The Short Circuit

Nancy Bsales, COO of 4Air, discusses how she came into aviation from the fashion world and is now helping the industry, especially the business aviation sector, tackle the issues surrounding sustainability.

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A major employer in the region, critical lifeline for emergency services and stopping point for transatlantic ferry flights, Wick - John O'Groats airport is a vital part of the local community.  David Swanson takes us behind the scenes.

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Paul talks about his experiences in the Business Aviation world and how the industry has changed and is developing.  He highlights how & why this sector has genuine value in today's world and the opportunities it offers across the board.

Online entrepreneur and aircraft broker, Cae Roberts, gives us the background of how he joined the Royal Navy, served his time there and then re-entered civilian life to establish a brand new online business, giving not only an exciting living, but access to his main passion of General Aviation.

Jake discusses his love of gliding and explains how aviation, and gliding in particular, helps build skills and experience that are applicable in everyday life.  Teamwork, decision making and confidence are just some of attributes that will be developed in that environment.

In Texas there is a project to revitalise a Twin Beech with a colourful history and turn it into a modern, accessible and exciting training / education asset.  Leading the charge on this project is Bill Goebel.  In this episode Bill explains the history and the plans for the future of the ambitious stem  initiative.

Brian Davies has worked through the system from school and building models through apprenticeships to become a Chief Engineer for a large Airline, building his own aircraft and holding the position of Vice President of the Light Aircraft Association. A man worth listening to indeed.

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Dr Geoff Coxon, Medicinal Chemist, discusses  theSkylab  , the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight and how overcoming a lack of confidence enabled his creativity to have a career in STEM.

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Rocketeer and STEM/STEAM advocate Ben Jarvis discusses his activities and experiences in building rockets, launching small satellites and getting young people of all flavours involved in aerospace.

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Steph Smith is a Licensed B1 Aircraft Engineer for  AIrbus embedded at  the Royal Air Force  Brize Norton.  She's also a #stemambassador , private pilot and total aviation enthusiast.

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