In this episode of the Ready For Takeoff podcast we discuss high altitude physiology, including a discussion of the atmosphere, hypoxia, and evolved gas dysbarisms.

In this episode of the Ready For Takeoff podcast we talk to Shawn Akers, a pilot who worked his way up from flying 7-leg single-pilot night check deliveries to getting an airline job.

Walt Fricke has been a pilot since he was 12 years old. He flew helicopters in Vietnam, and was severely injured. As a result of his experiences as an injured veteran, he founded Veterans Airlift Command, a 501c(3) charity that provides air transportation to injured veterans.

Gary Heberlein is an air ambulance pilot who has worked his way up through the piloting ranks, flying a variety of aircraft, including Beech 18s carrying night freight.

Phil Pagoria went the civilian route to his goal of flying for a major airline. In the process, he "paid his dues" in challenging, low-paying jobs and worked his way up to flying "big iron".

Bill Straw is a contract Phenom pilot with extensive experience ferrying light planes all over the world.

Ready For Takeoff - Aviation and Commercial Airline Podcast - Your source for thoughts from the flight deck and beyond for Airplane Geeks looking for aviation careers.

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Winter operations, including deicing, ground operations, and flight in icing conditions.

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A Blackwater contract pilot in Afghanistan.

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We discuss hotel security, including personal protection and fire protection.

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We discuss travel security preparations and the activities you must do BEFORE you travel.

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