This week… We discuss Maddie’s introduction flight and celebrate her officially becoming a student pilot!! As well as some aviation news headlines. The FAA announces it’s investigations on many of the near miss incidents that have been occurring more frequently and the new nominee for FAA Administrator , Mr. Phillip Washington, is facing criticism over what some say is a “short aviation résumé” as well as his entanglement in a public corruption investigation. Listen now to find out more… •••If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.••• SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ SPONSORS: www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co Code:pilotspandemic ••• RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEKS EPISODE: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/us/politics/phil-washington-faa-nominee.html https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/crew-concerns-air-traffic-strains-miss-flight-incidents-airports-rcna74145?fbclid=IwAR34SJ6nuYGOF5VLIuK5OJTINhxQVs_0BdoIAnygjpnPtjdb_MyIIIfxjwQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotspandemic/support