Go To Gate Girls

Go To Gate Girls

By Ola and Poppy - The Go To Gate GirlsLeisureAviation
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Go To Gate Girls episodes

  • Tokyo Airports – Why Does One City Need Two?

    Why does one of the world's biggest cities need two major airports? Why were there so many protests in opposition to Narita? And how is there still a working farm tucked between the taxiways today? Join us to find out - we’ll see you at the gate!

    38 min
  • Planes with Jobs - Beyond Air Buses

    Most of us use planes as flying buses, but there is a lot more that a plane can do. Did you know you can add skis, rockets and even spaceships on to planes? Ever heard of a firefighter plane, or a farmer plane, or a boat plane? Join us this episode where we talk about Planes with Jobs! We'll see you at the Gate!

    45 min
  • A380s - All About the King of the Skies

    Ever wondered how you fit 500+ people on one plane? Or why a few centimetres of wiring lead to years of delays? The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger jet ever to fly — and this week, it's Poppy's turn to gush about her favourite plane.

    We'll see you at the Gate!

    45 min
  • Concorde - All About the Icon

    Its time! In this episode we talk about the most iconic supersonic commercial airplane, the Concorde. Turns out making a tube fly at the speed of sound takes a lot of technical magic, so join us this episode as we talk about the history and unique features of the Concorde. We'll see you at the Gate!

    43 min
  • Boneyards - where planes go to die (or nap)

    Where are boneyards usually located and why? What happens to planes when they are there? Discover why some planes are brought back to life while others are dismantled, and uncover the surprising reasons aircraft end up in the desert. We'll see you at the gate!

    42 min
  • Naming Conventions - Cracking Aviation's Secret Code

    Why is there an X in LAX? Why do all Canadian airports start with Y? Do you know which airlines actually use tail names to share something specific? Join us to find out the answers to all this and more. We’ll see you at the gate!

    40 min
  • Prop planes - how they're different to jets

    Ever been about to board, see your plane has propellers and get freaked out?

    Join us to on this episode to learn about why there's no need to be scared of (turbo)prop planes, their unique features and where you might find them. We'll see you at the Gate!

    36 min
  • Unusual Jobs in Aviation - 5 roles you've never heard of

    Ever wanted to work in aviation, but don't want to be a pilot? Do you have a penchant for masking tape? Well then, we might just know the job for you!

    Join us as we discuss aviation-related jobs you've probably never heard of, and how all these roles come together to make sure the aviation industry runs safely and smoothly. We'll see you at the gate!

    39 min
  • Planespotting - tips & tricks

    Do you know your A320s from your A350s? Or your Triple Sevens from your Dreamliners? By the end of this episode you'll know our hacks to work out what you're seeing flying overhead. We'll see you at the gate!

    44 min

About Go To Gate Girls

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Hosted by two women with an unhealthy interest in aviation, Go To Gate Girls is a relaxed aviation podcast exploring the world of airlines, airports, aircraft and all things flying. Each episode…