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The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast

Welcome to an aviation podcast that caters to all aviation enthusiasts, ranging from pilots to airplane spotters. Our show covers a wide range of topics, including private pilot training, airline operations, and the latest aviation news. Our knowledgeable host, an experienced airline pilot with eight years of flying under his belt, is thrilled to share his own experiences and offer valuable advice to help you pursue your aviation dreams. We are here to support you on your journey, constantly wishing

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24:36

From Tower to NY Fashion Week: Special Guest | Rachel...

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/10/09

The Grand Finale with Rachel Mason.Rachel and I met serendipitously while I was on a long sit in Denver. I knew her as “Dolly Parkin” as she was a ramp controller in Denver. When we finally met in person, I was starstruck! Listen to this series to learn about her story!About Rachel:Aviation fell into her lap, starting with Alaska Airlines. After about a year with AS, she craved more and applied to every major airline at STL. One of the big ones called her first and she took the job. With

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27:16

From Tower to NY Fashion Week: Special Guest | Rachel...

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/10/02

This is part two of a three part series with Rachel Mason.Rachel and I met serendipitously while I was on a long sit in Denver. I knew her as “Dolly Parkin” as she was a ramp controller in Denver. When we finally met in person, I was starstruck! Listen to this series to learn about her story!About Rachel:Aviation fell into her lap, starting with Alaska Airlines. After about a year with AS, she craved more and applied to every major airline at STL. One of the big ones called her first and

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24:46

From Tower to NY Fashion Week: Special Guest | Rachel...

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/09/24

This is part one of a three part series with Rachel Mason.Rachel and I met serendipitously while I was on a long sit in Denver. I knew her as “Dolly Parkin” as she was a ramp controller in Denver. When we finally met in person, I was starstruck! Listen to this series to learn about her story!About Rachel:Aviation fell into her lap, starting with Alaska Airlines. After about a year with AS, she craved more and applied to every major airline at STL. One of the big ones called her first and

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17:28

Humble Pie & A Surprise!

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/09/18

Hey there, folks! You won't believe the crop of newbies we've got at SkyWest lately. They strut in with chips on their shoulders the size of airplanes! It's starting to mess with our training and putting a real dent in our sky-high culture. But fear not, because as an instructor, I'm here to guard the good vibes and give any culture-disturbers a friendly heads-up.Remember, it's all about humility, my friends! Embrace that and you'll soar through life with a smile. Oh, and guess what? I've

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37:53

Manny: Back from the dead

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/09/09

A little early for a Día De Los Muertos celebration, but this guy is back from the dead with another fresh episode! Now I’m going live on Instagram so you can ask your questions live, so keep an eye out for that. In this episode I’m jabbering about: Travel updatesFavorite overnightsContinuing Qualification (CQ) 2023Training ContractsNew United Airlines pay…. NOT I forgot to talk about it! LolInterviewing Airlines And other none-senseREACH OUT!Email me at: mannythecfi@gmail.comInstagram:

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27:05

Unveiling the Turbulent Truth: How Inexperience in...

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/04/14

This podcast episode sheds light on the concerning rise of aviation incidents in recent months and highlights the importance of a collaborative approach towards finding a solution. Factors such as staffing shortages and technological drawbacks have been identified by the FAA during their investigations, but they are still analyzing a critical human factor component. Before the pandemic, the aviation industry was experiencing its safest period in history, but due to lack of investment in

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37:13

Non-rev Travel: Not for the faint of heart

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/03/12

Have you ever wondered what a “buddy pass” is? Well, they don’t exist… hahahaha just kidding, but not really. Today’s episode is all about non-rev or what it is usually known as, Standby Travel. You’ll learn how to ask your airline employee friend how to get on their benefits, how much it costs, and I give you full-disclosure on what it means to non-rev so you can determine if traveling standby is for you.APPS/SITES I USE FOR TRAVELUnited Airlines AppFlightviewGoogle

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43:42

Ep06: Special Guest: Daniel Sims | Part 3 of 3

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/02/24

This is a very special episode! My friend Daniel Sims joins me in Episode 6 of the show to share his experience as a future cargo pilot. In today’s episode, we chat about the value of good training, the recent close calls and how the FAA plans on handling it. We also dive in on possible solutions of our own and how slowing down during flight operations can help mitigate our current lack of pilot experience at the airlines. Finally we talk about Frontier’s new unlimited travel pass, is it a

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29:16

Ep06: Special Guest: Daniel Sims | Part 2 of 3

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/02/21

This is a very special episode! My friend Daniel Sims joins me in Episode 6 of the show to share his experience as a future cargo pilot. In today’s episode, we chat about our favorite airplanes and what Daniel’s experience was going through his first airline pilot training at SkyWest Airlines.ABOUT DANIEL SIMSFollowing in the footsteps of his aviation loving grandmother, Daniel took his first flight in a small aircraft in the San Jose bay area and immediately fell in love. Since then, he

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22:20

Ep06: Special Guest: Daniel Sims | Part 1 of 3

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/02/20

This is a very special episode! My friend Daniel Sims joins me in Episode 6 of the show to share his experience as a future cargo pilot. In today’s episode, you’ll find out how Daniel and I met as we chat about his time at San Jose State University’s precision flight team.ABOUT DANIEL SIMSFollowing in the footsteps of his aviation loving grandmother, Daniel took his first flight in a small aircraft in the San Jose bay area and immediately fell in love. Since then, he has earned many

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28:52

Cheating Death in Texas

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/02/07

In today’s episode you’ll find out what happened at Austin-Bergstrom International airport in Austin Texas! Too soon, folks too soon and too close! I also talk about stabilized approach criteria and what makes pilots “go-around” or go “missed”Want to suggest topics for future episodes, want to be a guest on the show or just want to reach out with feed back? You can reach me here:MANNYTHECFI@GMAIL.COMFind me on Instagram here: ClimbVxListen to the full ATC recording thanks to VASAviationNear

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56:20

Avoiding Disaster at JFK

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/01/26

Deconstructing JFK Runway IncursionExpectation BiasNew Procedures at AmericanBreakdown in CRMPilot Training to prevent incidents (Briefings)Pilot pacing Examples of personal accounts of distractionsNTSB and FAA investigatingAggressive MediocrityObservation at CostcoCommon theme of the show to inspire a new generation of professional pilotsNew information about metering at mainline partnersMainline partners: are they slowing down hiring from regionals?Is it still a good idea to go to an

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50:36

Should I stay or should I go?

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/01/12

History of the regional modelPay scales, experience and the coltan crash in Feb 2009What’s their purpose and how it’s changed over the years Point to point and mainline for hubsHow have the regionals adapted?What’s the future of the regional model? 200 SkyWest orders and the scope clause Since 2012, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines cap their regional airlines' jets at 76 seats and a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) at 86,000 lb (39 t)Regionals as a means to an

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35:13

Episode 2: The one about cancellations

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2023/01/05

Thank you for all the support and your subscriptions! I really appreciate it. Subscribe, rate, leave feedback and comments on the podcast.The elephant in the room: Southwest AirlinesA disaster in the making. Herb Kelleher’s airline is suffering because of profit hungry executives. Southwest IT department hails from the 1990s and needs an extreme makeover!Aggressive Mediocrity: More and more people are ok with doing the bare minimum and are proudly mediocre. How is this affecting the

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11:32

Genesis

The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast ·

2022/12/25

Thank you and welcome aboard The Tailwinds & Sunshine Podcast! In today’s episode I introduce myself and give you a look at the future of this podcast.

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