Chris Daniell: Fire Fighting Pilot

Avination, have you ever wondered what it is like to fight fires in an airplane? Well, here is your chance to find out. Some of the things Chris and I talk about are... How Chris is a second generation pilot  Aviation wasn’t his first career choice.  Chris moved to North Carolina to pursue a career in racing.  How a phone call from his dad convinced him to become a pilot.  How he started out his aviation career by loading ag planes.  Chris talks about timber season for ag pilots.  Chris talks about his experience with the flight schools he dealt with.  Chris tells a story about what you shouldn’t do as an instructor with a new IFR student.  Chris talks about the struggles he had in his Instrument training.  We talk about how radio coms can be difficult for a young pilot.  We talk about the benefits of going on a flight to observe other students  Chris talks about the goals he had while he was in his training.  How and why Chris always wanted to fly in the fire industry.  Chris talks about how someone can become an ag or SEATs pilot.  How the ag and fire fighting industry will be needing pilots badly.  We talk about pay for a fire fighting pilot.  Chris talks about what fires are the worst to fight.  We talk about last years horrible fire season.  How Chris and I knew each other from flight school in Charlotte, NC.  Chris and I both took the ATP - CTP course together.  Chris talks about a day in the life of a Fire fighting pilot.  We get into the most take off and landings he has had in a day.  We talk about the threats they face while flying.  I hope you enjoyed the early access to episode 61. If you did please leave a review on iTunes (we are so close to 300) and make sure to share the podcast with everyone you know!! Happy Flying, Justin Siems