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Episode Description: In this solo episode of Fly the Transition, Jim addresses the challenges and frustrations that can arise from working with a less-than-ideal flight instructor. Learn strategies for handling these issues, adapting effectively, and accessing resources to support your flight training journey. Key Topics Covered: Identifying the signs of a bad instructor Strategies for handling and adapting to a challenging instructor Resources for finding and evaluating flight instructors Join our Community:If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Sponsor Information: Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Affiliate Links: Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information: Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

In this episode of Fly the Transition, we sit down with CFII JD Parsons, a helicopter pilot, flight school owner, and the founder of On the Ball Coffee, an aviation-themed coffee company. JD’s journey into aviation is anything but ordinary—before taking to the skies, he was a successful entrepreneur running a trucking company, a street sweeping business, and several gas stations. But despite his accomplishments, JD felt unfulfilled and yearned for something more. Tune in as JD shares how he made the bold decision to leave it all behind for a career in aviation. From flying helicopters to building his own flight school, JD’s passion for flight continues to grow. He also dives into the mission of On the Ball Coffee, which goes beyond just brewing great coffee—it's about giving back to the aviation community through scholarships for aspiring pilots and raising awareness about the world of aviation. Whether you're an aspiring aviator or someone searching for fulfillment through a career change, JD’s story of grit, risk-taking, and chasing dreams will inspire you to chart your own path in aviation. Don’t miss this episode packed with insights on entrepreneurship, aviation training, and how to turn a passion for flying into a business with impact. On the Ball Coffee: https://ontheballcoffee.com AeroExploration: Check out Jim's new YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Sponsor Information:Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Affiliate Links: Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information: Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

Episode Title: Opportunities in the Aviation Industry for Non-Pilots In this episode of Fly the Transition, Jim explores the wide range of career opportunities in the aviation industry for those who aren’t eligible or interested in becoming pilots. From air traffic control to aircraft maintenance, discover the many ways to be part of the aviation world without flying the planes. If you’re passionate about aviation, this episode will open your eyes to the exciting possibilities. Understanding the Broad Scope of Aviation Careers Aviation is more than just pilots—learn about the essential roles that keep the industry running smoothly. Key Non-Pilot Roles in Aviation Explore careers such as Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Flight Dispatcher, Aviation Safety Inspector, Aviation Management, and Aviation Educator. How to Get Started in a Non-Pilot Aviation Career Discover the education, training, networking, and entry-level opportunities to launch your aviation career. Why Aviation is a Great Career Choice, Even Without Flying Find out why a career in aviation offers excitement, growth, and fulfillment, even if you're not in the cockpit. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA):Visit the AOPA Website for resources on aviation career opportunities and training. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Career Resources:Check out the FAA Website for official guidance on career paths, certifications, and training programs in the aviation industry. Aviation Careers Podcast:Tune in to Aviation Careers Podcast for insights into various aviation careers beyond piloting. If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Website: ⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠Fly the Transition⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Lightspeed Headsets:Shop Lightspeed Flying Eyes Sunglasses:Shop Flying EyesUse code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase! Grab your official podcast gear at ⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠.

Episode Title: Financing Your Flight Training: Managing Costs and Avoiding Financial Pitfalls Episode Description: In this solo episode of Fly the Transition, Jim addresses the fear of financial instability and the significant costs associated with flight training and a midlife career change into aviation. Learn practical strategies for budgeting, saving, and financing your aviation journey while managing the psychological impact of financial uncertainty. Key Topics Covered: Understanding the costs of flight training Creating a financial plan that works for you Managing the emotional side of financial stress Encouragement and strategies for staying motivated Join our Community:If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Sponsor Information:Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Affiliate Links: Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information: Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

Episode Title: Description:In this episode of Fly the Transition, we sit down with Nick Antilla, a first officer at a major airline, who shares his inspiring journey from metal fabrication and welding to the cockpit. After losing his job during the Covid cutbacks, Nick transitioned into aviation, overcoming misinformation and learning the importance of communication with his partner. Tune in to hear how every flight has been a learning opportunity for Nick and his advice for others looking to make a similar change. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Sponsor Information:Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Affiliate Links: Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information:Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

Episode Title: Balancing Flight Training with Life: Strategies for Success Episode Description: In this episode of Fly the Transition, Jim tackles the challenge of balancing flight training with work, family, and other responsibilities, especially for those making a midlife career change into aviation. Jim shares personal strategies and practical tips to help you find that elusive balance, ensuring that your aviation dreams don’t get lost in the shuffle of everyday life. Key Topics Covered: Time management tips for aspiring pilots Strategies for maintaining consistency in training Communicating with family and work to gain support Managing stress and avoiding burnout References: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) - AOPA Website FAA’s Tips for Managing Flight Training - FAA Website Time Management Tips for Pilots - Flying Magazine Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Sponsor Information:Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Affiliate Links: Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information:Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

Episode Title:Navigating Career Change Challenges in Aviation Episode Description:In this special solo episode of Fly the Transition, Jim introduces the concept of solo episodes, where he dives deep into the unique challenges and opportunities of pursuing a midlife career in aviation. Jim shares his personal journey, including his 10 years as a private pilot, his current pursuit of a CFI rating, and the impact of a medical condition that limits his flying career. Drawing on 24 years of experience as a public safety professional, Jim explores how he’s chosen to grow where he’s planted, combining his passion for aviation with creative ventures to inspire others. Throughout the episode, Jim outlines the topics that will be covered in future solo episodes, including the frustrations of slow progress in training, balancing responsibilities with flight training, financial challenges, and finding a community of like-minded enthusiasts. Join Jim as he offers insights, resources, and inspiration to help you navigate your own aviation journey, no matter where you are on the path. Join our Community:If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles:Website: www.flyingmidwest.comFacebook: Fly the Transition on FacebookJim on Instagram: @flymidwestjimEmail: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information:You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links helps support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: Shop Here Flying Eyes Sunglasses: Shop HereUse code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase. Fly the Transition Merch:Get your gear and show your support! www.flyingmidwest.com/merch Contact Information:Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Fly the Transition"! On this episode, we talk about another area of aviation that is facing a shortage in workers, aviation maintenance. We will talk with Steven, a former scuba instructor and paramedic who now teaches A&P courses in florida. We talk about his career path, his love of aviation, and how to get on the aviation maintenance career path. www.faa.gov/mechanics/become Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com ⁠ Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit⁠⁠ www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠ Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Fly the Transition"! On this episode, I am welcome Tyler Smith, former police officer turned CFI. Tyler had early dreams of aviation, but the finances of college and training put that dream out of reach. He would become a police officer, training officer, and SWAT Operator with his department. His exposure to a nearby airport reignited his passion. He would work in Airport Operations while working on his ratings, and ultimately became a flight instructor. He talks about his transition and the parallels between his two careers. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23 Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠ Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Fly the Transition"! On this episode, I am so excited to welcome Dan Millican of the YouTube channel Taking Off. Dan made his career in television, film, and corporate media production. At the rise of the age of drone systems, Dan was able to incorporate his interest in aviation into his job. Dan began to chase a number of pilot certificates, to include his CFI/CFII, and bought into a Cessna 210 named "Lola." As a way to learn YouTube for a client, he began the Taking Off channel. The channel today now has hundreds of videos and over 100,000 subscribers. Don't miss this engaging conversation on "Fly the Transition"! Find Dan and Taking Off Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TakingOff https://s-films.com Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23 Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠ flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Fly the Transition"! On this episode, I am thrilled to welcome my good friend Seth Bunker, a First Officer with a major US Carrier. Seth got his start in aviation as an enlisted aircrew member in the United States Air Force. He served as a boom operator and a flight engineer. He leveraged his flight engineer hours and experience to work his way into a regional carrier, and ultimately making the move to a major airlines. Don't miss this engaging conversation on "Fly the Transition"! Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Fly the Transition"! In this episode, we are joined by AZ CFI Richard Donaldson. Richard spent over 25 years working in Silicon Valley Tech, building start ups, working in supply chain, and more. As tech took a turn and the world faced a global pandemic, Richard moved to one of the hotbeds of aviation training, Arizona. A discovery flight got Richard hooked and he took the leap into aviation at 53. Today, Richard has helped build a flight school in the region and is a CFI, CFI, and MEI. Don't miss this engaging conversation on "Fly the Transition"! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richarddonaldson Paintedrockaviation.com Supplychain Next Podcast: supplychainnextpod.com Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Fly the Transition"! In this episode, we are joined by Cory Palm, an innovative agricultural drone spray pilot. Cory originally dreamed of becoming a crop duster pilot but instead pursued a career path in agriculture as an agronomist as well as work as a paramedic. After working as a medic and facing long hours, low pay, and disruptions to his family schedule, Cory sought a new direction. Attending seminars on drones in agriculture reignited a 20-year-old spark, leading him to the booming field of drone aviation. Today, Cory uses drones to spray fields, study crops, and monitor livestock. With numerous programs and opportunities, drone aviation is revolutionizing agriculture. Join us to hear Cory's inspiring journey and learn how drones are shaping the future of farming. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or involved in agriculture, this episode offers valuable information on how drone technology is creating new opportunities and enhancing productivity in farming. Don't miss this engaging conversation on "Fly the Transition"! Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Fly the Transition"! In this episode, we're joined by Jason Reynolds, a multi-faceted individual who has traversed careers in real estate, ministry, and aviation. Jason shares his unique journey, from answering a calling of faith and building a congregation to discovering a new passion in aviation as he transitioned from ministry to a fresh career path. He shares how a chat with a friend over coffee, led to a passion for flight. Jason also dives into the challenges and triumphs of his work in real estate, and thriving in inconsistency. Jason offer invaluable insights into his journey to becoming a flight instructor and will discuss making the most of your dollar in flight training. Get ready to be inspired and informed on this enlightening episode of "Fly the Transition"! Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! We are joined by Aaron, a pilot with one of the major airlines. He talks to us about early dreams of aviation that were curbed by the events of 9/11, a successful tech consulting career, and breaking the golden handcuffs to chase his dreams of flying. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! We're back for another new episode of Fly the Transition I'm so excited to welcome Trent Dyrsmid of the YouTube channel Fly with Trent. We talk about his success with his content creation, his work as a CFI, and his journey to a career in commercial aviation. Fly with Trent: https://flywithtrent.com/ Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! After a couple of weeks off, Fly the Transition is back with a new episode. This time around we talk with Legacy Airline Pilot and aviation mentor Kenny Thomas. Kenny grew up in the Bronx with limited access to aviation. After a stint as an Air Force Maintainer, Kenny went back to college, earned his commission and became an Air Force Navigator. He would eventually make his way to flying with a major airlines. Hear his story right here, on Fly the Transition On this week's episode, I talk with Jared, math whiz turned regional pilot. He will tell us about working on building a plane in high school, his careers with numbers, teaching, and eventually landing a job in aviation at a regional airlines. Legacy Flight Academy: https://www.legacyflightacademy.org/ Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! On this week's episode, I talk with Jared, math whiz turned regional pilot. He will tell us about working on building a plane in high school, his careers with numbers, teaching, and eventually landing a job in aviation at a regional airlines. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Fly the Transition! On this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Keith Roxo, Operations Director with WIngman Med. We discuss the ever important medical certificates, dispel some myths, and what you should know before you go. Wingman Med : www.wingmanmed.com Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.

I had a little bit of content from the cutting room floor from our last episode that I thought I would share. Join me for a little more of my conversation with Herve! On this week's episode, we sit down with Ag-Pilot Herve. He tells us about his time and service in the United States Marine Corps, and his unique journey into the world of aerial application and flying in the agriculture industry. Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: Flythetransition@gmail.com Sponsor Information: This episode is sponsored by Pilot Quarters. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pilotquarters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their wide variety of aviation chart inspired apparel. You can also check out our affiliate links for Lightspeed Headset and Flying Eyes Sunglasses. Your purchase through our links help support the podcast. Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10%off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Information: Do you have questions of comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to me a guest on the podcast? Reach out at flythetransition@gmail.com or connect with Jim through social medial or the website.