About this episode

Dylan and Max discuss aviation training options, listener experiences, and various topics related to flying and food.

Dylan and Max talk Alaska dreams, Southwest's new nonstop to Anchorage, lake lodge podcast fantasies, and Max's brave decision to bypass the discounted Marriott burger for Yemeni cuisine. In the Mailbag, listener Elijah checks in with a unique path back into aviation after the Air Force and a decade away from flying. For Flight Advice, the guys break down why using the GI Bill for PC-12 initial training, single-engine ATP currency, and an Alaska 135 strategy might actually be a no-brainer. Also: meta glasses, janky gravel strips, and potential tax treatment for baklava. TankerBot - Try out the beta version of the Dylan's Tankering Calculator! NewYorkTurk - NYC Food Reviews Show Notes 0:00 Intro 3:55 Max's Musings: Sitting Reserve 15:21 MD-11: PSE vs SSI 27:35 Airports & Tangents 32:37 Special Announcement: Tankering Calculator 35:25 Spirit Comments 41:59 Comments & Reviews 55:16 AI & Mailbag 1:09:35 Flight Advice Our Sponsors Tim Pope, CFP® — Tim is both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His practice specializes in aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans, helping clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, optimizing resources, and monitoring progress…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dylan, Max

Topics covered

• aviation training
• GI Bill
• flight advice
• listener mailbag
• career transitions
• food reviews

Keywords

• aviation
• training
• GI Bill
• PC-12
• Air Force
• flying
• food reviews
• tax treatment

Sponsors

Tim Pope, CFP®, Advanced Aircrew Academy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southwest

Products: Tankering Calculator

Places: Alaska, Anchorage, NYC

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