Blog

In this video we do a quick rundown between the different weather reporting systems used by pilots. I'm used to the ATIS, because I fly out of Class D Airspace, but I never really knew where they got the weather information form. Obviously it came from some kind of weather reporting system... but which one?

In this clip we go over a few things that can help you out in your checkride. We have a few more tricks up our sleeves, but that'll have to wait for another video.

Here are 9 + 1ish reasons pilots quit flying, and some of them are completely out of our control! I'm not sure if I would ever willingly give it up myself..... I'm kind of vested at this point. Just need to make sure I fly safe and the planes taken care of.

In this excerpt from our live stream, we're answering the question on when should a student pilot solo? It's a great question with a somewhat complicated answer. There are typically only two schools of thought on this. We talk about both of them, and when you'll know your ready.

We're changing things up a bit with a new recording set. Super excited for how it turned out. A lot of Fly With The Guys content will be videoed here, including stand ups, live streams and maybe even a few interviews. PLUS, I make a unique piece of Aviation Art for the wall.

In this video, we're privileged to explore Rodney's Vans RV 10, which has been painted as a tribute to the United States Armed Forces. It's incredible paint job was created by John Stahr of Artistic aviation. A TRUE military tribute airplane.

The airplane has over 30 induvial pieces of art representing the Army, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines. It includes iconic emblems and people of each branch. Like LT. General Chesty Puller, LT. Colonel Jeannie Leavitt, and General George Patton. Other parts of the plane have significant meaning too, and there are small details incorporated by the artist that further honor those who server. Seriously, this video hardly does the airplane justice.

Rodney is from Arizona, so you'll see little pieces of it all over. Like Pat Tillman, the USS Arizona, and the Camelback mountain range. Even his tail number hails back. N104AZ | Vans Aircraft RV 10 | For | Arizona. See what he did there?

One piece of art that I was unable to photograph is the top, where there is a missing man flying formation, but one of my favorite has to be the cowling, honoring The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

This video is monetized to help support Veterans and their families. All proceeds will now and forever be donated to the Silent Warrior Foundation, where 100% of the proceeds make it into the hands of those who need it. You can check them out at https://silentwarriorfoundation.com/

I get asked all the time what jobs are available for someone with a private pilot license, or a private pilot certificate which is what it's actually called. SO, I decided to make a video on it. All the information you need to know about earning money flying with your PPL in 2 minutes ish minutes!

UPDATE: Paragraph (g) of 61.113 does provide a way for a private pilot to have a job as a tow pilot. But, like we said in the video, most commercial operations are going to hire a commercial pilot for the job. Experience and insurance are huge factors, the latter often times prohibiting the use of private pilots. Some of you mentioned this in the comments. Regardless, I dug in a bit more and am having a hard time finding places that actually employ private pilots in a way that it would constitute as a job. I even contacted a glider school about it and they confirmed you can make money, but not a livable wage. If you have any more information on the subject, please chime in!

DISCLAIMER: We typically put this on screen but please realize this video is for informational purposes only, please don't mistake it for actual training from a certificated instructor.

Introducing a new series here. AvGeek Brief, where we try to tell you everything you need to know in about 2 minutes. Yes... there's a timer. In this episode, were explaing what a Squawk code is and which ones to use in an emergency. PLUS, I eat a sandwich!

DISCLAIMER: We typically put this on screen but please realize this video is for informational purposes only, please don't mistake it for actual training from a certificated instructor.

Carbon Monoxide is no joke, especially when you're trapped in a cockpit with it. In this video, we talk about it with special guest Dan Bass who survived passing out from CO poisoning IN FLIGHT and survived. We go over what CO poisoning is, it's symptoms, and what you can do to alert yourself before it's too late.

We were invited to visit Fly Eagle Sport in Glendale, Arizona to help us show you guys what a Part 61 Flight School is all about. AND, just in case you're wondering, NO this isn't a sponsored video. They did a great job and showing us how a growing part 61 flight school works! We also got some EPIC air to air shots for you guys.