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Runway Life is a general aviation podcast, seeking to shed light on current issues, and unpack the different opinions and angles of the industry. Runway Life aims to be the podcast for EVERYONE in aviation, not just the pilots.
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- Today10 min
He Took On the Entire System—and Won
For years, general aviation pilots have fought back against efforts to use ADS-B data to track and bill aircraft for airport operations. Few people have been more involved in that fight than Don Frano. In this episode of Runway Life Podcast, Don joins us to discuss the latest developments in the ADS-B billing battle, why recent victories may signal a major turning point, and what it took to bring national attention to an issue that impacts pilots across the country. Checkout Don's Channel:&...
- Mar 13, 20262 min
A UNANIMOUS WIN FOR PILOTS
Florida pilots and aircraft owners just received major news for general aviation. Both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate have unanimously passed legislation that halts the use of ADS-B data for airport landing fee billing. The bill now heads to the desk of Ron DeSantis to be signed into law. This move comes after growing concerns across the aviation community that ADS-B tracking data was being used to automatically bill pilots for airport landings, creating major p...
- Feb 20, 202640 min
Part 61 vs. Part 141 : What You NEED to Know
In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down with Pete Lankester, co-owner of First Landings Aviation, for an in-depth, honest conversation about one of the biggest decisions a future pilot will make: Part 61 or Part 141 flight training? If you’re considering flight school — or already enrolled and wondering if you chose the right path — this episode breaks down the real-world pros and cons of each training structure. From flexibility and cost to syllabus structure, VA benefits, airline ...
- Jan 24, 202614 min
Best Aviation Headsets for Student Pilots
In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down to break down one of the biggest purchases a new flight student will make—their aviation headset. From the legendary Bose A20 and A30, to Lightspeed Zulu, David Clark, and other Quiet Technologies headsets, we cover the real differences in price, comfort, noise reduction, and value so you can make an informed decision before spending hundreds (or thousands) of dollars. Whether you’re just starting flight training or upgrading your gear, this vi...
- Jan 16, 20263 min
NEW ADS-B Bill PASSED Committee
In this episode of Runway Life, we break down the latest development on the ADS-B billing issue — the proposed bill has passed committee and is now moving forward toward the U.S. Senate! This is a major step in the effort to protect general aviation pilots from unfair billing practices using ADS-B data. But the fight isn’t over — we still need YOUR voice. Even as the bill advances, pilot involvement is crucial to make sure our concerns are heard and meaningful solutions are enacted. That’s w...
- Dec 19, 202537 min
Airline Pilot Work Life Balance Explained
In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down with Andrew Barton, a legacy airline First Officer soon upgrading to Captain, to talk honestly about what airline pilot work-life balance is really like. We cover the topics pilots and their families care about most: What airline schedules look like early vs later in your careerHow seniority directly affects quality of lifeThe reality of marriage and family life as an airline pilotFlying on holidays, weekends, and birthdaysHow upgrading to Capta...
- Dec 14, 202514 min
ATP CTP: Everything You Need Before Your ATP Checkride
In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down with Alyshia of the AeroStar Training Services team to break down what pilots really need to know about ATP CTP courses, type ratings, and the current airline hiring environment. We discuss: What ATP CTP is and who actually needs itThe ATP CTP courses AeroStar offers and how they differAircraft type ratings available through AeroStarWhy some pilots are choosing to complete ATP CTP or a type rating before an airline interviewHow today’s pilot h...
- Nov 28, 202520 min
1500 Hour Rule EXPLAINED: What Really Happened After Colgan 3407
In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down with Chief Pilot Jim Williams for a deep dive into one of the most debated topics in aviation: the 1500 Hour Rule. We break down where the rule came from, how the Colgan Air 3407 crash directly influenced the legislation, and how today’s airline industry applies (and debates) the rule when hiring and training new pilots. Whether you’re a student pilot, a flight instructor, or an aspiring airline pilot, this conversation gives you the real hi...
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