener feedback [3:30]. Jason, author of the Aspen Airport Familiarization Training and Airport Briefing, joins us to discuss Aspen operations [7:35]. Jason talks about the many different factors on the arrival into Aspen [18:27]. We ask Jason his thoughts on summer and winter departures from Aspen [50:30]. Jason explains why the COZY ONE VFR departure was created [1:19:44]. We all share our favorite things to eat, see, and do in Aspen [1:04:55]. Dylan and Max explain why the phrase "Flexibility is the key to air power" is significant to them [1:10:10].

Episode resources:

Jason's Aspen Airport Familiarization Training and Airport Briefing

NBAA Seasonal Traffic Management Details for Rocky Mountain Airports (2018 version, 2019 version coming soon)

SnoBrum for clearing snow

Video of Aspen Challenger Crash

NTSB Report on AVJET GIII crash

Article on the crazy parties at the Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro

Email Jason with questions or comments at [email protected]

For the remainder of the year, Harvey Watt is offering up to $150k of life insurance to pilots and their spouses with no medical exam and no exclusions (except suicide, which is removed after 2 years). Just answer a brief health questionnaire to enroll. Click here for all the details

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.

Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC plus Airline Prank stories

Max and Dylan recap their time at NBAA BACE in Las Vegas [1:38]. Traian, a recently retired New York TRACON controller joins us to talk about his career working the Newark area of N90 [7:30]. Traian explains the NY TRACON and sectors [12:10]. Traian explains why Teterboro can often experience long delays [21:30] and what weather is the worst case scenario for Teterboro [26:30]. Dylan asks what the best 'bail out' airport in the NYC area is [34:20]. Max questions Traian on his favorite (and least favorite) airlines to handle [37:00]. Traian talks about controlling foreign airlines and tells a funny story about having to speak Spanish to an aircraft [39:12]. Max wonders what controllers think about operators departing VFR to avoid delays [42:53]. Traian shares some of controllers' pet peeves including radio phraseology [49:04]. The guys discuss the new Teterboro/NYC destination guide and talk about some of their favorite things to do when on a trip there [1:14:17]. Dylan and Max recount several stories of playing pranks on each other and other pilots during their time at the regional airlines [1:21:34].

Episode resources:

Something's Got To Give - NY Times article on N90 Tracon Teterboro/NYC Destination Guide Web | Google Maps

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