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- #10 - Canadian David Radford talks Asian Seaplane flying
Canadian David Radford loves aviation. His passion for flying, in particular seaplanes has seen him become a well known operator on floats in Asia, where he now calls home. He talks all about gaining that first seaplane job, moving to Africa to build hours flying Safari guests from camp to camp, where he is now and what the future of Asian Seaplane operators looks like. David is a very happy funny guy who loves to share his stories and advice to the aviation community.
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1 hr 17 min - #9 - Catalina Crew Chief David Legg and "Miss Pick Up"
If the Catalina Flying Boat is one of the worlds most famous flying boats, then "Miss Pick Up" is one of the most famous Catalinas. But why "Miss Pick Up?" David tells his story as the editor of the Catalina Society website and newsletter, as well as his role as Crew Chief, the vital third wheel in the cockpit of this ageing beauty. David shares a real insight into the history of the aircraft, along with the complexities of owning such a beast regarding maintenance and finances etc.
Happy 100th birthday to WW2 Catalina Pilot and Victoria Cross medal recipient John Cruickshank VC.
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57 min - #8 - Virgin Island Seaplane Shuttle with Michael Steers
In 1981, Mallard flying boats graced the skies of the U.S Virgin Islands for the new company known as Virgin Island Seaplane Shuttle (VISS). A young and enthusiastic Michael Steers followed his dreams to work on a flying boat and after selling all of his possessions to get his multi-engine seaplane rating, his dream came true. With 250hrs, Michael started his aviation career as a first officer on a radial Mallard in paradise. Like Hurricane Hugo, his stories will blow you away!
https://www.antillesairboats.com/virgin-island-seaplane-shuttle#!
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1 hr 17 min - #7 - Part 2: Air Whitsunday founder Kevin Bowe
Part 2 of 2: With debt climbing from high interest rates compounding an already large loan, Kevin talks about selling his beloved Mallards around Australia including two of them to where they now live, in Darwin at Paspaley Aviation. Finally he leaves his beloved Whitsunday Islands to finish his career teaching his art of flying boats to students willing to learn. Kevin also talks about his book that he is writing.
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46 min - #6 - Part 1: Air Whitsunday founder Kevin Bowe
Part 1 of 2: Getting a flight on a Sandringham flying boat to Lord Howe Island at an early age sparked a keen interest in seaplanes for Kevin Bowe. After gaining some flight experience in random aviation jobs, Kevin saw an opportunity available in the Whitsunday Islands to start a seaplane company. Taking a chance, Air Whitsunday was airborne taking Kevin on a career long journey into floatplanes and flying boats. Kevin talks about buying airports, importing Mallards and throwing Lake Buccaneers into some tight areas!
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1 hr 6 min - #5 - Icon A5 Chief Instructor Pilot Genesah Duffy
After a stint in the Navy, Genesah was at a crossroads with where she wanted her career to go. A love of adventure got her into flying and with living in the lake and ocean state of Florida, she gained her float rating not too long after her CPL. After instructing for a while, a lucky break came her way when an interview style YouTube video for a flying magazine resulted in a job flying for the new kid on the block, Icon Aircraft. She is now the Chief Instructor at the company owning the seaplane industries most exciting new 2 seat aircraft.
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1 hr 4 min - #4 - Michael Bostock: C172 instructor turned Mallard pilot
Like most bare CPL holders, Michael Bostock followed the instructing path to gain employment within the industry. However, with a love for seaplanes growing and growing, a leap away from the norm saw him adventure around the world, once again chasing his "first job", this time as a seaplane pilot. He talks about flying until midnight in daylight, saving an aircraft from floating off the edge of a 90m waterfall and how he got his dream job in the cockpit of a multi-crew, multi-engine flying boat.
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1 hr 7 min - #3 - Seaplane CFIT: Benny Seniors lucky escape and return to flying
After scoring his start as a seaplane pilot he was long waiting for, Benny enjoyed flying Beaver floatplanes in one of Australia's most iconic locations. He upgraded to the Cessna Caravan, the pride of the fleet and continued to build experience until an unfortunate accident involving controlled flight into terrain put a stop to his unique lifestyle. Enduring months of self doubt and emotional hardship, Benny overcame those issues to pursue further employment within the seaplane industry including a stint with an overseas operator, and now enjoys a successful career as an IFR Caravan Pilot. His story is inspirational, powerful and positive.
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1 hr 9 min - #2 - Drew Daniell's seaplane career and flying the Grumman Mallard
Drew Daniell has flown seaplanes for over 15 years in Australia at four different operators. Drew talks about getting his first job scaring birds, flying Cub's as a mustering pilot, followed by a magazine article that changed the direction of his flying career towards floatplanes. Now Drew is a captain on the Grumman Mallard and calls this job his career job.
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1 hr 22 min - #1 - Grumman Mallard history and the birth of the new AT Mallard
Andrew and I start off by speaking about why the Mallard was made and for what purpose. We then move onto the changes the Mallard took to be converted into a new STC now known as the Australian Turbine or G-73AT. We go in depth regarding the specific and unique changes to the aircraft, and finish by talking about the role the Mallard takes in both Pearling and Commercial operations in the north of Australia, based in Darwin.
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On the step is the ultimate one stop podcast for all thing’s floatplanes and flying boats. It’s my mission, to interview people within our industry to get you the most interesting, amazing and…
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