Today we are going to be speaking to Doug Wolfe, who after a fulfilling career in public safety, decided to become a pilot at the age of 56.  Not only did he not fall in the trap of “I’m too old to start flying”, which a lot of people still ask themselves. And spoiler alert, you most likely are NOT too old. He also made the bold move to buy his own airplane to flight train in. Something I wish I would’ve done when I started flight training.  I am always happy to talk to another pilot who...

Today we are going to be speaking to Carl Hancock. He is the brain behind the YouTube channel Fly With The Guys.  His aviation adventure started in 2015 when he took his son to a scouting event where the kids were introduced to an airplane. This ignited a fire in him that had been there for a while and decided to start flight training. Shortly after he started flying, Carl decided to share the knowledge about flight training on YouTube. With his content he wants to help student pilots...

Bob Robberts is a general aviation pilot and aerospace enthusiast that is using his skills and talents to help his fellow aviators. Bob is director of aerospace Education of the South Carolina wing of the Civil Air Patrol In our conversation we talk about the civil air patrol, what the organization does and how you can get involved. I was amazed by all the things that they do to help the community.  I was also floored by his story about that one time he flew a Cessna 152, you really need...

Today I thought I’d answer a question that I got via email: I’m thinking about quitting flight training. How do I know if I just need to push through and break through my slump, or just quit. I have already spend so much time and more importantly money on the hours that I have flown already. I have over 60 hours and still don’t have my private certificate yet. Any input would be much appreciated... Now there are so many factors that play a role in a decision like that. And even though I am...

They say that when you go through initial training you will make friends for life. And that is definitely the case with my guest today Leslie Stephens. She is a wonderful person that always manages to make me laugh even when it all doesn’t seem to be going that great. Her support was fantastic especially when we both went through the experience of our airline closing up shop. We have an awesome conversation about her unconventional pilot journey and we talk about the importance of being...

So many student pilots start, but never finish Anybody that has ever thought about flight training knows that not everybody that starts actually finishes. In fact, the majority of student pilots never finishes flight training. In this podcast I don’t want to focus on that. I want to focus on things that you can do so that you will actually succeed with your flight training goals and become a pilot. There are a few simple things you can do, to succeed in flight training To summarize the five...

Sharing the beauty of flying, that’s a big part of why I started my YouTUbe channel and my guest today Marshall Baker created his product and company around just that, sharing the love for flying.  Early on in his aviation journey, when training for his private certificate, Marshall realized he wanted to show his family and friends what flying looks like, feels like, really give that birds eye view. From that desire to share, the product  my pilot pro was born.  I am really happy he is a...

Let's talk Aviation Medical Certificate To get your medical certificate you have to get a physical exam done by an FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner AME. You will first have to fill out an application on the medexpress website and the you will schedule an appointment with your local AME.  Before you go for your appointment you will have to complete an application on the FAA MedXPress website: https://medxpress.faa.gov/medxpress/ https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/ You will...

Today's guest is a Boeing 737 first officer at a Major airline and has also flown the 757. Prior to that, Anthony Zollo flew the Embrarer ERJ145 at a regional airline. An airplane that I’ve flown myself as well.    Check out the FREE guide: Become a pilot without spending a fortune-> https://flygoodaviation.com/become-a-pilot/  

Today I’m excited to have Carl Valeri on the show. You might recognize his voice from the stuck mike and the aviation careers podcast. Both super popular podcasts in the aviation world. During this interview I had my neighbors knocking on some stuff above me and the dogs literally going crazy right outside my office. But that didn’t stop us from having an awesome conversation about Sun N Fun, scholarships, model airplanes and much more. Carl is an airline pilot that made it his mission to...

There are few people out there that fly for a living as well as fly for fun in their off time, Dewey is one of them. At work he flies airplanes with glass cockpits, autopilots and pressurized cabins, but for fun he prefers steam gauges, hand flying and open cockpits. Dewey started his aviation journey at 7 years old building model airplanes and he still enjoys the challenge of building and flying rc airplanes. In 1994 he earned his private pilot certificate. Since then he has logged over...

For those that don’t know, being a pilot is my second career and I used to be an aerospace engineer making a really comfortable living. I really did enjoy that job, but I love flying more. In this podcast I talk about how to change your career to become a pilot the smart way. Check out the FREE guide: Become a pilot without spending a fortune-> https://flygoodaviation.com/become-a-pilot/  

Today's guest has had an amazing career as a pilot and is about to retire. Captain Samuel Tomanio has over 40 years of aviation experience as a Captain, Instructor/ Check Airman and Curriculum Developer in both the regional and major airline industry.  @SamTomanio on twitter and Instagram: Samuel tomanio

Today I’m excited to have my friend Ted Greenfield on the show. His mission is to encourage people to get into aviation, or to pick it back up again at any stage in life.  Check out the FREE guide: Become a pilot without spending a fortune-> https://flygoodaviation.com/become-a-pilot/   Check out the blog: https://flygoodaviation.com/how-to-change-to-a-pilot-career-at-any-age/ Ted’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa0vkfCnoOdPYriVC98COg Ted’s Facebook page:...

The discovery flight is vitally important for you to find out if you really, really want to do this. To find out if you actually want to go through with your flight training plans. It is THE opportunity to ask the flight instructor everything you need to know. Here are five things that are important to ask. Check out the FREE guide: Become a pilot without spending a fortune-> https://flygoodaviation.com/become-a-pilot/ Read the blog and comment:...

Every student pilot learns differently. Here are 6 tips to find the perfect flight school FOR YOU. Check out the FREE guide: Become a pilot without spending a fortune: https://flygoodaviation.com/become-a-pilot/   Read the blog post: https://flygoodaviation.com/find-your-perfect-flight-school/   Check out the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NancyBradshawCFICommercialPilot?sub_confirmation=1  

I am really happy that she is my very first guest here on the show. Please welcome the one and only fly girl herself: Natalie Kelley We talk about war birds, scholarships and much more.    https://www.youtube.com/c/NancyBradshawCFICommercialPilot?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the FREE guide: Become a pilot without spending a fortune-> https://flygoodaviation.com/become-a-pilot/ Read the blog: https://flygoodaviation.com/create-a-winning-scholarship-package/ Natalie’s Instagram:...

Today we are talking about the various different ways in which you can do flight training. I think it is important for you to know what options you have in order for you to take the path that best fits your lifestyle and your future plans.  How are you planning to do your flight training? Or if you are already in flight training, what did you choose and why? Head on over to flygoodaviation.com and leave a comment on the blogpost now: https://flygoodaviation.com/6-flight-school-types/

Every time I hear someone say that, I want to become a pilot. The first question that I ask is: what type of pilot do you want to be?