The Aviator's Guide: Novice to Pilot

Join Hollie Bellino on The Aviator’s Guide as she sits down with Rear Admiral James Gib Godwin III — a U.S. Navy veteran with 33 years of service, missions in Vietnam and Desert Storm, and thousands of hours in two of the Navy’s most legendary aircraft: the A-7 Corsair and the F/A-18 Hornet.Admiral Godwin shares his incredible journey from fleet pilot and Landing Signal Officer (LSO) to F-18 design contributor and instructor, and now President & CEO of Mercy Medical Angels. Hear first-hand stories of:Flying over 2,000 hours in the A-7 Corsair and 2,000 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet34 combat missions during Desert StormHelping design and instruct in the F-18 programServing as an LSO and mentoring the next generation of naval aviatorsHis current mission with Mercy Medical Angels, providing life-saving medical transportation to those in needThis is an inspiring conversation for pilots, veterans, and anyone fascinated by naval aviation history.Podcast Platforms for Listening to The Episodes:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide Support The Aviator's Guide: https://www.patreon.com/c/theaviatorsguidehttps://account.venmo.com/u/hollie-bellinohttps://cash.app/$holliebellinoFind The Aviator's Guide on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide https://www.facebook.com/theaviatorsguide/Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.This channel is for entertainment purposes only and represents solely my opinion and not the opinion, views, or position of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Thinking about becoming a professional pilot — or already on the path and wondering what’s next? In this 2025 update, we break down the latest changes in pilot hiring, what regional and major airlines are looking for, and the real-world options outside of airline flying that you might not have considered.In this episode, you'll learn:✍️ The newest pathway and cadet programs in 2025✅ Current hiring requirements (TT, ATP mins, flight hours, etc.)🚁 Unique flying careers outside the airlines: corporate, medevac, charter, cargo, government flying and more💡 Tips straight from recruiters' mouths from the WAI conferenceDetails about part 91, 135 and your ATP certificateWhether you're just starting your training, in the right seat of a regional jet, or looking to pivot your flying career, this episode will give you clear, updated insights to help you make informed decisions.🎧 Subscribe and follow for more pilot career guidance, interviews with aviation pros, and honest talk about life in the skies.youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Find The Aviator’s Guide Video Versions: https://www.youtube.com/@the_aviatorsguidePodcast Platforms for Listening to The Episodes:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide Support The Aviator's Guide: https://www.patreon.com/c/theaviatorsguidehttps://account.venmo.com/u/hollie-bellinohttps://cash.app/$holliebellinoFind The Aviator's Guide on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide https://www.facebook.com/theaviatorsguide/Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.This channel is for entertainment purposes only and represents solely my opinion and not the opinion, views, or position of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.Flight School Questions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X5XdeA4AhFLvYDzJYEhKEENu9Ox4T-8q/view?usp=sharing

Description:In this episode, Hollie Bellino reviews some important things you need to be aware of before you decide to jump into the industry of aviation for your career. It’s better to be prepared, and this short episode will help you do just that in getting mentally prepared for your pilot journey!youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Podcast Platforms for Listening to The Episodes:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide Find The Aviator’s Guide Video Versions: https://www.youtube.com/@the_aviatorsguideSupport The Aviator's Guide: https://www.patreon.com/c/theaviatorsguidehttps://account.venmo.com/u/hollie-bellinohttps://cash.app/$holliebellinoFind The Aviator's Guide on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide https://www.facebook.com/theaviatorsguide/Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.This channel is for entertainment purposes only and represents solely my opinion and not the opinion, views, or position of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.Sources:ATP pilot privileges (instructing): https://www.faa.gov/media/14031#:~:text=Since%20the%20ATP%20is%20not,be%20counted%20as%20instructional%20time

Description:In this episode, Hollie Bellino has a worldly conversation with Muharrem Mane, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Plane English ARSim application for iPhone and Android. The main goal of this app is to help pilots learn how to speak correctly on the radios.If you’re a new pilot or will be starting your pilot journey soon, this is a great episode for you to help you prep for your flight training, including some first hand experience from two pilots and talks about the future of aviation.This is not a sponsored video.youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Podcast Platforms for Listening to The Episodes:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide Support The Aviator's Guide: https://www.patreon.com/c/theaviatorsguidehttps://account.venmo.com/u/hollie-bellinohttps://cash.app/$holliebellinoFind The Aviator's Guide on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide https://www.facebook.com/theaviatorsguide/Resources:Plane English ARSim Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=llc.planeenglish.planeenglish&utm_source=pe-website&pcampaignid=MKT-Other-global-all-co-prtnr-py-PartBadge-Mar2515-1 Plane English ARSim Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/planeenglish-arsim/id1461037185 Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.This channel is for entertainment purposes only and represents solely my opinion and not the opinion, views, or position of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.

In this episode, learn from Hollie Bellino about all the questions you need to be asking flight schools before you decide which one to complete your pilot training! This is a particularly helpful episode for you aspiring pilots out there who would like extra guidance to pick the right flight school for you.Related Videos:Private Pilot Certificate with Part 61 & 141 Differences: https://youtu.be/_CTAJbz1OdU?si=O6S-GGJl-ApuQhLg Instrument Rating with Part 61 & 141 Differences: https://youtu.be/U0GPfI-kbB8?si=fM09KKD83q6mQFyLFlight School Supplies Part 1: https://youtu.be/VpES7EaIBfA?si=H4YWxKh9DAS7mD2uFlight School Supplies Part 2: https://youtu.be/RWGgcBhTAPM?si=QaSYNgSvwRcmJiqOShould YOU Be A Pilot? https://youtu.be/3mrm9TWpW1Y?si=A2PbwqRFoF7r5Y3c youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Podcast Platforms for Listening to The Episodes:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide Support The Aviator's Guide: https://www.patreon.com/c/theaviatorsguidehttps://account.venmo.com/u/hollie-bellinohttps://cash.app/$holliebellinoFind The Aviator's Guide on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide https://www.facebook.com/theaviatorsguide/Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.This channel is for entertainment purposes only and represents solely my opinion and not the opinion, views, or position of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.Resources:Flight School Questions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X5XdeA4AhFLvYDzJYEhKEENu9Ox4T-8q/view?usp=sharing Flight School Supplies: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S5KbbWUJBymM7KOvTPtodBBor2pwPSwP/view?usp=drive_link FAR 61.113: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-E/section-61.113

In this penultimate episode of the flight hour minis series, Hollie Bellino covers 3 more ways you can build your flight time to help you reach your career goals faster. Hollie, also, does a quick recap on all the other methods that have been mentioned in this mini series. Find out what you need to do!youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Podcast Platforms for Listening to The Episodes:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide Support The Aviator's Guide: https://www.patreon.com/c/theaviatorsguidehttps://account.venmo.com/u/hollie-bellinohttps://cash.app/$holliebellinoFind The Aviator's Guide on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide https://www.facebook.com/theaviatorsguide/Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.This channel is for entertainment purposes only and represents solely my opinion and not the opinion, views, or position of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.Resources:Perlan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSy3GhdtZ68&t=378s 61.69: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-B/section-61.69 Military: https://www.defense.gov/About/our-forces/

In this episode, Hollie Bellino takes a dive into the history of aviation accidents and depicts how air travel has progressed throughout the years.Email me at youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Support my show at https://dot.cards/holliebellino Check out my INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ https://apnews.com/article/ronald-reagan-national-airport-aircraft-crash-9d79051a9e535bd855df5a4e5553b2e9, https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/02/04/dca-crash-victims-recovered/https://skyvector.com/ https://www.wdsu.com/article/houston-airport-engine-fire-evacuation/63651287# https://youtu.be/XeWuUXKJjPQ?si=ivdiodp8UXZNNU-j https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned/transport_airplane/accidents/N93119 https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned/transport_airplane/accidents/N726DAhttps://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/historyculture/flight93story.htm https://www.fbi.gov/history/artifacts/richard-reids-shoes https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned/transport_airplane/accidents/N200WQ https://ourworldindata.org/airline-hijackings-were-once-common-but-are-very-rare-today https://www.panish.law/aviation_accident_statistics.htmlhttps://www.globalrescue.com/common/blog/detail/travel-crisis-on-trains/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/planecrash/risky.html https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned This channel is for entertainment purposes only and represents solely my opinion and not the opinion, views, or position of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

SHOW NOTES RSS:In this special guest episode, Hollie Bellino introduces her husband, Joe Bellino, who is a Warrant Officer and trained Blackhawk and Lakota helicopter pilot for the Army National Guard. Joe shares the steps he took to get where he is to help any future army aviators traverse the path to get their wings. QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/ Checklist: https://recruiting.army.mil/Portals/15/Applicant%20Checklist_1%20Feb%202023.pdf Warrant Officer Site: https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/qualifications_MOSlist/ Asvab Test: https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab, https://www.goarmy.com/how-to-join/steps/asvab SIFT Test: https://militaryflighttests.com/sift-test/ Army dudes: https://www.pexels.com/video/close-up-video-of-american-flag-patch-on-military-uniform-7467577/ CFR 61.159: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.159 CFR 61.160: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.160 Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode of The Aviator’s Guide, Hollie Bellino continues her mini series “Ways to Build Flight Hours” to help you all figure out what to do after you finish your flight training. Featured here will be tour piloting, ferry flying, banner towing and charter flying. Listen to see if any of these fit what you want to do!QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideResources:Banner Tow Waiver: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Notice/N_8900_481.pdf FAR 61.31: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.31 “Banner Tow Goes Wrong in Florida”: https://youtu.be/qeHPz8IQQpE?si=kKPxQxhEC_zO84g4 FAR91.311: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-91/subpart-D/section-91.311 Drone Towing: https://cuashub.com/en/content/faa-issues-authorization-for-drones-to-tow-full-size-ad-banners/ FAR 61.159: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.159 Pilot Jobs: https://pilotcareercenter.com/ Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this first ever ground lesson of The Aviator’s Guide, Hollie Bellino covers some pertinent topics when it comes to night flying! Be sure you don’t miss this one, especially if you have a checkride coming up for your Private Pilot Certificate.QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideNight Flying Ground Crossword Puzzle: https://crosswordlabs.com/embed/night-flying-ground Resources: The Air Almanac: https://aa.usno.navy.mil/publications/aira The Airplane Flying Handbook: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook Autokinesis: https://indjaerospacemed.com/autokinesis-illusion-in-fighter-flying-revisited/ Civil Twilight Calculator that works: https://www.almanac.com/astronomy/sun-rise-and-set FAA Civil Twilight Tool Link that doesn’t work: https://avcams.faa.gov/sunrise_sunset.php The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak Rods & Cones video: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/processing-the-environment/sight/v/photoreceptors-rods-cones Sunglasses: https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/sunglasses.pdfEcfr.gov Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode, Hollie Bellino covers how to fill out your flight training lessons the right way and teaches you important and even fun facts you will want to know in regards to FARs!Check out my LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuideLogbooks:Jeppesen logbook: https://amzn.to/3SXGF3Q Gleim logbook: https://amzn.to/3YPAoLp Gleam logbook: https://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/12415Resources:Applicability and Definitions (61.1): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.1 ATP Mins (61.169): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.159 Checkride PIC (61.47): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.47 61.197: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-H/section-61.197Legal interpretation of “cross country time”: https://www.faa.gov/media/14751 Pilot Logbooks (61.51): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.51 Simulator Differentiation: https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_61-136b.pdf What kind of simulator have you been using: https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/FAA_Approved_Aircraft_ATDs.pdf I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.The views, thoughts, & opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode, Hollie Bellino continues the mini series: Ways to Build Flight Hours to assist all of you pilots planning your post flight school adventures! There are a plethora of ways to build your flight hours for the career you want after you finish flight training, and that’s what this mini series is all about. Whether you need to build 1000 or 1500 hours, let’s find out what you would like to do.QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideResources:Thanksgiving history: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Thanksgiving-Day Logging time (61.51): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.51 Find a flying club near you: https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs/flying-club-finder#t=tagFlyingClubs&sort=%40aopaufbusinessname%20ascending Buying an aircraft: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/buying-an-aircraft Build an aircraft: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/builderresources/getting-started/planning-articles/getting-started-in-aircraft-building Fort Worth flying Club: https://fortworthflyingclub.org/ Insurance: https://www.aopa.org/membership/membership-benefits, https://www.wingsinsurance.com/, https://www.nafinet.org/insurance Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode, Hollie Bellino covers all of the FAA requirements to get your instrument rating including the required ground and flight time depending on Part 141 or Part 61 flight schools. She, also, reviews how to stay current as an instrument pilot and throws out some awesome tips to prepare you for your instrument checkride!QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Resources:Part 61: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-B/section-61.65 Part 141: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-141/appendix-Appendix%20C%20to%20Part%20141 Currency: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.57 Currency details: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/pilots/training/firc/InFO15012.pdf Simulator Differentiation: https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_61-136b.pdf What kind of simulator have you been using: https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/FAA_Approved_Aircraft_ATDs.pdf Instrument Rating Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rdcElThTu39KGgK4brK0nnk7OgL2iVKp/view?usp=drive_link https://www.wificfi.com/endorsements Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode, Hollie Bellino continues the mini series: Ways to Build Flight Hours, featuring volunteering, contract flying and aerial surveying. These are 3 more options in addition to the options already discusses in earlier episodes: CFI, pipeline flying and skydiving. Every pilot has to build flight hours. Start planning how you want to build yours!QUESTIONS? Email me!youraviatorsguide@gmail.comListen to my PODCAST on any platform:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuideSUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellinoSee my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQCheck out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/Find me on TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideResources:https://www.angelflight.com/pilots/ https://www.mercymedical.org/volunteer-pilot (I incorrectly stated this as “medical mercy angles” in the episode)https://angelmedflight.com/careers https://www.volunteerpilots.net/organizations/ https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.159 Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode, Hollie Bellino and Adam Levine (military fighter pilot and DPE) talk about how to prep for your checkride, common mistakes that are made, the checkride appeals process and what happens if you fail a checkride. Listen in to get first hand checkride knowledge from this experienced DPE!Do you have an aviation professional you would like to host as a guest? Send an Email!QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideResources: Ecfr.gov Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this unique episode, Hollie Bellino and Adam Levine, DPE, discuss how Adam became a DPE and his military background. Adam trained as a pilot for the marines and actually attended the prestigious Top Gun training program. He has professionally flown aircraft from the T-2C Buckeye to the F-35.This episode is part 1 of 2! Part 2 will encompass details relating to the PPL checkride and ways to be prepared for the checkride whether you’re a student or an instructor!QUESTIONS? Email me!youraviatorsguide@gmail.comListen to my PODCAST on any platform:https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuideSUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellinoSee my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQCheck out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/Find me on TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideResources:8000.95C: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1042133DMS (find a DPE): https://designee.faa.gov/Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Spoiler Alert! In this episode, Hollie Bellino covers a brief overview of what's to come in next week's DPE Episode. Get excited for it!

In this mini series episode on Ways to Build Flight Hours, Hollie Bellino discusses two more options other than being a CFI, flying pipelines and flying adrenaline junkies! Listen in to see if you think either of these would work for your goals.Don’t forget to tune in next week for Hollie’s special DPE guest, Mr. Adam Levine!

SHOW NOTES RSS:Have you thought about what you’re going to do after flight school to build your 1000, 1250 or 1500 flight hours? This episode is the start of a mini series where Hollie is going to cover jobs you can do to gain flight experience! Don’t forget to send your questions for the upcoming DPE guest to youraviatorsguide@gmail.com.QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show:https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguideFAA CFI Certificate/License Rule Change: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22018/removal-of-expiration-date-on-a-flight-instructor-certificate-additional-qualification-requirements Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode Hollie Bellino goes into detail on everything that must be completed to get your wings including the correct order of finishing the tasks & the differences between part 141 & part 61 flight school requirements. https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Resources: Part 61: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-ENight flying in Alaska: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.110 Part 141: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-141 Written exam: https://faa.psiexams.comSporty’s Test Prep: https://courses.sportys.com/training/portal/course/PRIVATE/testprep Sporty’s Ground School: https://www.sportys.com/learn-to-fly-course-private-pilot-test-prep-online-app-and-tv.html King School Ground School: https://kingschools.com/private-pilot-ground-school-test-prep The Pilot Institute Ground School: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/part-61-private-pilot/?gc_id=16703027490&g_special_campaign=true&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6qXOX2E3U291Vf2yJnE9OtY8nQqbEhiw3NmfCIUa2PAX9OjAnSa-8AaAtGKEALw_wcB ASA 2024 Test Prep: https://amzn.to/3N09BEV ASA Prepware App (android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asa2fly.prepware.privatepilot&hl=en_US&pli=1 Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prepware-private-pilot/id334278376 I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising & linking to Amazon.com. The views, thoughts, & opinions expressed are the speaker’s own & do not represent the views, thoughts, & opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material & information presented here is for general information purposes only.