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Start with the checkride, the radio and how to build time.
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Ep. 371 · 1 hr 2 minHow to Pass Your Checkride: 5 Tips From a Designated Pilot Examiner▶ Play - 02
Ep. 350 · 1 hr 27 minWhat Air Traffic Controllers Really See, Think and Want Pilots to Know▶ Play - 03
Ep. 349 · 56 minBuilding Time as a CFI: From ATP Flight School to 900 Hours▶ Play - 04
Ep. 346 · 44 minInside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 With Jorg Neumann and Sebastian Wloch▶ Play
CFI, banner towing, jump flying and early type ratings.
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Ep. 349 · 56 minBuilding Time as a CFI: From ATP Flight School to 900 Hours▶ Play - 02
Ep. 353 · 43 minBanner Towing for Flight Time: Flying the San Diego Coastline at 15 Knots▶ Play - 03
Ep. 351 · 56 minType Rated at 800 Hours: Building a Corporate Aviation Career Early▶ Play - 04
Ep. 356 · 1 hr 13 minFrom SWAT Officer to Corporate Jet Pilot: Josh Schirard’s Career Change▶ Play
Interviews, hiring and what the industry is doing.
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Ep. 369 · 1 hr 3 minHow to Get Hired at an Airline: Interview Rules From Pilot Coach Nik Fialka▶ Play - 02
Ep. 348 · 1 hr 25 minAirline Interview Secrets and an Unconventional Path to the Cockpit: Nick Fialka▶ Play - 03
Ep. 358 · 1 hr 5 min2026 Pilot Hiring Forecast and Airline Merger Rumors, With Professor Jim Higgins▶ Play - 04
Ep. 347 · 29 minFractional Pilot vs Airline Pilot: An Honest Comparison▶ Play
Choosing, buying, building and insuring one.
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Ep. 367 · 58 minHow to Buy the Right Airplane: Lessons From 12 Airplanes in 25 Years▶ Play - 02
Ep. 372 · 40 minBuilding a Zenith Kit Plane: 1,200 Hours, One Big Mistake and a Flight to Oshkosh▶ Play - 03
Ep. 364 · 59 minStepping Up to a Citation CJ3+: Jason Rhode’s Path From DA40 to Jet▶ Play - 04
Ep. 360 · 53 minWhat an Aviation Insurance Executive Knows About Pilot Safety: Marci Veronie of Avemco▶ Play
The big stories. Start anywhere.
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Ep. 368 · 1 hr 32 minFlying Around the World and Building a Sling High Wing: JP Schulze’s Story▶ Play - 02
Ep. 354 · 1 hr 26 minTrent Palmer on Two FAA Investigations, Losing His License and Almost Quitting Flying▶ Play - 03
Ep. 363 · 1 hr 24 minLeading the Snowbirds Through Loss: Fighter Pilot Rob “Scratch” Mitchell▶ Play - 04
Ep. 357 · 1 hr 27 minGrounded Before Solo to Alaska Medevac Captain: Evan Davis on the HIMS Program▶ Play
How to become a pilot.
Flight instructor Jason Miller walks you through every step, one episode at a time. Start with Part 1 if you’ve never flown.
- Part 1Student pilotEp. 310 · 44 min▶ Play
- Part 2Private pilotEp. 311 · 55 min▶ Play
- Part 3Instrument ratingEp. 320 · 58 min▶ Play
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Ep. 372 · Owning a plane · 40 minBuilding a Zenith Kit Plane: 1,200 Hours, One Big Mistake and a Flight to OshkoshTwo and a half years, about 1,200 hours and half the airplane’s skins accidentally thrown away. How Carson Stilson built his Zenith and flew it to Oshkosh.▶ Play
Ep. 371 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 2 minHow to Pass Your Checkride: 5 Tips From a Designated Pilot ExaminerA Designated Pilot Examiner on the logbook mistakes, airworthiness questions and judgment calls that decide a checkride, plus the engine failure that put him on Lake Shore Drive.▶ Play
Ep. 370 · Ferry flying · 1 hr 23 minFerry Flying for a Living: Why Steve Giordano Left a Senior Airline Captain SeatSteve Giordano gave up a senior captain seat at Allegiant to start a ferry operation. He explains how the business really works, from permits to $18-a-gallon fuel.▶ Play
Ep. 369 · Airline career · 1 hr 3 minHow to Get Hired at an Airline: Interview Rules From Pilot Coach Nik FialkaInterview coach Nik Fialka shares ten rules for airline interviews: five to follow and five that can sink a candidate.▶ Play
Ep. 368 · Adventure · 1 hr 32 minFlying Around the World and Building a Sling High Wing: JP Schulze’s StoryIn 1999, a boy in Namibia watched two pilots on a round-the-world flight land at his local airfield. Decades later, he flew around the world himself.▶ Play
Ep. 367 · Owning a plane · 58 minHow to Buy the Right Airplane: Lessons From 12 Airplanes in 25 YearsMark Woglom has owned about a dozen airplanes, from a Cessna 182 to a Citation CJ3+. Here is his framework for buying with your head instead of your heart.▶ Play
Ep. 366 · Military · 1 hr 13 minF-15, F-16, F/A-18: A Fighter Pilot’s Rules for a Life Worth FlyingKyle Skylaski spent 23 years in the cockpit, from F-15s and aggressor F-16s to an F/A-18 exchange tour and test flying a modified 727.▶ Play
Ep. 365 · Military · 1 hr 4 minFrom Watching Challenger Explode to Flying Super Hornets: Pete StavridesPete Stavrides enlisted in the Navy out of high school. He went on to fly P-3s, F/A-18 Super Hornets in combat, and jets at the Reno Air Races.▶ Play
Ep. 364 · Owning a plane · 59 minStepping Up to a Citation CJ3+: Jason Rhode’s Path From DA40 to JetFormer Cirrus Logic CEO Jason Rhode didn’t grow up dreaming of flying. Here is how he stepped up from a DA40 to a Citation CJ3+.▶ Play
Ep. 363 · Military · 1 hr 24 minLeading the Snowbirds Through Loss: Fighter Pilot Rob “Scratch” MitchellA fighter pilot, Snowbirds team leader and filmmaker on chasing excellence, leading through loss, and finding a new sky.▶ Play
Ep. 362 · Airline career · 1 hr 13 minCareer Change to Airline Pilot: From Professional Tuba Player to the Flight DeckA professional tuba player, a pandemic, a family hotel and a YouTube rabbit hole. How David traded orchestra halls for a path to the airlines.▶ Play
Ep. 361 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 4 minFlying Electric Airplanes and Fighting Wildfires: A Canadian Pilot’s Unconventional PathFrom Air Cadets to an electric airplane on Vancouver Island, Mike Andrews has built a career on variety rather than the airline track.▶ Play
Ep. 360 · Owning a plane · 53 minWhat an Aviation Insurance Executive Knows About Pilot Safety: Marci Veronie of AvemcoShe has never held a pilot’s license, but she has spent nearly four decades studying what goes wrong in airplanes, and the data behind it.▶ Play
Ep. 359 · Industry · 51 minThe End of Spirit Airlines: What Happened and What It Means for PilotsSpirit Airlines stopped flying at 3 a.m. on May 2. Professor Jim Higgins explains why, and what comes next for its pilots.▶ Play
Ep. 358 · Industry · 1 hr 5 min2026 Pilot Hiring Forecast and Airline Merger Rumors, With Professor Jim HigginsA state-of-the-industry conversation on hiring, fuel, merger rumors and the warning signs every airline pilot should watch for.▶ Play
Ep. 357 · Adventure · 1 hr 27 minGrounded Before Solo to Alaska Medevac Captain: Evan Davis on the HIMS ProgramEight hours into training, Evan Davis answered a question on his medical honestly and was grounded. Today he flies PC-12 medevac above the Arctic Circle.▶ Play
Ep. 356 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 13 minFrom SWAT Officer to Corporate Jet Pilot: Josh Schirard’s Career ChangeTwo decades in law enforcement, 13 years on SWAT, then a fresh start. How Josh Schirard became a corporate jet pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 355 · Military · 1 hr 9 minFrom 9/11 to Air Force Special Operations: Flying Secret Missions With Tyler FlaggMost pilots dream of long, smooth runways. Tyler Flagg trained to land a 30,000-pound aircraft on a 25-foot dirt strip in total darkness.▶ Play
Ep. 354 · Adventure · 1 hr 26 minTrent Palmer on Two FAA Investigations, Losing His License and Almost Quitting FlyingThe show’s most-requested guest on an engine failure, two FAA investigations and the four-year legal fight that nearly made him quit.▶ Play
Ep. 353 · Training & checkrides · 43 minBanner Towing for Flight Time: Flying the San Diego Coastline at 15 KnotsFifty knots indicated, fifteen knots over the ground. Chancy Arnold on building flight time by towing banners along San Diego’s beaches.▶ Play
Ep. 352 · Industry · 58 minInside Sun ’n Fun: Gene Conrad on Running a $7 Million Aviation EventSix days, $7 million, 60,000 attendees and more than 3,000 volunteers. How Florida’s biggest aviation event comes together.▶ Play
Ep. 351 · Corporate & charter · 56 minType Rated at 800 Hours: Building a Corporate Aviation Career EarlyAriel Johnson earned her Citation type rating at 800 hours while teaching students and finishing her aviation degree.▶ Play
Ep. 350 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 27 minWhat Air Traffic Controllers Really See, Think and Want Pilots to KnowWhat does a controller see when you check in, and what frustrates them? A Houston Center controller explains.▶ Play
Ep. 350 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 27 minInside Air Traffic Control: What Controllers Really See, Think, and Want Pilots to KnowEver wondered what air traffic controllers actually see on their screens when you check in?▶ Play
Ep. 349 · Training & checkrides · 56 minBuilding Time as a CFI: From ATP Flight School to 900 HoursLuke finished ATP in 8.5 months and expected a job to follow. Here is what actually happened on the road to 900 hours.▶ Play
Ep. 348 · Airline career · 1 hr 25 minAirline Interview Secrets and an Unconventional Path to the Cockpit: Nick FialkaNavy helicopters, an RV park in Florida and a conversation over whiskey. Nick Fialka’s unlikely path to the airlines, and what he teaches pilots about interviews.▶ Play
Ep. 347 · Corporate & charter · 29 minFractional Pilot vs Airline Pilot: An Honest ComparisonJustin went from flying a Citation Latitude at a fractional to a 737 at a major airline. Here is his honest comparison.▶ Play
Ep. 346 · Training & checkrides · 44 minInside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 With Jorg Neumann and Sebastian WlochThe people behind Microsoft Flight Simulator on chasing realism, working with real test pilots and the future of sim training.▶ Play
Ep. 345 · Airline career · 1 hr 15 minThree Surgeries, Multiple Rejections, One Dream: Jake Tishman’s Road to the AirlinesAn autoimmune disease cost him the Naval Academy and nearly his airline career. A320 captain Jake Tishman on resilience and gratitude.▶ Play
Ep. 344 · Military · 1 hr 15 minFighter Pilot to 777: Emergencies, 9/11 Scrambles and Flying Drew BreesA 38-year aviation career, from a burning OV-10 and 9/11 scrambles to landing a 777 with 290 passengers aboard.▶ Play
Ep. 343 · Industry · 1 hr 1 minWhen Will Pilot Hiring Boom Again? Industry Trends With Professor Jim HigginsWhy hiring slowed, what Boeing’s production increase signals and what pilot contracts look like when pay is already strong.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 47 minHow to Save Money on Flight Training: Tips From Jason MillerA private pilot license can cost $8,000 to $25,000. Jason Miller on getting the most out of every training dollar.▶ Play
Ep. 341 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 14 minBrewing Success in the Skies - Thomas of Hangar 22 Coffee RoastersHangar 22 Coffee In this episode of the Pilot to Pilot podcast, host Justin Siems chats with Thomas, a 737 airline pilot and the founder of Hangar 22 Coffee Roasters.▶ Play
Ep. 340 · Military · 1 hr 11 minRyan Graves on UAPs and Flying the F/A-18A former F/A-18 pilot on unidentified aerial phenomena, near misses and why reporting matters.▶ Play
Ep. 339 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 2 minLeah Froehlich: From Doubts to Dominating the Skies as a CFI and Aviation InfluencerLeah shares her unexpected journey into aviation, sparked by a flight with her stepdad after pursuing physical therapy.▶ Play
Ep. 338 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 5 minNo Regrets: Why You Should Take the Leap Into Aviation, With Charlie GasmireAirplane Academy founder Charlie Gasmire on mentors, owning a Cessna 182 and why anyone can become a pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 337 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 16 minContract Flying as a Career: Evan Luft on Life Outside the AirlinesFrom the Rockies to Mexico, contract pilot Evan Luft on why an aviation career doesn’t have to follow the airline route.▶ Play
Ep. 336 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 8 minCouple Goals: How Erin and Paul Built Their Bearhawk 5A husband-and-wife team on building a Bearhawk 5, flying it to Oshkosh and turning it into a flying camper.▶ Play
Ep. 335 · Industry · Full episodeState of the Industry and Your Finances with Jim Higgins & Elise DominguezHost Justin Siems sits down with aviation expert Jim Higgins, a former airline pilot and University of North Dakota professor, and Elise Dominguez, a Certified Financial Planner at Allworth Airline Advisors, for a deep…▶ Play
Ep. 334 · Military · Full episodeThe Role of Technology in Modern Aviation with SkypathThe episode features an engaging discussion with Hagai Makov, the Vice President of Business Development at Skypath, a revolutionary application designed to enhance the aviation experience through innovative technology.▶ Play
Ep. 333 · Adventure · 1 hr 11 minBackcountry Flying and the Freedom It Brings: A Former F-15 Pilot’s StoryA former F-15 pilot turned airline pilot on a forced river landing and why the backcountry feels like freedom.▶ Play
Ep. 332 · Pilot stories · 1 hrFrom Engineer to Professional Pilot: Tom’s Career ChangeTom left engineering to chase a lifelong goal, owning a Cessna 150 and a Mooney along the way.▶ Play
Ep. 331 · Industry · 55 minThe Turbulence Detection Revolution: Inside SkyPathA former fighter pilot on using data to report turbulence in real time and keep passengers and crew safer.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 37 minThe Art of Flight: Mastering Aerobatics and Airline OperationsThe salient point of this episode revolves around the remarkable journey of Marco Bouw, who transitioned from a career in regional airlines to becoming a major airline pilot while also pursuing his passion for…▶ Play
Ep. 329 · Military · 1 hr 16 minTransitioning to the 121 World: A Pilot's Perspective on New ChallengesMike and I were in the same class at our major airline and were a day apart in our 737 training.▶ Play
Airline career · Full episodeThe State of Aviation: Hiring Trends and Industry InsightsThe Pilot to Pilot Podcast dives deep into the current state of the aviation industry, with host Justin Seams engaging in a thorough discussion with Dr.▶ Play
Ep. 327 · Military · 1 hr 26 minThe Life of a Thunderbird Pilot: Caroline “Blaze” JensenFrom combat missions to the Thunderbirds, Caroline “Blaze” Jensen on determination, teamwork and representation.▶ Play
Ep. 326 · Owning a plane · 47 minCirrus CEO Zean Nielsen on the G7, Safety and the Future of General AviationThe head of Cirrus on the G7, safety, regional travel and why eVTOLs still face big hurdles.▶ Play
Ep. 325 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 15 minThe Evolution of Flight Training: Bob Werderich of Spartan Education GroupA flight school leader on personalized teaching, a big acquisition and why tough weather makes better pilots.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 5 minNavigating Career Changes: Tips From a 17-Year Airline PilotDarren Byrd nearly talked himself out of flying. Nearly two decades later, he shares what he learned, including surviving a furlough.▶ Play
Military · Full episodeBehind the Scenes of SkyPath: The App Revolutionizing Air TravelMaya Shpak, CEO of SkyPath, shares her journey from a military helicopter pilot to leading an innovative aviation technology company focused on turbulence reporting.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 27 minFlying and Dying: An Airline Pilot’s Journey From Cardiac Arrest to RecoveryAn American Airlines pilot on being revived with CPR and an AED, and what it taught him about health, family and identity.▶ Play
Ep. 321 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeThe Good, the Bad, and the Bumpy: Debriefing a Hair-Raising FlightJosh Flowers and Justin Seams reflect on their recent flight adventure to Olathe, Kansas, highlighting critical lessons learned from navigating challenging weather conditions.▶ Play
Ep. 320 · Training & checkrides · 58 minHow to Become an Instrument Pilot: Part 3 of the How to Become a Pilot Series With Jason MillerFinish the written early, learn the why behind every procedure and know your saturation point.▶ Play
Ep. 319 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 21 minCheese Pilot on the GI Bill, the FAA Medical and Mental Health in AviationAn Army veteran and simulator instructor on the FAA medical process and why aviation needs a better approach to mental health.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 13 minLayovers and Lessons: Inside the Life of a United Airlines PilotHe reflects candidly on the financial struggles of starting at Continental, where he earned a meager $25 an hour, contrasting it with the more lucrative opportunities available today for new pilots.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · Full episodeFlight Deck Revolution: Exploring the G3000 Prime with Citation MaxGarmin Aviation has unveiled their latest innovation, the G3000 Prime avionics, and in this episode, we dive deep into its features and functionalities.▶ Play
Ep. 316 · Industry · Full episodeNavigating the Skies: The Current State of the Aviation Industry with Dr. Jim HigginsThe aviation industry is currently facing significant challenges, primarily due to a shortage of aircraft and engine deliveries, which has slowed hiring across airlines.▶ Play
Ep. 315 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 20 minWairworthy's Carson Stilson - Making people laugh and building an airplaneToday's episode is with Carson Stilson aka Wairworthy.▶ Play
Ep. 314 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 9 minChanging Careers - Fly With HenryToday's episode is with @FlywithHenry.▶ Play
Ep. 313 · Industry · 53 minWhy I Left Spirit Airlines for United - Joe CostanzaToday is episode 313 with Joe Costanza aka Bananasssssssss.▶ Play
Ep. 312 · Industry · 1 hr 10 minState of the Industry with Dr. Jim HigginsToday’s episode is a state of the industry with Dr.▶ Play
Ep. 311 · Training & checkrides · 55 minHow to Be a Private Pilot: Part 2 of the How to Become a Pilot Series With Jason MillerPart 2 of the series: what you need, the struggles to watch for and how to know you’re ready to solo.▶ Play
Ep. 310 · Training & checkrides · 44 minHow to Become a Student Pilot: Part 1 of the How to Become a Pilot Series With Jason MillerPart 1 of the series: how to pick a flight school, which medical to get and how to start.▶ Play
Ep. 309 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 26 minJosh Flowers Aviation101Today, I have the honor of talking with, Josh Flowers from Aviation101.▶ Play
Ep. 308 · Military · 1 hr 13 minPrada Pilot - Major Airline and Air Force ReservesToday's episode is with Wade aka Prada pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 307 · Industry · 57 minState of the Industry (May 2024)Today’s episode is another State of the Industry.▶ Play
Ep. 306 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 18 minPilotnics - Balancing Social Media While Flying ProfessionallyToday’s episode is with Nic Silva.▶ Play
Ep. 305 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 3 minKaty McKee - Pilot training with zero debtToday’s episode is with Kaity McKee.▶ Play
Ep. 304 · Industry · 54 minState of the Industry (Apr 2024)Today’s episode is all about the aviation industry, which is changing by the day.▶ Play
Ep. 303 · Industry · 1 hr 48 minRAA Webinar + State of the IndustryToday’s, episode is from a live webinar I hosted for RAA.▶ Play
Ep. 302 · Military · 1 hr 16 minMarine Pilot + EntrepreneurToday’s episode is with Marine Pilot and creator of @teamswingsesh.▶ Play
Ep. 301 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 26 minFlying WarbirdsToday’s episode is with CFI and Warbird enthusiast, Daniel Worter!▶ Play
Ep. 300 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 13 minLewDixAviation - CFIToday's episode is with former airline pilot and CFI Lewis from @LewDixAviation.▶ Play
Ep. 299 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 5 minSeth Lake DPE and Airline FOToday’s episode is with Airline FO and DPE, Seth Lake.▶ Play
Ep. 298 · Industry · 1 hr 19 minState of the Aviation Industry (Jan 2024)Today’s episode is all about the aviation industry.▶ Play
Ep. 297 · Pilot stories · 42 minNASA’s Quesst MissionIn today's episode we are talking with Nasa Test Pilot's Nils and Clue.▶ Play
Ep. 296 · Military · 1 hr 2 minF22 Demo Pilot Razz LarsonToday’s episode is with Air Force Academy grad and current F22 Demo Pilot, Razz Larson.▶ Play
Ep. 295 · Airline career · 51 minFernando Contreras- Regional to Major AirlineIn today’s episode we have Fernando Contreras back on.▶ Play
Ep. 293 · Military · 59 minF15 Strike Eagle WSOToday’s episode is with JPaul Reasner, F15 Strike Wagle WSO.▶ Play
Ep. 293 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 15 minFred North Hollywood Helicopter PilotIn today’s episode I am talking with Hollywood Helicopter pilot, Fred North.▶ Play
Ep. 292 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 10 minAlexander Rossi Racing and AviationJoin us on the Pilot to Pilot podcast for an exhilarating conversation with Alexander Rossi, a celebrated figure in the racing world and an aviation enthusiast.▶ Play
Ep. 291 · Ferry flying · 1 hr 36 minFrom Ferry Pilot to Major Airline Pilot: Steve RandallYears of ferrying airplanes across terrain and weather, then the structure of a major airline.▶ Play
Ep. 290 · Pilot stories · 28 minAsk a PilotTodays episode is an ask me anything.▶ Play
Ep. 289 · Military · 1 hr 8 minJared Barkemeyer - C17 to Major AirlineIn today’s episode we are talking with Jared Barkmeyer.▶ Play
Ep. 288 · Military · 1 hr 24 minMace Curren USAF Thunderbird PilotToday’s episode is with former USAF Thunderbird pilot, Mace Curren.▶ Play
Ep. 286 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 23 minFly With Big ErnTodays episode is with Ernie from Flywithbigern on IG.▶ Play
Ep. 287 · Airline career · 1 hr 22 minHow to be a Great Airline PilotTodays episode is with major airline pilot, Andrew Ross.▶ Play
Ep. 285 · Airline career · 1 hr 8 minDave KeysTodays episode is with Dave Keys.▶ Play
Ep. 284 · Pilot stories · 49 minFlying Magazine COO, Preston HollandToday we have Preston Holland, Chief Operating Officer of Flying Magazine.▶ Play
Ep. 283 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 6 minBryan Turner AKA JustPlaneSillyOur guest this week is the dynamic Bryan Turner, known for his captivating JustPlaneSilly YouTube channel.▶ Play
Ep. 282 · Adventure · 58 minFlight ChopsIn todays episode we sit down with Steve from Flight Chops!▶ Play
Ep. 281 · Corporate & charter · 50 minEAA AirVenture Live with Suzy DanielsonTodays episode is with a fellow fractional pilot and Black Hawk pilot, Suzy Danielson.▶ Play
Ep. 280 · Pilot stories · 52 minLife of A Private Jet BrokerToday’s episode with my buddy @BizAvMemes.▶ Play
Ep. 278 · Training & checkrides · 47 minJake Walker - Building time in HawaiiToday we are talking with Jake Walker.▶ Play
Ep. 278 · Airline career · Full episodeSkyward Delights: The High-Flying Pilot and the Sweet Success of CookiesI asked Chat GPT to create the title and description 😂 let me know how it sounds.▶ Play
Ep. 277 · Training & checkrides · 50 minDiecast Ryan: Aviation PhotographerWill upload details later!▶ Play
Ep. 276 · Pilot stories · 52 minState of the Aviation Industry (Jun 2023)Jim Higgins and I answer your questions on the state of the aviation industry.▶ Play
Ep. 275 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 14 minA Look Inside the NTSBHave you ever wondered what goes down at the NTSB?▶ Play
Ep. 274 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 23 minNicks Wild Ride (May 2023)Will update details after my amazing 4am show this morning 😂🙈▶ Play
Ep. 273 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeAsk a Pilot Anything: Behind the Scenes of AviationIn this special edition, it's your chance to ask a pilot anything you've ever wondered about flying.▶ Play
Ep. 272 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 17 minCorporate Pilot for Life (May 2023)Todays episode is with Pilot Julia and is all about corporate aviation!▶ Play
Ep. 271 · Military · 1 hr 21 minHow I Became a Naval Aviator with Gray GuthrieTodays episode is with my longtime friend, Gray Guthrie.▶ Play
Ep. 270 · Industry · 51 minState of the Industry (May 2023)Have you ever wanted inside info on what’s going on in the Aviation industry?▶ Play
Ep. 269 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 3 minCorporate Pilot For Life (Apr 2023)Todays episode is with corporate Pilot for life, Claire!▶ Play
Ep. 268 · Industry · 1 hr 14 minJim Higgins Pilot, Teacher and Former MEC ChairmanTodays episode is with Jim Higgins.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 2 minJoe Costanza: Airline pilot and J3 Cub loverMore details to come soon!▶ Play
Ep. 265 · Airline career · 1 hr 13 minKevin the Editor : Corporate Over AirlinesTodays episode is with Pilot to Pilot podcast editor, Kevin.▶ Play
Ep. 264 · Training & checkrides · 45 minStuart Cory DPEToday is a DPE PilotCheckride episode.▶ Play
Ep. 263 · Industry · 1 hr 10 minState of the Industry Delta’s New ContractTodays episode is all about the aviation Industry.▶ Play
Ep. 262 · Military · 1 hr 11 minArmy Golden KnightToday’s episode is with former Golden Knight and current CFI and Pilot Dave Herwig.▶ Play
Ep. 261 · Ferry flying · 1 hr 15 minHeavy Metal Ferry PilotA stomach bug worked through my house this week and I wasn’t able to record a new episode.▶ Play
Ep. 260 · Pilot stories · 55 minState of the Aviation Industry (Feb 2023)Today Jim and I are talking about all of aviations hottest topics.▶ Play
Ep. 259 · Owning a plane · 42 minCirrus CEO Zean Nielsen (Feb 2023)Today, we are talking with Cirrus CEO, Zean Nielsen.▶ Play
Ep. 258 · Pilot stories · 23 minYour Aviation Questions AnsweredTodays episode is an AMA.▶ Play
Ep. 257 · Airline career · 10 minA day in the Life of a Corporate PilotEpisode 257 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast is a day in the life of a corporate pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 256 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 0 minBill Noe Former President and COO of NetJetsI’m todays episode, I’m talking with one of my mentors, Bill Noe.▶ Play
Ep. 255 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 5 minSchmiiindy takeover (Jan 2023)Today is the last re run as we have new content coming next week!▶ Play
Ep. 254 · Airline career · 1 hr 14 minAmy White:Coast Guard to Regional PilotAmy just recently was hired as a regional pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 253 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 20 minFlying with Type 1 DiabetesTodays episode is with Pietro who was the first pilot to receive his first class medical with Type 1 Diabetes▶ Play
Ep. 251 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 15 minAnthony Pentz: Aviation EntrepreneurTodays episode is with, Anthony Pentz Anthony and I graduated from Ohio State together and it’s been so cool to see him build up Foxtrot Aviation!▶ Play
Ep. 251 · Training & checkrides · 56 minIm an Instrument Pilot, now what?Pilot to Pilot episode 251.▶ Play
Ep. 250 · Industry · 38 minState of The Industry (Dec 2022)Todays episode is a State of the Industry podcast with Jim Higgins!▶ Play
Pilot stories · 20 minAsk me Anything! (Nov 2022)Today is an AMA episode, where I answer your questions!▶ Play
Ep. 248 · Airline career · 1 hr 25 minCaptain Moonbeam: Corporate PilotKitchen chronicles is still upon us.▶ Play
Ep. 247 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 14 min19 Year Old PC12 PilotTodays episode is with Jace Brennan, a 19 year old PC12 pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 246 · Corporate & charter · 57 minCorporate Pilot building time for Southwest!Todays episode is with Jeremy Grodin.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 13 minRegional Pilot Leaves for ATCTodays episode is with James Heath.▶ Play
Ep. 244 · Training & checkrides · 33 minCheckride tips from an examinerToday we are announcing a new podcast called, PilotCheckride.▶ Play
Industry · 38 minJetBlue Buys Spirit - State of the IndustryWe are launching a new podcast under the Pilot to Pilot Brand.▶ Play
Ep. 242 · Corporate & charter · 58 minKim Kissh: Corporate PilotToday is a re release of Kim Kissh.▶ Play
Airline career · 44 minGarmin Aviation - AutolandThe award winning Autoland technology gets an in-depth interview.▶ Play
Ep. 240 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 9 minRich Rafferty: CFI Building HoursTodays episode is with CFI and content creator, Rich Rafferty.▶ Play
Ep. 239 · Airline career · 28 minDon’t want to fly for the airlines? Fractional aviation explainedToday we are answering all of your questions about Fractional aviation from pay to schedule to QOL.▶ Play
Ep. 238 · Pilot stories · 36 minAll your Questions AnsweredTodays podcast is an AMA.▶ Play
Ep. 237 · Airline career · 1 hr 18 minInterviewing my dad!Todays episode was supposed to be released last Tuesday.▶ Play
Ep. 150 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 30 minDiane Dollar: Forever On The FlyFind why Diane decided to join the Coast Guard, become a helicopter pilot, fixed wing pilot, sky diver.▶ Play
Ep. 236 · Training & checkrides · 18 minDay in the Life: AQP TrainingTodays episode is a day in the life for my companies training.▶ Play
Ep. 235 · Training & checkrides · 23 minCatching up With Captain JoeThis is episode 235 featuring Captain Joe.▶ Play
Ep. 234 · Training & checkrides · 38 minAOPA Flight Training AdvantageTodays episode is with AOPAs ne training initiative AFTA.▶ Play
Ep. 233 · Owning a plane · 30 minCirrus CEO Zean Nielsen (Aug 2022)Todays episode is with Cirrus CEO, Zean Nielsen.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 49 minLIVE from EAA AirVentureThis episode is the very first live podcast we have done.▶ Play
Ep. 232 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 3 minTy Burlingham - Flies all the Helicopters and thingsTodays episode is with Ty Burlingham.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 1 hr 13 minLife of an Ag Pilot: Reed KeaheyTodays archived episode is for you.▶ Play
Ep. 230 · Industry · 1 hr 5 minState of the Aviation Industry (Jul 2022)Todays episode is a State of the Industry podcast with, Dr.▶ Play
Ep. 229 · Pilot stories · 26 minDream Plane- July AMAThis episode of Pilot to Pilot, the aviation podcast hosted by Justin Siems, was released in July 2022.▶ Play
Ep. 228 · Corporate & charter · 24 minDay in the life of a pilotThis is episode 228, a day in the life of a fractional pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 227 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 22 minCessnateur aka Jason McDowellTodays episode is with my buddy, Jason McDowell.▶ Play
Ep. 226 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 18 minChris Turner: Jet Pilot and Seaplane PilotTodays episode is with, Gulfstream and seaplane pilot, Chris Turner.▶ Play
Ep. 225 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 22 minKevin Coleman Air Show PilotTodays episode is with air show pilot, Kevin Coleman.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 1 hr 12 minAviation scholarshipsDriving from IL to NC will update later▶ Play
Ep. 223 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 10 minAirport ManagerToday, we are talking with Airport Manager, Emily.▶ Play
Ep. 222 · Airline career · 1 hr 16 minJazz Pilot - Leaving the Airlines for CorporateFind out why Nick left his dream corporate job for the airlines..▶ Play
Pilot stories · 29 minAsk Me Anything (May 2022)Ask me anything is live!!!▶ Play
Ep. 220 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 10 minJan Jasinski: Canadian Corporate PilotToday, I’m talking with Canadian corporate pilot and aviation photographer, Jan Jasinski!▶ Play
Ep. 219 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 2 minCorporate Pilot Life: Claire SchindlerTodays episode is with Corporate Pilot, Claire Schindler.▶ Play
Ep. 218 · Airline career · 1 hr 18 minPilot MaggieToday we are talking with Maggie.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 21 minLife of a Freight DogLife of a Freight Dog▶ Play
Ep. 216 · Training & checkrides · 16 minLife as an Aerial Survey PilotTodays is a look into what it was like flying Aerial Survey!▶ Play
Ep. 2 · Pilot stories · 19 minAviation Gear EpisodeTodays episode is a gear episode.▶ Play
Ep. 15 · Airline career · 1 hr 11 minMike Wagner: Fractional PilotToday I am bringing back one of my favorites, Mike Wagner.▶ Play
Ep. 213 · Pilot stories · 38 minTeam Siems: DOCTOR Christina SiemsTodays episode is with my wife DOCTOR Christina Siems!▶ Play
Ep. 212 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 24 minNicks Wild Ride (Mar 2022)Episode 212 of the Pilot to Pilot featuring Nick Hoffman is live!▶ Play
Ep. 211 · Corporate & charter · 25 minA Day In The LifeToday's episode is a little bit different than what you re used to hearing.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 38 minAsk Me Anything (Feb 2022)Uploading on airplane Wi-Fi!▶ Play
Ep. 209 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 4 minPilots To The RescueTodays episode is with Michael from Pilots To The Rescue.▶ Play
Ep. 208 · Pilot stories · 59 minTattoo Artist Turned Pilot: Bradly AndersonToday’s episode features Bradly Anderson aka the pilot with the most tattoos on the flight line.▶ Play
Ep. 207 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 11 minSoCal Flying MonkeyThe baby moon is over and it is time for me to go back to work and record podcasts.▶ Play
Ep. 206 · Airline career · 51 minCitation Max Interviews Stevie from BayflightToday my good friend, Citation Max interviews Stevie from Bayflight on IG and Planegirl on TikTok.▶ Play
Ep. 205 · Pilot stories · 36 minChris Palmer TakeoverTodays episode is another guest take over with my good friend, Chris Palmer.▶ Play
Ep. 204 · Airline career · 34 minGarmin Test PilotTodays episode is hosted by my good friend, Kyle Ludwick.▶ Play
Ep. 203 · Airline career · 1 hr 5 minYou don’t have to be an Airline PilotThis week is another guest takeover with my two good friends, Emily Norman and Kevin Cortes.▶ Play
Ep. 202 · Adventure · 1 hr 4 minSchmiiindy Takeover (Dec 2021)Today, is another takeover, this one by my good friend and the person who stole my dream airplane, Mindy aka @schmiiindy.▶ Play
Ep. 201 · Airline career · 35 minJason Miller Interviews BlancolirioThe next few podcast might be a little different than normal.▶ Play
Ep. 200 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 5 minScott Pasmore: Good Morning ArizonaMore to be entered later.▶ Play
Ep. 199 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 20 minLife of a Test Pilot - Peter ZaccagninoPeter is a test pilot, air race champion, airplane builder and author.▶ Play
Ep. 198 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 25 minAlain Aguayo: fly all the thingsEpisode 198 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Alain Aguayo!▶ Play
Ep. 197 · Industry · 1 hr 36 minSteve Randall: Ferry Pilot to Major AirlineSteve knew from an early age that he wanted to be a pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 196 · Pilot stories · 55 minLaura Humphries: You Look Like MeLaura is an author, commercial pilot and current flight attendant.▶ Play
Ep. 195 · Military · 1 hr 35 minA10 Warthog & 787 Pilot: Greg KrinoToday's episode is with former A10 Warthog and current 787 pilot, Greg Krino.▶ Play
Ep. 194 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 25 minBlue Origin Astronaut Glen de VriesToday's podcast is a special one, as it marks the first time we have had an astronaut on.▶ Play
Ep. 193 · Corporate & charter · 23 minAMA - Fractional AviationToday's podcast is Ask Me Anything - Fractional Aviation edition.▶ Play
Ep. 192 · Corporate & charter · 45 minCory Schow: Corporate Pilot (Oct 2021)Today, I am re-releasing episode 2 with, Cory Show.▶ Play
Ep. 191 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 5 minBuying Flying Magazine: Craig FullerToday we are talking with the new owner of Flying Magazine, Craig Fuller.▶ Play
Ep. 190 · Pilot stories · 58 minSamantha Anderson: Pageants & AviationToday's episode features Miss Arizona United States, Samantha Anderson.▶ Play
Ep. 189 · Airline career · 1 hr 15 minSteve Giordano: Airline Pilot to Ferry PilotThis bio is super quick for now.▶ Play
Ep. 188 · Training & checkrides · 52 minMichael Garber: Funding Training Through Graphic Design.Today's episode is with Michael Garber of Garber Designs.▶ Play
Ep. 187 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 1 minChris White: From Cop to Corporate PilotToday’s podcast features, Chris White.▶ Play
Ep. 186 · Military · 1 hr 22 minCalFire- Fighting Wild Fires by AirToday’s episode is with Cal Fire!▶ Play
Ep. 185 · Military · 1 hr 15 minGary Krasnov: Military Pilot + Delta Pilot + RAAToday's episode is with Gary Krasnov.▶ Play
Ep. 184 · Military · 1 hr 22 minThunderbird Pilot: Trevor AldridgeToday’s podcast is with Trevor Aldridge.▶ Play
Ep. 183 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 10 minLeigh Hubner: Filmmaker to AerobaticsToday’s episode is with Leigh Hubner from Hangar 145.▶ Play
Ep. 182 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 2 minJoe Costanza is BananasssssssssThis episode of Pilot to Pilot, the aviation podcast hosted by Justin Siems, was released in August 2021.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 36 minGarmin Smart Glide181 - Garmin has done it again, if you remember a few years ago Garmin came on the podcast to announce the Collier award winning Auto Land.▶ Play
Ep. 180 · Adventure · 48 minFAA Makes Drastic Ruling on The Warbird Adventures caseThe FAA has made a drastic ruling on the Warbird Adventures Case.▶ Play
Ep. 179 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 17 minPilot Julia: Aerobatic & Corporate PilotDo you have a retirement plan?▶ Play
Ep. 178 · Pilot stories · 57 minPilot Alexis: Hope Air CanadaDo you have a retirement plan?▶ Play
Ep. 177 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 13 minNTSB Board Member Michael GrahamThis is episode 177 featuring NTSB Board Member, Michael Graham.▶ Play
Ep. 176 · Training & checkrides · 52 minAsk A CFI: Jason Miller (Jun 2021)Have you ever wanted to ask CFI Jason Miller from @Learnthefinerpoints a question?▶ Play
Ep. 175 · Adventure · 32 minThe Warbird Adventures CaseIn today’s episode we are talking with Justine Harrison, AOPA’s general counsel.▶ Play
Ep. 174 · Airline career · 1 hr 12 minPilot + Side Hustle: Aviator Cookie CompanyOur guest Chris is, one of 14 pilots in his family, a current United Airlines pilot and creator of Aviator Cookie Company.▶ Play
Ep. 173 · Training & checkrides · 49 minPilotEdge: SimVenture 2021Today’s podcast is with Kevin from PilotEdge.▶ Play
Ep. 172 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 35 minStuart Cory: DPE & United Airlines CaptainToday's episode features Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and United Airlines Captain, Stuart Cory.▶ Play
Ep. 171 · Industry · 1 hr 2 minState of the Industry (May 2021)Today’s episode is long overdue.▶ Play
Ep. 170 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 29 minPilot Pete: Leaving Delta for UnitedToday, in episode 170 we are talking with Peter Weber aka @Pilot_pete.▶ Play
Ep. 169 · Airline career · 1 hr 15 minPilot DrewFind out how Andrew (@Pilot.drew) built his time which included a short stint flying tourists in Saipan and how he is now flying a 145 for a regional carrier.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 3 minPILOT'S COFFEE!!!!!That is until today - Christina and I are happy to announce our new coffee company, Pilot's Coffee.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 14 minFly With BrunoCatching an airline as we speak.▶ Play
Ep. 166 · Military · 1 hr 22 minF35 & FA18 Super Hornet Pilot: JD Davis AKA TipToday's episode features the first F35 pilot we have ever had on the podcast, JD Davis aka Tip.▶ Play
Ep. 165 · Pilot stories · 29 minAsk me Anything! (Apr 2021)Today's episode is an ask me anything.▶ Play
Ep. 164 · Pilot stories · 37 minPilot Sergio: Pandemic + Aviation CareerToday, I am talking with Pilot Sergio.▶ Play
Ep. 163 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 10 minAmy White: Coast Guard & Glasair OwnershipToday's episode is with fellow North Carolinian Amy White.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 49 min@Diecastryan: Aviation PhotographerI'll update this soon!▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 13 minHannah: CFI & AerobaticsI’m uploading this on a quick turn in Sedona.▶ Play
Ep. 160 · Training & checkrides · 54 minAsk a CFI - Jason MillerToday's episode is with Jason Miller from Learn The Finer Points and the Ground School app.▶ Play
Ep. 159 · Pilot stories · 44 minEmma Laczko: Raising Awareness for Mental Health in Aviation Part 1I say Part 1 because the second half of our episode was ruined by a software glitch and is unusable.▶ Play
Ep. 158 · Airline career · 1 hr 15 minKendall Lane: United Airlines PilotToday, I am talking with fellow former division 1 football player, Kendall Lane.▶ Play
Ep. 157 · Airline career · 1 hr 27 minFlyWithGarrett: Balancing Social Media in AviationToday's episode is with Flywithgarrett, aka Garrett.▶ Play
Ep. 156 · Industry · 47 minPilot Emilie : Succeeding Through a FurloughToday, I am talking with Pilot Emilie.▶ Play
Ep. 155 · Training & checkrides · 57 minAsk A CFI: Jason Miller (Feb 2021)Jason, is one of the best CFI's I know and joins us today to answer your aviation questions!▶ Play
Ep. 154 · Airline career · 1 hr 32 minRyan Dembroski: SuperAeroI know I say this all the time, but I'm out in St.▶ Play
Ep. 153 · Airline career · 1 hr 22 minTareq: Major Airline PilotToday, I'm talking with fellow Ohio State Buckeye, Tareq.▶ Play
Ep. 152 · Training & checkrides · 54 minI'm an Instrument Pilot, Now What?Today, Chris and I talk anything and everything IFR.▶ Play
Ep. 151 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 10 minFlying in DubaiFor the last 150 episodes we have heard pilots talk about how they learned to fly in the States and Europe, but we've never talked about what its like to learn how to fly in the Middle East.▶ Play
Ep. 149 · Pilot stories · 36 minClear Air Turbulence: Mike EiltsMike is an expert when it comes to the weather and aviation.▶ Play
Ep. 148 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 12 minCitation MaxI’m pumped to be releasing this episode with Max.▶ Play
Ep. 147 · Training & checkrides · 41 minI'm a Private Pilot, Now What?This is episode 147 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Chris Palmer from Angle of Attack.▶ Play
Ep. 146 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 16 minEmmy Dillon: LearJet Pilot and EngineerI'm getting ready to blast off from Carlsbad on a trip, so I'll have to add an intro later.▶ Play
Ep. 145 · Airline career · 1 hr 12 minEmilee: Regional E175 CaptainToday, I am talking with my friend Emilee.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 7 minRasheed Crowdfunded $70,000 For TrainingRasheed went from not knowing how to pay for his training to applying for scholarships to being accepted into a prestigious air cadet program.▶ Play
Ep. 143 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 3 minLearning to Fly in a PandemicThis is episode 143 featuring, Nick Reyzin.▶ Play
Ep. 142 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 32 minHow to Pay for Flight TrainingToday’s, episode is about how Mark Reese was able to pay for his flight training with scholarships.▶ Play
Ep. 141 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 9 minJace Brennan: 19 Year Old PC12 PilotTo give you some perspective on how far ahead Jace is in his career.▶ Play
Ep. 140 · Ferry flying · 1 hr 21 minKerry McCauley: Dangerous FlightsKerry was the star of the Discovery Channel show, Dangerous Flights.▶ Play
Ep. 139 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 23 minFitness and Flying: Fernando ContrerasToday's episode is all about, Fernando Contreras.▶ Play
Ep. 138 · Industry · 53 minState Of The Aviation Industry: Dr. Jim HigginsToday, in the State of the industry podcast, Dr.▶ Play
Ep. 137 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 7 minMaya Ghazal: Syrian Refugee Now Private PilotToday, I am talking to newly minted private pilot, Maya Ghazal.▶ Play
Ep. 136 · Airline career · 1 hr 23 minAndrea Schultz: Regional Airline PilotAndrea is a current regional airline pilot flying the Embraer 175.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 1 hr 32 minGary James Knight - Icon A5Todays episode features Gary James Knight.▶ Play
Ep. 134 · Training & checkrides · 51 minBehind The Scenes: Microsoft Flight SimulatorChristmas has most definitely come early for avgeeks this year, as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was released on August 18, 2020.▶ Play
Ep. 133 · Training & checkrides · 56 minJason Miller: Ground SchoolJason, founder of The Finer Points comes on to talk about what he has been up to since the last time he was on, how coronavirus has affected him as a CFI and his brand new app, Ground School.▶ Play
Ep. 132 · Military · 1 hr 8 minJerome StanislausJerome aka @tuskegeebloodline is a private pilot, an avid sky diver, flight engineer in training for the USAF reserves, and a former US Marine.▶ Play
Ep. 131 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 11 minMike Johnson: Flying For FunMike, currently works in the aviation industry and flies for fun in his off time.▶ Play
Ep. 130 · Military · 1 hr 33 minCasey Swift: Navy Growler PilotCasey, a Naval academy graduate, talks about what life is like at the Naval Academy.▶ Play
Ep. 129 · Owning a plane · 48 minMel Williams: Road to 1500 HoursMelvin Williams.▶ Play
Ep. 128 · Industry · 58 minFurloughs and WARN Act: State of the IndustryJim Higgins sits down with me to talk about the State of the Industry.▶ Play
Ep. 127 · Military · 49 minMajor General Frank M. MuthToday, in episode 127 I am talking with United States Army Maj.▶ Play
Ep. 126 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 16 minThe Perfect Aviation JobIn today's episode, I am talking with my good friend, James.▶ Play
Ep. 125 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 28 minKarim: Regional Airline CaptainToday's guest is someone I have wanted to have on the podcast for a while, Karim @iflymetalbirds on IG.▶ Play
Ep. 124 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 10 minChad Mayer: AOPA Legal ServicesAOPA's Chad Mayer.▶ Play
Military · 1 hr 30 minUS Army: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Troy DeGolyerWhat is the Army National Hiring Days?▶ Play
Ep. 122 · Airline career · 1 hr 4 minLeah OchsEpisode 122 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring, Leah Ochs is now live!▶ Play
Ep. 121 · Military · 1 hr 24 minUFC Fighter and Pilot: Antonina PanteraOn episode 121 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast I am talking with UFC fighter and pilot, Antonina Pantera.▶ Play
Ep. 120 · Airline career · 1 hr 24 minSwayne MartinYoutube week continues on the Pilot to Pilot podcast with episode 120 featuring, Swayne Martin.▶ Play
Ep. 119 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 23 minKelsey: 74GearToday, we are talking with Kelsey from the popular Youtube channel, 74gear.▶ Play
Ep. 118 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 20 minJustin Meaders: Paralyzed Air Race PilotEpisode 118 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast features Formula One Air Race Pilot, Justin Meaders.▶ Play
Ep. 117 · Corporate & charter · 1 hr 21 minKevin Coleman: Red Bull Air RacerIn episode 117, Im talking with former Red Bull Air Race pilot and current aerobatic pilot Kevin Coleman.▶ Play
Ep. 116 · Adventure · 52 minSammy Mason: Red Bull Air Race and Air Show PilotSammy, is a current air show aerobatic pilot and a former Red Bull Air Race pilot.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 53 minHow to Become a Pilot: Student PilotThis is the first part of the "How to Become a Pilot" series with Chris Palmer from Angle of Attack.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 18 minAsk Me Anything! (May 2020)This episode of Pilot to Pilot, the aviation podcast hosted by Justin Siems, was released in May 2020.▶ Play
Ep. 114 · Adventure · 47 minAir Venture 2020 is CANCELLEDToday, on episode 114 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast, I am talking with EAA's Director of Communications, Dick Knapinksi.▶ Play
Ep. 113 · Industry · 1 hr 3 minState of the Industry Part 3This is episode 113, The State of the Industry with Dr.▶ Play
Ep. 112 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 11 minGary Crump: AOPA Medial SpecialistToday, we are talking to Gary Crump.▶ Play
Ep. 111 · Airline career · 1 hr 6 minEric Serani: FlyteCo BrewingHow about beer and aviation (not at the same time, duh)?▶ Play
Ep. 110 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 3 minPilot Sergio: Youngest Delta PilotYou might remember a few months ago I released the Marlon Dayes podcast.▶ Play
Ep. 109 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 17 minPilot EmilieThis is a huge episode for a few reasons.▶ Play
Owning a plane · 23 minAsk Me Anything (May 2020)Pilot to Pilot ask me anything is now live.▶ Play
Ep. 108 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 2 minPilot AnnieIn this episode we find how Annie (a Canadian citizen) didn't realize she wanted to be a pilot until she was in a remote Australian town.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 21 minPietro Marsala: First Diabetic Pilot to Get a First Class MedicalPietro, has had his share of adversity in his aviation career.▶ Play
Ep. 106 · Pilot stories · 56 minMartin Rottler: We've Been Here Before.Martin, was my professor at The Ohio State University and is currently the Manager of Partnerships and Outreach for Envoy Air.▶ Play
Ep. 105 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 12 minSam Adams: American Helicopter Pilot In CanadaToday, I am talking with helicopter Pilot, Sam Adams.▶ Play
Ep. 104 · Airline career · 1 hr 10 minDaniel Bolton: Grumman Mallard PilotFind out why Daniel became a pilot in Australia, how his journey led him to fly in Vietnam and why Daniel chose seaplane life over airlines.▶ Play
Ep. 103 · Military · 39 minJohn "Rain" Waters: Former F16 PilotToday, I am talking with former F16 pilot and current cargo pilot, John "Rain" Waters.▶ Play
Ep. 102 · Airline career · 1 hr 20 minGreg Browne: WOW Air Pilot and A340 CaptainGreg grew up with a love for aviation but, not a clear path to reach his dream.▶ Play
Airline career · 32 minAirline Bailout: What it Means for the IndustryJim Higgins back onto the podcast to talk about the airline bailout.▶ Play
Industry · 1 hr 19 minJeff Siems: My Dad and Airline PilotToday, I am interviewing someone who has played a major role in my life, my dad.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 35 minNational Airspace System: Rune DukeRune is the Senior Director of Government Affairs and the perfect person for this podcast.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 1 minPart Two: How Coronavirus is Affecting the Aviation IndustryJim Higgins, from the University of North Dakota is now live.▶ Play
Ep. 99 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 15 minAnthony Pentz: Pilot & EntrepreneurToday, I am talking with my friend and mad scientist (find out more about that in the podcast), Anthony Pentz.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 50 minState of the Aviation Industry - CoronavirusBut, with Coronavirus doing its best to disrupt our economy, health care, and aviation industries, I figured it was necessary to have an episode (maybe more) about the FACTS.▶ Play
Ep. 98 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 19 minDeon Mitton: Seaplane Pilot and Career ChangerI'm currently on vacation in Key West watching seaplanes take off and land all day.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 25 minFastest Way To DeltaDo you want to become a Delta pilot?▶ Play
Pilot stories · 49 minThe Impossible Turn: Frank Libretto96 Frank talks about just that situation.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 18 minAsk a CFI - How You Can Save Money in Flight SchoolNow, I know what you are thinking, Justin you arent a CFI so how can you answer my questions?▶ Play
Ep. 95 · Airline career · 54 minTanya Bizri: Regional Airline CaptainToday, on the podcast I am talking with Envoy's Air captain Tanya Bizri.▶ Play
Ep. 94 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 26 minA380 Pilot Ulrich BeinertUlrich has an interesting story, one that starts with being born in Germany to moving to the United States and eventually back to Germany.▶ Play
Ep. 93 · Adventure · 55 minAlaskan Bush PilotEpisode 93 featuring Alaskan bush pilot and bear guide Brittany is now live!▶ Play
Ep. 92 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 13 minStephen Koewler: Fly For Fun, Not MoneyToday, I am talking with Kenmore air and warbird pilot Stephen Koewler.▶ Play
Airline career · 59 minCage Marshall Consulting: Airline Interview GuidelinesWell, then this episode is for you.▶ Play
Ep. 90 · Owning a plane · 1 hr 9 minMindy Lindheim: Textron AviationMindy is a sales director for Textron aviation where she flies brand new Barons, Bonanzas and other Textron airplanes around for a living.▶ Play
Ep. 89 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 8 minUSAF 757 PilotIt also turns out his story is pretty great as well.▶ Play
Ep. 88 · Pilot stories · 43 minGarmin AutolandBailey graciously agreed to sit down and open up about anything and everything Garmin Autoland.▶ Play
Ep. 87 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 10 minCarl Valeri: Aviation Careers PodcastToday, I am talking with Carl Valeri.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 15 minLogan Flood: Plane Crash Survivor & Southwest FOLogan Flood nearly lost his life in an aviation accident.▶ Play
Ep. 85 · Airline career · 1 hr 15 minAnders Young: Building Time and Flying For the RegionalsThis is episode 85 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring Anders Young.▶ Play
Ep. 84 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 12 minIlya Sabanin: Russian General AviationHave you ever wondered how someone becomes a pilot in Russia?▶ Play
Ep. 83 · Corporate & charter · 56 minKim Kissh: Building Her Time in a TBMToday on episode 83 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast I am talking with TBM pilot, Kim Kissh.▶ Play
Ep. 83 · Pilot stories · 30 minAMA with Justin SiemsIn episode 83 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast I answer your questions.▶ Play
Ep. 81 · Pilot stories · 48 minProfessional Pilots of Tomorrow: Pilot Mentoring ServiceThis episode is about how you can find a mentor.▶ Play
Ep. 80 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 18 minDick Knapinski: EAA Director of CommunicationsEpisode 80 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast featuring EAA's very own Dick Knapinski.▶ Play
Ep. 79 · Military · 1 hr 9 minIsaac Cornell: Air Force AWACS PilotEpisode 79 featuring my good friend Isaac Cornell.▶ Play
Ep. 78 · Pilot stories · 59 minAndrew Burnham: Dulles Ramp ControllerEpisode 78 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 53 minTrevor Simoneau: Chart It AllFind Out Why Trevor Started Chart It All at age 11 to Pay For His Flight Training.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 7 minKylie Giffin: Commercial PilotToday, I am talking with commercial pilot Kylie Giffin.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 1 hr 16 minMark Palm: Samaritans AviationThis is episode #73 featuring Mark Palm.▶ Play
Ep. 74 · Airline career · 1 hr 7 min24 Year Old Delta Pilot: Marlon DayesMarlon put himself in a position to be hired by Delta Airlines at 24 years old.▶ Play
Military · 1 hr 19 minTuskegee Airmen: Lt. Col. Harry StewartHarry Stewart faced a lot of adversity in his aviation career.▶ Play
Ep. 72 · Military · Full episodeDianna Klein: United Airlines 787 PilotDianna has accomplished a lot in her aviation career, she is a 787 Dreamliner pilot and a C5 pilot in the Air Force Reserves.▶ Play
Industry · 51 minForeFlight Co-Founder and CEO Tyson Weihs on How ForeFlight StartedThe co-founder of ForeFlight on how the dot-com crash led him to aviation, and where ForeFlight came from.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 1 hr 2 minChristina Brown: Aviation WellnessChristina has started an aviation wellness movement.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 29 minAviation Legends: John and Martha KingJohn and Martha KIng: Aviation Legends▶ Play
Airline career · 59 minSean Chuplis: Major Airline PilotSean is a major airline pilot and creator of Crew Dog Electronics.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 21 minKorry Franke: 737 Captainin 2013, Korry Franke became the youngest captain then flying for United Airlines.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 9 minAlex Abad: Gulfstream CaptainFind out how Alex walked away from a career at Red Bull to land his dream job as a G-IV captain.▶ Play
Ep. 65 · Pilot stories · 57 minJesse McClintock: Wing SwapIn today's episode, we are talking with Jesse McClintock from Wing Swap.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 12 minCaptain Joe: 747 and Aviation EducatorThis episode of Pilot to Pilot, the aviation podcast hosted by Justin Siems, was released in June 2019.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 1 hr 0 minFly Girl: Natalie KelleyAviation podcast episode that aims to get more women into aviation.▶ Play
Ep. 62 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 2 minJohn Zimmerman of Sporty’s on Flight Training Mistakes, ADS-B and the Future of FlyingSporty’s John Zimmerman admits he made nearly every training mistake, then helped build the first true ADS-B receiver.▶ Play
Adventure · 1 hr 8 minHow to Become a Firefighting Pilot: Chris Daniell on Ag and SEAT FlyingFrom loading ag planes to fighting fires from the air, Chris Daniell on how the job works and how to get into it.▶ Play
Ep. 60 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeHaraldur Diego: Flying In IcelandHaraldur and I have been trying to get this podcast recorded for a very long time.▶ Play
Ep. 59 · Military · 1 hr 10 minGene Reynolds: Former Special Ops PilotGene has pretty much seen it all as a helicopter pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 58 · Military · 59 minReed ChudaReed is a currently building his time as an FO on the mighty PC12 aka baelatus.▶ Play
Ep. 57 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeCaptain MoonbeamJim has an incredible story and it is one that you will not want to miss.▶ Play
Ep. 56 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeLIFT AcademyFind out how you can not only get a guaranteed job as a CFI to build time but a guaranteed FO job at Republic Airways.▶ Play
Ep. 55 · Training & checkrides · Full episodePilot Shanelly: Dancing PilotIn today's episode, Shannon and I talk about...▶ Play
Ep. 54 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeMichael MainieroMichael 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.▶ Play
Ep. 53 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeDavid CampbellDavid is 49 Private pilot who walked away from a high paying job to start his career in aviation.▶ Play
Airline career · Full episodeStan Kuliavas: Levaero AviationIn 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.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 58 minJason Miller: The Finer PointsToday, I am talking with Jason Miller.▶ Play
Ep. 51 · Airline career · 1 hr 17 minMentour Pilot: Petter on Becoming a Captain, Training Pilots and US vs European AirlinesThe creator of Mentour Pilot on how captains are chosen without seniority, training other pilots and why he started his channel.▶ Play
Military · Full episodeWill Locante: Professional Baseball Player Turned PilotToday, I am interviewing from Arizona Diamondback pitcher Will Locante.▶ Play
Ep. 48 · Pilot stories · 53 minMel Williams: A&PThis episode of Pilot to Pilot, the aviation podcast hosted by Justin Siems, was released in December 2018.▶ Play
Ep. 48 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 1 minJoshua Maddox: Seaplane PilotIn this episode, I am talking with Joshua Maddox.▶ Play
Ep. 47 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 40 minStabilizer Motion and Drizzle Tell AllYou guys asked the questions and Stab Daddy and the Drizzle have the answers.▶ Play
Ep. 46 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 12 minReed Keahey: Ag PilotWelcome to episode number 46 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast.▶ Play
Ep. 45 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 4 minNoah Goldstein: Private PilotThis is episode 45 featuring Noah Goldstein.▶ Play
Ep. 44 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeMarissa Colclasure: Mom & Airline PilotToday, I am talking with Marissa Colclasure who is currently a regional Airline Pilot.▶ Play
Ep. 43 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 3 minJan Sears: Highway Patrol PilotToday, I am talking with Jan Sears.▶ Play
Ep. 42 · Pilot stories · 1 hr 0 minHurricane Hunter: Rebecca WaddingtonToday, I am talking with NOAA aka Hurricane Hunter Rebecca Waddington.▶ Play
Ep. 41 · Training & checkrides · 1 hr 15 minCory Robin: Flying CowboyToday, I am talking with Cory Robin.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 1 hr 9 minRich CurcioI have an amazing episode for you guys today.▶ Play
Ep. 40 · Training & checkrides · Full episodeRandy Witt: X-PlanePilot to Pilot Podcast Episode 40 With Randy Witt.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · Full episodeAJ Ramsey: Floyd Mayweather's pilotI can't believe it has been 39 episodes already, time flies when you are having fun.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 5 minAirlines Are Hiring It Is Time To Start FlyingThe Airlines need pilots bad.▶ Play
Ep. 38 · Training & checkrides · 59 minJeremy GrodinJeremy drops some great insight in this episode.▶ Play
Airline career · 1 hr 8 minFlight Attendant JoeToday, I am talking with Flight Attendant Joe.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · Full episodeATC MemesToday, I am talking with David Lombardo, a co-founder of everyone's favorite aviation meme page ATC Memes.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 10 minRyan Tseko: Gulfstream PilotFind out how Ryan went from flight instructor to regional pilot to Grant Cardone's private pilot.▶ Play
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Airline career · 1 hr 4 minAz Trooper: State Trooper to Airline PilotSteve talks about how he went from a regional pilot to State Troper to Airline pilot.▶ Play
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Training & checkrides · 1 hr 23 minChris Palmer: CFI & Aviation Content CreatorCome find out why Chris Palmer chose to become a pilot.▶ Play
Airline career · 59 minGiselah Ebanks: First Female Pilot To Fly For Grand Cayman AirwaysDownload Episode!▶ Play
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Corporate & charter · 1 hr 23 minJeffrey The Pilot: Corporate Pilot & Social Media InfluencerPilot to Pilot Podcast EP.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 21 minMartin Rottler: Aviation EducatorPilot to Pilot Podcast ep 017 ft.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 56 minNoah LiebermanToday, I am talking with Noah Lieberman.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 10 minMike Wagner: Corporate Pilot & Content CreatorToday, I am talking with Mike Wagner, also known as Pilot Wagner.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 11 minPilot Maria: European Airline PilotIn today’s episode, I am talking with European airline pilot and mega aviation social media influencer @pilotmaria.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 14 minAirline Pilot MemesIn today’s episode, I am talking with Derek from Airline Pilot Memes.▶ Play
Military · 1 hr 2 minCombat Learjet: Former Air Force Pilot.Steve was an active duty Air Force pilot for ten years and flew in the Air National Guard for another 17.▶ Play
Military · 1 hr 3 minCody Martz: Army Black Hawk PilotIn this episode, I talk with Cody Martz.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 57 minJustin Zeller: Airline PilotIn today’s episode, I am talking with Justin Zeller.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 19 minKurt Leuschner: Major Airline PilotIn this episode, I talk with Kurt Leuschner who is a major airline pilot.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 1 hr 2 minJohn Mark: CFI and Professional PilotIn today’s episode, I am talking with South Florida’s very own John Mark.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 32 minI am Rachelle: What it is like being a women in aviation.This is Part 2 of Rachelle’s awesome flying story.▶ Play
Pilot stories · 47 minI am Rachelle: Aviatrix and Social Media InfluencerIn this episode, Rachelle and I talk about.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 45 minRyan Huber: CFIIn today’s episode, I talk with Ryan Huber.▶ Play
Airline career · 49 minKris Sharpe: CEO of WingbosstfIn this episode, we talk with Kris Sharpe.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 41 minPatrick Pearce: Founder of @insta.planeIn today’s episode, we talk with Patrick Pearce.▶ Play
Training & checkrides · 44 minCory Schow: Corporate Pilot (Aug 2017)In today’s episode, we are talking with Cory Schow.▶ Play
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Good questions.
What is the Pilot to Pilot podcast?
Pilot to Pilot is an aviation podcast hosted by Justin Siems. Each episode is a conversation with a pilot or aviation professional, from airline captains and fighter pilots to examiners, controllers, bush pilots and first-time airplane owners.
Where can I listen?
Every episode is free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and each episode guide on this site links straight to it.
Which episode should I start with?
Type what you want to hear into the search at the top of this page, or pick a category. If you are training, start with the checkride and air traffic control episodes. If you are chasing an airline job, start with the interview episodes.
Is there a Pilot to Pilot magazine?
Yes. Pilot to Pilot Magazine is a quarterly print and digital magazine built from the show’s best conversations. Subscriptions start at $9.99 a quarter at pilottopilotmag.com.
Sponsorship and guest inquiries: justin@pilottopilothq.com