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Emma McDonald: How I Smashed Aviation’s Boys Club
Selema Masekela propels into the dizzying world of high-speed air racing with Air Race X pilot and aerobatic phenomenon, Emma McDonald.
Emma breaks down her incredible career pivot from pole fitness champion to elite world-class pilot, the legacy of her flying family, and the terrifying moment she hit an eagle while flying upside down at 200mph.
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00:00 - Introduction
03:16 Capabilities of a Race Plane
05:10 The 8G Experience
09:34 Gymnastics & Pole Fitness Origins
14:25 Breaking Barriers as a Diesel Mechanic
21:45 Old Station Air Show
23:50 Family Legacy & The Reality of Tragedy
33:50 Selling It All for a Dream
40:17 A Father’s Perspective
42:43 Pre-Flight Rituals & Visualization
44:20 The Bird Strike Incident
50:07 The Meaning of "Beyond Gravity"
51:52 Empowering Women in Aviation
52:41 Legacy
53:40 Outro
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By Team Ignition & Platform MediaSelema Masekela propels into the dizzying world of high-speed air racing with Air Race X pilot and aerobatic phenomenon, Emma McDonald.
Emma breaks down her incredible career pivot from pole fitness champion to elite world-class pilot, the legacy of her flying family, and the terrifying moment she hit an eagle while flying upside down at 200mph.
Check out Team Ignition on Social for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, highlights, and more:
Website: https://www.teamignition.net
TikTok: / teamignitionofficial
Instagram: / teamignitionofficial
Facebook: / teamignitionofficial
X/Twitter: https://x.com/TeamIGNOfficial
00:00 - Introduction
03:16 Capabilities of a Race Plane
05:10 The 8G Experience
09:34 Gymnastics & Pole Fitness Origins
14:25 Breaking Barriers as a Diesel Mechanic
21:45 Old Station Air Show
23:50 Family Legacy & The Reality of Tragedy
33:50 Selling It All for a Dream
40:17 A Father’s Perspective
42:43 Pre-Flight Rituals & Visualization
44:20 The Bird Strike Incident
50:07 The Meaning of "Beyond Gravity"
51:52 Empowering Women in Aviation
52:41 Legacy
53:40 Outro
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