Welcome aboard Air Grit. 

This is an inspiring story for Canadians & humans of *ALL AGES,* emphasizing the importance of GRIT, passion, TRUE LOVE, community, & the role of fickle luck in a successful career.

If you've seen Top Gun, this is your time to hear about the REAL PILOT "....who flew a cargo plane full of rubber dogsh*t outta Hong Kong."

Summary
In this engaging conversation, retired commercial airline pilot, Captain Colin Clark of Muskoka, Ontario, explores the multifaceted, "glamorous," &  strenuous life of a commercial airline pilot.

Come delve into the challenges, experiences, and personal stories that shape a career in aviation.

1) Colin shares his unique journey from dropping out of high school to becoming an injured factory worker to captain of international airliners, traveling the globe over 50 years.

2) We visit the significance of personal connections in the cockpit & lessons learned from flying; reflecting on the value of pursuing one's dreams & finding fulfillment in work. Colin shares his extensive experiences as a pilot, the importance of cockpit resource management, dynamics of airline crew scheduling, & challenges of flying into various international airports.

3) Passenger fears & the role of pilots in building trust. Contemplating the future of aviation in the age of artificial intelligence. Personal growth & lessons learned throughout his career, including different paths one can take to become a pilot. Colin emphasizes the value of authentic travel experiences & the importance of connecting with people during journeys.

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Keywords

fun, aviation, pilot life, career journey, personal growth, fulfillment, fear of flying, communication skills, educational, youth, high school, civics, careers, postsecondary, flying, aviation industry, technology, travel, passion, personal stories, life lessons, support systems, luck in career, commercial airlines, pilot training, cockpit resource management, airline scheduling, globetrotting, exploration, Greenland, Tanzania, Hong Kong, Toronto, Antarctica, flight, future of aviation, artificial intelligence

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-Jamie

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