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130. Should You Take a Once-in-a-Lifetime Flying Opportunity?
Episode 130
Dylan and Max delve into the unexpected challenges of flying during the Cicada Fiasco of 2024, sharing firsthand accounts and tips for dealing with these pesky insects. They then transition to a deep dive into the history and impact of airline deregulation, discussing how it has shaped the modern aviation industry and what it means for today's pilots. Listener emails spark lively discussions on pilot shirt preferences and the ongoing debate between long sleeve and short sleeve uniforms, while the luggage review series continues with a focus on the Strong Bags Helix. In the flight advice segment, Dylan and Max respond to a listener's dilemma about whether to leave a stable CFI job to gain unique flying experiences by ferrying a plane through the South Pacific, offering practical advice on balancing career progression and life experiences while emphasizing the value of seizing opportunities when young and unencumbered.
Show Notes
0:00 Intro & Cicadas
14:58 Hard Landing Book Club: Chapter 4
23:57 Special Guest: Roy
26:07 Luggage Review Comments
34:22 Podcast Reviews
38:43 Stories on Marshalls
43:20 Mailbag: Age Limits, Uniforms, Career Planning
1:10:35 Flight Advice: Job Opportunities
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