The JetLife Uncovered – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we sit down with Antonina Shevchenko, a renowned UFC fighter and accomplished pilot, to explore her unique journey of balancing two demanding careers. Antonina shares her passion for both flying and martial arts, delving into the state of mind required to excel in these fields. She discusses the importance of family support and the invaluable life lessons martial arts has taught her, which she seamlessly integrates into her aviation career. Join us for an inspiring conversation about discipline, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in the skies and the ring.

Garmin Watches Link

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In this episode we explore the life of Alil. Join us as we explore the mindset behind his powerful lyrics, the intricacies of his music production, and the highs and lows of his path to success. From the creative process in the studio to overcoming personal and professional challenges, this episode offers an intimate look at what it takes to make it in the world of reggaeton. Tune in for an inspiring and candid conversation that goes beyond the music.

The amount of fitness programs out there is overwhelming. So how do you choose the right fitness program? Fernando covers the psychology behind choosing a program as well as the physical benefits of doing the right program. The Ultimate Crew Workout Program for pilots, flight attendants, and frequent flyer has launched and is available now! Find the links and limited time discount below

https://www.fitaviatorsclub.com/challenges

Use code "Fitav25" for 25% discount for a limited time!

Garmin D2 Watches

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/wearables-smartwatches/?series=BRAND10640

Airfare Pouches

https://airfaresnacks.com/

Use "FITAVIATOR" for 50% discount on First Purchase

P-51 Mustang and F4U Corsair Airshow pilot Scott Yoak (Scooter) takes us through what it's like to perform at airshows. We dive into his pilot mindset from daily mental and physical routines, to energy gates, to fatigue mitigation, show routine development, and fitness. Nothing compares to preparing and sustaining all those factors for EAA Airventure Osh Kosh, one of the biggest and longest airshows in the world. Scott is also an airline pilot and shares his lifestyle between the airshow and airline world.

Follow Scott on Instagram @quicksilverp51

"LUMBAR support" is NOT THE KEY to keeping an upright posture while sitting. If you sit right, it will change your life. From EAA Airshow Osh Kosh 2023, I sat down with CEO and founder Anthros, Steve Dufresne. What he showed me completely blew my mind. I have never felt so comfortable sitting, while effortlessly maintaining PERFECT posture. Steve guides me through the physiology of the spine and sitting technique to feel that perfect posture every time. Through many years of experience in working and developing wheelchairs for people who must spend the majority of their time sitting, the Anthros Chair emerged to help those who spend a lot of time sitting behind the desk. The point is not to encourage people to sit, but to educate on the proper way and with the proper tool to sit correctly when they have to. We will see this type of support coming to aviation soon!

Resistance bands offer a variety of options to exercise, rehab, and improve your athleticism. Today's episode covers on principles of using resistance bands, what to check for, how to use them in your program, and some good techniques to use them while traveling. Resistance bands offer a variety of ways to exercise by also combining them with dumbbells and barbells. They are easy to travel with, they don't take much space, and the get rid of the excuse that the equipment is not good while traveling.

Today's episode is brought to you by Garmin Aviation. Here's a link to the Garmin D2 Aviation watches with top of the line fitness capabilities.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/wearables-smartwatches/?series=BRAND10640

Have you ever been stuck on deciding what to do on a layover? Sometimes work days can be so long that "decision fatigue" can play a role in your plans at a layover. Jess and I get to talk with the owners of Planeta, an App that can plan the layover for you based on personal preferences or let you choose the plan "a la carte". Planeta is great for crews and travelers, easy to use, and makes your planning easier. Their mission is to help travelers plan their ideal experience not only by connecting people to places, but also to each other.

Volunteering to work with NASA on their short-haul fatigue research study for pilots was a great experience. Flying my first redeye was also quite interesting. On this episode I share what I can about the NASA AMES research study and method that I used to prepare and fly this redeye. Incorporating exercise, nutrition, energy management, and working around circadian rhythm all play a major role on how you'll feel and your performance. Keep in mind that this method DOES NOT work for everyone, but it's always good to try something different if what you're doing currently doesn't work for you.

Enjoy!

Cosmic Radiation has had an impact on air crew. A research study explains how your diet, especially vitamin B3, can play an important role in protecting against ionizing radiation. In 1994 the FAA recognized this and recommended that aviation professionals, pilots and cabin crew, be informed about the exposure and health risks. There are several factors that influence exposure and the main ones are duration of flight and latitude. Listen to full episode and the links mentioned will be down below.

Supplements (use code FITAV10 for 10% discount): https://designsforsport.com/collections/retail

Research Study: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/high-dietary-niacin-intake-is-associated-with-decreased-chromosome-translocation-frequency-in-airline-pilots/D69D0AB9C39BFFC04B5BB55A67BFFDFC

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20932352/

Cosmic Radiation PDF: https://www.ifalpa.org/media/3467/19hupbl01-aircrews-and-ionizing-radiation.pdf

FAA Radiation PDF:https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/oamtechreports/2000s/media/0316.pdf

FAA CARI 6 Program: https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/aeromedical/radiobiology/cari6m

Supplements Manufacturer Certifications:

https://www.nsf.org/testing/health/nutritional-supplements-cosmetics-personal-care-products

CDC Article:

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/aircrew/cosmicionizingradiation.html#:~:text=The%20International%20Commission%20on%20Radiological,mSv%2Fyear%20for%20the%20public.

FATIGUE is one of a pilot's greatest threats. Most aviation trainings educate on Circadian Rhythm based on "time frames" of different hormone secretion (Cortisol and Melatonin). However, what isn't often mentioned, and studies have shown, is that cells also have a biological clock based on "time frames" of insulin levels. The combinations of these hormonal and cellular circadian rhythms play a huge role on FATIGUE mitigation. On this 4 day trip, my wake ups start during the first window of circadian low (WOCL). I talk about how I manage to get past that groggy feeling with a morning routine, and also when I eat and consume caffeine. Layovers are in Mexico City, Raleigh, and Guayaquil.

Enjoy!