Why Get a Commercial Pilot License with Jeff Plotka

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Why Get a Commercial Pilot License with Jeff Plotka

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Apr 15, 2022

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This week, Joe sits down with longtime friend and client, Jeff Plotka. Joe conducted Jeff's CPL checkride and sat down to discuss why he made the decision to pursue a CPL and to discuss benefits of modern avionics in the cockpit.

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Apr 15, 2022

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Why Get a Commercial Pilot License with Jeff Plotka

Why Get a Commercial Pilot License with Jeff Plotka

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Titles in the series (100)

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