Forever on the Fly

This week's episode highlights US Coast Guard pilot Miranda Fay. She is here to chat about what it takes to become a US Coast Guard aviator, the challenges involved, stories of her first lives saved, the value of mentorship, and her work as a mentor for Big Brother's Big Sister's of America.  Following a tale of inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions, we really dive into the importance of obtaining an instrument rating, and share a brief lesson on spacial disorientation and the leans. Join us on this educational and inspiring story of a woman who fulfilled her dream, and has now begun her life saving journey. 

Anthony Oshinuga is a competition air racer and aerobatic artist. In this episode he shares his journey to becoming a sponsored air racer, how he and his sponsor Epic Fuels are doing their part for the Covid-19 crisis, how he is inspiring young black Americans to pursue their dreams in aviation, and his advice to aspiring competition aerobatic pilots. Get that extra bit of inspiration you might need today, and listen in! 

John "Rain" Waters is a former lead F16 demonstration pilot for the Air Force turned 777 cargo pilot. In this episode, John discusses the challenges of life on the road, transitioning from the F16 to the Boeing 777, his experience as the F16 demo pilot, and reminisces on a humbling flying experience overseas that he hopes serves as an important reminder to other experiences aviators. Other topics covered: The importance of "Just Culture" in aviation, aeronautical decision making, and John's podcast "The Afterburn Podcast". 

Aaron Fitzgerald is a helicopter and airplane pilot with over 26 years of flying experience. He has worked in every facet of the helicopter industry from utility to charter work. Currently, he owns and operates an aerial production coordination company, and works as a SAG stunt pilot for TV and Film. He has also taken up the job of being Red Bull's one and only American Aerobatic Helicopter pilot flying the BO-105 helicopter on the Flying Bulls team! 

On this episode, Aaron reminisces on his most memorable production and aerial coordination job, what it takes to become a production pilot for TV and Film, what he has been up to with Red Bull lately. You don't want to miss this one!