Pilot to Pilot5 Dec 2017

Premier 1 Driver

Pilot to Pilot podcast ep 28 ft Greg Mink Business Aviation and former F16 pilot.

What is going on avination, this week I am talking with Greg Mink. You might know Greg by his Youtube name Premier 1 Driver. Greg is former Air National Guard F16 pilot and current Beechcraft Premier pilot.

In this episode Greg and I talk about.

How Greg's dad got him into aviation
How struggling to taxi a 172 made Greg wonder if he would ever be able to master flying.
How Greg and his dad did their training together.
How there was a competition between him and his dad on who could finish their training first.
Greg was flying before he could drive himself to the airport.
How he had to wait until he was 17 before he could take his PPL check ride.
How he built time and experience before taking his PPL.
How 75 nautical mile cross countries used to feel like long flights.
Some reasons why I chose aerial survey.
What he struggled with in his training.
How you learn from other pilots mistakes.
How no one will second guess safety.
What it is like going form an arrow to a HP multi.
How he graduated high school with his instrument rating.
How we both thought we were hot stuff flying a Seneca.
You have to enjoy the moment that you are in.
Why Greg really enjoyed Instrument flying.
Why he recommends anyone he talks with to get their instrument rating.
Why it is important to not only get your IFR rating but also maintain proficiency.
What was next in his training.
How Top Gun pushed Greg towards the air national guard.
What the air national guard training was like.
How they treated him like a brand new pilot.
We go into detail about his training and life in the National Guard.
I ask Greg what flying the F16 is like.
What it is like to be 24 years old and fly an F16.
We talk about his favorite F16 stories.
What it is like going from an F16 to a C 210.
Why he got out of the Air national guard.
Why Greg chose the business world over airlines.
What it is like to fly low altitudes at high speeds with night vision goggles on.
What business aviation was like.
What to look for when buying a plane.
The different planes he has owned and flown.
We find out what an MU2 salute is.
Why they chose the Beechcraft premier.
Why business aviation is important for companies.
Why he created premier1driver.
What the goal of premier 1 driver is.

Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at pilottopilothq@gmail.com or reach out to me on Instagram @pilottopilot. Also, make sure to check out the Pilot to Pilot patreon page.

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Happy Flying,

Justin

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