I explain the Merit Assignment Selection System (MASS) that determines class rank for student pilots at USAF UPT on BogiDope.
Author Archives: Jason Depew
Health Insurance Basics for Pilots
I compared Tricare (Active Duty and Reserve options) to health care plans for two major airlines. The results were surprisingly close, but can you guess which one wins?
Second Career Pilots
My advice to pilots thinking about pursuing a second career as a professional pilot.
Best Airline Application and Interview Prep Services for 2020
A look at some of the best airline application review and interview prep companies in the business.
Palace Chase and Palace Front Explained
A look at the Palace Chase and Palace Front programs, including strategies on timing and getting your commander(s) onboard with your request.
What is Vanilla FI?
What is Vanilla FI? How and why Pilot Math Treasure Bath tries to fit into the larger Financial Independence and FIRE movements.
How I Made $4400 to Eat a Slice of Pizza
A story of how I got paid $4400 to fly to NYC and eat a slice of pizza. Then a discussion of some ways to maximize Quality of Life at your major airline.
Winning UPT Financially
This week on BogiDope I have a laser-focused application of Pilot Math Treasure Bath that explains How to Win UPT Financially.
Inflation and Pilot Math
Addressing feedback about how Pilot Math Treasure Bath considers inflation.
TPNx 2019: Quality Over Quantity
A review of TPNx 2019. For those not lucky enough to attend I answer the questions: “What happens at TPNx” and “Who benefits from going there?”