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Headset Showdown: Bose A20 vs A30, Clarity Aloft, and Pro Flight 2
When it comes to aviation headsets, there are numerous options available for pilots, flight instructors, and aviation enthusiasts. In...
Progressive Lenses for Pilots
21Five Note: This post is generated from a reader-submitted email regarding his experience finding lenses that work in the cockpit. We...
The Zero-Based Budget: Powerful tool to help pilots through hard times
The sad reality is that many pilots in both business aviation and the airlines could soon be laid off if they haven’t already....
Tangible Steps Pilots Can Take to Stay Healthy in the Age of Coronavirus
We’ve learned so much about the coronavirus since our last newsletter in early April in terms of the progression of the pandemic and how...
Displacement vs Furlough - What does it mean for Airline Pilots?
Many of us have seen the ominous news of displacements in recent weeks. Most notably, United Airlines announced a massive displacement...
What should pilots do with their 401(k)?
“Never take financial advice from a pilot." These wise words were shared with me early on in my aviation career, and it's stuck with me...
Medication and Equipment that Pilots Should Pack for Travel During the Coronavirus Pandemic
While most of the world is avoiding air travel during the coronavirus outbreak, many pilots have no option but to continue to show up for...
Emergency Episode 26- How to Survive Disruptive Change with James Onieal.
Will the US Halt flights? Will the bailout be approved? Plus, what pilots can do to prepare right now and where they should be looking...
Emergency Episode 25- Are Furloughs Coming? With James Onieal
With limited facts and information available, Dylan and Max are joined by James Onieal at Raven Careers to discuss what pilots should be...
Episode 24- Real Talk With Pilots Affected by the COVID-19 Crisis
Dylan and Max call aviation industry contacts to see how they’re dealing with the crisis. We call a Delta Airlines 757 Pilot [5:30], a...
Episode 23- James Onieal on what pilots should do in these uncertain times
Dylan and Max discuss the fallout from the latest travel bans and speculate on the ramifications for the major airlines [0:47]. James...
Episode 22- ADS-B Surveillance, Youtube is ruining GA, and our favorite pilot gear
Dylan and Max react to the news that Trans States Airlines is shutting down [16:25]. Roy joins to discuss hot topics for professional...
Episode 21- Dr. George Nolly on how to keep pilot skills sharp
The guys discuss a slew of recent topics in the news including the possible sale of Bombardier, United buying a flight school, and the...
Episode 20- How Aviation Insurance Works and Why Premiums are Exploding
Dylan and Max discuss current events including the proposed change on emotional support animals on airliners [1:46]. The guys read some...
Episode 19- Building Airline Pilot Schedules
Max and Dylan discuss the big aviation topics of 2020 including ADS-B and upcoming airline pilot contract negotiations [0:37]. Ted calls...
Episode 18- Best stories from the year
Episode 3 - Mike explains extradition flights, 1:58 Episode 11 - Dave flies the prize winning pig 14:22 Episode 6 - Dylan and Max on a...
Episode 17 - Sean McGeough, Vice President of Wheels Up
Dylan and Max talk about their experiences flying at the airlines and charter during the holiday season [1:00]. Dylan and Max plug their...
Episode 16- 5 Things BizAv can do to improve pilot retention with James Onieal
Max and Dylan call Clint to get an update on his journey to regain his medical [1:30]. Jamie Stember, Chairman of the NBAA CAM Governing...
Episode 15- Aspen Airport Operations with Jason
Max and Dylan announce their partnership with Harvey Watt Insurance [1:15]. The guys talk about the success of the NYC/Teterboro...
Episode 14- Traian, New York TRACON Controller, on Teterboro and NYC, plus Airline Prank Stories
Max and Dylan recap their time at NBAA BACE in Las Vegas [1:38]. Traian, a recently retired New York TRACON controller joins us to talk...