21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
By 21Five Podcast
A podcast for Professional Pilots, by Professional Pilots. Join hosts Dylan and Max, both professional pilots with backgrounds in Flight Instructing, Airlines, and Business Aviation, on their quest to improve as travelers, pilots, and professionals. Expect to find interesting conversations with industry experts in a variety of aviation fields, thought-provoking discussions on hot topics, and hilarious stories from the (sometimes) wild aviation industry.
Whether you’re corporate, airline, charter, or anywhere in between, you’ll love our fresh and often funny take on all things aviation.
Come find us online at 21fivepodcast.com and connect with us via Insta/Facebook/Twitter: @21fivepodcast
Whether you’re corporate, airline, charter, or anywhere in between, you’ll love our fresh and often funny take on all things aviation.
Come find us online at 21fivepodcast.com and connect with us via Insta/Facebook/Twitter: @21fivepodcast
Latest episode
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123. The Furlough Flute returns, is more trouble ahead? w/ James Onieal
James Onieal joins us to unpack the rollercoaster of recent airline developments—from unexpected furlough announcements to hiring surges at major carriers like UPS. We explore the emotional and professional impacts of such turbulent times on pilots,.… -
122. Straight Talk with Ted: Flying the Widebodies
They guys check in with their college buddy Ted to get the real story on what it's like to fly the 787. Plus: Mailbag and Flight Advice Show Notes 0:00 Intro & Updates 7:53 Hard Landing Book Club 14:29 Straight Talk With Ted 23:19 Trip Scheduling... -
121. How do I navigate the significant financial implications of my new airline contract?
Timothy P. Pope, CFP, joins the guys to discuss the significant financial implications of the new Southwest Airlines contract for pilots, focusing on pay raises, bonuses, and enhanced retirement contributions. Pope emphasizes strategic financial... -
120. PJP Drama, Non-Rev adventures, and Internship Strategies
The guys recap their vacations and Max talks about playing the non-rev game // The latest PJP drama (recorded prior to the release of JC's rebuttal video) // We've both performed go-arounds recently, Dylan and Max both reflect // Mailbag: Clarity... -
119. What's Next for Aviation? Unpacking EVOTL Technology with Billy Nolen
Billy Nolen, Chief Safety Officer for Archer and former FAA Administrator, joins us to update us on the EVTOL space. Billy gets us up to speed on the latest regulator news as well as technology EVTOLs are operating. We ask Billy everyone's burning... -
118. Should I fight or embrace pilot job FOMO?
The guys discuss the NTSB report on the Challenger 604 crash in Naples // Mailbag: What's our opinion on Meowing on Guard, More comments on the headset in the jumpseat discussion, Feedback on training episode, Listener meets Dylan at PHX // Flight... -
117. Pro Pilot's Side Quest: What's it Like Being a DPE?
In this episode, we're joined by Seth Lake, SWA Pilot and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), who shares invaluable insights into the life of a DPE and its potential as a side gig for professional pilots. Seth delves into the current dynamics of.… -
116. Challenger 350 vs Gulfstream G280: debating the best super-mid bizjet
Challenger 350 vs. Gulfstream G280: with limited knowledge and poorly researched facts, Dylan and Max try to settle the debate on which super-mid is better // Mailbag: Listener shares crop dusting story, should I plug in headset in the jumpseat,... -
115. Eye of the Pilot: The next generation of recurrent training
In this episode, we delve into the world of aviation training with Dave from Advanced Air Crew Academy. As the Director of Instructional Design, Dave shares innovative approaches to enhancing recurrent training for 135 pilots, moving beyond... -
114. How do you deal with an unprofessional Captain?
The guys catch up on their recent adventures including a vist to St. Maarten and a backcountry trip in the Murphey Moose // Failed JetBlue/Spirit merger fallout // Dylan has a Top Gun moment // Mailbag: Listener shares a story of flying with an...