Hosted by Jon Kulikowski · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 20 episodes
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Jon Kulikowski hosts The PIREP, a education show with 20 episodes published.
Michael Lapp retired from Boeing as an aerospace engineer to pursue his dream of flying. He holds ATP MEL, commercial SEL, and private SES privileges. He has flown Part 135 in Bethel, Part 121 for Horizon, and Part 91 as
Ellen Falterman is a commercial airplane MEL and SEL pilot as well as a CFI. She recently retired from being a “Dirty Fly Pilot” to pursue a career in the US. We discuss the ins and outs of flying the new world screw wor
Famous among seasoned Alaska pilots for his friendliness and approachability, Larry is a air traffic controller for Anchorage Center (ZAN). We discuss the hiring process for controllers, personalities that excel in ATC,
Theo Chesley holds an ATP MEL and commercial SEL with a tailwheel endorsement. He owns Precision Air and is the go-to guy for questions about flying Piper Navajos and is one of the most experienced pilots flying the Aleu
David Crain is an ATP MEL pilot, as well as a Commercial MES, SEL, & SES. He also holds CFI, CFII, and MEI instructor ratings. We discuss his unique path into Part 135 flying in Alaska and the lessons he’s learned from o
Evan Rothenbuhler is a Commercial Airplane SEL and MEL pilot. In this episode we discuss life as an instructor, Evan’s rise from instructor to single-pilot King Air captain, and the challenges of flying big planes onto s
Kevin Hawkins is an ATP MEL pilot with commercial SEL, and private SES and rotorcraft privileges. We discuss his journey from jets, to bush planes, and back to jets and the valuable lessons he learned along the way.
Ned Fowler is a commercial airplane SEL, SES, and MEL and tailwheel pilot who lives in Port Alsworth. We discuss his experience learning to fly in an Alaskan village, working his way up through the most diverse Part 135
McKenzie Mitchell is a commercial airplane SEL, MEL, SES, tailwheel, CFI, and CFII pilot. She also holds an A&P certificate. She currently works at Alaska Central Express as an SIC on the Beech 1900. We discuss changing
Sasha Alsworth is a commercial airplane SEL and SES pilot. He flies several types of bush planes for his family's two businesses: Lake Clark Air and The Farm Lodge. We discuss mentorship in the aviation community, aviati
Mikayla Taylor is a commercial airplane MEL, and SEL pilot. She is also a CFI and CFII. Currently, she flies the Beech 1900 for Alaska Central Express. We discuss her competitive flight training experience at UND, transi
Kyle Benson is an A&P airplane mechanic and owns a camp on the North Slope with an airstrip. We discuss his training, life in one of the coldest parts of Alaska, and his work on aircraft recovery.
Joel Natwick holds ATP-MEL with a Lear Jet type-rating, commercial SEL, and SES. He is a CFI and a CFII and an A&P with IA. Joel and I discuss his 35 years of flight experience in Alaska, practical tips for pilots from a
Carlon Voran is a commercial airplane SEL, SES, and tailwheel; and private rotorcraft pilot. He works as an administrator and pilot for Lake Clark Air. We discuss his path to aviation, life in an Alaskan village with no
Ryan Padgett is a commercial airplane SEL/MEL, CFI, tailwheel, pilot with all of the accompanying ratings. He is also enlisted in the Air National Guard as a mechanic on drill status. We discuss the challenges of flying
Captain Grant Fritz is a retired U.S. Army pilot with an ATP MEL certificate and type ratings in the King Air 200 and 300, as well as the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter. Since leaving the army, he flies for Lake Clark Air as a
In this episode, my wife interviews me. I'm a commercial airplane SEL, MEL, SES, and tailwheel pilot with all of the accompanying qualifications. I work for Lake Clark Air as a line pilot and company instructor. We discu
Caleb Alsworth is a commercial SEL, SES, and tailwheel pilot. The grandson of aviation legend Glen Alsworth Sr., Caleb grew up steeped in aerial lore. We discuss what life’s like in a small Alaskan village, learning to f
My wifey will be interviewing me for episode 10 on 1/22. Please DM her on Instagram @ cattlepups or comment here with any questions you'd like her to ask by 1/15! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th
Dan Jensen is a commercial airplane single-engine land pilot and a certified flight instructor. This episode was recorded shortly after his second hitch in the infamous Bethel, Alaska. We discuss getting back to basics w
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