In this episode of the Pilot Talk podcast, we take a look at what happened in the aviation industry in 2019. From the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX to the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook, Stein Mjåtveit and Michel Treskin will navigate the year that passed to summarize and analyze some of the events that occurred in 2019. Our two hosts will also touch on the developments within electric propulsion and how pilots are noticing that drones have an increased presence in our airspace today.

To all of our beloved, loyal and engaged listeners, Stein and Michel have recorded a special holiday greeting at the end of the episode with an outlook on what is to come in 2020.

Many of you have requested to hear more from the students at OSM Aviation Academy and in this episode, we interview Romy and Lavignia from the Netherlands who are student pilots in the First Officer Program at OSM Aviation Academy in Arendal, Norway. We also have one of their Flight Instructors Lexie (@flywithlexie on Instagram) with us on the show to get the female perspective on the aviation industry.  

In today's episode, we get into how we can inspire the next generation of pilots, to key success-factors for thriving in aviation and a look behind the scenes of what it is like to study abroad at OSM Aviation Academy.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of having Michael Keating on the show. He is a former fighter pilot in the Danish Air Force and has many years of experience from the airline industry from companies such as Emirates and SAS. Today he works for OSM Aviation as the Director of Flight Crew Recruitment, he is also an industry expert on the selection and psychometric testing of pilots. In this episode, we focus on psychometric testing and the new upcoming regulatory changes in this area. Follow us on instagram: @thepilottalkpodcast

In this episode of Pilot Talk, we explain the different paths towards becoming a pilot in Europe (integrated, MPL and modular) and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each route. We also go through the hour requirements to become a commercial pilot in the United States and what was the catalyst for this relatively recent change in American aviation history.

How do pilots train for and master crosswind conditions? Learn more about crosswind and its effect on aircraft when Stein and Michel get into the windy and interesting subject of crosswind technique during taxi, takeoff, and landing.

In this episode, you will learn more about why and how our two presenters got into flying airplanes. In addition to bringing you along on their own personal journeys that brought them here, they will also give you a balanced perspective of the pros and cons of becoming a Pilot. After listening to this episode you will have a better idea of what it takes to become a Pilot and hopefully some new insights into whether it is right for you or not.

In the first episode of Pilot Talk, hosts Stein Mjåtveit and Michel Treskin talk about the background for why this podcast was started and the dynamic duo will explain what types of topics will be covered in upcoming episodes. Stein and Michel has a varied combined experience from the aviation world and is eager to share their insights and reflections with anyone aspiring to become a pilot and those who have already achieved this milestone.