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Sit down with Captain Erika as she tells her aviation story, the adversity she has faced, and her journey to the Captain seat for Delta Airlines.
Check out the Vodcast at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASuFwNrhqlg
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.
Captain Perry Solmonson is not only an accomplished aviator and business owner, but has also tackled the 7 summits, the 7 highest peaks on each continent. The flying bug bit him early in life, and his passion for the industry, and mentorship is undeniable.
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.
Captain Larry Packer reflects on his experience as Blue Angel #2 during the 1992 season when the documentary "Around the world at the speed of sound"was filmed. Incredible stories of adventure, sacrifice and camaraderie.
Larry's Journey to jointing the Blues!
https://youtu.be/osKA3qqcZho?feature=shared
Check out the 1994 documentary here:
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Angels-Around-World-Special/dp/B07RCKCMYF
Check out the 2024 documentary here:
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Angels-Brian-Kesserling/dp/B0CV24PLDC
#5 John "Gucci" Foley can be found here:
https://www.gladtobehere.com
Book #1 "Boss" here to speak at your next event:
https://johnfoleyinc.com/greg-boss-wooldridge/
“The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated"
What an opportunity to sit down with an aviator who experienced the incredible growth of the aviation industry from the 1960's to the 1990's.
Captain Chuck is a true pioneer, joining the airlines in 1961 as a DC-6 Flight Engineer. He obtained his pilot's license and became one of the incredible legends to eventually fly as an Alaska Airlines Captain.
There is a lot to learn from a pilot like Captain Spaeth. Professional, dedicated, and always learning.
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“The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated"
Watch the episode here:
https://youtu.be/5AsFuqd5-jY?feature=shared
Brad Tilden is a general aviation pilot and the retired CEO of Alaska Airlines.
In this episode, we sit down with Brad to find out about his aviation roots, including his Dad who worked on the "moon buggy" first utilized on the surface of the moon during Apollo 15. He got his pilot's license as a young man and continues to fly regularly.
His working career took him from a paperboy, to a dishwasher on an Amtrak train, and eventually to the CEO position with Alaska Airlines. We covered a range of topics including lesson learned during tragedy, leadership and decision making, and the challenges of leading a company through a merger.
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.
Cory has an incredible aviation story from the early days of flight instructing, to operating regional jets in Europe, performing aerial firefighting for over a decade, and now flying as a pilot for a legacy US airline.
Check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube with expanded content!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4iOF34spaZUAC-ZdOUwJQ
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.
Strap in and sit back for an amazing conversation with former Blue Angel and current Airline Captain Larry Packer.
He shares his experience as a Naval Aviator flying off United States' Aircraft Carriers in the A-4, A-6 and F/A-18 Hornet as well as his incredible time as Blue Angel #2 during the early 1990s.
After a distinguished career in the Navy, he joined the Oregon Air National Guard flying both the F-16 Viper and F-15 Strike Eagle accumulating over 5,000 hours in tactical fighter jet aircraft.
For the last 19 years, Larry has flown as a Boeing 737 pilot for Alaska Airlines and continues to share his expertise as a Captain and Check Pilot.
Check out the following links for additional information on the topics discussed on this podcast:
https://www.navy.mil
https://www.blueangels.navy.mil
https://www.142wg.ang.af.mil
Blue Angel Documentary
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18573650/
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.
So grateful to have the opportunity to sit down with world renowned CFI and Aviation Humorist Rod Machado. He shares stories and lessons learned from over 5 decades of flying experiences.
Check out all of his amazing books and aviation content here:
https://rodmachado.com/
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.
Super special episode to kick off the podcast with a dear friend and B787 pilot. He has a great story : immigrated from Ireland and France as a young man, fulfilled a life long passion to become a pilot, and now is living his dream. So grateful he took the time to share his story with us.
Check out Kieran's photography here:
https://www.machphotographer.com
*The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with.
The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.