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Has your medical been deferred or do you fear having a deferral? Well, fret no more. Today I have with me aviation attorney Chris Pezalla to discuss deferrals and how to navigate your way through the FAA process of successfully obtaining your medical.

If you want to ask a question visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide.

Whether a student pilot is preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible.

The Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals and BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test.  Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years old and younger.

Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at https://www.aviatorsclinic.com/ 

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Talking Points:

-Is your AME the only person reviewing your FAA medical application

-I was told it is being deferred, does that mean I was denied?

-What happens next?

-FAA may approve the application

-FAA may request more information

-FAA may deny the application - can reapply at anytime

-Does a deferral hurt my application?

-Could a deferral actually be good?

-1) Want to know before paying for flight training

-2) Avoid revocation by FAA legal

Links: 

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide.

Whether a student pilot is preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible.

The Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals and BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test.  Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years old and younger.

Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at https://www.aviatorsclinic.com/ 

Get a free scholarship guide at:

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If you are preparing for a check ride at the airline or you are preparing for your private pilot check ride we all have similar challenges from an academic and psychological standpoint. Today I have with me Seth Lake, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner to discuss how to successfully pass your check ride

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Talking Points:

• Pass your FAA Check Ride:
• Welcome Seth Lake DPE and active podcaster.
• Why it is important to pass your check ride when applying for jobs in the aviation industry.
• Should you read the ACS?
• Seth’s view of structured training using a syllabus.
• A few words of wisdom on how to pass your check ride. Of course, listening to his podcast is one.
• How can we find Seth online and in person?

Links: 

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/resources/

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/ 

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ 

https://vsl.aero 

https://www.youtube.com/@SethLakeDPE  

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Welcome to episode 303.. Today is our annual Sun N Fun edition which is slightly different from years past. We are only including an interview with Bill English where he flew with one of his co-workers to Sun N Fun in a Cessna 337.

Preflight Checklist:

This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide.

Cruise Flight:

• Flying a warbird into Sun N Fun.
• What is a Cessna 337?
• Advice for flying into Sun N Fun.

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Interview no pick of the week.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide.

Whether a student pilot preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible.

Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals as well as BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test. Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years old and younger.

Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at https://www.aviatorsclinic.com/

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Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_Skymaster

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In today’s episode, we speak with Nate Mitich an inspirational aviator who has a special announcement about his aviation career he made during Sun N Fun. Nate is the pilot who was building hours in his airplane and traced a Christmas tree over the state of Florida.

If you want to ask a question visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

Talking Points:

Nathan’s inspiration for the Christmas Tree Over Florida.

His next career step.

Why it is important to network and go to air shows.

Advice for those thinking of buying a plane and building hours.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored https://www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide.

Whether a student pilot preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible.

The Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals and BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test.  Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years old and younger.

Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at https://www.aviatorsclinic.com/ 

Get a free scholarship guide at:

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And use the coupon code AviatorsClinic

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Welcome to episode 302. Today we discuss how the FAA’s Flight Inspection Group, better known to us pilots as “Flight Check”, insures our safety during instrument approaches. Joining us today is our co-host and flight check pilot Russ Roslewski to give us an inside look at what flight inspection is and what it is like to fly as a flight inspection pilot.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

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Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at:

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Cruise Flight: 

• What is Flight Inspection?
• ACP348.
• How does flight inspection benefit the general aviation pilot?
• What planes do you fly?
• What does a typical week’s mission consist of?
• What types of maneuvers and flight profiles do you fly?
• Why are ground-based navigation aids relevant and will they be in the future?
• Why should we be thankful to hear the call sign “Flight Check” and not think of it as an inconvenience to our flying?
• We wanted to include Russ Roslewski’s most challenging approach to add to our last episode.

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl - Facebook Old Farts Flying Club 

Russ - “Quick Aviation Reads” by Sylvia Wrigley (6 book series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084WRNL8R

Sponsor:

"Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out https://www.tailwindwaymakers.org/

Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at:

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Links:

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/flight_ops/flightinspection

In today’s episode, we discuss the truth about Airline schedules and pilot earnings. This comes from feedback@aviationcareerspodcast.com and from the YouTube Channel Comments.

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Talking Points:

Feedback@AviationCareersPocast.com 

Hello Carl, 

I recently came across your YouTube and love the content you are putting out. My question is regarding getting started at 39 and the rumors around the industry. I have dreamed of becoming a pilot since I was about 13 years old. I would fly to see my mom twice a year and couldn't wait to get to the airport to watch the planes. As I got older I didn't really think it was possible for me to become a pilot until recently when I started doing some research and realized there is financial support. This re-lit that dream in me about becoming a pilot. However, I'm curious about two things. 

I'm 39 years old and am married (no kids - none coming). During my research I have found quite a few comments about how poor the scheduling is (bidding) within the industry and that you never get holidays off unless your seniority gets you those days off. I've also read some comments stating you are barely home and work far more hours than are advertised. I'm not afraid of hard work, however, I'm worried that if I do embark on this journey at 39 years old, how long will I need to realistically look at barely being home? The reason this worries me is I don't want to put myself in a position where my wife ends up leaving as that is something else I read that divorces are high within the pilot realm. Thank you for all the information you put out and I hope to hear from you. 

Comment From YouTube Channel EPISODE 345: 

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp345-yes-you-can-become-a-pilot-at-45-or-older/ 

It’s never too old to enter, but the time you’ve lost may mean you cannot make it through the seniority of a large airline to the top earning spots, so you may have to manage your expectations from that point of view

Carl’s response: It is true you may not make it to the top of the seniority list but you might still be able to top the pay scale especially if you have more than 12 years left until retirement at the airline. Great comment. You inspired me to make a video discussing how you can make top pay even if you don't make it to the top of the seniority list.

Another response.

 @Aviation Careers Podcast, best of luck. I'm talking from a UK point of view where it plays out very differently. 250 hrs FO to low-cost captain at 3000 hrs on a 737. quick promotion but salary stops at about £100k .... seems a slow burner in the US but the ability to make 3-400k dollars but at a "mid-life" age with companies like UPS. I'm lucky I got into this at 20... 757 capt at 33, 787 capt at 42, 787 check capt at 44 .... 744 capt at 50 ( didn't expect that ! )

Carl’s Response: Great perspective, and thanks for the feedback. In the US you normally top out at 12-year pay with a median income of around $200 is what can be expected in the US. It would be great to have someone on the channel to discuss aviation from a UK perspective since we are very US-centric.

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For the past 20 years, I have been asked to explain THE Pilot Shortage as if it was a thing. The truth of the matter is we have had shortages and 

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Talking Points:

• What Is THE Pilot shortage?
• The Limited Supply of Qualified Pilots.
• A shortage, in economic terms, is a condition where the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied at the market price.
• The truth about low starting wages in aviation and why I feel that will not change. Signing bonuses are temporary.
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-5 
• Career progression and expectations.
• Why over-selling the pilot shortage will create dissatisfied pilots?
• How regulations will increase the requirements to fly for an airline.
• How new regulations have produced this shortage?
• Why you should be careful who you listen to.
• The good news is demand for pilots over time will be high.
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-6 
• Why the pilot shortage should not be driving your decision to become a pilot.

Links: 

http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/resources/

Sponsor:

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Welcome to episode 301. One of my favorite aviators because of his passion for flying is Dean Showalter. Dean is an aviation educator, podcaster, and all round nice guy. In a recent episode of his podcast, he discussed “The Most Challenging Approach” and asked the question “What’s the most interesting or out-of-the-ordinary instrument approach you’ve seen recently”. 

I thought it would be fun to have Dean on the show and discuss some of his listeners' responses and discuss the most challenging or interesting approaches we have experienced.

Joining me in this episode are your co-hosts Tom Frick and Bill English.

Preflight Checklist:

Shout Out:

Congratulations Matt Lehn, our program coordinator for passing his commercial check-ride today. Matt is now a commercial pilot!

Sponsor:

Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out https://www.tailwindwaymakers.org/

Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at:

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Cruise Flight: 

• Summary of Episode 209 and the inspiration for the question today.
• Dean’s most challenging approach.
• Our co-hosts have the most challenging approach.
• Carl - Park Visual 31 LGA, KCDK visual, RNO any RNP
• Bill - KMTN VOR or TACAN 15, KBOS Light Visual 33
• The most challenging visual approach.
• Where you can find Dean and his show.

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Interview, therefore no pick of the week.

Sponsor:

"Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or if you would like to WIN a new airplane, check out https://www.tailwindwaymakers.org/

Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at:

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Links:

https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/208-back-in-the-maintenance-shop-and-off-to-jfk/ 

Is an airline career not for you? Want the freedom a business gives you? You should consider becoming an Aviation Entrepreneur. Joining me today to discuss aviation entrepreneurship is Eric Crump Director of The Aerospace Center For Excellence.

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"Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or want to WIN a new airplane, check out https://www.tailwindwaymakers.org "

Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at:

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Want to be a guest on the show? please visit AviationCareersPodcast and click on the online course.

If you have questions please visit http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

Talking Points:

How do I know if I have what it takes to become an Aviation Entrepreneur?
Working for a company is not for everyone.
How to get started.
Why having a team is important.
What is a business incubator?
How organizations such as Elevate can help you.
Details about Elevate and how to become a member.
The importance of networking and having experienced

Links:

http://www.elevateincubator.com/

Sponsor:

"Tailwind Waymakers is a non-profit founded to help fund aviation dreams. So whether you could use some help funding your aviation training or want to WIN a new airplane, check out https://www.tailwindwaymakers.org "

Use coupon code TailwindWaymakers and get a free scholarships guide while supplies last at:

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