Who pays Miami Promoter Nate $2,000 to take 20 women to dinner? Would you fly private with a billionaire or sit in economy with ten women? And why does Nate keep saying no to a billionaire who wants him to fill his yacht?On this episode of Ground Stop, pilots Austin and Josh sit down with Nate to find out how a dinner invitation becomes a business. It starts with a table in Miami. Nate brings the guests, films the night, and hears from clients who see the video and want a table of their own. By the time Josh offers him that imaginary seat on a private jet, you might think you know which one he’ll pick. But Nate has his own question: what’s the trip for? As his yacht story shows, who’s inviting him matters just as much as where they’re goingTimestamps 00:00 Meet Nate00:36 A $200 Dinner or a $2,000 Payday?04:50 Why Nate Moved From New York to Miami09:09 What Makes a Night Out Worth the Money?11:47 What Keeps a Party Going All Night?19:24 Can a Bachelorette Party Get on the Miami Guest List?24:15 Flying Private With a Client26:17 Fly Private With a Billionaire or Economy With Ten Women?30:05 Who Picks Up the Tab When Friends Don’t Pay?32:34 The People Behind Miami Nightlife44:40 Nate Rates Miami Nightclubs54:39 Why Nate Wouldn’t Open His Own Club1:00:55 What’s Dating Like for a Miami Club Promoter?1:05:16 The Guest Who Told Nate His Party Was Lame1:09:55 How Nate Manages His Guest Lists1:17:32 Why Nate Turns Down a Billionaire’s Yacht Party1:22:07 What’s Next for Miami Promoter Nate?🔔 Subscribe to Ground Stop for more episodes / @groundstoppodcastmedia #GroundStop #CaptainRossRippy #PilotLife #PrivateJet #AviationPodcast

How does a flight attendant become an attack helicopter pilot?

Why would a pilot prefer flying without passengers? And what leads someone from serving drinks to captaining a Boeing 747?

Austin and Josh welcome Captain Ross Rippy, their former flight attendant, to share how he transitioned into Army aviation and eventually into cargo flying. Ross describes learning to fly the Apache, following in his father’s footsteps, and finding his place in the captain’s seat. They also explore life without passengers, from choosing the preflight playlist to sleeping upstairs on a 747. They also share funny stories from Ross’s flight attendant days, helicopter versus airplane flying, and whether autopilot is making pilots too dependent on technology.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & Meet Captain Ross Rippy

02:33 Becoming a Flight Attendant at 18

03:27 How Ross Met Austin and Josh

07:58 From Flight Attendant to Army Pilot

09:07 What Is It Like to Fly an Apache?

13:25 Pilot Movies & Call Signs

16:33 From Military Flying to the Airlines

17:29 Why Ross Prefers Cargo Over Passengers

19:14 Staying Fit as a Pilot

23:21 Long Flights, Sleep & Fatigue

24:14 Where Do Boeing 747 Pilots Sleep?

26:30 Is Autopilot Making Pilots Worse?

29:51 Viral Aviation Videos

30:52 Airline Uniforms vs. Military Discipline

31:00 Helicopter or Airplane? Pilot Rapid Fire

32:03 Pilot vs. Flight Attendant: Pay & Lifestyle

33:31 Flirting on Flights & Layovers

34:07 Discussing a Reported Cockpit Incident

35:20 The Low Stadium Flyover Debate

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Would you rather be a pilot or a flight attendant? Are the travel perks worth the lifestyle? How does someone go from Air Force basic training to a career at American Airlines?

Austin and Josh welcome Sarah Githens, a flight attendant who previously served in the Air Force, to compare life on both sides of the cockpit door. From early mornings in the military to airline training and international layovers, Sarah shares the experiences that shaped her career and explains why sleeping at home can sometimes be better than traveling the world.

Timestamps

05:22 Meet Sarah Githens & Furries in Aviation

14:47 Why Sarah Joined the Air Force

16:33 Inside Air Force Basic Training

19:16 Getting Hired by American Airlines

20:30 Why Flight Attendant Instead of Pilot?

24:31 Medical Emergencies & Fires Onboard

28:08 Inside Flight Attendant Training

32:52 International Layovers or Sleeping at Home?

35:33 Passenger Behavior & Safety Briefings

38:19 Pilot Bathroom Breaks & Cabin Workload

39:03 What Annoys Pilots and Flight Attendants?

40:19 Pilot vs. Flight Attendant: Who Works Harder?

41:10 Tipping Flight Attendants: Sarah’s $100 Tip

41:20 How to Win Over Your Flight Crew

41:40 Flying with Chica the Chihuahua

42:10 Staying Fit Between Flights

42:30 Final Thoughts & Goodbye

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