YouTube: Aviation 101 with Laura

This interview features Captain Jimmy, Gulfstream pilot and formerly Part 135 pilot, SkyWest Captain, former aviation faculty member, and pilot for the B29 and B24 and Stearman through the Commemorative Air Force! Topics discussed include Jimmy's path from flight school to CFI to SkyWest to faculty at LeTourneau University's College of Aviation to flying Part 135 charter & finally flying private corporate in a Gulfstream, plus maintenance careers, life at SkyWest, the Commemorative Air Force, and more! Want to interact with me on the next members-only livestream? Become a supporting channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join My online courses: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

This is part of a new series of videos I'm making where I will ask simulated aircraft dispatcher oral exam questions based on the most current practical test standards (PTS) from the FAA. Stay tuned for all the videos in this series so you can practice your oral skills before your practical test! Here, I go over example oral questions and provide no answers so you can practice. This one focuses on weight and balance, flight controls, and the CDL. Become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join If you want the version WITH all my answers for practice and study here's the link: https://youtu.be/fiTNSpEhSE4 The full playlist on the practice aircraft dispatcher oral: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELhPxmoUcY MEL B737 Examples: https://youtu.be/e25Y6sD2Qro CDL B737 Examples: https://youtu.be/RLRp03VCbX0 All about MELs and CDLs: https://youtu.be/FB2U5KX9tgE B737 Limiting Weights Examples: https://youtu.be/NP_CGvhnWhY (for takeoff runway limits, climb limits, landing runway limits, etc.) More on B737 Hydraulics: https://youtu.be/ILFZ4utSTGs The current PTS is found here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master METARs, TAFs, ops specs, Jeppesen charts, and more for your aircraft dispatcher practical exam! Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

This is part of a new series of videos I'm making where I will ask simulated aircraft dispatcher oral exam questions based on the most current practical test standards (PTS) from the FAA. Stay tuned for all the videos in this series so you can practice your oral skills before your practical test! Here, I go over example oral questions and provide sample answers so you can study and practice. This one focuses on weight and balance, flight controls, and the CDL. Become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join If you want the version WITHOUT all my answers for practice, here's the link: https://youtu.be/QHUZ6fRq4zI The full playlist on the practice aircraft dispatcher oral: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELhPxmoUcY MEL B737 Examples: https://youtu.be/e25Y6sD2Qro CDL B737 Examples: https://youtu.be/RLRp03VCbX0 All about MELs and CDLs: https://youtu.be/FB2U5KX9tgE B737 Limiting Weights Examples: https://youtu.be/NP_CGvhnWhY (for takeoff runway limits, climb limits, landing runway limits, etc.) More on B737 Hydraulics: https://youtu.be/ILFZ4utSTGs The current PTS is found here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master METARs, TAFs, ops specs, Jeppesen charts, and more for your aircraft dispatcher practical exam! Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Join as a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join Find my online courses here & prep for your technical interview on your pace for an affordable price! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges This video gives my simple tips to help yourself get comfortable in front of cameras for your aviation video interview screening experience, which many employers are doing. Other helpful videos: Help Your Resume Stand out! https://youtube.com/shorts/l5lvhKnaago?feature=share Make Yourself Stand Out to Recruiters: https://youtube.com/shorts/sgmHSVEdVKU?feature=share Biggest Airline Recruiter Turnoff: https://youtube.com/shorts/hfB3duJ4mzk Job Interview Tips: https://youtu.be/t2Z4dclgw0M Part 135 Pilot Interview help: https://youtu.be/ye9ATZYz5DU Regional Pilot Interview Help: https://youtu.be/nrWkP1pcNvE Dispatcher Interview Test: https://youtu.be/hyARRNda5pk Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Join as a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join Find my online courses here & prep for your technical interview on your pace for an affordable price! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges This video gives a very simple overview of the ATP-CTP course and what to expect as you go through a course. Other helpful videos: How to get your ATP: https://youtu.be/h_cMV62M7W8 Make Yourself Stand Out to Recruiters: https://youtube.com/shorts/sgmHSVEdVKU?feature=share Biggest Airline Recruiter Turnoff: https://youtube.com/shorts/hfB3duJ4mzk Job Interview Tips: https://youtu.be/t2Z4dclgw0M Part 135 Pilot Interview help: https://youtu.be/ye9ATZYz5DU Regional Pilot Interview Help: https://youtu.be/nrWkP1pcNvE Dispatcher Interview Test: https://youtu.be/hyARRNda5pk Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** Take my online courses! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** Grab a paper and pencil and play "The Alternate Game" round 135 which is JUST for Part 135 operations! (Reference 14 CFR 135.223 to follow along.) Check out these amazing other resources (not my content but great stuff!) Flowchart: https://www.mountainflying.com/pages/mountain-flying/images/altarpt.jpg Part 135 Summary: https://code7700.com/pdfs/minimums_cheat_sheet.pdf More in-depth (see p. 16 for alternate requirements in detail): http://www.austincollins.com/2012aveg1.pdf Videos mentioned: The Alternate Game (original): https://youtu.be/kvHmg3PgB5M The Alternate Game 2.0 (harder, more regs explained): https://youtu.be/YMT4jYuV0Vg The Alternate Game 3.0 (with NOTAMS): https://youtu.be/9v-3ZQys4Tk TAF mini-course playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_R6bM2L7fonkQNqjuVaMqbj Check out my other videos especially the ones about derived alternate minimums under Ops Spec C055. I also have help videos to help with passing the instrument pilot knowledge exam! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

This short video gives an overview of the B737-300 pneumatics & pressurization system suitable for students preparing for the aircraft dispatcher oral & practical test! Check out my other aircraft dispatch, B737 systems, and pilot study videos on my channel. Videos mentioned: B737 Systems Help: APU Overview - Auxiliary Power Unit Explained: Aircraft Dispatcher Study Guide https://youtu.be/nyVgxGzGz2Q Boeing 737 Visual Study Guide CFM-56-3 Turbofan Engine Operation Pilot & Dispatcher Systems Help https://youtu.be/A6QCGe9x-bk Aircraft De-Icing & Anti-Icing Quick Overview: What's Deicing? Pilot & Aircraft Dispatcher Test Prep https://youtu.be/Fv8Tw-9Q2fU Not my video but more in depth! https://youtu.be/Cf1oY4OOhKg?is=VgFhErFmE3bem1ZJ Other good resources: B737 MEL Examples: https://youtu.be/e25Y6sD2Qro B737 Hydraulics: https://youtu.be/ILFZ4utSTGs B737 Landing Gear in depth (not by me but a GREAT video!): https://youtu.be/6CZk8outH6U?si=u0usXYK6nad9mH6J Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Join as a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join Find my online courses here & prep for your technical interview on your pace for an affordable price! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges This simple change can make your resume stand out to AI filters being used by various regional airline recruiting departments. This was a hack given to me by a very large regional airline in September 2026. Aviation is a small industry, and it matters what you do to stand out especially in a very competitive hiring environment (like at present in the USA, fall of 2026 is when I recorded this one.) Other helpful videos: Make Yourself Stand Out to Recruiters: https://youtube.com/shorts/sgmHSVEdVKU?feature=share Biggest Airline Recruiter Turnoff: https://youtube.com/shorts/hfB3duJ4mzk Job Interview Tips: https://youtu.be/t2Z4dclgw0M Part 135 Pilot Interview help: https://youtu.be/ye9ATZYz5DU Regional Pilot Interview Help: https://youtu.be/nrWkP1pcNvE Dispatcher Interview Test: https://youtu.be/hyARRNda5pk Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** Online Courses! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** In this video, I talk about updates coming as soon as October 2026 pushed by the FAA and PSI to remove paper test supplement books...links for more info below: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/September_2026_Special_Edition.pdf https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing for all their bulletins with updates Video I made about this in May 2026: https://youtu.be/8yszGPJLadI Secrets of the figure book! https://youtu.be/x9b6_UGL5LU Video Playlists for Understanding FAA Figures & Typical Test Questions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_RU6L-XvIiPXUarw8Te-v3q https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_RJ6CouLTo3v90GJI3o-Sg8 Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

This interview features Trevor, Envoy Airlines Embraer 170/175 Captain, Check Airman & Aircraft Dispatcher! Topics discussed include HIMS, DUIs, becoming an aircraft dispatcher, aircraft dispatcher shifts, Jeppesen chart sources (free!), tips for keeping knowledge sharp while waiting for a test or a job opportunity, and Trevor's path from flight school to CFI to Envoy to faculty at LeTourneau University's College of Aviation! Want to interact with me on the next members-only livestream? Become a supporting channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join Links mentioned: Free/Cheap Jeppesen study materials: https://youtu.be/Ba1wcnWwYOU "Shortcut" method to become a dispatcher for airline crewmembers: https://youtu.be/r8libHDzOgs My online courses: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Join as a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join Find my online courses here & prep for your technical interview on your pace for an affordable price! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges Make yourself stand out among the crowd of pilot applicants by updating your resume and showing the airline why YOU are different from all the other candidates! Here are some SUPER quick and easy resume update tips. Aviation is a small industry, and it matters what you do to stand out especially in a very competitive hiring environment (like at present in the USA, fall of 2026 is when I recorded this one.) Other helpful videos: Biggest Airline Recruiter Turnoff: https://youtube.com/shorts/hfB3duJ4mzk Cadet/Pilot Pathway Programs to Stand Out: https://youtube.com/shorts/sgmHSVEdVKU?feature=share Job Interview Tips: https://youtu.be/t2Z4dclgw0M Part 135 Pilot Interview help: https://youtu.be/ye9ATZYz5DU Regional Pilot Interview Help: https://youtu.be/nrWkP1pcNvE Dispatcher Interview Test: https://youtu.be/hyARRNda5pk Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Join as a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join Find my online courses here & prep for your technical interview on your pace for an affordable price! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges Make yourself stand out among the crowd of pilot applicants with a pilot pathway or cadet program - if one (or more) is available to you! Aviation is a small industry, and it matters what you do to stand out especially in a very competitive hiring environment (like at present in the USA, fall of 2026 is when I recorded this one.) Watch to the end for my extra tip on updating your apps! Other helpful videos: Biggest Airline Recruiter Turnoff: https://youtube.com/shorts/hfB3duJ4mzk Job Interview Tips: https://youtu.be/t2Z4dclgw0M Part 135 Pilot Interview help: https://youtu.be/ye9ATZYz5DU Regional Pilot Interview Help: https://youtu.be/nrWkP1pcNvE Dispatcher Interview Test: https://youtu.be/hyARRNda5pk Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.