Hello Aviators! Welcome to the very first Pilot in Real Life podcast by Echelon Flight Support. In this introductory episode you will learn what Pilot in Real Life is all about. We have included some excerpts from Korey Stafford (CEO of Echelon Flight Support) about Human Factors, Standard Operating Procedures, and Christmas lights. (Listen and you will discover what we mean.) You will also discover the show is about you. You are the Pilot in Real Life. We seek to stir aviators like you to achieve ever increasing pilot skills and fly like the pros. A word about the PIRL hosts. Korey Stafford is the CEO of Echelon Flight Support and Co-Host of Pilot in Real Life. Korey is a 15,000-hour airline pilot for a major international carrier, but his aviation enthusiasm only begins there. He is also an A&P, ATP, Certified Flight Instructor, Pilot Mentor, and World Record Holder. His current aviation pastime is operating a Pitts S2B towards competition aerobatics. Korey delivers a wealth of aviation knowledge and experience which benefits aviators and aircraft owners around the world. If you have a question about aviation, Korey is the guy to contact. Michael Wright is the Global Director of The Echelon Experience at Echelon Flight Support. He is dedicated to providing pilot-owners with an extremely smooth and satisfying buying/selling experience. Michael is also the Executive Producer and Co-Host of Pilot in Real Life. He is a 500 hour instrument rated private pilot. Because of his great love for flying and his desire to share the joy of flight, he is currently working to complete a Commercial License and CFI Rating. As a robust advocate for safe flight, Michael is committed to stirring aviators to higher levels of passion, precision, and proficiency. For more information: Echelon Flight Support echelonflightsupport.com korey@echelonflightsupport.com michael@echelonflightsupport.com Pilot in Real Life pilotinreallife.com michael@pilotinreallife.com