Episodes
27
Sept. 7, 2021
Episode 27: Aviation Trailblazers – Changing the Law to become a Pilot
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. From successfully living with HIV to finding out that because of that diagnosis you can no longer follow your dream to become an airline pilot could be devastating to most people. But this news didn’t stop James Bushe fight to achieve his dream. James is a true trailblazer; he changed the law to become Europe’s first newly qualified airline pilot living with HIV. He made the decision to waive his right to anonymity to help others w...
27
Sept. 7, 2021
Episode 27: Aviation Trailblazers – Changing the Law to become a Pilot
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. From successfully living with HIV to finding out that because of that diagnosis you can no longer follow your dream to become an airline pilot could be devastating to most people. But this news didn’t stop James Bushe fight to achieve his dream. James is a true trailblazer; he changed the law to become Europe’s first newly qualified airline pilot living with HIV. He made the decision to waive his right to anonymity to help others w...
27
Sept. 7, 2021
Episode 27: Aviation Trailblazers – Changing the Law to become a Pilot
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. From successfully living with HIV to finding out that because of that diagnosis you can no longer follow your dream to become an airline pilot could be devastating to most people. But this news didn’t stop James Bushe fight to achieve his dream. James is a true trailblazer; he changed the law to become Europe’s first newly qualified airline pilot living with HIV. He made the decision to waive his right to anonymity to help others w...
26
Aug. 25, 2021
Episode 26: Iconic Aircraft - Around the World in a Silver Spitfire
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. Being the pilot of a Spitfire is something many aviators can only dream of, but Matt and his team decided to embrace a the challenge by flying their Silver Spitfire around the world! Such a trip had never been attempted before and it took this iconic aircraft, and the pilots, from the Grand Canyon in the west to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji in the East. “By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this iconic single-engin...
26
Aug. 25, 2021
Episode 26: Iconic Aircraft - Around the World in a Silver Spitfire
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. Being the pilot of a Spitfire is something many aviators can only dream of, but Matt and his team decided to embrace a the challenge by flying their Silver Spitfire around the world! Such a trip had never been attempted before and it took this iconic aircraft, and the pilots, from the Grand Canyon in the west to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji in the East. “By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this iconic single-engin...
26
Aug. 25, 2021
Episode 26: Iconic Aircraft - Around the World in a Silver Spitfire
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. Being the pilot of a Spitfire is something many aviators can only dream of, but Matt and his team decided to embrace a the challenge by flying their Silver Spitfire around the world! Such a trip had never been attempted before and it took this iconic aircraft, and the pilots, from the Grand Canyon in the west to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji in the East. “By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this iconic single-engin...
25
May 7, 2021
Episode 25: How to become a pilot – the importance of flight safety
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The “how to become a pilot” podcast mini-series was created to help budding aviators understand the process of becoming a pilot. Listen to professionals as they share their expertise and the role they play in the become a pilot journey. In this episode we meet flight safety expert Brent Crow. He shares his love for aviation and the importance of safety in flight training.
25
May 7, 2021
Episode 25: How to become a pilot – the importance of flight safety
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The “how to become a pilot” podcast mini-series was created to help budding aviators understand the process of becoming a pilot. Listen to professionals as they share their expertise and the role they play in the become a pilot journey. In this episode we meet flight safety expert Brent Crow. He shares his love for aviation and the importance of safety in flight training.
25
May 7, 2021
Episode 25: How to become a pilot – the importance of flight safety
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The “how to become a pilot” podcast mini-series was created to help budding aviators understand the process of becoming a pilot. Listen to professionals as they share their expertise and the role they play in the become a pilot journey. In this episode we meet flight safety expert Brent Crow. He shares his love for aviation and the importance of safety in flight training.
24
April 9, 2021
Episode 24: Iconic aircraft – Life as an A380 Captain
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The Airbus A380 took it’s first flight in April 2005 but in 2019 Airbus announced that it would cease production of this iconic aircraft. Then in March 2021 the final A380 left the assembly line. It was a joy to speak to Sophie Blanchard about her experience as a Captain of this “Giant of the Skies” and her experiences on board including being part of an all-female A380 crew on international women’s day 2019. She also shared her po...
24
April 9, 2021
Episode 24: Iconic aircraft – Life as an A380 Captain
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The Airbus A380 took it’s first flight in April 2005 but in 2019 Airbus announced that it would cease production of this iconic aircraft. Then in March 2021 the final A380 left the assembly line. It was a joy to speak to Sophie Blanchard about her experience as a Captain of this “Giant of the Skies” and her experiences on board including being part of an all-female A380 crew on international women’s day 2019. She also shared her po...
24
April 9, 2021
Episode 24: Iconic aircraft – Life as an A380 Captain
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The Airbus A380 took it’s first flight in April 2005 but in 2019 Airbus announced that it would cease production of this iconic aircraft. Then in March 2021 the final A380 left the assembly line. It was a joy to speak to Sophie Blanchard about her experience as a Captain of this “Giant of the Skies” and her experiences on board including being part of an all-female A380 crew on international women’s day 2019. She also shared her po...
23
March 29, 2021
Episode 23: How to become a pilot – choosing your flight school in the USA
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. Taking those first steps towards your aviation career can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know you’re making the right choice? In this episode we speak with Chief Instructor Kyle Portela about the route to become a pilot in the USA and what to consider before choosing your flight school. www.cae.com/becomeapilotphoenix
23
March 29, 2021
Episode 23: How to become a pilot – choosing your flight school in the USA
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. Taking those first steps towards your aviation career can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know you’re making the right choice? In this episode we speak with Chief Instructor Kyle Portela about the route to become a pilot in the USA and what to consider before choosing your flight school. www.cae.com/becomeapilotphoenix
23
March 29, 2021
Episode 23: How to become a pilot – choosing your flight school in the USA
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. Taking those first steps towards your aviation career can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know you’re making the right choice? In this episode we speak with Chief Instructor Kyle Portela about the route to become a pilot in the USA and what to consider before choosing your flight school. www.cae.com/becomeapilotphoenix
22
March 12, 2021
Episode 22: Sisters of the Skies
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. In this episode we welcome back Theresa Claiborne to talk about her role as board member of Sister of the Skies and the great work they do! Sisters of the Skies is an organization made up of professional black female pilots who represent less than ½ of 1% of the total professional pilot career field. Currently, there are less than 150 black women pilots in the United States holding Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial, Military, and ...
22
March 12, 2021
Episode 22: Sisters of the Skies
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. In this episode we welcome back Theresa Claiborne to talk about her role as board member of Sister of the Skies and the great work they do! Sisters of the Skies is an organization made up of professional black female pilots who represent less than ½ of 1% of the total professional pilot career field. Currently, there are less than 150 black women pilots in the United States holding Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial, Military, and ...
22
March 12, 2021
Episode 22: Sisters of the Skies
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. In this episode we welcome back Theresa Claiborne to talk about her role as board member of Sister of the Skies and the great work they do! Sisters of the Skies is an organization made up of professional black female pilots who represent less than ½ of 1% of the total professional pilot career field. Currently, there are less than 150 black women pilots in the United States holding Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial, Military, and ...
21
March 5, 2021
Episode 21: Iconic aircraft: Meet a Concorde pilot
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The Concorde was one of the most iconic and recognizable passenger aircrafts of all time. This amazing aircraft took its first flight over 50 years ago, in 1969, and it could go from London to New York in about the same time as an Airbus 320neo currently takes to go from London to Helsinki! In this episode we spoke to John Hutchinson to find out about his life as a British Airways Concorde Captain. John is incredibly passionate abou...
21
March 5, 2021
Episode 21: Iconic aircraft: Meet a Concorde pilot
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The Concorde was one of the most iconic and recognizable passenger aircrafts of all time. This amazing aircraft took its first flight over 50 years ago, in 1969, and it could go from London to New York in about the same time as an Airbus 320neo currently takes to go from London to Helsinki! In this episode we spoke to John Hutchinson to find out about his life as a British Airways Concorde Captain. John is incredibly passionate abou...
21
March 5, 2021
Episode 21: Iconic aircraft: Meet a Concorde pilot
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. The Concorde was one of the most iconic and recognizable passenger aircrafts of all time. This amazing aircraft took its first flight over 50 years ago, in 1969, and it could go from London to New York in about the same time as an Airbus 320neo currently takes to go from London to Helsinki! In this episode we spoke to John Hutchinson to find out about his life as a British Airways Concorde Captain. John is incredibly passionate abou...
20
Feb. 12, 2021
Episode 20: Aviation Trailblazers - The first African American female pilot in the U.S. Air Force
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. In 1982 Theresa became the very first African American female pilot in the United States Air Force. Then, in 1990, Theresa joined the world of commercial aviation and is now one of the very few black, female Airline Captains in the USA. In addition to her successful flying career Theresa is one of the founding members of “Sisters of the Skies” who aim to “develop pathways and partnerships to increase the number of black women in the ...
20
Feb. 12, 2021
Episode 20: Aviation Trailblazers - The first African American female pilot in the U.S. Air Force
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. In 1982 Theresa became the very first African American female pilot in the United States Air Force. Then, in 1990, Theresa joined the world of commercial aviation and is now one of the very few black, female Airline Captains in the USA. In addition to her successful flying career Theresa is one of the founding members of “Sisters of the Skies” who aim to “develop pathways and partnerships to increase the number of black women in the ...
20
Feb. 12, 2021
Episode 20: Aviation Trailblazers - The first African American female pilot in the U.S. Air Force
To view the video version of this podcast episode, click here. In 1982 Theresa became the very first African American female pilot in the United States Air Force. Then, in 1990, Theresa joined the world of commercial aviation and is now one of the very few black, female Airline Captains in the USA. In addition to her successful flying career Theresa is one of the founding members of “Sisters of the Skies” who aim to “develop pathways and partnerships to increase the number of black women in the ...