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Pilot to Pilot

Justin Siems 367 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

Pilot to Pilot is a podcast for aviation enthusiasts, hosted by Justin Siems. It features interviews with airline captains, bush pilots, and flight instructors, discussing their career paths, challenges, and passion for flying. The show aims to inspire student pilots and seasoned aviators alike, with new episodes released weekly.

Episodes

He's Owned 12 Airplanes in 25 Years. Here's How to Buy the Right One | Mark Woglom E367
He's Owned 12 Airplanes in 25 Years. Here's How to Buy the Right One | Mark Woglom E367 Aug 18, 2026 3465 Mark Woglom has bought and sold roughly a dozen airplanes in twenty-five years — a new Cessna 182 he learned to fly in, a Baron he never got comfortable in, a pressurized 414, a Cheyenne II XL, four separate Cirrus SR22s, a Vision Jet, a TBM 960, a Citation M2, and the CJ3+ he flies today. Six weeks ago he added an Icon A5, because you can't go sightseeing in a jet.Along the way he built
E366: F-15, F-16, F/A-18: A Fighter Pilot's Rules for a Life Worth Flying
E366: F-15, F-16, F/A-18: A Fighter Pilot's Rules for a Life Worth Flying Aug 11, 2026 4355 Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 003 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Textron Aviation — The Pipistrel Voyager is perfect answer for high utilization flight training, easy ownership and broader access to aviation • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297
E365: Pete Stavrides: From Watching Challenger Explode to Flying Super Hornets
E365: Pete Stavrides: From Watching Challenger Explode to Flying Super Hornets Jul 28, 2026 3822 Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 003 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Textron Aviation — The Pipistrel Voyager is perfect answer for high utilization flight training, easy ownership and broader access to aviation • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297
E364: Stepping up with Jason Rhode and why he loves the Citation CJ3+
E364: Stepping up with Jason Rhode and why he loves the Citation CJ3+ Jul 14, 2026 3562 Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 003 is at the printers. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magGIVEAWAY - Complete the survey to be entered to win a Pilot to Pilot hat and Magazine subscriptions Big thanks to Textron Aviation for sponsoring this week's episode of Pilot to Pilot! This week I'm joined by Jason Rhode as we talk bout his unconventional journey in aviation - from where he started
363: Fighter Pilot. Snowbird Team Leader. Filmmaker. Rob “Scratch” Mitchell on Leading Through Loss, Chasing Excellence, and Finding a New Sky
363: Fighter Pilot. Snowbird Team Leader. Filmmaker. Rob “Scratch” Mitchell on Leading Through Loss, Chasing Excellence, and Finding a New Sky Jun 24, 2026 5041 Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297-owner (owners) or avemco.com/4297-non-owner (non-owners) • Textron Aviation — Built for lifelong aviators. Plan your next chapter at txtav.com/s
E362: A Career Changer's Road from Orchestra Halls to the Airlines
E362: A Career Changer's Road from Orchestra Halls to the Airlines Jun 10, 2026 4407 Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297-owner (owners) or avemco.com/4297-non-owner (non-owners) • Textron Aviation — Built for lifelong aviators. Plan your next chapter at txtav.com/s
E361: Electric Planes, Forest Fires & Vancouver Island: A Canadian Pilot's Unconventional Path
E361: Electric Planes, Forest Fires & Vancouver Island: A Canadian Pilot's Unconventional Path May 28, 2026 3811 Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297-owner (owners) or avemco.com/4297-non-owner (non-owners) • Textron Aviation — Built for lifelong aviators. Plan your next chapter at txtav.com/s
E360: No Pilot's License, No Problem: How Marci Veronie Climbed to the Top of Aviation Without Ever Leaving the Ground
E360: No Pilot's License, No Problem: How Marci Veronie Climbed to the Top of Aviation Without Ever Leaving the Ground May 19, 2026 3209 Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297-owner (owners) or avemco.com/4297-non-owner (non-owners) • Textron Aviation — Built for lifelong aviators. Plan your next chapter at txtav.com/s
E359: The End of Spirit Airlines: What Happened, What's Next, and What It Means for Pilots
E359: The End of Spirit Airlines: What Happened, What's Next, and What It Means for Pilots May 7, 2026 3061 Spirit Airlines officially ceased operations on May 2 at 3am, and in this episode Justin sits down with Jim Higgins, Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, to unpack what happened and what comes next.They dig into the chain of events that brought one of the country's most recognizable low-cost carriers to a halt — from a business model under pressure, to two Chapter 11 r
E358: Spirit Going Under? United-American Rumors & 2026 Pilot Hiring Forecast — Jim Higgins Returns
E358: Spirit Going Under? United-American Rumors & 2026 Pilot Hiring Forecast — Jim Higgins Returns Apr 28, 2026 3901 🎙️ Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297-owner (owners) or avemco.com/4297-non-owner (non-owners) • Textron Aviation — Built for lifelong aviators. Plan your next chapter at txtav.co
E357: Evan Davis - How Flying Saved My Life
E357: Evan Davis - How Flying Saved My Life Apr 23, 2026 5218 NEW SPONSOR ALERT!! Truly honored to have Avemco as new sponsor for the podcast. save 5% on your aircraft insurance by with Avemco. Call  (888) 635-4297 or visit www.avemco.com/4297-owner - www.avemco.com/4297-nonowner!Subscribe to the Pilot to Pilot Magazine This is one of the most raw, honest, and inspiring aviation stories you'll ever hear. Evan Davis didn't take a traditional path to
E356: From SWAT to Corporate Jet Pilot - How Josh Changed Careers and Built a Life in Aviation
E356: From SWAT to Corporate Jet Pilot - How Josh Changed Careers and Built a Life in Aviation Apr 14, 2026 4405 NEW SPONSOR ALERT!! Truly honored to have Avemco as new sponsor for the podcast. save 5% on your aircraft insurance by with Avemco. Call  (888) 635-4297 or visit www.avemco.com/4297-owner - www.avemco.com/4297-nonowner!What does it take to walk away from a two-decade law enforcement career — including 13 years on SWAT — and start over as a pilot? Josh Schirard did exactly that, and in thi

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