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Our first 4-person panel! In this episode, the we engage in a lively discussion with Spencer, who Vince talked about in a previous episode, and Tom is back! Spencer shares his journey in aviation, starting from flying gliders at a young age to becoming a captain flying Hawker jets. We discuss the importance of networking in aviation, share our experiences with fatigue management, and reflect on the challenges of flying on the East Coast compared to the West Coast. We talk about the unique airplanes we’ve flown and airports we’ve flown into. We also discuss personal stories about early morning flights, weather challenges, and memorable landings, providing insights into the realities of being a pilot.
Disclaimer: Any opinions and advice given are our own. We do not represent any company, airline, or organization. We are not licensed career or financial advisors.
Contact us:
www.autopiloton.com
Follow on Instagram:
@autopilotonpodcast
Follow on X:
https://x.com/Autopilotonpod
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Introducing Spencer and his Aviation experience
07:04 Flying Experiences and Aircraft Types
09:04 Engine Failures and Airmanship
13:24 Networking in Aviation: How to Fly Different Planes
24:48 Challenges in East Coast Flying, Delays, and Fatigue Management
39:52 The Impact of Chronic Fatigue on Pilots
52:19 What's Your Most Challenging Airport?
01:12:37 St. Barts and Aspen
01:22:35 Outro
Our first 4-person panel! In this episode, the we engage in a lively discussion with Spencer, who Vince talked about in a previous episode, and Tom is back! Spencer shares his journey in aviation, starting from flying gliders at a young age to becoming a captain flying Hawker jets. We discuss the importance of networking in aviation, share our experiences with fatigue management, and reflect on the challenges of flying on the East Coast compared to the West Coast. We talk about the unique airplanes we’ve flown and airports we’ve flown into. We also discuss personal stories about early morning flights, weather challenges, and memorable landings, providing insights into the realities of being a pilot.
Disclaimer: Any opinions and advice given are our own. We do not represent any company, airline, or organization. We are not licensed career or financial advisors.
Contact us:
www.autopiloton.com
Follow on Instagram:
@autopilotonpodcast
Follow on X:
https://x.com/Autopilotonpod
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Introducing Spencer and his Aviation experience
07:04 Flying Experiences and Aircraft Types
09:04 Engine Failures and Airmanship
13:24 Networking in Aviation: How to Fly Different Planes
24:48 Challenges in East Coast Flying, Delays, and Fatigue Management
39:52 The Impact of Chronic Fatigue on Pilots
52:19 What's Your Most Challenging Airport?
01:12:37 St. Barts and Aspen
01:22:35 Outro