Best Learjet Podcasts (2025)

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177. Should You Spend $8K on a Seaplane Rating or a CFI? 55:02

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This week, Dylan and Max talk Oshkosh FOMO, a rogue taxiway takeoff, and some serious Midwestern rental car struggles. Mailbag highlights a listener mapping out his aviation career path and asking if it’s possible to fly both corporate and airline gigs at once (spoiler: not easy). Flight Advice tackles how to best spend $8K of National Guard tuitio…

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176. Will a United Internship Trump Turbine Time? 56:47

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Max sweats through fence repairs in 110 °F while plotting an Idaho back-country Super Cub adventure, and Dylan tries (unsuccessfully) to review a “dad-grade” sun-hoodie. In the Mailbag we read spicy reviews, debate the sanity of commuting, and swap credit-card hacks for pilots living on per-diem. Flight-Advice gets heavyweight help from James Oniea…

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175. Should You Drop $5 K on an ATP-CTP Now? 55:13

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Max walks into a 737 cockpit guarded by a five-inch hula girl and promptly invents the “Shakira Scale” for bumps in flight . Listener mailbag hits everything from the best starter credit card for flight instructors to whether a degree really matters and if paying $5 K for ATP-CTP is smart when you’re 49 and eyeing the next hiring wave . In Flight A…

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174. B-17 to F-4: A 102-Year-Old WWII Aviator’s Incredible Journey 52:56

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WWII & Vietnam combat pilot Col. Richard “Dick” Bushong takes us from 155-knot B-17 climbs to Mach 2.1 in the F-4, describing 28 hairy missions, dead-reckoning nav, and sheet-metal patch art. He’s 102, still volunteers every Thursday at Tucson’s 390th Memorial Museum, and wrote My Wars to capture the stories. Grab a coffee, tighten your formation, …

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173. Descend Via Phraseology, Aviation YouTube Deep Dive, and CFI Survival Tips 59:42

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Dylan and Max are recording from hotel rooms across the country and catching up after some time off. They kick things off with a deep dive into aviation YouTube, comparing backcountry flying with ferrying retired Airbuses from Asia. In the mailbag, they respond to listeners with questions about juggling a corporate flying gig while working for a ma…

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172. What does it take to reinstate your lapsed CFI? 1:17:07

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Dylan and Max are joined (again) by everyone’s favorite multi-hyphenate pilot, Seth Lake. This time, he walks them through the process of reinstating their expired CFI certificates—turns out it’s not as terrifying as they thought. From FOIs to ACS, Seth breaks it down like a DPE Jedi. If you've let your CFI lapse, or you're just morbidly curious, t…

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171. What's the Right Way to Be a Low-Time SIC in BizAv? 47:43

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Max shares his PM flying grind and how soft pay is easing the sting—plus a soggy New Orleans beignet run. The Mailbag is loaded this week with tales from a long-haul trucker pilot, NetJets rejection therapy, type rating dilemmas, and the dreaded training contracts making a comeback. In Flight Advice, a low-time pilot lands a dream SIC gig and asks:…

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170. What Should You Do When the FAA Calls? 1:05:59

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Forrest Owens, aviation attorney and private pilot, joins Dylan and Max to dive into the often murky waters of FAA enforcement, pilot liability, and what every professional and private pilot needs to know before picking up the phone. From NASA reports to ADS-B nightmares, this episode is your legal safety briefing—with a side of GoPro caution. Pilo…

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169. Should You Bet Your Career on an Aviation Degree? 47:38

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Dylan and Max kick off with hotel room hacks and tire maintenance DIYs (bed liner on bush wheels, anyone?). In the mailbag, listeners chime in on cicadas, bar recs, AI dolls, and a heartfelt shoutout to a rockstar CFI. Flight Advice features a double header: first, whether to stick with an aviation degree or pivot, and second, a pilot blindsided by…

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168. Should You Chase Turbine Time in Dubai? 1:04:42

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Dylan and Max debut their slick new intro track, give a proper welcome to their AI assistant "Reginald Sage," and swap tales from off-airport landings and Vegas tire goo mysteries. The Mailbag is packed with listener feedback on etiquette videos, bird segments, and even a nighttime trucking dispatch. In Flight Advice, a 26-year-old CFI wonders if a…

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167. What Happens When the Market and Your Airline Career Both Stall? 55:42

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Tim Pope returns to the 21.Five cockpit with a fresh instrument rating and a new venture—360 Aviation Advisors. He breaks down Q1’s market turbulence, political biases in financial behavior, and how pilots can prep for leaner flying days. Plus, Dylan and Max dive into “Captain Lifestyle Syndrome” and how to navigate financial FOMO with some flight …

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166. Why Aren’t More Pilots Talking About Healthspan? 1:02:42

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This episode kicks off with Dylan and Max diving into pilot health: UV exposure, compression socks, and the harsh truth about retirement and quality of life. In the Mailbag, listeners share wild MU-2 stories, dream trips, and thoughts on skipping the CFI route. The Flight Advice segment checks in with a second-career pilot trying to break into corp…

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165. Should You Really Jump Ship for 15 Grand More? 57:33

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Dr. Chris Broyhill is back with updates on pilot compensation, market shifts in 2025, and a sneak peek at his upcoming leadership book for bizav professionals. We dig into the real value of the AirComp Calculator, how to use salary data without tanking your next negotiation, and what separates the professionals from the job-hoppers. Plus, Dr. Broyh…

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164. How Do You Network in Aviation If You're an Introvert? 1:03:12

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Dylan and Max kick things off with stories of Cub flights and musing about GLS approaches and Starlink’s newest data plans. The Mailbag’s international flair includes a heartfelt message from a UK pilot and some simmering debate on career paths and sim setups. Flight Advice dives into the looming specter of single-pilot airline operations and how t…

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163. Should You Panic or Prep? James Onieal Breaks It Down 1:26:35

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In this episode, Dylan and Max sit down with James Onieal, founder of Raven Career Development, to discuss the current state of pilot hiring and effective strategies for advancing your aviation career. James shares his journey from the cockpit to career coaching, offering invaluable insights for pilots navigating today's job market. Tune in for a c…

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162. Can You Really Plan for an Unplannable Career? 1:08:50

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Max shares a wild story involving VFR ops in a jet and a last-minute divert to Deer Valley when Scottsdale Tower ghosted them. We cover the final chapter of Hard Landing in the book club and reflect on takeaways from the book. In the mailbag, we talk about MU-2s doing angel work, the A&P to pilot career path, and the latest 737 LRD drama. Flight Ad…

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161. Is This the Craziest Warbird Recovery Attempt Ever? 1:46:43

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In 1995, a team of aviation cowboys set out on a mission that sounds too crazy to be real: fly a WWII B-29 bomber out of the Arctic after 50 years of abandonment. But as guest Vernon Rich tells us, things did not go as planned. From rigging up fuel pumps with trash equipment to landing a Caribou with propane-inflated tires, this story has it all—en…

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160. Want to Fly Biz Jets After Airline Retirement? Here’s the Reality 1:03:29

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Dylan and Max kick things off with a deep dive into airline wifi, airport food inflation, and Dylan’s latest experiment—testing the Starlink Mini in the cockpit. Max recounts his wild adventure ferrying a Carbon Cub across the country (spoiler: electrical gremlins strike). The mailbag is packed with listener updates and career insights, while Fligh…

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159. Is Aviation Insurance Finally Getting Cheaper? w/ Tom Hauge 1:03:24

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Aviation insurance guru Tom Hauge from Wings Insurance is back, and this time, he’s got good news! After years of skyrocketing premiums, the insurance market is finally softening—meaning lower rates and fewer headaches for pilots and operators. Tom breaks down why this is happening, how you can take advantage of it, and what mistakes to avoid when …

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158. What’s Going on with All These Aviation Accidents? 1:10:28

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Dylan and Max return after a wild week filled with airline rumors, aviation history, and some sobering accident reports. They break down the bizarre (and quickly debunked) Southwest-JetBlue merger rumor and share their experience chasing the final landing of the last Martin Mars flying boat. The guys also discuss the recent streak of high-profile a…

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157. What’s It Really Like Flying the 787 Internationally? w/ Ted 1:09:04

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Back by popular demand, our favorite widebody-wielding, sleep-deprived, jetlag-conquering airline pilot—Ted—returns! This time, we’re diving deep into the reality of long-haul flying on the Boeing 787. Ted breaks down the pros and cons of international schedules, surviving crew rest, navigating time zone chaos, and why he’s officially done making P…

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156. Does an A&P Give You a Leg Up in Business Aviation? 1:22:36

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Dylan and Max kick things off with a deep dive into the real debates that matter—hotel chain allegiances and the latest pilot hangout in Dallas. Max shares the chaos of nearly missing the birth of his child, a wild Honda Jet radio exchange, and an unexpected submarine sighting. The mailbag is packed with a debate on whether international flying is …

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155. The Air National Guard: Is This the ultimate career hack for pilots? 58:44

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Ever wondered what it’s like flying for the Air National Guard? In this episode, Ben joins Dylan and Max to share his journey from high school aviation dreams to the cockpit of a KC-135. We break down the steps to becoming a Guard pilot, how to balance it with a civilian flying career, and why the Guard might be the ultimate flexible gig for pilots…

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154. Could You Survive 100 Days in a Falcon 2000? 1:14:00

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Dylan and Max dive into Mr. Beast's bizarre aviation challenge: could you live on a Falcon 2000 for 100 days? The mailbag is overflowing with listener emails about infrared deicing, regional bases, and crazy career pivots. We also revisit the airline consolidation saga in the Hard Landing book club segment and discuss its lasting impact on the indu…

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153. From Garage Invention to Aviation Must-Have: The AeroTow Story 32:24

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We’re joined by Megan Tuttle and Jordan Thieme from AeroTow, part of Amigo Mobility International, to dive into their innovative aircraft tugs. From humble beginnings in a Wisconsin garage to creating tugs that save your back (and your time), their story is as compelling as their products. Hear how they’re redefining aircraft handling for pilots, a…

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177. Should You Spend $8K on a Seaplane Rating or a CFI? 55:02

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176. Will a United Internship Trump Turbine Time? 56:47

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175. Should You Drop $5 K on an ATP-CTP Now? 55:13

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174. B-17 to F-4: A 102-Year-Old WWII Aviator’s Incredible Journey 52:56

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173. Descend Via Phraseology, Aviation YouTube Deep Dive, and CFI Survival Tips 59:42

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172. What does it take to reinstate your lapsed CFI? 1:17:07

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171. What's the Right Way to Be a Low-Time SIC in BizAv? 47:43

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170. What Should You Do When the FAA Calls? 1:05:59

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169. Should You Bet Your Career on an Aviation Degree? 47:38

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168. Should You Chase Turbine Time in Dubai? 1:04:42

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167. What Happens When the Market and Your Airline Career Both Stall? 55:42

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166. Why Aren’t More Pilots Talking About Healthspan? 1:02:42

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165. Should You Really Jump Ship for 15 Grand More? 57:33

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164. How Do You Network in Aviation If You're an Introvert? 1:03:12

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163. Should You Panic or Prep? James Onieal Breaks It Down 1:26:35

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162. Can You Really Plan for an Unplannable Career? 1:08:50

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161. Is This the Craziest Warbird Recovery Attempt Ever? 1:46:43

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160. Want to Fly Biz Jets After Airline Retirement? Here’s the Reality 1:03:29

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159. Is Aviation Insurance Finally Getting Cheaper? w/ Tom Hauge 1:03:24

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158. What’s Going on with All These Aviation Accidents? 1:10:28

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157. What’s It Really Like Flying the 787 Internationally? w/ Ted 1:09:04

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156. Does an A&P Give You a Leg Up in Business Aviation? 1:22:36

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155. The Air National Guard: Is This the ultimate career hack for pilots? 58:44

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154. Could You Survive 100 Days in a Falcon 2000? 1:14:00

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153. From Garage Invention to Aviation Must-Have: The AeroTow Story 32:24