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It was after midnight and the lights of New York City could be seen from miles away as we flew over Republic Field on Long Island New York on our way to White Plains. I could make out the airport many miles away and the winds were calm. I caught myself saying “What could go wrong on this perfect night”. I wish I didn’t say that.

In the flare to touchdown, I noticed things getting dark out of the corner of my eye. That is when I realized the time set for the lights had finished and I clicked the mic 7 times making the airport “come alive” again.

This made me think about how infrequently many of us fly to non-towered fields and how we should review the procedures to know what to say and how to turn the lights on.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

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As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

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Cruise Flight:

What to say and when to say it.
What not to say?
Any traffic in the area please advise.
Right of way.
Lights. Do your homework.
Don’t forget to close your flight plan or cancel IFR!

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - C 90-66C - Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_90-66C.pdf

Bill - How to Eat an Airplane (Bad Idea Book Club) https://amzn.to/4g49c1p

Leslie - Visit my favorite non-towered airport: Hana, Hawaii (PHHN)
https://www.airnav.com/airport/PHHN
Awesome experiences for pilots on vacation: Take a flight lesson to Hana Airport from Kahului (Fly Maui, Maui Flight Academy), Hang Gliding Maui (powered hang gliding and gyrocopter lessons), Maui Skydiving, Helicopter lesson with Go Fly Maui or a scenic helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

James - Electroair Electronic Ignition http://www.electroair.net

Links:

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

September 23-29, 2024
https://tta.aero/ttfi/

November 2 & 3, 2024
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During our career coaching mastermind, https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching, we discussed how this more competitive hiring environment will require you to market yourself as a flight instructor. To help us understand how you can obtain more students at your flight school is Tim Jedrek of RightRudder Marketing.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending - For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Talking Points:

• Tim’s background and story
• Mission / Vision of RRM
• Core Values of RRM
• Associations and aviation groups
• FSMS (Flight School Marketing System)
• 3 steps
  • Bringing visitors to their website
  • Booking school tours and discovery flights
  • Converting prospects to student pilots
• Tactics
  • Website funnels
  • SEO (search engine optimization)
  • PPC (paid-per-click advertising)
  • Reputation management
  • Content creation
• FSCRM (Flight School Customer Relationship Management Software)
  • Organizing leads
  • Filling the funnel
  • Email automation
    • nurture sequences
    • 5-star review campaign
    • database reactivation
    • new student onboarding and document collection
  • SMS automation
    • Automatic text back from missed calls\
• Challenges of running a flight school business
  • Finances
  • Stuck in operations
  • Employee turn around
  • Non-business mindset
• Examples of work
  • Sun City Aviation Academy
  • Ideal Aviation
  • Pitcairn Flight Academy
  • Red Arrow Flight Academy
  • SimpiFly Flight School

Find Tim at: https://rightruddermarketing.com/

Next Group Coaching Mastermind:

https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Use Coupon Code “CoachItForward” For one month of free access.

Links:

https://rightruddermarketing.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjedrek/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rightruddermarketing/
https://www.instagram.com/rightruddermarketing
https://www.facebook.com/rightruddermarketing
https://twitter.com/rightruddermktg

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/
Or FeedBack@AviationCareersPodcast.com

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November 2024:

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Are you looking for a thrilling aviation adventure without leaving your living room? An amazing aviation wordsmith and pilot Nathan Van Coops is joining us today. He was last on episode 244 and his passion for aviation shines both in his writing and his life as a pilot and mechanic.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

Nathan Van Coops is an author, pilot, mechanic, aviation business owner, and many other things, and it is a pleasure to talk to him today.

Welcome.
How Russ found Nate.
His passion for aviation and writing.
Book Summary - Tropic Descent (Tropic Angel series).
Other book series.
Other new books since our last interview or in the works.
What else has he been up to since our last interview?

Links:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/writing/smac244-two-passions-flying-in-formation-aviation-and-writing/

https://www.nathanvancoops.com/

Tropic Angel Book Link:
https://books2read.com/TropicAngel

Tropic Descent:
https://books2read.com/TropicDescent

Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

https://www.floridaairshow.com

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During our career coaching sessions, we discuss many options specific to your needs for building time, but we don’t always talk about all the safety concerns pilots should have when they’re doing that. Today I am speaking with Max Trescott whose Aviation News Talk podcast is focused on aviation safety https://aviationnewstalk.com/

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending - For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Talking Points

• Why is safety so important to people who are building time to get hired by the airlines or in their dream job?
• Let’s say someone has 250 hours and they’ve just been hired in a GA job. What safety related things should hey be thinking about in the new job?
• What are some of the hazards that pilots should be aware of?
• You’re a CFI, what kinds of safety issues should pilots be watching out for if they’re a CFI.
• What about risk management? What should pilots know about that?

Next Group Coaching Mastermind:

August 14, 2024, 8 pm Eastern - Why Aircraft Deliveries Don’t Always Equate To Job Growth And What You Need To Do Now To Prepare For The Next Hiring Cycle.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Use Coupon Code “CoachItForward” For one month of free access.

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

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In today’s episode, we discuss how to talk to your mechanic to help improve your maintenance outcomes. We are going to try to look at how we can better describe problems and ask questions to increase the quality of our maintenance experience while reducing the stress of having a broken plane.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

Visit our sponsor Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! you can find more at https://stratus.finance/

Whether financing your dream of flying or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more https://stratus.finance

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Cruise Flight:

Describe your problem.
A good outcome starts with good communication.
Give as much info as you can.
Download engine data corresponding to the time when you noticed a problem & share it with the mechanic.
Let the mechanic diagnose.
Navigate the process together.
Stay in contact (but don’t be a bother!)
Have realistic expectations & build trust.
Request an estimate and/or blanket approval for cost or time.
Be available for follow-up questions.
Have logbooks readily available.
Respect the mechanic’s opinion even if you are getting a second one.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl - https://amzn.to/4bwvbL0
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Russ - Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!
https://amzn.to/4cZN4mX

Leslie - Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast
Episode 23, episode 141
https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/

James - Iconic Rides
https://www.iconicrides.com

Links:

https://stuckmicavcast.com/contact-us/

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Upcoming Events and Air Shows:

https://FloridaAirshow.org

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I am able to take a one-week vacation every month as an airline pilot. Today I will teach you how you can have an amazing quality of life as an airline pilot and have a week’s vacation every month. This video is a follow-up to my video on how to make a million dollars a year as an airline pilot.
https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp391-how-to-make-a-million-a-year-as-an-airline-pilot/

One of the really cool things about the job of an airline pilot is you can make as much or as little as you want depending on how you bid and manage your schedule. Let’s get started!

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending - For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

• • How I Take A Week Vacation Every Month As An Airline Pilot.
  • Drop Trips - Paid vs Unpaid
  • Know Your Contract.
  • Advertise Trips to give away.
    • One Day
    • Two Day
    • High Value
  • Become senior
  • Bid reserved
  • Call in Sick for a long trip “Sication” - Not recommended but some do.
  • Use all your vacation.
  • During Slow times such as the pandemic, recessions, and slowdown of 2024
    • Bid No Fly Lines or Voluntary incentive lines.
    • Voluntary furloughs.

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

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November 2024:

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What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you.

As with all of our hobbies, we tend to want the biggest and “best” but sometimes smaller and adequate fulfill our needs and are more in line with our skill level. Today we will discuss how you can tell if you are considering or have “Too Much Airplane”

Joining me today to discuss this topic are Bill English, Leslie Caubble, James Spearman, and Russ Roslewski.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Stratus Financial - Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

How much is too much airplane?
What to consider. Can you find training? (unique airplane)
Costs - insurance, mx, training
Does that fit in my hangar?
Skill
Talent and Training
Convenience
Balance your plans and abilities
Type-specific training vs endorsements
Insurance -https://bwifly.com/aircraft-insurance/insurance-factors-when-transitioning-into-a-complex-aircraft/

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl - https://metarmaps.com/

Bill - https://www.flyingmag.com/guides/best-pulse-oximeter-for-pilots/

Leslie - AOPA’s “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” free online course. Also qualifies for WINGS credit.
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/transitioning-to-other-airplanes

James - FireFrost - Aircraft Fire Safety Systems https://flyfirefrost.com

Russ - The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande https://amzn.to/3LJ3yUR

Links:

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It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepening. In January I Discussed 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown this year but I also wanted to add some more color to that episode.

Since that episode, we started a group coaching mastermind where we give industry updates on a monthly basis along with an inspirational message, informational topic, and a question and answer session. In today’s episode, I am going to replay the industry update section of the March mastermind group because I think it would be helpful for you to understand the current hiring environment.

If you are interested in joining the mastermind group coaching you can try it for one month for free using the coupon code “CoachItForward” I think it is very helpful and is a nice addition to our on-one coaching because it keeps you inspired, informed, and motivated. You can find out more by visiting: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

The sponsor of this is Stratus Financial, Private Student Lending - For Pilots, By Pilots. Stratus Financial offers student loans for pilot training from zero to hero. Stratus Financial Understands your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

As a sponsor of this podcast, Stratus Financial is giving away scholarship guides and you can get yours for free using the coupon code “Stratus” when you visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans; their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

Update on Hiring in 2024
Boeing
Airbus NEO
Cargo
ATC
The lack of Qualified Pilots at Regionals is decreasing - good news for regionals.
How to be competitive now and in the future.
Hours
Ratings. CFII, ATP CTP, ATP, MEI
Networking - LinkedIn, Shows, job fairs
Scholarships - Understand the psychology
How to submit questions if you miss the career coaching session.

Links:

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp378-12-actions-to-take-during-a-hiring-slowdown-in-2024/
https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

Questions:

Questions please visit us: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/contact/

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November 2024:

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For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by STEM Flights, a national nonprofit organization that connects Middle and High School students with volunteer Pilot Mentors to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They inspire America’s youth to pursue STEM and aviation careers with a unique flight experience.

To find out more about STEM Flights listen to episode 388 where Carley Walker describes the benefits of becoming involved with STEM Flights as a volunteer or participant.

https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp388-stem-flights-inspiring-next-generation-of-aviation-through-with-carley-walker/
https://www.stemflights.org is giving away scholarship guides for free.

Visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/ and use the coupon code “STEMFlights”.

To Find out more about the Pay It Forward Program and you can receive or give a scholarship guide for free click on the Pay It Forward Icon or visit https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/pay-it-forward/

Cruise Flight:

History of the event
Preparing for the flyover.
What was it like to fly in the event
Where they can find more about the event and photos.
Future flyovers?

After Landing Checklist:

Picks of The Week:

Carl - https://www.youtube.com/live/vpSaYYcljIk?si=4SW4s-JWVfr-ZhZK - LIVE DC Flyover - AOPA's National Celebration of General Aviation

Bill - https://www.washingtonfrz.com/Washingtonfrz.com.html

Leslie - https://www.flybackcountryusa.com/
Free User Waypoints download for ForeFlight of fly-in restaurants around the U.S. and Canada.

Links:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/may/14/dc-flyover-pireps

https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/22/a-capital-day-for-a-flyover/

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November 2024:

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