{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Malibu Guru","title":"European Aviation Insights: Alexander Pichler | PMOPA 2025","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/57770fa4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1298,"description":"Save the date—November 7, 2025—for our Fall M-Class! Registration is officially open, so head to our website and secure your spot today.\nIn this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 PMOPA Convention, Joe sat down with Alexander Pichler, Swiss pilot, aircraft broker,  and owner of API Aviation Consulting & Services.\nWe dive into Alexander’s journey in aviation, the importance of health and fitness for pilots, and how EASA regulations are shaping flying in Europe. Alexander also shares valuable insights on the aircraft market, including the cost-effectiveness of the Jet Prop versus the Meridian, trends in aircraft brokerage, and the impact of currency exchange on buying decisions.\n🔑 Episode Highlights:\nAlexander Pichler’s aviation journey and career in aircraft brokerage\nWhy health and fitness matter for long-term pilot performance\nUpdates on EASA regulations and transitions between aircraft\nJet Prop vs. Meridian: cost, popularity, and market trends in Europe\nHow brokers collaborate and strengthen the aviation community\nThe future of the JetPROP and Meridian market\n🎧 Subscribe for more aviation podcasts, training tips, and pilot stories.\n🌐 Visit Us Online\n- Aircraft Sales & Brokerage: https://flycasey.com\n- PA46 Aircraft Maintenance: https://www.caseyaviationservices.com\n\n📱 Stay Connected\nFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyAviation","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7-wWK8LVYSLVkEITrqgHU88LBlYBERIasStJ0labjVA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjhm/OWFjYTdkZGQ2OGM0/YmE2MDczNDJiYWU0/YWRmMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}