We are solo this week and recapping all of our highlights after attending the NGPA winter warm up expo in Palm Springs, CA. From the cholla garden to the club and everything in between. Listen now to hear more… If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix https://instagram.com/pilotmentalhealth Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotsp ..read more

Our guest this week is Zack Friedman. Zack is an incredibly outspoken aeromedical reform advocate who we connected with on LinkedIn. In 2022 after seeking his medical for flight training he hit a road block for disclosing treatment for anxiety and acne. Zack has been waiting to get back in left seat for almost 2 years. On this episode he walks us through his experience so far, which highlights the many inconsistencies and flaws with the FAA aeromedical system and mental health policies. Listen now to hear more… If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide an ..read more

TW: Suicide. This past week the aviation community lost two more pilots to suicide, one being our former guest and friend of the podcast… Jon Dvorak. We are absolutely heartbroken & devastated by this news and our deepest condolences go out to everyone involved. The very same day we learned about Jon we also found out about Logan Timothy James. The instrument rated Private Pilot in Paris, TX who took his own life in an airplane that same Thursday. This weeks episode is not an easy listen but we encourage you to tune in to not just this episode but Jon Dvoraks as well, episode #72. We are c ..read more

Our guest this week is Tony Stewart. Tony is a pilot, outdoor enthusiast, musician, and Coast Guard veteran. He is currently fighting to get his medical back after seeking mental health care through the VA. Tony’s story is a perfect example of the broken nature of the FAA’s aeromedical system and how it affects pilots and their wellbeing. Listen now to hear more… If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatr ..read more

Our guest this week is Laila Stein. Laila is a graduate of Western Michigan University, PMHC Board of Directors, and aviation researcher. She has published the groundbreaking study “Mental Health in Aviation: A Study of Aviation Students on Their Perceptions of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Rules Governing Mental Health” that was highlighted at the recent NTSB mental health roundtable. Laila believes many aviation safety and culture issues can be solved through data collection, analysis, and implementation. She currently works as a certified flight instructor and adjunct professor. As ..read more

Solo dolo rolling in the New Year with some aviation news that’ll make you question the FAA’s very own decision making process. Maddie & Emma dive into the juicy details of Trevor Jacob’s license & medical; Trevor is the aviator who jumped from his plane for clout on social media. He has been sentenced to 6 months in prison. We also share our thoughts on the Boeing Max faulty door plug and put the cherry on top of our first episode of the year by reminiscing over Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Get in, buckle up, let’s take this wild ride into 2024 together. • https://www.google.com ..read more

TW::: If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial or txt 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. /// This week we are joined by Jaime Drain to remember the life of her late Husband James. James was a commercial pilot who took his own life after battling depression. Jaime hopes to spread awareness through their story and touch the lives of anyone who may be struggling as a result of the FAA’s aeromedical standards. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform p ..read more

This week we are solo and discussing the NTSB pilot mental health roundtable in DC, which we are attending; as well as some of the awesome quotes from NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy. Listen now to hear more! • https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20231130A.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8BWASHINGTON%20(Nov,concerns%20in%20the%20aviation%20community. • If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitav ..read more

Our conversation this week is with Shannon from @aviationconversations on instagram. Shannon created Aviation Conversations to help pilots address their well-being through her unreportable resource, coaching. Her platform provides customized classes and one-to-one coaching, starting with Stress Management for pilots. Listen now to here more about Shannon and head to www.aviationconversations.com & @aviationconversations on IG• If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemi ..read more

Our guest this week is Brian Bomhoff. His family history in aviation combined with his own personal FAA medical experience and a career in political organization has birthed the creation of his 501c4 Pilot Mental Health Campaign. Brian shares his personal experience with the FAA in regards to mental health as well as his reasons for creating the organization and why raising awareness on these issues with policy makers is key for creating the change we all hope to see. For more info listen to the episode and visit pmhc.org If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the ..read more