21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast

61. What's it like to fly crop dusters?

09.07.2021 - By 21Five PodcastPlay

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The boys are back from training and share the highs and lows of their experiences [00:30] // Mailbag: Listener educates the boys on the 20s/10s reference, comments on visual approaches, and changes to Aspen's approach minima [10:20] // Ken Meines joins us to explain the crop dusting business, including many wild stories and how interested pilots can get their start in the industry.  [22:45] // Ken talks about his other jobs as an aerial fire-fighter and spreading sterilized fruit flies over the LA basin [57:30] // Storytime with Ken: The consequences of loading a crop duster solo [1:20:00] Show resources: Mr. Donovan Batiste's Instagram Channel Check out Ken's company, Ranch Aero Inc on Facebook National Agricultural Aviation Association 21.Five Podcast’s LinkedIn Support the 21.Five show by making a donation here Our sponsors: 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! Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high-quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world-class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.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 statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers. 

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