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364 Second Career in Aviation: Flying for PlaneSense with Jim Goldfuss + GA News

Max talks with talks with Jim Goldfuss, who shares his inspiring journey transitioning from a long career in logistics and retail to fulfilling his lifelong dream of flying professionally. The conversation covers Jim’s early passion for aviation, his career transition, and his current role with PlaneSense.

Jim’s Aviation Journey
Jim, from Long Island, New York, has always been surrounded by aviation—his father worked for United Airlines, sparking his childhood ambition to become a pilot. Despite earning his private pilot’s license in 1989, financial constraints forced him to shelve his dream for decades while he built a career in logistics and retail management. However, by 2020, with grown children and stable finances, Jim revisited his goal, diving back into aviation training. Over two years, he obtained his instrument rating, commercial license, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate. He began instructing in 2022, a role that significantly honed his skills and prepared him for his current position.

Teaching and Professional Growth
Jim credits his CFI experience with deepening his knowledge of aviation and improving his communication skills. Teaching students forced him to not only explain the “how” but also the “why” of aviation procedures, sharpening his understanding. This background proved invaluable as he transitioned to a professional flying role, particularly in mastering advanced avionics and working within a crew environment.

Joining PlaneSense
Jim details his meticulous approach to joining PlaneSense, a fractional aircraft ownership company operating Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft. Initially inspired by a mentor’s suggestion, Jim conducted thorough research, attended industry events, and networked with PlaneSense personnel. His efforts culminated in a year-long application process, during which he diligently updated his resume and built connections. Jim emphasizes the importance of persistence and relationship-building in securing opportunities within the aviation industry.

Life at PlaneSense
Jim describes PlaneSense as a company with a welcoming culture, modern equipment, and strong support for its pilots. Its operations include 42 bases and a young fleet of Pilatus aircraft. The company’s two-pilot operation model ensures safety and efficiency, and Jim explains how roles are divided between the captain and second-in-command (SIC). As an SIC, he alternates legs with the captain, focusing on tasks such as preflight checks, programming avionics, and monitoring during flights.

Training and Operations
Jim highlights PlaneSense’s comprehensive training program, which includes weeks of ground school, simulator sessions, and mission-specific training. The instruction, conducted by PlaneSense instructors in leased simulators, focuses on company-specific procedures, ensuring seamless integration into their operations. Jim appreciates the structured approach, which allowed him to build confidence before beginning initial operating experience (IOE) flights with experienced captains.

A Week in the Life
Jim’s schedule involves seven days on, followed by seven days off. His typical rotation includes a mix of short hops in the busy Northeast and longer legs to destinations like Florida, the Rockies, and the Caribbean. He shares memorable experiences, such as landing at exclusive airstrips like Ocean Reef Club in Florida and flying to remote ranches in Texas. These unique flights showcase the variety and excitement of his work.

Future Goals and Company Growth
Jim plans to advance to captain on the PC-12 and eventually explore training roles, leveraging his passion for teaching. PlaneSense provides multiple career growth pathways, including moving to the PC-24 fleet or transitioning to leadership positions. Jim emphasizes that PlaneSense values retention and offers a positive work-life balance, which has attracted both long-term employees and younger pilots building experience for airline careers.

Advice for Aspiring Pilots
Jim offers practical advice for those interested in professional aviation. He stresses the importance of networking, persistence, and staying proactive in updating applications and resumes. He encourages aspiring pilots to research companies thoroughly, attend industry events, and build relationships with recruiters and current employees. For low-time pilots, Jim recommends focusing on building hours through instruction or similar opportunities.

Reflection and Gratitude
Jim expresses deep satisfaction with his role at PlaneSense, emphasizing the supportive environment, quality of life, and cutting-edge equipment. He finds fulfillment in interacting with clients and flying advanced aircraft. Jim’s enthusiasm underscores the rewards of pursuing one’s passion despite challenges, and he encourages others to follow their dreams with determination and preparation.

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334 Making Flight Training Safer – Tips for CFIs and Pilots with John Fiscus + GA News

Max talks with John Fiscus discuss about strategies for flight instructors when teaching in the traffic pattern. These tips are also useful for pilots flying by themselves.

John begins by addressing a fundamental issue he has noticed among new John highlights a common issue among new CFIs: teaching based on qualitative feelings rather than quantitative data. He emphasizes the importance of providing concrete numerical guidance to students. John introduces the concept that “energy equals time,” stressing that the amount of energy (airspeed, power, altitude) affects reaction time, especially as the aircraft gets closer to the ground.

John recounts how he was invited by Cirrus to give a presentation focused on accidents involving CFIs during traffic patterns. The positive feedback from this presentation led him to create a more detailed 54-minute video to expand on the subject. While the initial presentation was tailored for Cirrus instructors, John clarifies that the principles he discussed are applicable to any CFI, regardless of the aircraft they teach in.

Max and John both stress the continuous learning aspect of being a CFI. They agree that even seasoned instructors can learn new techniques and perspectives from both experienced and new CFIs. John shares how he constantly updates his teaching methods based on interactions with other instructors.

A key concept John introduces is “energy equals time.” He explains that in the context of traffic patterns, the amount of energy (in terms of airspeed, engine power, and altitude) directly correlates to the amount of time available to react to any issues. He emphasizes the need for CFIs to monitor the total energy state of the aircraft constantly. As the aircraft gets closer to the ground, the available reaction time diminishes, requiring more precise control and quicker correction of errors.

Max concurs, adding that CFIs must strike a balance between allowing students to make mistakes and ensuring safety. He shares an anecdote where he allowed a student to struggle with starting the engine during a phase check, highlighting the importance of letting students experience and solve problems independently.

John expands on this by describing the different “hats” an instructor wears: teacher, coach, and evaluator. The evaluator role is particularly challenging because it involves observing without intervening unless absolutely necessary. This approach helps students build confidence and competence.

The conversation then shifts to the practical aspects of flight instruction. Max asks John about the “ready position” and “guard position,” where an instructor is prepared to take over the controls if needed. John explains that while it’s essential to be ready to intervene, being too visibly prepared can distract students and make them nervous. Instead, he suggests a more relaxed position, where the instructor’s hand is close enough to the controls to act quickly but not so close that it’s obvious to the student.

John also discusses the importance of setting specific tolerances for errors at different stages of the traffic pattern. On the downwind leg, for instance, he allows a greater margin for altitude and airspeed deviations, using these moments to gauge a student’s awareness and response time. As the aircraft moves closer to the runway, he tightens these tolerances, particularly on the base and final legs where the consequences of errors are more critical.

John advocates for allowing minor deviations and observing how quickly students correct themselves. If they don’t, he makes verbal corrections, and if those are ignored, he physically takes over the controls. This method not only ensures safety but also reinforces the importance of precise flying.

The discussion also covers techniques for physically guarding the controls, especially in critical phases like takeoff and landing. John shares strategies for subtly positioning hands near the throttle and control yoke, ready to intervene without alarming the student. Max adds insights from his own experience, including an instance where he had to take over when a student’s seat slid back during takeoff. Throughout the podcast, Max and John emphasize the dynamic nature of flight instruction and the necessity for CFIs to remain adaptable, observant, and committed to continuous learning.

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295 Social Media Storm: The Tragic Flight of a Kentucky CFI with Catherine Cavagnaro + GA News

Max talks with Catherine Cavagnaro about a crash in Kentucky last week that killed a young CFI and his student. The crash was tragic on multiple levels and gathered a lot of attention online because of the CFI’s social media posts made throughout the flight that demeaned the student. The CFI even documented the line of thunderstorms they flew into before the aircraft broke up in flight. We talk about the many things that were wrong about the flight and the need for better CFIs.

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285 How to Choose a Flight Instructor and When to Fire a CFI + GA News

Choosing a flight instructor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you work to become a pilot, and later as you work on additional certificates and ratings. And that’s because having the right CFI can be one of the biggest factors in your success. Not that you can’t succeed with an awful flight instructor, but it’s so much easier if you’re with the right flight instructor.

Most likely, you’ll get to choose a new flight instructor multiple times, either because your first flight instructor has moved on, or you’ve moved to a new location, or you’re working on advanced training in some aircraft in which your previous flight instructor doesn’t specialize. And the flip side of all of this is firing a flight instructor, which we’ll talk about later.

Since choosing the right flight instructor is so important, you’ll want to give this a lot of thought and not just sign up with the first flight instructor you come across, or your friend, or your employee who’s been itching to get you to fly with them.

Unfortunately, in some cases, you won’t get to choose your flight instructor. If you learn to fly in the military or in a Part 141 school, you probably won’t have a choice of flight instructors. Though you will probably end up flying with multiple instructors. And that’s a good thing. As every CFI tends to put more emphasis on some things and less emphasis on others. And by flying with multiple instructors, you’ll pick up on nuances that your primary instructor never mentioned, or didn’t put much emphasis on.

Ultimately, when you’re working on a pilot certificate, or a new rating or certificate, or transitioning into a new aircraft, you’re working to assimilate a body of knowledge to help you become the best possible pilot. Your goal is not just to pass a checkride. Your goal is mastery of the aircraft. And to do that you’ll pull from many resources. You’ll try to be a sponge and learn as much as you can from books, online courses, and videos. And you’ll try to learn something from each of the flight instructors you fly with.

Choosing a flight instructor is not a precise science; there’s no textbook-like process or formula for choosing that person. Ultimately, it’s a subjective process, and that’s appropriate, because there’s no one flight instructor who’s perfect for everyone. A flight instructor who was ideal for a pilot friend of yours… may not be the right one for you for a variety of reasons.

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219 CFI Mock Checkride, Oral Portion – Interview with DPE Jason Blair + GA News

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219 Pilot examiner Jason Blair talks about the oral portion of the CFI checkride. He first discusses reasons people may want to consider getting a CFI, even if they’d never thought about becoming a CFI. He then discusses requirements to become a flight instructor and talks about common items sometimes overlook in preparing for the checkride. He then talks about the checkride and ways to study for it.

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202 My Neighbor Clancy Prevost, 9/11 CFI Hero and Speaking Up + GA News

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202 Max talks about his neighbor Clancy Prevost, the CFI who spoke up about Zacarias Moussaoui, the 20^th 9/11 hijacker. Clancy was a former Northwest Captain who was giving Moussaoui ground school on operating the 747-400. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary until Clancy asked him one question, and the change in the tone of Moussaoui’s voice led Clancy to push his superiors to call the FBI.

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189 AOPA on Warbirds Adventures Case and its Impact on CFIs, Cirrus Safety Award + GA News

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189 Max talks with AOPA General Counsel Justine Harrison and Jared Allen about the impact of the Warbirds Adventures Case on Flight Instruction. The immediate impact is if you provide instruction for compensation in a limited category aircraft, you need an FAA exemption. The FAA has been asked to interpret how the decision affects other flight instruction. Max receives Cirrus 2020 Safety Award.

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91 Lessons Learned in a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet flying STARs or IFR Arrival Procedures + General Aviation News

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91 Lessons Learned in a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet flying STARs or IFR Arrival Procedures + GA News

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Flyings IFR STARS or Arrival Procedures
91 Max talks in detail about IFR Arrival Procedures, also called STARs. These are ATC-coded IFR route for IFR aircraft flying to a specific airport. There are different kinds of clearances you can get on an Arrival. If you’re cleared to “descend VIA” an Arrival, then you can descend at pilot discretion to reach all of the published altitudes for each fix.

Some key takeaways for pilots should be:
1. Read the Arrival charts ahead of time to find all altitude and speed restrictions.
2. Don’t descend automatically on an Arrival unless you been issued a Descend Via clearance by ATC.
3. If you’re not able to make a speed or altitude crossing restriction, notify ATC as soon as possible.
4. When loading an Arrival into your GPS, be aware that you may have to load a transition, even if you’re not flying on a transition, but have been cleared directly to the fix for which the Arrival procedure is named.
5. Use the FLC or IAS mode on the autopilot to meet speed restriction while descending.

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77 Twenty Things your CFI Didn’t Teach You as a Student Pilot, NTSB Report on Air Canada 759 SFO Incident + GA News

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Twenty Things your CFI Didn’t Teach You
Listeners share stories about things they wished they had learned as student pilots, but had to figure out for themselves as Private Pilots. Here’s my list of those items.
1. How to Prepare for a Flight Review
2. Using Clearance Delivery, approach and departure control
3. Complex and High Performance Endorsements
4. Checking Out in Other Airplanes
5. Flying in the Mountains
6. The dangers of flying at Night
7. It Can Happen To Me
8. Flying at Night without a Moon
9. Renting a Plane at another Flight School
10. Planning Entries to Airports with Multiple Runways
11. Managing Descents
12. How to Buy a New or a Used Airplane
13. How to Conduct Flights so Passengers will want to fly with you again — “Fly the plane like you have 100 passengers in back who you want to come back.”
14. What to do if you’re ramped checked by the FAA 15. What to do if you’re given a phone number to call
16. Part 134 ½ charter operations
17. If you’re going to hit something while taxiing, hit something cheap!
18. How to Use Self Serve Fuel
19. How to Hear a weak signal on the radio; what to do when you Center or Approach gets so weak you can no longer hear them.
20. How to disconnect the Hobbs Meter before you fly, and how to remember to Reconnect it after the flight!

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47 The CFI Shortage – How it Happened and What You Can Do About It – Interview with Jason Blair

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Jason Blair is a FAA DPE, or Designated Pilot Examiner, who gives checkrides to pilots, and he’s also an active flight instructor. He got an early start in aviation, taking flying lessons at age 15, soloing at 16, and getting his private certificate at 17.

Jason talks about the shortage of the CFIs in the flight training industry, how that happened, what some companies are doing about it, and what you as a pilot can do about it. Here’s a link to his 25-page white paper on the subject.

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