Welcome to a special edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast.
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.stuckmicavcast.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:
Florida International Airshow Canceled
Relief efforts a challenge without functioning airports.
Helicopters' critical role in Disaster relief.
Flooding and destruction of Airport property and Aircraft.
EMS Staging Here In LAL
Moving aircraft.
March 7 2023 a low-wing piper and a high-wing piper on floats collided killing a flight instructor and student pilot in both planes. This accident was especially tragic for me since the instructor of the low-wing Piper, Faith, was one of the members of the flight team I coached.
In today’s episode, we will discuss collision avoidance tips and tricks to prevent such a tragic accident from happening again. I am also recording this because I promised Faith’s Mom I would do everything I could to help promote good collision avoidance practices. So here are our collision avoidance tips and tricks.
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.stuckmicavcast.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:
See And Avoid Tips and Tricks:
Look Outside
Scanning Techniques
Clean your windshield
ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
Foreflight and your iPad as A Tool
Understanding visual limitations during see and avoid.
It can take 12 seconds to react
Blossom effect
Proper communication.
Avoid Over-Reliance On Technology
How do we train, see and avoid?
Other Situations
One of my coaching clients asked me how I could successfully predict the future hiring landscape. One reason is I tirelessly study the industry and have a background in forecasting and pricing as a market maker from a previous industry. Many of you sign up for my group coaching mentorship to listen to my hiring and industry updates, but you should also look towards many other resources available online. A valuable resource for news is https://airlinegeeks.com/ and their career page. To discuss AirlineGeeks and their career page is the founder Ryan Ewing.
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
What is AirlineGeeks.com?
Ryan’s industry experience.
What you can find on the career section of the website.
News content and Evergreen Content
Career Corner Newsletter. https://airlinegeeks.com/newsletter/
These are my insider tips for landing your dream job from my 23 years of experience counseling pilots
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
Don’t Stop Flying!
Get An Additional Rating - Use scholarships
Sponsor stratus finance “Stratus” https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/free/
Vision of your future
Research your goal
Become very granular in your goal and vision.
Investor relations page.
Example: https://ir.delta.com/
Networking including social media and groups
LinkedIn Profile
WAI, OBAP, LPA,
Go where the people are that might hire you.
Go where your future co-workers hang out
Ask questions that will encourage people to help you
Wear clothes that start conversations
Keep moving forward!
In Today’s Episode, We Answer Your Questions Concerning Your Career.
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
Questions:
I downloaded the PDF file to my Desktop and now want to download it to my iPad. Where do I find the link to download the scholarship PDF file to my iPad? -
I’m interested in becoming a pilot and found a few aviation programs, including flight school. I have no flight experience or even stepped foot inside a plane besides riding a helicopter once in 2010. If I don’t get to become an airline pilot when I reach the requirements then I’m willing to do cargo planes until I get into airline.
Would a personal bankruptcy (about 1yr closed) affect getting hired (or a clearance) by an airline?---I will try to finish my 1500 hours before 2025
Non-Compete Clauses - Just sign John Doe. It “voids” the contract. They never checked the name. Remember lying and inaccuracies can get you fired even years later.
So I went down to my AME for the first class medical I was told I have amblyopia for those that don’t know what that is means my eyes don’t fuse the AME had me take the paperwork to an eye doctor and have them fill out. I passed everything without glasses. Just couldn’t see the 3D bugs. Ame called two different people at the headquarters and told me he had to defer me. Iv been waiting over 60 days now with no letters nothing. Is it ok to call and ask or will they see it as a bad thing also the ame said I might have to take a flight test. Is anyone able to tell me what they are looking for with this flight test? Iv looked all over YouTube and have found nothing. Do they have stuff for ppl with one eye or is it the same test?
Did 15 years in the US Navy. Got out and used my G.I. Bill to get through flight school. Flying is literally on my mind 24/7. Did 15 years in a career that I didn’t want to do and now I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to choose and man do I believe I’ve chosen wisely I can’t Thank you enough for this channel.
Current $250+/hr to train with a flight instructor. My BFR just cost me $1300. The pilot shortage is nothing more than a nasty joke meant to blow smoke up the *** of the few suckers whose parents can still afford this. I just wanted to become a CFI and I see no path forward. Bye.
Obtaining a pilot certificate is a license to learn but there are a few things we wish we knew before we passed our checkride. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we were taught during our flight training to fly safer and operate more efficiently.
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:
What I wish I had learned as a student pilot:
1) Grass strip/soft field ops
2) Self-serve fuel
3) Right traffic pattern
4) Class B clearance
5) Landing with a tailwind
6) Courtesy car
7) Aircraft handling near max gross weight
8) Spin training
9) Real-life diversion
10) Visit a control tower
11) Operating out of an FBO
12) Marshaling Signals
13) non-towered airfield
Many of you are bound by Non-Compete clauses in your employment contracts. There is a new proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission which many consider pro-employee a positive force in career progression. To discuss this rule-making and recent news is Aviation Attorney Chris Pezalla.
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:
What is a non-compete clause?
Should I sign a contract with a non-compete clause?
What is the new proposed rule-making?
Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas has struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) enactment of a new Rule on September 4, 2024.
How does it affect me?
Does this mean I am off the hook for all the bonus money I received?
Advice moving forward when reviewing Non-Compete Clauses.
Take Care of yourself and your family first.
Links:
Texas judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements - The Washington Post
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:
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:
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!
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.
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)
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?
