Alex MacPhail Podcast

Richard Browning is the Founder and Chief Test Pilot at Gravity Industries Ltd. If you have ever wondered what it must be like to simply, jump up and fly, Richard is the man to talk to. Richard continually asks the question, “what if?” 

The team at Gravity Industries challenge assumptions. They have demonstrated human flight at more than 100 events in more than 30 countries.

Richard Browning:

• https://gravity.co/ 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ05i…
• TED talk 2017 - https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_bro…
• TEDx 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B128q…

View this live interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBGvdsN9UCE&t=321s

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS

Do you want to improve your team performance? I will give your team the boost that is needed. The principle is called INCREMENTAL GAINS. Let me explain the 3 step process, in an exciting action-packed talk. A riveting discussion, tailored to your team needs,  covering formation aerobatics, international ultra-long haul flights and how it applies to your team.

Get in touch with Alex: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul
• Website: www.alexmacphail.co.za

In this episode I was joined by Lt Marko Novkovic, number 6 in the Croatian Krila Oluje - ‘Wings of Storm’.  Tragically, two weeks after our interview, Marko was killed in a training accident, unrelated to the aerobatic team. This jovial and enthusiastic conversation is now recorded as a summary of Marko's background and achievements.
 
The Krila Oluje is the Croatian National Aerobatic Display Team. Formed in July 2004 used the Pilatus PC9 aircraft, the team are based at 93rd Military base, near Zadar.

In 2009 they increased the team to a 6-ship display team, thus adding more complex manoeuvres and a synchro pair to add to the excitement. The team have flown in various international airshow events and have won several awards including, the Royal International Air Tattoo award for best display team during 2016.

Rest in Peace Marko!

View this live interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s65jBVPh0Wk&t=52s

Get in touch with Alex: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul
• Website: www.alexmacphail.co.za

In this episode I had a great conversation with Francois Allison. We spoke about the discipline required in Air Force training, basic military training and flying training. How Air Forces around the world train their pilots in a similar fashion. We talked about the techniques of being a flying instructor and the relationships that build and grow as you pass on the "guild of flying"

He tells an interesting story of flying Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton on the same flight. When Nelson Mandela was writing "The long walk to Freedom" Bill Clinton visited him. The SA Air Force flew both of these distinguished gentlemen out to an exclusive mountain retreat. Fran had the opportunity of not only flying them, but spending some time with them too.

Fran spent more than a decade in the SA Air Force, flying helicopters and as a flying instructor. He later transitioned into airline flying, first with SA Airlink and now with British Airways Comair on the Boeing B737.

Get in touch with Alex: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul
• Website: www.alexmacphail.co.za

How do High Performance Teams maintain optimal wellness for peak performance?  Dr Anton will give you that answer. Dr Anton Janse van Rensburg is the Chief Medical Officer at Exec Care, an executive wellness facility in Johannesburg. 

We had a conversation about his team of medical professionals, whose job it is to look after the captains of industry across South Africa. This interdisciplinary approach, joins many health care professionals to give a holistic view of the individual's health.

We talked about the importance of continuous holistic measures, in keeping your body healthy.  Vitamin C is a vital component of the plan.

Dr Anton and his High Performance Team look after the well being of numerous CEO's, Executive Leaders and their management.

Links to Dr Anton references:

• General measures to prevent viral infections: 
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwZlH...
• Weakness of coronavirus:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCdUI...

Contact Dr Anton:

• Facebook: @doctoranton
• Twitter: @Dr_Anton
• LinkedIn: Dr Anton Janse van Rensburg
• www.doctoranton.co.za

Get in touch with Alex: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul
• Website: www.alexmacphail.co.za

In this episode I am joined by Pierre-Henri Chuet, callsign "Ate". He served on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, operating the Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft.

Ate has an interesting story, both operating in the US Air Force and the French Navy. He is also a stroke survivor at a young age and has managed to regain his flying medical. 

Ate now flies Boeing B737 for Air Canada. He also started and continues to run Mach 3 Management, a consulting company using the techniques learned in aviation, to deliver in high stress environments.

Contact Até - LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

• TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHppH...
• www.dbrief.org

Links to videos:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZtyu…

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS:

Do you want to improve your team performance? I will give your team the boost that is needed. The principle is called INCREMENTAL GAINS. Let me explain the 3 step process, in an exciting action-packed talk. A riveting discussion, tailored to your team needs,  covering formation aerobatics, international ultra-long haul flights and how it applies to your team.

Get in touch with Alex: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul
• Website: www.alexmacphail.co.za

In this episode I am talking with Thomas Wilhelm, the Chief Test Pilot of Airbus Toulouse. Thomas is a former German Air Force Test Pilot and was involved in the Airbus A400M project for 10 years. On completion of high school Thomas initially spent his compulsory military service in the parachute division of the German military.

After a distinguished career of flight testing with the German Air Force, Thomas joined Airbus. He conducts production and experimental testing on all Airbus aircraft. He is currently the project pilot of the Airbus A330NEO program and also the Head of the Test Pilots.

Airbus video:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ES-t...

Get in touch with Alex: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul
• Website: www.alexmacphail.co.za

This was a fascinating conversation with the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Snowbirds, Canadian Forces aerobatic display team, Lt Col Denis Bandet.

The 9-ship aerobatic team are flown by Royal Canadian Air Force pilots while the ground and support staff come from all arms of service. Denis has recently stepped down as leader, after spending several years with the Snowbirds. Join me for this exciting conversation.

The conversation moved around all aspects of Royal Canadian Air Force lifestyle and career. Denis is a former F18 fighter pilot and is now serving his second tour with the Snowbirds. His former position in the team was number 6. We talked about the role of the team and how they select new pilots. We touched on the selection process over a two week period. 

The intense training schedule for this large and capable formation team will give new members at least 100 flights in their training. Interesting, they have a purpose designed training program for "over water" displays. The depth perception is quite different and they treat this as a whole different display.

Snowbirds website:

• http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/s…
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowbirds

Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer:

• https://cfsnowbirds.smugmug.com/2020-...

Canadian Aviation Films:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0npFW…

AirshowStuffVideos:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQkm2…

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS:

Do you want to improve your team performance? I will give your team the boost that is needed. The principle is called INCREMENTAL GAINS. Let me explain the 3 step process, in an exciting action-packed talk. A riveting discussion, tailored to your team needs,  covering formation aerobatics, international ultra-long haul flights and how it applies to your team.

Get in touch with Alex: 

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul
• Website: www.alexmacphail.co.za

Hi and welcome to this brand new podcast, High Performance Teams, a show where we interview world-class guests from across the globe. High Performance Teams consistently deliver in the greatest arenas using the principle called "Incremental gains."

Subscribe to this podcast and listen to the new episodes to find out how the following individuals all use a similar principle to reach the top and stay there:

• Formation Aerobatic Pilots
• International Sport Stars
• Championship Winning Golfers
• Creative Geniuses
• Academic Heads
• Navy Aircraft Carrier Pilots
• Air Traffic Controllers

The three step approach is as follows:

1. Thorough Preparation.
2. Execution with Precision.
3. Review. To make a small improvement for tomorrow.

Please enjoy these conversations, subscribe and leave me a rating and review.