Episodes

  • PJP #060 - Living the Dream

    PJP #060 - Living the Dream
    Dec 22 2019
    This episode the crew describes how they are living the aviation dream! Stew tells us about his dream job flying freight for Empire Airlines. From a schedule with lots of at-home time to one of his favorite aircraft, the ATR-72, Stew is living his part 121 dream. Mike describes his dream of flying the back country with Gem Air, a part 135 airline flying multiple makes and models. Stu tells about his new (to him) Cirrus and the Thrust Flight Zero Time to Airline program where airline pilots are made.
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    1 hr
  • PJP #059 - So Oshkosh

    PJP #059 - So Oshkosh
    Jul 15 2018
    This episode we welcome Dick Knapinski, Director of Communications for EAA. Dick and the crew discuss AirVenture 2018 as well as fond memories of past shows. The crew also catches up on what they've been doing with their careers.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • PJP #058 - 50 below

    PJP #058 - 50 below
    Feb 5 2017
    Stew tells us about his new job for "ATR Airlines", and tales of type ratings and IOE in frigid Alaska. Stu also relates his visit to Alaska, but at 50 degrees above zero. His family vacation included helicopter rides and the chance to land a Cessna 170 on a glacier. Mike drops the big announcement that he is making a career change into the air charter world. Before long he'll want to be called "Captain Mike".
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • PJP #057 - Texas Pecan Pie

    PJP #057 - Texas Pecan Pie
    May 14 2016
    This episode is on location at Bic's restaurant near the Addison, Texas airport. The three Stews get in the same room for a rare occasion to discuss Mike's progress in achieving his CFI rating.
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    15 mins
  • PJP #056 - Elk Hauling

    PJP #056 - Elk Hauling
    Apr 17 2016
    Stew tells us out about his “expedited takeoff” from Puerto Rico. He also gets to play Aircraft Repo Guy with a Zenith Zodiac he received from his grandfather. Stu talks about selling his beloved Cessna twin, and the completion of his multi-engine ATP rating. He also mentions his visit to Sun-n-Fun 2016.Mike creates a buzz as he talks about his new book project. He also discusses staying IFR current and meeting PTS standards. He also relates flying into challenging back country strips where you have to be on your game.
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    52 mins
  • PJP #055 - AirVenture 2015

    PJP #055 - AirVenture 2015
    Aug 1 2015
    The Stuews meet up at EAA AirVenture 2015 in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Stu describes a good tail wind while flying an Extreme Decathlon. Mike flew his trusty Cessna 180, and Stew flew in the back of a Southwest 737. Stew announces his new position as Chief Pilot for Stu’s US Sport Aircraft and Mike details his experience flying the FISKE arrival into Oshkosh.
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    35 mins
  • PJP #054 - Survival

    PJP #054 - Survival
    Feb 28 2015
    Stew tells us about his new job as an assistant chief pilot for a part 141 flight school. He also describes his flight bringing a new Cessna 310Q from the Pacific Northwest to its new home in Texas. Stu describes his trip to Sebring Florida for the US Sport Aviation Expo. He also tells us about their new Xtreme Decathlon aerobatic plane. Mike has been flying quite a bit, including some IFR and night flying. He also relates getting back into "real" IFR vs flying under the hood. The crew discusses the "selfie pilot" and how chains of errors lead to accidents. We also talk about Ballistic Recovery Parachutes and advanced avionics.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • PJP #053 - Breakfast - Yes or No?

    PJP #053 - Breakfast - Yes or No?
    Nov 7 2014
    This episode we discuss landing by truck headlights, Stu's new ratings, and the Red Bull Air Races. Wealso discuss new tablet/phone apps for pilots and more.
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    50 mins