PJP #059 - So Oshkosh

This episode the crew describes how they are living the aviation dream! Stew tells us about his dream job flying freight for Empire Airlines. From a schedule with lots of at-home time to one of his favorite aircraft, the ATR-72, Stew is living his part 121 dream. Mike describes his dream of flying the back country with Gem Air, a part 135 airline flying multiple makes and models. Stu tells about his new (to him) Cirrus and the Thrust Flight Zero Time to Airline program where airline pilots are made.

This episode we welcome Dick Knapinski, Director of Communications for EAA. Dick and the crew discuss AirVenture 2018 as well as fond memories of past shows. The crew also catches up on what they've been doing with their careers.

Stew tells us about his new job for "ATR Airlines", and tales of type ratings and IOE in frigid Alaska. Stu also relates his visit to Alaska, but at 50 degrees above zero. His family vacation included helicopter rides and the chance to land a Cessna 170 on a glacier. Mike drops the big announcement that he is making a career change into the air charter world. Before long he'll want to be called "Captain Mike".

This episode is on location at Bic's restaurant near the Addison, Texas airport. The three Stews get in the same room for a rare occasion to discuss Mike's progress in achieving his CFI rating.

Stew tells us out about his “expedited takeoff” from Puerto Rico. He also gets to play Aircraft Repo Guy with a Zenith Zodiac he received from his grandfather. Stu talks about selling his beloved Cessna twin, and the completion of his multi-engine ATP rating. He also mentions his visit to Sun-n-Fun 2016.Mike creates a buzz as he talks about his new book project. He also discusses staying IFR current and meeting PTS standards. He also relates flying into challenging back country strips where you have to be on your game.

The Stuews meet up at EAA AirVenture 2015 in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Stu describes a good tail wind while flying an Extreme Decathlon. Mike flew his trusty Cessna 180, and Stew flew in the back of a Southwest 737. Stew announces his new position as Chief Pilot for Stu’s US Sport Aircraft and Mike details his experience flying the FISKE arrival into Oshkosh.

Stew tells us about his new job as an assistant chief pilot for a part 141 flight school. He also describes his flight bringing a new Cessna 310Q from the Pacific Northwest to its new home in Texas. Stu describes his trip to Sebring Florida for the US Sport Aviation Expo. He also tells us about their new Xtreme Decathlon aerobatic plane. Mike has been flying quite a bit, including some IFR and night flying. He also relates getting back into "real" IFR vs flying under the hood. The crew discusses the "selfie pilot" and how chains of errors lead to accidents. We also talk about Ballistic Recovery Parachutes and advanced avionics.

This episode we discuss landing by truck headlights, Stu's new ratings, and the Red Bull Air Races. Wealso discuss new tablet/phone apps for pilots and more.

This episode we discuss an FAA Safety event where Mike got to work with Rich Stowell, the Spin Doctor. We also discuss FAA waivers, long cross country trips, collecting ratings, buying twin engine and aerobatic planes, and more.

This episode we discuss Mike’s test flight of his Cessna 180 after a top overhaul, New ATP certificate requirements and the rush to get in before the changes, Stu’s search for a light twin, and more.