187. Is turbine PIC in 91/135 the fastest lane to legacy?

<h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We kick off with Southwest red-eye shenanigans, hot/high GA drama departing PRC in a 150, and Max's backcountry "mesa strip" adventure (with hard data from the STOL-mate). The Mailbag is full: 2,500-hour 135 pilots debating regionals, cockpit sun-shade gear, commuting to MEM in your own A36, first flights post-PPL, time-building without a CFI, and making that first 91/135 SIC→PIC jump. Flight Advice tackles the big one: take a regional CJO now or accept a 135 upgrade for immediate PIC while a baby's on the way — we weigh time-to-legacy, family timing, and logbook strategy.</span></h2> <h2 dir="ltr">Show Notes</h2> <p>0:00 Intro & Storytime</p> <p>22:03 MU2 & Neck Pillows</p> <p>26:51 Layover Guide Overhaul</p> <p>30:04 Reviews</p> <p>37:50 Mailbag</p> <p>59:49 Flight Advice</p> <p> </p> <h2 dir="ltr">Our Sponsors</h2> <p dir="ltr">Tim Pope, CFP® — Tim is both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His practice specializes in aviation pr...