The Pro-Pilot Playbook Podcast

Sean and Mike revisit this fatal accident with a fresh perspective on the loss of Youtuber TNFlyGirl in her newly acquired Beech Debonair. It appears there is evidence pointing to this crash being part of elaborate internet stunt that went horribly wrong resulting in the loss of two lives.

Here's the links we reference in the video, also links to Juan Brown's Youtube channel "Blancolirio" for a detailed analysis of this fatal crash:

https://youtu.be/R1W1ml-uRT0?si=WthzaO5xUvjU9PKD

https://youtu.be/kQUS-6SBZzM?si=NLPXLCDIgrX01JLB

https://youtu.be/JDSJ_PyGNG8?si=YuoGpfQvZ_BRytoS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViO1j1iYn18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66z726rQNxc

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:25 TN Fly Girl story is worse than we thought

03:03 Pro-Pilot Playbook student's plane crashes

05:20 Consequences of bad judgement piloting aircraft

06:05 Other Youtubers' videos about TN Fly Girl accident

07:01 Non-stop examples of bad piloting skills displayed by Jen Blalock

16:30 Mike's advice for student pilots and flight instructors on cross-country training flights

18:14 Sean's advice for student pilots in primary flight training

20:01 What can happen to us using automation even with driving a car

22:04 What navigation equipment Jenny Blalock TNFlyGirl actually needed to complete the simple 40nm flight on a VFR day

23:32 Money can sometimes allow a pilot to buy an airplane beyond their experience and skill level

25:15 Final words of advice for anybody currently working on their Private Pilot's certificate to become a professional corporate or airline pilot

Sean and Mike have a chat with the YouTube sensation, Fly with Trent https://www.youtube.com/@trent_dyrsmid We talk background, accelerated flight training, and his rise as the go-to guy in the "Career 2.0" space for folks wanting to become professional pilots.

Use these link's to check out some of Trent's videos on his YouTube channel "Fly With Trent":

https://youtu.be/2hxgwwS0PMo?si=ifttKfgwe7_vCH7U

https://youtu.be/9j4hRPi-C7Q?si=ZMWhibWXbU_9IbLf

https://youtu.be/CIRyt0Rq8_A?si=rM56HULFrNxUVmZK

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Trent's back ground

07:45 Trent gets into flying

16:37 Fly With Trent

18:08 Trent decides to be a professional pilot

19:41 Career 2.0 people can do anything, but want to become pilots

22:52 Accelerated flight training- Four checkrides in 2 weeks

27:02 The Fly With Trent YouTube channel

30:05 What's next for Trent- Airlines or Corporate Pilot

35:45 What's next for the Fly With Trent YouTube Channel?

37:02 Wrap up

Sean and Mike's take on the tragic news concerning the loss of Youtuber TNFlyGirl. There are lessons to be learned from what we know at this point in the investigation that every aspiring pilot should embrace.

Use these link's to check out Juan Brown's Youtube channel "Blancolirio" for a detailed analysis of this fatal crash:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViO1j1iYn18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66z726rQNxc

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Chapters: 00:00

Intro 02:15 TN Fly Girl story

03:13 Juan Brown - Blancolirio

06:37 Beech Debonair auto-pilot

09:03 Personal limitations

10:18 Getting proper flight instruction

14:05 Brandon's solo flight - aeronautical decision making

17:02 Consequences of bad judgement piloting aircraft

18:36 Aspen (ASE) Airport Operations

22:08 Sometimes paid to say no as a pilot

25:44 Automation causing aviation accidents

27:29 Flight instructor advice

35:19 Jim Rohn Quote

Our first podcast of 2024 is all about getting you off your butt and taking the right action in the right direction. This episode is packed full of useful insight to get you headed in the right direction to achieve your dream of becoming a professional pilot. There is no better or easier time in history to become an airline or corporate pilot. Make this your year by taking action and change your life.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

04:25 Take action with self discipline

06:47 Quotes for aspiring pilots

08:45 Thermostat theory

11:38 Paralysis by analysis: Goals & Habits

14:37 Inspiration vs. Information

16:35 Take an introductory/discovery flight

19:18 Waiting for the time/money to be "right"

21:44 Will flight training be easy?

23:02 What's coming up for the Pro-Pilot Playbook

25:20 Make this your year to become a pilot

This week we have our first video question that came in from Marc concerning his recent failure of a Stage Check as he works on his Private Pilot Certificate at a Part 141 Flight School. Marc is on his journey to become an airline pilot and is bit discouraged after hitting his first bump in the road. Mike and Sean offer some advise that will useful to anyone attending a part 141 flight school.

Pro-Pilot Playbook Episode #30: Choosing a Flight School https://youtu.be/DX8j0zZkA3s?si=0u_SYgKeU5evKjQv

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:35 Sean's trip to Vegas for Formula 1

06:39 Marc's video question

08:41 Check ride vs stage check

10:45 Consequences of astage check failure

12:58 Check rides through your career

17:19 Part 141 vs. part 61 flight schools

19:50 Wrap up and Pro-Pilot Playbook paid program

21:02 Final advice for Marc

Some crazy industry news this week involving a jumpseating pilot, Joseph Emerson, that was charged with attempted murder after trying to shut down the engines of an airliner in flight. We also cover the story of an A321 that departed with cabin windows missing, and a Hawker 800 that collided with a Cessna Mustang at the Houston Hobby airport.

Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to crash plane may have taken psychedelic mushrooms: https://youtu.be/wp6OiYd7-zw?si=76UXseQCmomjSHYG

Titan Airways Airbus A321LR Took Off From London Stansted With Window Missing: https://youtu.be/PKBuEt1mSE8?si=dmaNwpVLvbEsmcTF

Private Jets COLLIDE ON TAKEOFF & LANDING | Runway Incursion: https://youtu.be/ANJq5wBaXmE?si=SEO9Hi-4L-K4Kg-j

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro & Where have we been?

03:39 Shrooms, Missing windows, Mid-ground

04:48 Drugs in the jump seat

13:00 Opening a door in flight

14:35 Pilots with depression

21:33 Airbus airliner missing windows

25:52 Hawker hits a Cessna during takeoff at Houston Hobby

28:49 Comair crash at Lexington

35:07 Experience level of today's pilots

38:37 Taking action & Pro-Pilot Playbook Course

We're answering two emails this week from Justin and Robert that have questions involving the family life of a pilot, work/life balance, aviation spouses, kids, and emergencies at home while being on the road as a pilot.

Living the Dream: https://youtu.be/rNxz2hhSXuY?si=IftcmPgVu4l2oSHT

Living the (Pilot's Wife) Dream: https://youtu.be/xpHNOWasFfs?si=Gac2TScjN_bPXtT3

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:48 Justin's Question

04:43 Robert's Question

06:15 Typical Corporate Pilot schedule

10:52 Airline Pilot schedule

11:55 Horrible pilot schedule

13:54 Having systems in place at home

18:21 Family getting to ride along on a private jet

21:06 Pilot's spouse dealing with your schedule

22:35 How much time at home a pilot has

25:00 "Mother in-law box"

27:10 "Living the Dream" Youtube videos

28:55 Video questions!

Karl emailed us a question about a choice he has to make to leave his aerial mapping job to go fly as a co-pilot at a part 135 charter company. After your flight training is complete your next mission is to find that entry level pilot job to reach 1500 hours to get to the airlines. Mike and Sean breakdown the pro and cons of each job and talk about the other flight time building pilot jobs available in today's market.

How to be a Fighter Pilot Episode: https://youtu.be/RCF-qWoggME

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:30 New way to submit questions

03:15 Karl's question

05:22 King Air 90 part 135 job

06:40 Mike's first job

09:01 Networking

13:50 Other time flight time building pilot jobs

19:19 Flight Instructor for your first pilot job

21:00 Experience presented at an interview

22:06 Mike's Quote

Jon emailed us wanting know about his concern on the level of math he completed in school, or what math is required to be a pilot. Mike and Sean not only answer Jon's question but also talk about what intelligence is required in general to become a pilot.

How to be a Fighter Pilot Episode: https://youtu.be/RCF-qWoggME

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:28 Fan's email describing finding his passion in aviation

04:58 Jamal passed his Istrument Rating checkride at ATP Flight School

06:22 Jon's question

10:01 "Pilot smarts are going downhill"

16:10 Professional training is easier

19:12 Memorization for pilots is going away

25:44 Don't wait to start flight training

26:45 Dumb pilot story

If you've ever considered becoming a military pilot this is your episode. Mike and Sean interview Maj. Aaron Werner from the South Dakota Air National Guard. Maj Werner is an F-16 fighter pilot and instructor with over 20 years of military service. Maj Werner outlines the processes, training, and the day-to-day of a military pilot. Including a detailed breakdown of the steps to become a fighter pilot or military pilot in general.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:36 Introducing Maj Aaron Werner

06:50 Maj Werner's story

12:57 Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard

16:30 Military pilot training

20:28 A Fighter pilot's job

28:25 Application process to become a guard pilot

39:20 Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT)

44:00 T-38 Performance 46:48 How the Air Force assigns you an aircraft type

51:36 Centrifuge / G-Force testing

59:13 Assigned aircraft training

1:01:44 How long to complete all pilot training

1:05:44 Fighter jet slot in your hometown

1:07:03 Best path to become a Fighter Pilot

1:09:55 How hard or how smart to you have to be to become a military pilot

1:16:00 Easiest route to be a military or Air Force Pilot

1:25:10 What's it like flying the F-16

1:29:09 The day-to-day of a military pilot

1:35:30 Maj Werner's job now managing aircraft

1:42:00 Are military fighter jet movies realistic

1:45:28 What advice do you for aspiring aviators