S1.15 - Who doesn't love Tim Schmelzer? Tim is a very well known professor and pilot examiner in the SoFlo area and we were happy to have him on our podcast! Listen and learn from a very experienced DPE. 

0:00 Introduction. 

3:30 Talking about the history of Eig Watson school of Aviation (Miami Dade College). 

5:05 Where did you go to college? 

5:45 How did you get into Aviation? 

7:45 What was your favorite part of flight training? 

9:35 Talking about the ups & downs of the Aviation industry. 

13:35 Discussing Tim’s journey and some tips for future Aviation students. 

16:15 Talking about flight schools. 

18:10 The mindset of a student, how to get things done and talking about scholarships. 

24:30 How to get started in Aviation; discovery flights. 

29:50 Did you have any mentors during your career? 

33:30 Tips for future students and talking about being prepared. 

38:25 How was the transition from a professor to being a pilot examiner? 

41:00 The mindset in an emergency. 

43:00 Talking about checkrides. 

45:30 Viewer questions.