Pilot to Pilot

we find out why Dean created Flying Eyes and what he loves most about aviation.

Steve talks about how he went from a regional pilot to State Troper to Airline pilot.

Pilot to Pilot podcast ep 28 ft Greg Mink Business Aviation and former F16 pilot.

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 [email protected] 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

Jim Krecek is an aeronautical engineer and private pilot. Find out how you can be apart of the aviation industry without becoming a pilot.

PILOT TO PILOT PODCAST EP 024 FT. LOGAN FLOOD: REGIONAL AIRLINE PILOT & PLANE CRASH SURVIVOR

What is going on Avination?!

Today, I am talking with Logan Flood. Logan is a current regional airline captain, flying out of everyone's favorite Laguardia airport. Logan has overcome an incredible amount of adversity and disabilities to get to where he is today. If you would like to read more about Logan and his accident check out this article "No One Would Ever Hire Me"

Some of the things we talk about in this episode are.

• His dream was to be a starship cargo pilot.
• Star Wars helped him find his love for aviation.
• We talk about his hometown in Nebraska.
• How he thought the only way to become a pilot was by going to the Air Force.
• Talked about how Flight Sim helped Logan get familiar with flying.
• How working at Sears led him to finding out he can be a pilot with poor vision.
• How his high school teacher got him an internship at a local FBO.
• How he quit Sears as soon as he realized he could work at the airport.
• How Logan chose what College to go to.
• How he saved money in college.
• Logan was renting airplanes for $50 with the instructor fee.
• How he started his flying career.
• How Logan's connections helped him get his first job.
• Why it is important to have a mentor in your career.
• Why its all about networking.
• How regionals used to require 2,000 TT.
• We talk about how he built his time.
• Logan goes into detail about what happened with his accident.
• We talk about the extent of his injuries
• How long it took him to recover.
• How he was able to get his license back.
• What it was like dealing with the FAA.
• How he was able to help a paralyzed student reach his dream of becoming a pilot.
• Why he thought he could never fly for the airlines.
• How he overcomes his disability,
• Why he wants to stay at Republic his whole career.
• How Logan was able to stay positive in such a horrific accident.

Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at [email protected] or reach out to me on Instagram @pilottopilot.

Happy Flying,

Justin

FlightAware CEO Daniel Baker shares why he created FlightAware and why he became a pilot.

Pilot to Pilot podcast ep 022 ft James Heath: Pilot turned ATC.

What is going on Avination, Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast, today I am talking with aviation journeyman James Heath. James is a former CFI, airline ground handler, 2x regional pilot and current air traffic controller. In today's episode we talk about.

• How a movie led him to aviation.
• How the book Contact led him down the path to find ET.
• How a young Eagle flight with the EAA at age 9 was one of the coolest and most terrifying things he has done.
• James was making more money playing more money playing online poker than his part-time jobs.
• How his mom saying no to dropping out of college for online poker led him to take aviation classes.
• James was hooked from his first flight at Illinois.
• Changed his major 2 years into college.
• Which in turn gave him put him on the 6-year plan.
• James’s mom made him call her before and after every flight.
• How James graduated in one of the worst times in aviation.
• Why he chose to become a flight instructor in Arizona over Illinois.
• What it was like teaching all foreign students.
• What made James think about becoming an Air Traffic Controller.
• What really sold him on ATC.
• Applied in ATC July 2009 (terrible time to apply for ATC).
• Why he left being a CFI and became a ground handler.
• How to he ended up flying caravans for the company he was a ground handler for.
• We talk about what it is like flying a Caravan into the busiest airports in the US.
• Why he chose the to fly for the regionals.
• How he chose between the different regionals at the time.
• What it was like flying at the regionals.
• How he ended up switching regionals.
• How the plans you make rarely work out in this industry.
• Why it is important to have a backup plan.
• When he finally got the call from ATC.
• How ATC hires.
• Why James decided to walk away from flying to become a controller.
• We talk In detail about what the process is to become an ATC.
• How the training to become an Air Traffic Controller is a very long process.
• It took him 25 months to become fully certified.
• A time where Washington Center told me I shouldn’t be flying tonight.
• Why he likes working low sectors.

Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @pilottopilot. Happy Flying, Justin Don't forget about our Patreon giveaway to find out more information click the link below!

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Pilot to Pilot podcast ep 020 ft. Giselah Ebanks: The First Female Pilot to Fly for Grand Cayman Airways!

What is going on Avination?!

Today I am talking with Giselah Ebanks aka @flylady_gizzy. In this episode we talk about how Giselah thought I was a 787 pilot, the struggles she had with her instrument rating, and talk about some crazy stories from her training. We also talk about how Giselah got her airline job and what it was like being the first woman to fly the Twin Otter and 737 for Grand Cayman Airways.

Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at [email protected] or reach out to me on Instagram @pilottopilot.

Happy flying,

Justin

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Pilot to Pilot Podcast EP 019 FT. Dave Herwig: Airline Pilot & Former Army Golden Knight.

What is going on Avination?! Today I am talking with Dave Herwig, a former Army Golden Knight and newly hired regional airline pilot. When Dave was with the Golden Knights he was given the opportunity to skydive over the White House, at multiple professional sporting events, and travel the country to skydive at air shows. In today's episode, we talk about how being stranded on Lake Eire led to his love for aviation and how he took his first flight lesson at age 42. We also talk about how it only took him 17 days and 40 hours to obtain his private pilot license (PPL) and why he became a Golden Knight. Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @pilottopilot. Happy flying, Justin Thank you to my Patron supporters Daniel Morrissey, Josh Ortiz, and Philip Sutfin. I couldn't do this without you guys!