{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Pilot to Pilot","title":"AJ Ramsey: Floyd Mayweather's pilot","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4132,"description":"\nWhat is going on Avination?! Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode #39! I can't believe it has been 39 episodes already, time flies when you are having fun. Today's episode is a big one, I talk with TMT pilot AJ Ramsey. Yes, TMT as in Floyd Money Mayweather's pilot. I mean talk about one of the best jobs in aviation. You truly never know where you can wind up in this crazy industry. \n \nIn this episode, AJ and I talk about.\n \n Why AJ wanted to become a pilot.\nHow he held a job during his training.\nHow AJ and I had the same first job.\nWhat AJ’s training was like.\nAJ talks about how you decide between a part 61 or part 141 flight school.\nHow you are still going to end up being a good pilot no matter what flight school you choose.\nIt all comes down to the type of person you are.\nIt's not a one size fits all type of business.\nHow you build the foundation of the type of pilot you will be when are a CFI or building your hours.\nThe importance of learning how to adapt to other flying personalities.\nWhy AJ became a CFI.\nHow there is no norm in aviation.\nNow is the time to get into aviation.\nAJ and I talk about pilotless airplanes and the future of aviation.\nWould a plane flying on automation be able to make the same choices as Sully did?\nWhat did AJ love about being a CFI.\nMost memorable experience as a flight instructor.\nAJ talks about students trying to kill him.\nWhat is one thing students struggle with on check rides?\nWhy I didn’t become a flight instructor.\nAJ is a testament to why it is important to stay in touch with your flight instructors.\nDon’t let aviation become a job. Make sure you keep the passion.\nWhat it is like to fly a Gulfstream.\nWhy you need to look at more than salary when choosing a job.\nHow a lot of times a job pays more for a reason.\nWhy AJ believes we have a lot in common with the medical field.\nHow Aviation is all about delayed gratification.\nAJ talks about why it is important to enjoy each stage of the process.\nWhat it is like to fly...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/s8a-VNhA3KT8ziTM9GEoglQYN8nsFNC-InL8Qj1FlcM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80OWFm/YzIzMjA3N2UwMGRj/MmFlY2YzNTNlOGJj/N2RlZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}