Ever wonder what pilots eat while flying? Confused as to which flight school to use for your training? We have answers and more in this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast.
Welcome to episode 90 I have joining me two special aviators. First, our host and private jet flying expert, Tom Wachowski.
Also joining us today is a new member of the Aviation Career Podcast Team Paul Grieco. Paul is an airline pilot, helicopter flight nurse, and now is a scholarship analyst with AerospaceScholarships.com.
We discuss:
Paul Grieco and how he will be helping with scholarships.
Our new airlines Page coming soon.
How pilots eat while flying.
Listener Mail:
Feedback on a accelerated training school.
A 26 year old pipeline pilot building hours is getting ready for the next career move.
Should I give up my secure gig and follow the traditional route of commuter/regionals or are there more creative ways to build hours?
What time line should I expect to reach my goal?
Should I leverage my maintenance background in pursuit or a corporate job?
Is there a statute of limitations for a company when you have been marked as not eligible for rehire?
Carl is flying today, but Rick, Tom Frick, and Victoria are here to interview Jessica Cox and Nick Spark about Jessica's inspiring story.
Cruise Flight:
During Air Venture Victoria got to sneak away from her booth to view the movie "Right Footed," the documentary about Jessica's life as the first armless pilot
She has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, graduated from college, and even drives a car. She is also a surfer and scuba diver.
Welcome to episode 89. My guest today is Chris Pezalla. Chris passion for aviation started at a young age with him obtaining a commercial pilot certificate at the age of 18. He studied Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working as a flight instructor. After college, he worked for a large Regional Airline. His flying experience includes 5500 hours in airplanes and over 1300 hours as an instructor.
The aviation industry is cyclic with with a few dramatic downturns. Today we discuss how Chris implemented a creative approach to surviving an aviation downturn. I'm sure you will find his story inspirational and informative.
Today Chris and I Discuss:
His Early life as a pilot and why he loves aviation.
His path to the regional airlines.
The downturn in the airline industry.
How he turned lemons into lemonade
What Chris did during his leave with the airlines.
Law Degree, Masters, Books, Speaking, and more.
Where he is now and where he is going.
Advice on how to prepare for a furlough or downturn in the airline industry.
Why you should prepare now when things are going well.
Pre-Flight Checklist: This is a special edition of the show, featuring interviews from Air Venture! Sitting in with Carl is Rick, Victoria, and special guests Larry Overstreet and Tom Frick. Victoria, Larry, and Tom were all at the show and shared their experiences.
Victoria was there promoting aviation insurance, as well as promote the Turbo the Flying Dog books.
Tom was working the booth with MzeroA.com, which provides an online ground school and many aviation manuals and books.
Larry said he has been going to the show almost every year since 1979 and posted lots of Facebook pictures this year. He said the number of airplanes and types of planes was amazing, the camping area is the third largest "city" in Wisconsin for that week, and there was a great Pilot Proficiency Center where you get learn and get some re-certifications for free.
Announcement: Tom Frick recently finished his Commercial Single Engine Rating!
Cruise Flight
Victoria interviewed three lady pilots who represent the 6% of pilots who are female.
Lesley Page who operates Courage To Soar encouraging women to fly
Lin Caywood who has participated in air races
Carol Caywood, Lin's Mom who just loves coming to the show
Larry Interviewed Brian Bishop at the Pilot Proficiency Center, discussing their efforts through EAA to encourage general aviation safety.
Episode 101 of the Stuck Mic AvCast is an interview with Matt VanDervort of Vans Flying Services. Matt repairs and restores many types of aircraft but specializes in antique and vintage.
Is a career flying, fixing, or supporting drones in your career future? Today I am joined by Ryan Wallace from Polk State College to discuss the career opportunities in the world of Commercial Drones. Ryan is a professor of Aeronautical Science and is actively involved in the local Unmanned Aircraft System Community.
Ryan and I Discuss:
The demand for drone pilots in the military and commercial world.
Why drones are causing an increased demand for pilots.
How to get started in the exciting career of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Why more drones are in our future.
Organizations you can join to look towards a career in UAS.
Victoria, Larry, Rick, Sean, and Carl are all here for the 100th episode! A special guest Tom Wachowski of the Private Jet Podcast is here. Tom has been a guest on episodes since the 80's (show number wise) and flies corporate jests for work and model planes for fun.
Pre-Flight Checklist
Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is July 20-26. Victoria and Larry will both be there, Carl is trying to go. Victoria will be in the Insurance area and have books 1 and 2 of Turbo the Flying Dog. Get $2 off the book when you get an insurance quote. The books are also now available on Kindle. Check out Turbo the Flying Dog on Facebook and Instagram for updated photos.
Carl flew to Havanna for the first time this week! The country is beautiful, but the runways and airport area are a bit "rustic."
Cruise Flight
For this 100th episode, we asked you to send us your centennial events in aviation such as 100th landing, 100th hour, etc.
Victoria's 100th landing right after her solo stage check.
Rick's was a pattern at Norwood in a Cirrus.
Larry and Sean also got theirs practicing.
Carl discusses his first 100 Airports from 1989-2002.
Sean's 100th flight was his "2nd 1st" cross country flight (had to start curriculum over again).
Larry's 99th and 100th glider flights were taking his 2 sons on their first flights.
Victoria's 100th flight was right before her IFR stage check from Pontiac Airport to Flint Airport in Michigan.
Rick's 100th was a flight to Nashua in a Cirrus for lunch with the Uncontrolled Airspace gang for a meetup.
Rick's 100th "hour in type" was in a Cirrus over Portsmouth, New Hampshire which is a beautiful area and a huge airport to land at. After posting he got a message from a 747-400 pilot who used Rick's video to get a feel for the airport, flying in for the first time.
Carl shared 3 emails from listeners:
Len Costa sent a message congratulating everyone for the 100th episode.
Russ Roslowski sent his 100th's log book entry was his first landing at Kitty Hawk, NC. His first landing was at Jenkins, DE which is a little grass runway at a public use airport.
Antoine from Switzerland wrote in his 100th PIC hour.
Getting back to the gang
Larry's 100th powered flight was in 1990 in an Archer from Arkansas to Oklahoma and back. His 100th power hour was Arkansas to Kansas to pick up a friend for a visit.
Victoria's 100th flight with her husband was to Winwood, WV flying resort. Her 100th cross country hour was also with her husband Bob, trying to get to Florida to watch a shuttle launch and had difficulty getting there due to storms. Her 100th blog post where she was practicing landings and a little boy on the ground was waving and trying to cover his ears.
Carl did his 100th safety lecture a few years ago and has signed off on well over 100 people.
Carl mentioned the 100th anniversary of scheduled flight, which led to the Tony Janus Award. There is a mural commemorating it at Albert Whitted Airport.
Carl also asked for listeners to send in 100 things we can do to promote aviation.
Do you have a social media policy for your career? Welcome to the podcast where we inform, motivate, and give you an inside look at the many aviation careers. Some of our favorite co hosts join us. First , Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State College and a passionate aviation educator. We also have Tom Wachowski, Corporate Pilot and career advocate. Welcome to the show Eric and Tom!
Before we begin our show today I have a few announcements
Announcements / Shout outs:
Scholarships Guide Update: The PDF file has been fixed and the links and index now work.
Karissa strickland, one of Eric's students completed the Commercial Pilot Certification! She can now get paid to fly, and is a huge asset to the Polk State Aerospace program.
Aviation Careers Podcast is celebrating it's 3 years anniversary
Carl, Rick, Sean, Larry and Victoria are here for this 99th episode!
Pre-Flight Checklist:
Stuck Mic AVCast has been around for four years!
We are starting new blog posts on our "off weeks" for the show for announcements, shout outs, and events.
Our next episode is #100! Please use our contact page or email to send us your 100th landing, airport, or other 100th event in aviation.
Victoria and Turbo on work on their second book, which should be out by AirVenture. They will be visiting AirVenture as well as a couple other places. Click on Turbo on the right to find out where to meet them!
Victoria discussed a really cool aviation video of a four your old girl's first aerobatic flight,which you can watch below.
The interview of Jeff Kennon from The Day I Learned to Fly was great and enjoyed by the co-hosts and fans.
Episode 100 will feature a special mystery guest.
Billy Wheeler, who does the music for Aviation Careers Podcast sent in an interesting picture to see if anyone else has seen something like this.
The topic of the month in May for the FAA Safety Team was Aircraft Performance. The topic discusses "weight and balance" and loosing control on take off and landing and how to prevent problems during take off and landing.
Ever wonder what pilots eat while flying? Confused as to which flight school to use for your training? We have answers and more in this episode of Aviation Careers Podcast.
Carl is flying today, but Rick, Tom Frick, and Victoria are here to interview Jessica Cox and Nick Spark about Jessica's inspiring story.
Welcome to episode 89. My guest today is Chris Pezalla. Chris passion for aviation started at a young age with him obtaining a commercial pilot certificate at the age of 18. He studied Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working as a flight instructor. After college, he worked for a large Regional Airline. His flying experience includes 5500 hours in airplanes and over 1300 hours as an instructor.
Episode 101 of the Stuck Mic AvCast is an interview with Matt VanDervort of Vans Flying Services. Matt repairs and restores many types of aircraft but specializes in antique and vintage.
Is a career flying, fixing, or supporting drones in your career future? Today I am joined by Ryan Wallace from Polk State College to discuss the career opportunities in the world of Commercial Drones. Ryan is a professor of Aeronautical Science and is actively involved in the local Unmanned Aircraft System Community.
Victoria, Larry, Rick, Sean, and Carl are all here for the 100th episode! A special guest Tom Wachowski of the 
Do you have a social media policy for your career? Welcome to the podcast where we inform, motivate, and give you an inside look at the many aviation careers. Some of our favorite co hosts join us. First , Eric Crump, Aerospace Director at Polk State College and a passionate aviation educator. We also have Tom Wachowski, Corporate Pilot and career advocate. Welcome to the show Eric and Tom!
