YouTube: Aviation 101 with Laura

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join to become a channel member! Feedback from a channel member on a monthly members-only livestream prompted me to come up with a list of places to get free/cheap Jeppesen chart study materials! Links: Chart user guide: https://shop.jeppesen.com/images/products/Introduction%20to%20Jeppesen%20Charts%20(STD)%2015-DEC-22.pdf "Commerative charts" https://ww2.jeppesen.com/about-us/ (scroll way down) Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master takeoff minimums, Jeppesen SIDs, STARs, and approach charts & runway diagrams, and derived alternate minimums ops specs! 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 She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date.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 only so you can practice. Become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join If you want the version WITH all my answers for practice, here's the link: https://youtu.be/NP_CGvhnWhY The full playlist on the practice aircraft dispatcher oral: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELhPxmoUcY Climb performance limits explained: https://youtu.be/pWdH5oCO3pI More examples from performance charts similar to these: https://youtu.be/Ll7A6oEp4Mw The current PTS is found here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Aviation Weather Handbook free PDF from the FAA: https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-28b-aviation-weather-handbook Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master METARs, TAFs, and other topics 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. 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/TaifUXyyETE The full playlist on the practice aircraft dispatcher oral: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELhPxmoUcY Climb performance limits explained: https://youtu.be/pWdH5oCO3pI More examples from performance charts similar to these: https://youtu.be/Ll7A6oEp4Mw The current PTS is found here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Aviation Weather Handbook free PDF from the FAA: https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-28b-aviation-weather-handbook Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master METARs, TAFs, and other topics 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.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join to become a channel member! Feedback from a viewer provided me a great window into a recent part 135 pilot interview with some questions you may find challenging. Stick around and see if you can answer them yourself as you study for your own interview. These types of questions also may come up in a part 121 airline pilot interview as well! Other helpful interview videos I've made: 121 Regional Pilot: https://youtu.be/nrWkP1pcNvE 121 Dispatcher: https://youtu.be/hyARRNda5pk More on 121 Dispatcher: https://youtu.be/t2Z4dclgw0M Scenarios from real dispatcher interviews: https://youtu.be/R0I2DidZssE Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master takeoff minimums, Jeppesen SIDs, STARs, and approach charts & runway diagrams, and derived alternate minimums ops specs! 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 Don't make this super simple mistake when going to your aviation job interview! It seems obvious, but don't bring parents (or other people) to your aviation / airline job interview for pilot, dispatcher, mechanic, or other positions. Other videos mentioned: Job Interview Tips: https://youtu.be/t2Z4dclgw0M 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.

This video gives a brief encouragement while waiting for a checkride, practical test, pilot interview, or aircraft dispatcher airline interview (or while waiting to turn 23)! Feel free to contribute your own tips and hints in the comments. Other helpful video: https://youtu.be/5gf1lBSAn_M Join as a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join 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 my new channel membership on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join **** Thanks for supporting this channel (with more than just YouTube ad revenue...) I wanted to announce our special guest at the upcoming Ask Me Anything channel members livestream on August 24, 2026 starting at 7:30 PM central US time. My guest will be my friend and co-worker, Trevor, who flew the Embraer 170/175 as a captain and check airman for Envoy Airlines (American Eagle)! 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.

Consider joining as a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join This short video gives an overview of the B737-300 hydraulic 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 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.

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 but without answers so you can practice. Become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join If you want the version WITH all my answers for practice, here's the link: https://youtu.be/lWOORI6bN5w The full playlist on the practice aircraft dispatcher oral: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELhPxmoUcY Lower than standard takeoff minimums explained: https://youtu.be/TGZSv1bJv1E The current PTS is found here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Aviation Weather Handbook free PDF from the FAA: https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-28b-aviation-weather-handbook Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master METARs, TAFs, and other topics 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. 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/_6W7fjkYXNU The full playlist on the practice aircraft dispatcher oral: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELhPxmoUcY Lower than standard takeoff minimums explained: https://youtu.be/TGZSv1bJv1E The current PTS is found here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Aviation Weather Handbook free PDF from the FAA: https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-28b-aviation-weather-handbook Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master METARs, TAFs, and other topics 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.

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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 ONLY but no answers so you could practice. Become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFofTDnibDbYWYxEjQdFzZw/join If you want the version WITH all my answers for study, here's the link: https://youtu.be/pzwbhzSgDVQ The full playlist on the practice aircraft dispatcher oral: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELhPxmoUcY Lower than standard takeoff minimums explained: https://youtu.be/TGZSv1bJv1E Takeoff alternates explained: https://youtu.be/f865oEVmqUw Current Volcanic Ash Advisories: https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/products/atmosphere/vaac/messages.html The current PTS is found here: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Aviation Weather Handbook free PDF from the FAA: https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-28b-aviation-weather-handbook Take my online courses here: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and really master METARs, TAFs, and other topics 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.