Pilot to Pilot - Aviation Podcast
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 856 ratingsThe Pilot to Pilot podcast is a place for aviators to come for inspiration and encouragement. We aim to help all types of aviators to continue pursuing their aviation dreams, whether that be flying commercially or flying for fun.
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Fly Girl: Natalie Kelley
June 11, 2019 04:38 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MBAviation podcast episode that aims to get more women into aviation.
John Zimmerman: Sporty's Pilot Shop
June 04, 2019 04:09 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode number 62! Today, I am talking with John Zimmerman from Sporty's Pilot Shop. In this episode, John and I talk about... How Sportys is just a collection of pilots that made a business. John talks about his earliest memory of aviation. How John grew up around aviation without realizing he could be a pilot. How the aviation industry isn’t the best at inviting new pilots in. John talks about his training. How John claims he made...
Chris Daniell: Fire Fighting Pilot
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBAvination, have you ever wondered what it is like to fight fires in an airplane? Well, here is your chance to find out. Some of the things Chris and I talk about are... How Chris is a second generation pilot Aviation wasn’t his first career choice. Chris moved to North Carolina to pursue a career in racing. How a phone call from his dad convinced him to become a pilot. How he started out his aviation career by loading ag planes. Chris talks about timber season for ag pilots. ...
Haraldur Diego: Flying In Iceland
May 21, 2019 11:15 - 1 hour - 113 MBAvination, this is episode 60 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Haraldur Diego aka Volcano Pilot. Haraldur and I have been trying to get this podcast recorded for a very long time. I was first introduced to Haraldur by Noah (@thectflyguy) and Pilot Maria. With only spending a few minutes on his Instagram page I knew he was someone that could inspire the Avination. In this episode, Haraldur and I talk about... Haraldur talks about how and why he got into aviation. Why Haraldur told ...
Gene Reynolds: Former Special Ops Pilot
May 14, 2019 03:21 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBAvination, welcome back to episode 59 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Gene Reynolds. Gene has pretty much seen it all as a helicopter pilot. He has flown in the army (special ops) and as a civilian pilot in many facets. Some of the main topics Gene and I talk about are... How the movie Top Gun led him to want to become a military pilot How a medical issue messed up his flight slot for the military. How and why he joined the warrant officer flight program. Talk about the differe...
Reed Chuda
May 07, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 58 featuring Reed Chuda. Reed is a currently building his time as an FO on the mighty PC12 aka baelatus. Some of the things we talk about on today's episode are. His Grandpa flew bombers in the Army. Reed’s brothers is a fighter pilot in the Navy. How aviation skipped a generation in their family. Reed talks about his support system while training. How the University of North Dakota flying camp helped Reed realize this is w...
Captain Moonbeam
May 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 57 featuring Jim Sorsby aka Captain Moonbeam. Jim has an incredible story and it is one that you will not want to miss. Avination, I need your help, I want to get this podcast in as many pilots ears as possible. Make sure you are sharing this with all your aviation friends! Some of the things Jim and I talk about are... How Jim got hooked on Aviation. Why Jim convinced himself aviation was too expensive. Jim was 28 when h...
LIFT Academy
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 56 featuring LIFT Academy. Find out how you can not only get a guaranteed job as a CFI to build time but a guaranteed FO job at Republic Airways. If that is something that appeals to you than you are going to want to check out this episode! Some of the things we talk about are... Make sure their pilots are airline ready when they are done. LIFT students have a guaranteed job as an FO for Republic. We talk about what happe...
Pilot Shanelly: Dancing Pilot
April 16, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 79 MBSpecial thanks to today's sponsor LIFT Academy, check them out at flywithlift.com What is going on Avination and welcome back to episode 55 of Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Shannon aka PilotShanelly on Instagram. In today's episode, Shannon and I talk about... Find out what ShaNelly got into aviation Her dad flew the B52 bomber. What Shannon looked for when choosing an aviation school. Shannon talks about what it was like to balance athletics and flying. Why Shannon...
Michael Mainiero
April 09, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBWhat is going on avination?! Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 54 featuring Michael Mainiero. Michael is absolutely killing this whole piloting thing, he is 22 years old with 3200 hours, current in over a dozen aircraft, and was just hired by a big 121 carrier. Some of the things Michael and I talk about are.. How Michael got into aviation. How Michael put a presentation together for his Parents on why he should get flight simulator. How Michael had to talk his mom...
David Campbell:
April 02, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBWhat is going on Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 53 featuring David Campbell. David is 49 Private pilot who walked away from a high paying job to start his career in aviation. Some of the things David and I talk about in this episode are. Why David left a $100,000 a year job to start training and learn to become a pilot. How David originally went to college to become a pilot. Why David didn’t finish his pilot training at Western Michigan. How struggles in co...
David Campbell:
April 02, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBWhat is going on Avination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 53 featuring David Campbell. David is 49 Private pilot who walked away from a high paying job to start his career in aviation. Some of the things David and I talk about in this episode are. Why David left a $100,000 a year job to start training and learn to become a pilot. How David originally went to college to become a pilot. Why David didn’t finish his pilot training at Western Michigan. How struggles in co...
Stan Kuliavas: Levaero Aviation
March 27, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWhat is going on Avination, welcome to episode #52 featuring Stan Kuliavas from Levaero Aviation. In this episode, Stan and I talk about what it is like to go to Embry Riddle without wanting to become a pilot, how he had zero interest in aviation even though his dad was involved in aviation and much more. How Stan took his first intro flight. How Stand is thankful his dad didn’t push aviation on him. Why you have to love the process of becoming an airline pilot. How your first few hundre...
Jason Miller: The Finer Points
March 19, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBAvination, welcome to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Jason Miller. Creator of The Finer Points and arguably one of the best flight instructors there is. If you have ever wanted to find out how and why Jason become a pilot, then you came to the right place.
Mentour Pilot
February 05, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode number 51 featuring Petter from Mentour Pilot. Petter, as many of you know is the creator of the amazing aviation page Mentour Pilot on Youtube and Instagram. In this episode, Petter and I talk about. Petter wanted originally to be an archaeologist. How Petter’s dad got him into aviation. How Petter’s intro flight sealed the deal for Petter to begin a career in aviation. How you are very fortunate to figure out you want to be...
Will Locante: Professional Baseball Player Turned Pilot
January 22, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBAvination, welcome to episode #50 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am interviewing from Arizona Diamondback pitcher Will Locante. In this episode, Will and I talk about.. Why he retired from a career in baseball to become a pilot. When Will knew he wanted to be a pilot. Wills uncle is a 787 sim instructor for American. Why Will wanted to capitalize on his sports career as long as possible. When I knew I wasn’t going to go pro in football. How I used athletics to put myself in th...
Mel Williams: A&P
December 19, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 44.6 MBAvination, welcome to episode number 48 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Mel Williams. To get the episode notes make sure to sign up via Patreon! Happy Flying, Justin
Joshua Maddox: Seaplane Pilot
December 11, 2018 16:03 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode 48. In this episode, I am talking with Joshua Maddox. Joshua and I have a few things in common, we both flew aerial survey instead of becoming a CFI and we were both freight dogs. Joshua and I flew together in Omaha, Nebraska flying Amazon packages and dodging thunderstorms. For episode notes make sure to check out our Discord page. Episode notes are for Patreon members only as of now. Happy Flying, Justin
Stabilizer Motion and Drizzle Tell All
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBAvination, Welcome to episode 47 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. You guys asked the questions and Stab Daddy and the Drizzle have the answers. Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode to find out who won the Cadence Aviation headsets! Happy Flying, Justin
Reed Keahey: Ag Pilot
November 20, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWhat is going on, Avination?! Welcome to episode number 46 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Reed Keahey. In this episode, Reed and I talk about.. How to become an agriculture pilot. How most ag pilots are in it for life. How Reed dealt with an electrical fire in flight. Why Reed got into aviation. and what the daily routine of an Ag Pilot is like. Avination, I hope you enjoy today's podcast. If you do make sure to leave a review on iTunes and check out our ...
Noah Goldstein: Private Pilot
November 07, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. This is episode 45 featuring Noah Goldstein. In today's episode, Noah and I talk about... How Flight Simulator helped fuel the fire. What his reaction was after his discovery flight. How only real pilots fly with one hand. We talk about how flight simulators can be frustrating. Why Flying simulators are harder to fly than the real airplane. How he is the first person in his family that got into aviation. Is the aviation com...
Marissa Colclasure: Mom & Airline Pilot
October 30, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWhat is going on Avination, welcome to episode 44 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Marissa Colclasure who is currently a regional Airline Pilot. In this episode, Marissa and I talk about. How Aviation found her. How she was 18 when she took her first lesson. Marissa and I talk about how the romance of flight needs to come back. Marissa talks about how we have too much technology in training aircraft. Why Marissa calls herself a hybrid pilot. Why Marissa mov...
Jan Sears: Highway Patrol Pilot
October 24, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBAvination, welcome to episode 43 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Jan Sears. Jan is currently flying for the California State Highway Patrol. In this episode, Jan and I talk about.. - Why Jan chose to attend Embry Riddle. - Why Jan left Embry Riddle. - Why Jan chose to join the Highway Patrol. - How Jan transferred from to patrol to flying for the highway patrol. - Jan explains what a day in the life of a highway patrol pilot consists of. Avination, I hope ...
Hurricane Hunter: Rebecca Waddington
October 16, 2018 10:00 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBAvination, welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode number 42. Today, I am talking with NOAA aka Hurricane Hunter Rebecca Waddington. In this episode, Rebecca and I talk about... What it is like to fly around Hurricanes. Why Rebecca joined the NOAA. How you can become a Hurricane Hunter. What a day in the life of a Hurricane Hunter is like. .. and much much more. I hope you enjoy today's episode, don't forget to check out our Patreon and leave a review! Happy ...
Cory Robin: Flying Cowboy
September 18, 2018 14:25 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBAvination, welcome to episode 41 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Cory Robin. In this episode, Cory and I talk about.. When Cory knew he wanted to be a pilot. How old cory was when he got his first job. What he spent his first paycheck on. How his passion for aviation has only grown over the years. How flight training is about prioritization How he only made $3.10 an hour. Why it is important to go at pilot training at a pace you are comfortable with. W...
Rich Curcio
September 06, 2018 19:03 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAvination, what is going on? I have an amazing episode for you guys today. I am talking with Rich Curcio, who has lost his medical TWICE. But, was able to get it back each time and is now killing it in the aviation world! I hope you enjoy today's episode. Justin
Randy Witt: X-Plane
August 21, 2018 14:53 - 52 minutes - 40.3 MBPilot to Pilot Podcast Episode 40 With Randy Witt. What is going on Avination, and welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with X-Planes very own Randy Witt. Some of the things Randy and I talk about are When Randy knew he wanted to be a pilot How he started flying in High School When he bought his first aircraft Any issues Randy had with his training. Why his training was sometimes one step forward two steps back. How a high school kid was playing Fli...
AJ Ramsey: Floyd Mayweather's pilot
August 14, 2018 13:58 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWhat is going on Avination?! Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode #39! I can't believe it has been 39 episodes already, time flies when you are having fun. Today's episode is a big one, I talk with TMT pilot AJ Ramsey. Yes, TMT as in Floyd Money Mayweather's pilot. I mean talk about one of the best jobs in aviation. You truly never know where you can wind up in this crazy industry. In this episode, AJ and I talk about. Why AJ wanted to become a pilot. How he held a job du...
Airlines Are Hiring It Is Time To Start Flying
August 10, 2018 16:50 - 4 minutes - 6.04 MBThe Airlines need pilots bad. Now is the time to start your training.
Jeremy Grodin
July 31, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 49.5 MBAvination, episode 38 with Jeremy Grodin is live. Jeremy drops some great insight in this episode. Like how it is important to create a business plan when deciding how to finance and pay for flight school, what he looks for when hiring pilots and top red flags a pilot can put on his resume. Avination, I hope you enjoy episode 38 please leave a review on itunes or Facebook. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page! Happy Flying, Justin
Flight Attendant Joe
June 26, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAvination, Welcom back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Flight Attendant Joe. Some of the things we talk about are.. How Joe was a nurse for 15 years before becoming a Flight Attendant How Joe had to conquer his fear of flying to become a Flight Attendant How Joe was originally turned down from his first airline How a British TV show helped him get over his fear of flying Some hilarious Flight Attendant Joe stories Joe talks about the transition from being a n...
ATC Memes
March 13, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBWhat is going on avination?! Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with David Lombardo, a co-founder of everyone's favorite aviation meme page ATC Memes. What we talked about in today's episode. Pilots are more than just pilots. How David loves Youtube and it is the epitome of the internet. How the page really exploded when they messed around with audio. We find out why David wanted to be involved with aviation. He got into aviation because of video gam...
Ryan Tseko: Gulfstream Pilot
February 14, 2018 15:26 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBFind out how Ryan went from flight instructor to regional pilot to Grant Cardone's private pilot.
Ask me Anything from FL 250
February 06, 2018 14:41 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MBEver wondered what it sounds like to fly in the flight levels? Well, here is your chance.
Michael Healey: Commercial Pilot & College Student
January 16, 2018 16:32 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBPilot to Pilot podcast episode 33 ft. Michael Healey: Commercial Pilot and College Student. What is going on Avination and welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Michael Healey. Michael is a current commercial pilot that is balancing both being a college student and flight training. Some of the things we talk about in today's episode. Why Michael became a pilot. How he wanted to originally be a filmmaker. How Instagram actually led to him wanting to le...
Pilot to Pilot Ask Me Anything
January 09, 2018 15:30 - 26 minutes - 25.6 MBI answer all the most asked questions by pilots.
Colin Henry: CFI Building Time
January 02, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBPilot to Pilot podcast episode 30 featuring Colin Henry: CFI Building Time. What is going on avination and welcome to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. This is the first episode of 2018 and I can't wait to share it with you all. Colin is a current CFI in California building his time before he figures out what his next move is. In this episode we talk about. How Colin didn’t love flying when he was younger. How he slowly warmed up to flying and became a sim geek. How a TBM was Colin's firs...
Dean Siracusa: CEO Flying Eyes Sunglasses
December 19, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBwe find out why Dean created Flying Eyes and what he loves most about aviation.
Az Trooper: State Trooper to Airline Pilot
December 12, 2017 15:40 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBSteve talks about how he went from a regional pilot to State Troper to Airline pilot.
Premier 1 Driver
December 05, 2017 17:05 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBPilot to Pilot podcast ep 28 ft Greg Mink Business Aviation and former F16 pilot. What is going on avination, this week I am talking with Greg Mink. You might know Greg by his Youtube name Premier 1 Driver. Greg is former Air National Guard F16 pilot and current Beechcraft Premier pilot. In this episode Greg and I talk about. How Greg's dad got him into aviation How struggling to taxi a 172 made Greg wonder if he would ever be able to master flying. How Greg and his dad did their tr...
Jim Krecek: Aeronautical Engineer & Pilot
November 28, 2017 16:00 - 53 minutes - 45.2 MBJim Krecek is an aeronautical engineer and private pilot. Find out how you can be apart of the aviation industry without becoming a pilot.
Logan Flood: Plane Crash Survivor & Regional Airline Captain
November 07, 2017 15:56 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBPILOT TO PILOT PODCAST EP 024 FT. LOGAN FLOOD: REGIONAL AIRLINE PILOT & PLANE CRASH SURVIVOR What is going on Avination?! Today, I am talking with Logan Flood. Logan is a current regional airline captain, flying out of everyone's favorite Laguardia airport. Logan has overcome an incredible amount of adversity and disabilities to get to where he is today. If you would like to read more about Logan and his accident check out this article "No One Would Ever Hire Me" Some of the things we...
Daniel Baker: FlightAware CEO
October 31, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBFlightAware CEO Daniel Baker shares why he created FlightAware and why he became a pilot.
James Heath: Pilot Turned ATC
October 24, 2017 14:58 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBPilot to Pilot podcast ep 022 ft James Heath: Pilot turned ATC. What is going on Avination, Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast, today I am talking with aviation journeyman James Heath. James is a former CFI, airline ground handler, 2x regional pilot and current air traffic controller. In today's episode we talk about. How a movie led him to aviation. How the book Contact led him down the path to find ET. How a young Eagle flight with the EAA at age 9 was one of the coolest an...
Chris Palmer: CFI & Aviation Content Creator
October 17, 2017 19:36 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBCome find out why Chris Palmer chose to become a pilot.
Giselah Ebanks: First Female Pilot To Fly For Grand Cayman Airways
October 10, 2017 14:34 - 59 minutes - 50.1 MBDownload Episode! Pilot to Pilot podcast ep 020 ft. Giselah Ebanks: The First Female Pilot to Fly for Grand Cayman Airways! What is going on Avination?! Today I am talking with Giselah Ebanks aka @flylady_gizzy. In this episode we talk about how Giselah thought I was a 787 pilot, the struggles she had with her instrument rating, and talk about some crazy stories from her training. We also talk about how Giselah got her airline job and what it was like being the first woman to fly the T...
Dave Herwig: Airline Pilot & Former Army Golden Knight
October 03, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBDownload Episode! Pilot to Pilot Podcast EP 019 FT. Dave Herwig: Airline Pilot & Former Army Golden Knight. What is going on Avination?! Today I am talking with Dave Herwig, a former Army Golden Knight and newly hired regional airline pilot. When Dave was with the Golden Knights he was given the opportunity to skydive over the White House, at multiple professional sporting events, and travel the country to skydive at air shows. In today's episode, we talk about how being stranded on Lake ...
Jeffrey The Pilot: Corporate Pilot & Social Media Influencer
September 26, 2017 14:56 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBPilot to Pilot Podcast EP. 018 FT. Jeffrey The Pilot: Corporate Pilot What is going on Avination?! Today, I am talking with Jeffrey The Pilot. Jeffrey is a Canadian corporate pilot and aviation social media influencer. In this episode, we talk about why Jeffrey became a pilot, the differences between flying in Canada vs the USA, why it is important to start flying now, and how Jeffrey flew cargo in the US to help build his hours. We also talk about the two biggest failures in Jeffrey's avia...
Martin Rottler: Aviation Educator
September 19, 2017 02:25 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBPilot to Pilot Podcast ep 017 ft. Martin Rottler: Aviation Educator What is going on Avination?! Today, I am talking with Martin Rottler. Martin is an aviation educator at The Ohio State University. Martin has helped take Ohio State aviation from almost being shut down to one of the best aviation schools in the nation. In this episode, we talk about why Martin got into aviation, the differences he saw in part 141 and part 61 training. We talk about if Martin has any regrets about not becomi...
Noah Lieberman
September 12, 2017 14:47 - 55 minutes - 44.9 MBCEO Coradine Aviation What is going on Avination?! Today, I am talking with Noah Lieberman. Noah is the CEO and creator of one of my favorite aviation applications LogTen Pro X. In this episode, we talk about Noah's first flight, and how it was in a DC3. We talk about how automation can get in the way of flying safely. We talk about what it is like flying in an unpressurized airplane over the Rockies, and why Noah created LogTen Pro X. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please let us know. Ema...